The EFF IT Madres Podcast Carla & Romi

Being a mom is already super taxing.  And, if you are trying to build a business on top of that, it can easily send a lot of us down a dark spiral, especially when we are pulled in so many directions that the light at the end of the tunnel can seem way dimmer than we like.  A few weeks ago, Romi had hit a low, one that she hadn’t hit in a while where she didn’t even want to get out of bed.  Like we have said many times before, these EFF IT “moments” are actually pretty long journeys for most of us, and it can be full of super highs and super lows.  And we thought it would be a good idea to just talk about what she was experiencing since so many moms suffer alone because we are expected to take on so much.  She goes into to what took her there, and how she managed to get herself out.  We don’t want moms to feel alone, especially when it comes to mental health, because it’s hard not to go to dark places, sometimes.  We can all be our own worst enemies, but it’s important to talk about these things so that others don’t feel like they are alone. If you’re having a hard time, please reach out to a friend, or find a community of other moms that you feel comfortable confiding it.  It’s so important because when we are happy, so is the rest of our family! 

In this episode, we speak with Amy Edwards, a madre of 2 daughters, who said EFF IT to people pleasing, and really finding what her true purpose was and living her life for her. At 40, she became a Rock ‘n Roller, and really started living a life that aligns with what she was feeling on the inside. And, she is the happiest she has ever been! Just know, that the best is yet to come! Just because we reach a certain age does not mean that our lives our over and we can’t pursue what brings us joy. You EFFing have it within you to make your life the best that it can be. We aren’t saying it’s an easy thing to do, but you must find the things that help you start believing that you are capable. To learn more about Amy and her journey, please check her out at www.amyedwards.info, Instagram at @realamyedwards, and on TikTok @themagicbabe.

In this episode, we speak with Leslie Lew, a madre of two, who we interviewed over a year ago where she shared her EFF IT moment that involved an altercation with her mother (If you haven’t heard it, listen here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-eff-it-madres-podcast/id1637465824?i=1000587773406). Now, she’s in a different place in her life, and like we always say, one EFF IT moment leads to many more, and now she’s working through being wrongfully terminated from her corporate job, and becoming a SAHM, which for her, isn’t the easiest and most comfortable transition. EFF IT moments can have many highs and many lows. And it’s important to us to also share the harder times moms go through so that other moms know that they aren’t alone, in their journeys and the complex feelings we can feel when our identities go through transitions. But, one thing is for sure, we always work through it because we are moms. We are warriors! To follow Leslie, please check her out at www.reclaimingyourcourage.com, and on Instagram at @reclaimingyourcourage.

In this episode, we speak to Sandra Contreras, a single madre of 2 kids, who said EFF IT and quit her full time job to pursue her crafting that started as a side hobby. She wanted to find a creative outlet outside of her role as a mom and work. And now, after 2 years of making her hobby her full time business, she just signed a lease on a space for her first store in downtown San Jose! She is proof that it can be done if you truly EFFing believe that you can do it. And just like she says, you just have the EFFing do it! To check out Sandra’s shop, go to www.cositascontreras.com. Also, please give her a follow on Instagram and TikTok @cositascontreras.

In this episode, we speak with Lillian Diaz Imbelli, a madre of 3 grown kids. She was always a writer at heart, but the Imposter Syndrome kept her from really owning her talent. Until she finally said EFF IT at 68, and finished the book she had started writing years ago. And, now she has built up the confidence to really own her “Writer” title. You just have to EFFing believe in yourself, be kind to people, and follow your dreams! To purchase Lillian’s book, “Seeking Grace Amongst the Living, click on this Amazon link: http://a.co/d/3Eaw9dZ. And, don’t forget to leave a review if you enjoyed the book! 

In this episode, we are revisiting some of our past Madres, and sharing all the different EFF IT moments that they have shared with us to hopefully inspire you to just say EFF IT too, if you are feeling one coming on. Or if you are still moving through yours, to keep going because there is a light at the end of the tunnel! Or, perhaps you are searching for yours, and don’t necessarily know what an EFF IT moment is. We hope you find some inspiration from hearing from all these badass Madres!