Summer doesn't have to come with a big price tag to feel magical. In this episode, I'm sharing what our budget-friendly summer actually looks like (hint: swim lessons and Toy Story 5 are basically the whole list), plus a huge round-up of ideas from friends and community members covering everything from library hacks to free museum days to the best $0 backyard activities, along with a couple of reflective questions to help you figure out what would actually make this summer feel good to you.

Resources mentioned:
• Museums for All (discounted museum admission for SNAP/EBT families): museums4all.org
• USDA Summer Food Service Program site finder (free summer meals for kids): fns.usda.gov/sfsp/sitefinder
• Join the conversation in Mommy Mastermind, my free Skool community:
www.skool.com/mommy-mastermind-2336/

If you've ever talked yourself out of something ambitious because it felt like too much, this episode is for you. I'm sharing a chaotic, messy, fun Memorial Day baking experience and what it taught me about stretching your capacity, building self-efficacy, and how to tell the difference between resting and shrinking. If you're a recovering perfectionist or just someone who needs permission to go for the exciting thing, pull this one up.

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Maggie Neill was in full survival mode as a single working mom and taking care of herself simply never entered her mind. Now her girls are teenagers, she's about to get married, has her coaching certification, and lifts weights before the sun comes up. In this mom chat, we talk about what it actually looks like to put yourself back in the equation and the momentum it creates in every area of your life.

Maggie is a mom of two nearly grown daughters who, after many years as a single mother, dreamed of building a career centered around helping others. Today, she is a Director with over 20 years of experience in Talent Acquisition, as well as a Level 2 Certified Coach and owner of Impact Coaching & Consulting, where she helps people reach big goals through clear plans, accountability, and intentional action. Maggie is passionate about helping others create lives they truly love and lives in Boisewith her family and, most importantly, her Cavalier King Charles Spaniel.

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Before launching this podcast, I sent out a survey. You took the time to fill it out, and today I'm sharing the results so you can see who else is in the room.

Respondents came from all over: full-time working moms, established business owners, stay-at-home moms, military families, and single moms, most with toddlers at home.

In this episode I'm sharing what you told me: the time gap between the hours you have and the hours you want, the real strategies you're using to carve out space for yourselves, and the episode topics you're most excited about. The support situations across this community were all over the map, and that shaped how I think about this show and who it's for.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

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We hold the magic for everyone else's celebrations. But when did you last think about what would actually make you feel celebrated?

For this birthday episode, I reached out to nearly 20 moms and got responses all over the place, from kid-free trips to Puerto Rico to feeling like it may never feel special again. All of it is worth talking about.

In this episode: the full spectrum of what moms shared, a multigenerational perspective, and a practical celebration formula to reduce the mental labor year after year.

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After a few months off to recalibrate, the show has a new name, a new focus, and the same core values. Creative Ambitious Moms is for moms who are committed to keeping their dreams and identity alive within motherhood.

In this episode: the story behind the pivot and what you can expect from the show going forward.

New here? Start with episodes 99 and 100.

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I'm officially pivoting the podcast to focus on motherhood, creativity, identity, ambition, and life design while raising tiny humans. In this episode, I reflect on how the show and my life have changed since it began, how it was always designed to grow through different seasons, and why motherhood has become the most aligned direction going forward. I'm also taking a short break from publishing new episodes to recalibrate behind the scenes, with the podcast relaunching on April 11.

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