The MomForce Podcast Hosted by Chatbooks Vanessa Quigley

Known for her incredible talent on the dance floor, Jenna Johnson Chmerkovskiy has helped so many women who struggle with infertility feel seen and known as she has shared her journey to becoming a mother. We originally aired this episode last year and had an incredible response from our community so I wanted to share it again. Jenna’s adorable baby boy Rome is now 1 and has accompanied her on tour with the Dancing with the Stars team. 
Jenna is a bright light in the dance community and you're going to love learning more from her including what it was like meeting her husband on Dancing with the Stars and how they ultimately fell in love and started their family. 
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What jeans should I be wearing?! Fashion designer, content creator, mom of three, and style educator Merrick White is answering that question and so many more during this episode of The MomForce Podcast. She has been in the blogging space for more than a decade and shares daily fashion tips to help guide us all. Merrick is responding to questions from the MomForce community about how to do a successful closet cleanout, how to find your personal style, and of course – what  jeans will make you feel good! I know you will love this episode and what Merrick has to say about fashion in motherhood. Not only that she shares a great guide for teaching our teens and tweens about making appropriate clothing choices. You don’t want to miss it! 
Time codes: 
5:35 Jeans 101 
13:30 Finding your personal style 
14:45 Postpartum fashion 
16:30 Capsule wardrobes 
20:00 Criteria for a closet clean out 
22:00 What Vanessa should keep and what she should get rid of 
30:15 Selling clothes and organizing a clothing swap 
40:00 The pajama pants trend and how to help teens make appropriate clothing choices 
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World famous ballerina Misty Copeland has an incredible story to share. When she discovered ballet at the age of 13 she was living in motel rooms and struggling to find a place to sleep on the floor between her five siblings. Thanks to a ballet class offered at the Boys and Girls Club and a mentor that took special interest in her abilities, Misty was on pointe shoes within three months of starting classes. A true prodigy, she began performing professionally less than a year after that. 
Misty’s mentor and teacher from the Boys and Girls Club invited her to live in her home so that she could provide the stability Misty needed to focus all of her time and energy on ballet. From there Misty continued to excel in every aspect of the ballet world. 
On June 30, 2015, she became the first African American woman to be promoted to principal dancer in American Ballet Theater's 75-year history. Since that time she has used her voice to promote inclusion and diversity in ballet through her foundation. You are going to love hearing from Misty.
Time codes: 
00:50 Photos of her son Jackson that have a fun backstory 
13:30 Support your kids dreams and listen to them 
14:00 How to be a hands on parent and nurture your kids interests 
15:00 If Misty will have her little boy do ballet 
17:30 The importance of representation in ballet and the steps Misty has taken through her foundation and philanthropy to make that happen 
19:50 Why Misty is hopeful for the future of diversity and inclusion in the dance world 
21:30 How to help move diversity and inclusion forward wherever you are 
26:25 Misty’s ultimate mom hack secret 
28:00 The role journaling has and still does play a part in Misty’s life 
29:30 Creating a Chatbook of her little family and sending it to relatives as a surprise 
31:15 Misty on growing her family and writing her next children’s book, Bunheads 2 
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Becoming a first-time mom is quite the adjustment period. I knew that I wanted to be there for my oldest daughter as she began her motherhood journey but I did not want to be overbearing or step on any toes.  Going into the experience of becoming a grandma I wanted to be as helpful as possible so I reached out to this amazing MomForce community for advice. You all shared heartfelt experiences and tips that I decided to pack into this mini episode for you. From freezer meals to the nighttime shift I am truly grateful for everything that was shared. Thank you for sending your thoughts and if you are about to become a mom or grandma I know that you will find something helpful in this episode! 
The joy that our new granddaughter has brought into our family cannot be overstated. If you want to see a few of my favorite moments so far find me on Instagram @vanessaquigley. 
Time codes: 
00:55 Vanessa’s experience having her babies 
1:40 Treat the new mom like your baby, get her everything she needs 
2:30 Don’t ask to hold the baby constantly, help with everything else around the baby like cooking and cleaning
3:45 Let the new parents do the baby stuff, you help run the household 
4:30 Let the new mom hold the baby 
5:00 How to be proactive but not presumptuous 
5:20 How to help with meals and snacks
6:00 Be a gatekeeper for unwanted visitors 
6:15 Run all the errands 
7:00 The night shift 
8:05 How to reassure the new parents that they can do it and are totally capable
9:00 Take all the pictures and videos 
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Marriage takes work! That is the lesson Nate Quigley shared the first time he was on The MomForce Podcast. For round two, Vanessa and Nate dig deep into their marriage, and what has worked and what hasn't! They open up about how good communication helps them navigate conflict while fostering greater connection. Nate shares why "birding" is his favorite date night activity and Vanessa tells why she has fully embraced it over the years. They also weigh in on the worst marriage advice they were ever given.
Tune in to hear the Quigleys share the ups and downs of their relationship and how they just launched a new app to help strengthen families called Hey Fam! This episode originally aired in February of 2023. 
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Audrey Roloff, a former collegiate athlete from Portland, Oregon, captivated audiences during her love story with reality TV star Jeremy Roloff. Their relationship grew thanks to handwritten letters back and forth despite being primarily long-distance and culminated in a televised wedding on “Little People, Big World”,  watched by millions. After exchanging vows and welcoming their first daughter, the couple chose to step away from the TV spotlight.
Transitioning to entrepreneurship, Audrey and Jeremy have built Beating 50 Percent, aimed at helping couples beat the statistic that half of marriages will end in divorce. In this podcast episode, Audrey shares insights from their book "Love Letter Life" and offers practical tips for nurturing connection with your spouse. She is also a dedicated Chatbooker and shares how she uses photo books to strengthen her family. 
Tune in to hear Audrey's candid reflections on sustaining a successful marriage beyond the glitz of reality TV, and discover how the Roloffs are making a lasting impact beyond the screen.
Time codes: 
3:00 Redhead connection 
4:30 Getting ready for baby number four 
5:15 Little People, Big World journey 
6:55 Getting married on the show with millions of people watching 
8:00 Stepping away from reality TV
9:00 The art of writing letters to your spouse 
13:45 Beating 50 Percent 
15:50 The "52 date night challenge" and prioritizing your marriage 
17:30 Finding joy in your partner's joys 
20:50 What questions to ask to build connection in your relationships 
27:01 How to lock in memories 
29:00 Tricks for taking family photos 
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