The Prosper and Flourish Podcast

Eryn Vargo
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The Prosper & Flourish Podcast empowers women to rise, thrive, and create meaningful impact—in business, motherhood, and life. We are normalizing motherhood, entrepreneurship & everything in between: the good, the bad, the real. Prosper & Flourish is for all moms in every stage of motherhood! Real world, real talk, no filter, “the messy truths”. Join the community and tune in each week for fresh episodes!

  1. 6d ago

    The Mental Load Survival Plan

    Welcome to The Business & Mom Life Integration Series of the Prosper & Flourish Podcast! This month of the series, we are discussing “Crisis Management” When everything hits at once, the invisible mental load becomes the breaking point—here’s how to triage, delegate, and stabilize without collapsing. In this episode, The Mental Load Survival Plan, we discuss: What the “mental load” is and why it spikes during crisesTriage frameworks: what must happen today vs. what can waitCommunicating needs clearly to partners, family, and support systemsDelegation and outsourcing when bandwidth is limitedProtecting sleep, nutrition, and basic regulation during high-stress weeksOur guest, Leshya Sukhu, shares real examples of mental-load overload, practical tips for asking for help, how to set temporary standards without shame, and ways to create a crisis-ready support plan. Follow us on Instagram: ⁠@ProsperandFlourish⁠ Learn more about our ⁠Prosper & Flourish Membership Program⁠ More about the ⁠Prosper & Flourish Podcast⁠ About our Guest:  Name- Leshya Sukhu Business- Founder, FullPlate Social Tags- @fullplateapp @lifewithleshya Website- myfullplate.co

  2. Sep 22

    Preventing the Next Crisis

    Welcome to The Business & Mom Life Integration Series of the Prosper & Flourish Podcast! This month of the series, we are discussing “Crisis Management” You can't avoid every storm, but you can build a life and business designed to weather disruption without falling apart. Building emotional reserves through consistent self-care habitsDeveloping your support network before you desperately need itShifting from reactive survival to proactive stabilityAuditing your current business for hidden vulnerabilitiesBuilding financial buffers before emergencies strikeStrengthening client relationships during calm seasonsProactive systems that protect income during personal crises Our guest shares her specific, real-world prevention practices and steady emotional resilience habits that reduce vulnerability before a crisis. Follow us on Instagram: ⁠@ProsperandFlourish⁠ Learn more about our ⁠Prosper & Flourish Membership Program⁠ More about the ⁠Prosper & Flourish Podcast⁠ About our Guest:  Name- Sarah Parise Business- Great Days By Sarah Social Tags- @greatdaysbysarah Website- http://www.greatdaysbysarah.com/

  3. Sep 15

    Recovery & Growth

    Welcome to The Business & Mom Life Integration Series of the Prosper & Flourish Podcast! This month of the series, we are discussing “Crisis Management” Difficult seasons can either break your business or strengthen it—here’s how to rebuild after disruption. In this episode, Recovery & Growth, we discuss: Processing the emotional impact of difficult seasonsEvaluating what worked and what failed Building client trust and business stabilityIdentifying systems that need improvementRestoring confidence after setbacksOur guest, Grace Foley Smith, shares a her real-world experience for strengthening business after disruption, and how to navigate life changes as a business owner. Follow us on Instagram: ⁠@ProsperandFlourish⁠ Learn more about our ⁠Prosper & Flourish Membership Program⁠ More about the ⁠Prosper & Flourish Podcast⁠ About our Guest:  Name- Grace Foley Smith Business-  Founder, Lucca Lily Design Collective Social Tags- @luccalily.designco/  Website- www.luccalily.com

  4. Sep 8

    Emergency Response

    Welcome to The Business & Mom Life Integration Series of the Prosper & Flourish Podcast! This month of the series, we are discussing “Crisis Management” When family emergencies hit, your business doesn't disappear—here's how to protect both your clients and your family in the moment. Communicating with clients during unexpected crisesPrioritizing family without damaging professional relationshipsDelegating or pausing work during emergenciesManaging financial pressure during business disruptionsUsing support networks and professional resourcesCreating an emergency protocolProtecting your mental health while navigating crisis Our guest shares real examples of managing business during family emergencies, communication strategies with clients during disruptions, how to build supportive teams and networks, setting realistic expectations during crisis periods, and rebuilding business momentum afterward. Follow us on Instagram: ⁠@ProsperandFlourish⁠ Learn more about our ⁠Prosper & Flourish Membership Program⁠ More about the ⁠Prosper & Flourish Podcast⁠ About our Guest:  Name- Dr. Kasi Lacey Business- Founder H&L Legacy  Social Tags- @drkasilacey Website- www.kasilacey.com

  5. Sep 1

    The Inevitable Chaos Pt. 2

    Welcome to The Business & Mom Life Integration Series of the Prosper & Flourish Podcast! This month of the series, we are discussing “Crisis Management” Why high-achieving women often dismiss hormonal symptoms as “just stress” or “part of motherhood”The connection between hormones, cortisol, and burnout in entrepreneur moms constantly balancing business and familyHow hormonal shifts impact energy, focus, patience, sleep, mood, and overall performanceWhy women in perimenopause often feel unlike themselves — even while still managing careers, children, and householdsThe difference between normal aging and symptoms that may actually be hormone-relatedModern approaches to helping women regain energy, mental clarity, confidence, and overall wellness through proactive care Our guest, Dr. Lo, shares clear, non-alarmist education on common hormone shifts (PMS/PMDD, postpartum, perimenopause) and how they show up under stress; how to tell the difference between “normal stress” and hormone-driven symptoms; practical, evidence-based next steps (what to track, what labs/questions to ask, what lifestyle levers actually help); how entrepreneurs can plan work, sleep, and recovery around hormonal realities; and red flags for when to seek professional care. Follow us on Instagram: ⁠@ProsperandFlourish⁠ Learn more about our ⁠Prosper & Flourish Membership Program⁠ More about the ⁠Prosper & Flourish Podcast⁠ About our Guest:  Name- Dr. Gustav Lo Business- Cosmetic Skin & Laser Center / RegenCen Social Tags- @regencen @cslcbeauty Website- https://regencen.com/meet-our-team/dr-gustav-lo-md/

  6. Sep 1

    The Inevitable Chaos Pt. 1

    Welcome to The Business & Mom Life Integration Series of the Prosper & Flourish Podcast! This month of the series, we are discussing “Crisis Management” Life will disrupt your business at some point—here’s how to prepare systems that keep everything from falling apart. Why chaos is unavoidable in entrepreneurship and motherhoodCommon disruptions: illness, school issues, childcare breakdownsCreating flexible business systems before emergencies happenBuilding margin into your schedule and workloadPreparing clients for occasional disruptionsDeveloping backup plans for key responsibilitiesShifting your mindset from control to adaptability Our guest, Cynthia, shares real-life tools plus practical systems for resilience, and mindset shifts that reduce shame while protecting revenue and family stability. Follow us on Instagram: ⁠@ProsperandFlourish⁠ Learn more about our ⁠Prosper & Flourish Membership Program⁠ More about the ⁠Prosper & Flourish Podcast⁠ About our Guest:  Name- Cynthia Maselli Business- The Brand Strategist Social Tags- @thebrandstrategist.co Website- https://www.thebrandstrategist.co/ Get The Iconic Brand Blueprint

  7. Aug 25

    When Good Enough Is Exactly Right

    Welcome to The Business & Mom Life Integration Series of the Prosper & Flourish Podcast! This month of the series, we are discussing “The Myth of Balance” Perfectionism is one of the biggest barriers to integration—learning where "good enough" actually wins can give you your time back. In this episode, When Good Enough Is Exactly Right, we discuss: How perfectionism makes work-life integration feel impossibleIdentifying areas where excellence matters vs. where it costs too muchThe emotional toll of constantly raising your own standardsPractical strategies for releasing perfectionist thinkingTraining yourself to complete tasks rather than endlessly refine themHow good enough thinking protects your energy and timeRedefining quality in a way that supports rather than drains your time Our guest, Minnie Gupta, shares real examples of releasing perfectionism, defining “good enough,” and the practical habits that protect your energy, your business, and your follow-through. Follow us on Instagram: ⁠@ProsperandFlourish⁠ Learn more about our ⁠Prosper & Flourish Membership Program⁠ More about the ⁠Prosper & Flourish Podcast⁠ About our Guest:  Name- Minnie Gupta Business-  Founder, Winningly Media Social Tags- LinkedIn https://linkedin.com/in/minniegupta IG @WinninglyMedia Website- www.winninglymedia.com

  8. Aug 18

    Integration Strategies

    Welcome to The Business & Mom Life Integration Series of the Prosper & Flourish Podcast! This month of the series, we are discussing “The Myth of Balance” Real-life strategies for integrating business and motherhood without feeling like you're failing at both. In this episode, Integration Strategies, we discuss: The difference between integration and multitasking chaosPractical scheduling strategies for working momsCreating boundaries that protect both work and family timeSystems that reduce friction during busy weeksInvolving children in age-appropriate waysWhen integration works—and when separation is necessaryOur guest, Briana Mascaro, shares specific examples of integration strategies she has used, including boundaries and scheduling systems that reduced guilt and helped both work and family run better. Follow us on Instagram: ⁠@ProsperandFlourish⁠ Learn more about our ⁠Prosper & Flourish Membership Program⁠ More about the ⁠Prosper & Flourish Podcast⁠ About our Guest:  Name- Briana Mascaro Business-  Founder, SOPHOS Social Tags- LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/briana-mascaro-/  IG @sophoswithbriana  Website- www.teamsophos.com

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The Prosper & Flourish Podcast empowers women to rise, thrive, and create meaningful impact—in business, motherhood, and life. We are normalizing motherhood, entrepreneurship & everything in between: the good, the bad, the real. Prosper & Flourish is for all moms in every stage of motherhood! Real world, real talk, no filter, “the messy truths”. Join the community and tune in each week for fresh episodes!

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