Cake For Dinner

Keesha Scott
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This is not your mom’s parenting podcast—unless your mom swore a little, cried in the car, and showed up anyway. Cake for Dinner brings founders, experts, celebrities, and parents to the couch for real conversations about motherhood, marriage, hormones, healing, and the messy middle. No filters. No fluff. Just honest talk—and maybe some cake.

  1. 6D AGO

    The Parenting Mistake Creating Anxious Kids (Psychotherapist Explains)

    Are you helping your kids… or accidentally holding them back? Psychotherapist, parent coach, and author Nicole Runyon breaks down one of the biggest parenting mistakes today — over-helping our kids to avoid discomfort. We dive into why so many children today struggle with confidence, anxiety, and independence… and how it often starts at home. Nicole shares practical strategies to help parents raise resilient, self-sufficient kids — without damaging connection or trust. If you’ve ever stepped in to “make things easier” for your child, this conversation might completely change how you parent. 🔑 In This Episode, You’ll Learn: -Why over-parenting creates anxious, dependent kids -The real reason kids lack confidence today -How to let your kids struggle (in a healthy way) -Age-appropriate independence for toddlers, kids, and teens -How your own fear and past experiences affect your parenting -Practical ways to build resilience and self-trust in your child Learn More About Keesha: https://keeshascott.com/ Follow Nicole: https://www.instagram.com/igenerationmentalhealth/ 00:00 Introduction to Nicole Runyon 03:57 Why Parenting Discomfort Is the Real Challenge 06:07 Is Technology Really the Problem? 06:37 The Premise of Free to Fly 08:34 Are We Robbing Kids of Growth? 09:14 Doing Too Much for Your Kids 11:22 How Overhelping Hurts Confidence 13:03 Parenting Against Independence 18:24 Why Parents Resist Letting Go 19:07 Parenting From Fear, Trauma, and Guilt 21:06 The Most Common Ways Parents Overhelp 25:24 What to Do When Kids Won’t Step Up 28:24 The “Super Mom” Identity Trap 29:29 What Parents Should Stop Doing for Teens 31:30 What Parents Should Stop Doing at Every Age 35:09 When Kids Should Wake Themselves Up 35:42 Nicole Runyon on Phones, Tech, and Video Games 39:01 Handling Phones and Peer Pressure 41:36 How to Get Back on Track as a Parent 43:29 Why Letting Kids Struggle Matters 44:33 Where to Find Nicole Runyon

    41 min

  2. MAR 23

    Hilary Musser from Netflix's Members Only Palm Beach

    What does it take to rebuild your life after losing everything? I sat down with Hilary Musser—real estate broker, developer, entrepreneur, and one of the standout personalities from Netflix’s Palm Beach reality scene. From living a $40M lifestyle to starting over from scratch, Hilary shares the raw truth about independence, relationships, and what it really takes to build success on your own terms. We dive into her journey through five marriages, the lessons she’s learned about love and self-worth, and how she rebuilt her career into a powerhouse brand—now selling $42M luxury homes in one of the hottest real estate markets in the country. Hilary also reveals why West Palm Beach is becoming a new epicenter for wealth, how reality TV can be used as a strategic business tool, and why more women are choosing to reinvent themselves later in life. Learn More About Keesha: https://keeshascott.com/ Follow Hilary: https://www.instagram.com/hilarymusserhomes/ 00:00 Introduction 01:34 Hilary’s Upbringing and Family Story 02:01 Working 18 Hours a Day at 60 02:55 Why She Wants to Write a Book 03:35 The Independence Mindset 04:03 Rebuilding After Divorce and Financial Loss 05:24 How She Got Into Real Estate and Development 07:23 Hilary’s Early Career in Museum Sponsorships 10:07 Florida Real Estate Trends and West Palm Beach Growth 12:18 Palm Beach vs West Palm Beach 15:21 Inside Hilary’s $42.5 Million Luxury Home 19:23 What Five Marriages Taught Her 20:09 “Once a Cheater, Always a Cheater” 21:14 The Death of Her Son’s Father 23:18 Marriage, Parenting, and Difficult Endings 25:32 Why European Men Are Different 27:21 Her Relationship With Her Current Husband 28:37 How She Met Her Husband in Europe 30:02 Why Women Are Reinventing Themselves Later in Life 31:15 Why She Refuses to Settle 32:30 Confidence, Dating, and Attraction 35:17 Why She Said Yes to Reality TV 37:20 How Members Only Palm Beach Came Together 38:17 What the Show Really Represents 41:29 Drama, Friendship, and Public Perception 46:54 Will There Be Another Season? 48:15 What Reality TV Gets Right and Wrong 51:26 What Hilary Hopes People See in Her Story 52:42 Building a Brand Without Burning Out 54:00 Growing Her Social Media and Business 55:59 Where to Find Hilary

    59 min

  3. MAR 16

    Trust Your Instincts and Let Kids Struggle: Parenting in the Modern World

    Former CNN journalist and podcast host Kanika Chadha Gupta joins the show to talk about parenting in today’s world, trusting your intuition, and raising resilient kids. From her journey as an immigrant growing up in the United States to her career in broadcast journalism and motherhood, Kanika shares the lessons she’s learned about balancing ambition, parenting, and personal growth. We dive into the biggest challenges parents face today — from over-scheduling childhood and participation trophies to learning how to let kids struggle and develop resilience. Kanika also explains why parents need to trust their instincts, how guilt shows up for almost every parent, and why unstructured play and boredom may be the most important tools for childhood development. This conversation explores how modern parenting culture has shifted — and how parents can find the balance between protecting their kids and allowing them to grow through life’s challenges. Learn More About Keesha: https://keeshascott.com/ Follow Kanika: https://www.instagram.com/kanikachaddagupta/ 00:00 Introduction 00:27 From CNN Journalist to Motherhood and Podcasting 01:50 Working Internationally in Broadcast Journalism 03:10 The Skills Journalism Taught Her About Parenting 05:18 The Art of Interviewing and Being Prepared 07:00 Trusting Your Parenting Intuition 09:00 Experts vs. Knowing Your Own Child 11:09 Different Parenting Styles for Different Kids 14:09 Learning to Let Go of Control as a Parent 16:22 Gentle Parenting vs. Overprotective Parenting 17:33 Growing Up with More Independence 19:50 Lessons From Childhood Independence 21:57 Why Kids Need to Struggle 22:51 Participation Trophies and Competition 25:13 The Parenting Struggle Everyone Shares: Guilt 27:00 Rupture and Repair in Parenting 29:50 Are Parents Over-Optimizing Childhood? 31:17 Letting Kids Quit Activities the Right Way 33:00 Instant Gratification and Its Impact on Kids 34:00 Why Kids Need Boredom and Free Play 37:15 Final Thoughts on Parenting and Community

    39 min

  4. MAR 9

    Entrepreneurship, Motherhood & Reinvention | Alli Webb

    In this episode I sat down with Alli Webb, founder of the iconic beauty brand Drybar, to talk about the real story behind building one of the most recognizable brands in the beauty industry. What started as a simple idea — blowouts only — turned into a category-defining company and a billion-dollar business. But behind the success story is a much more human journey. Alli shares the details that made Drybar explode, the intentional design choices that competitors missed, and the grit required to build a brand before social media existed. We also dive into the personal side of entrepreneurship — parenting through difficult seasons, addiction recovery within the family, navigating divorce, and finding your identity after selling the company you built. Now with her new brand Messy, Alli is on a mission to help women embrace authenticity and stop chasing perfection. Learn more About Keesha and Cake for Dinner: https://keeshascott.com/ Follow Keesha: https://www.instagram.com/keeshawscott Follow Alli: https://www.instagram.com/alliwebb/ 00:00 Introduction 01:52 The problem with “perfect” social media 06:06 Why being different matters in business 09:21 How Drybar started 09:43 Building a brand before Instagram 11:26 The customer experience that changed everything 13:14 The tiny details that made Drybar explode 16:04 What entrepreneurs can learn from Drybar 18:34 Parenting, struggle, and personal growth 20:07 Addiction, treatment, and family challenges 22:11 Why parenting never really ends 26:14 Letting your kids learn their own lessons 31:12 Building a business while raising kids 32:41 The pressure women face in entrepreneurship 35:32 Writing The Messy Truth 35:58 Selling Drybar and losing part of her identity 38:54 Loving the grind and designing your life 40:44 Why Alli created Messy 42:08 Embracing natural beauty instead of perfection 44:45 Final thoughts

    46 min

  5. MAR 2

    Hilaria Baldwin: Marriage, Motherhood & Surviving Public Scandal

    Hilaria Baldwin joins Cake for Dinner for an honest, vulnerable conversation about motherhood, marriage, media scrutiny, and resilience. From raising seven children in the public eye to navigating intense criticism and family trauma, Hilaria opens up about what it really takes to stay grounded when the world is watching. In this episode, she shares: How she protects her children from media attention Parenting through tragedy and legal uncertainty The truth about clickbait culture Living with ADHD and raising neurodivergent kids Why you’re the “CEO” of your child How to stop watering negativity and focus on growth This is a powerful conversation about strength, vulnerability, and finding peace in chaos. Follow Keesha: https://www.instagram.com/keeshawscott/ Follow Hilaria: https://www.instagram.com/hilariabaldwin 00:00 – Introduction 02:00 – Raising 7 Kids in the Public Eye 04:30 – Paparazzi, Social Media & Protecting Her Family 08:30 – Female Competition vs Female Support 14:00 – Marriage Under Media Scrutiny 16:30 – Parenting Through Tragedy 20:00 – Explaining Hard Truths to Children 27:30 – Dancing with the Stars Experience 35:00 – Handling Public Criticism & Clickbait 40:00 – ADHD, Dyslexia & Neurodivergent Parenting 46:00 – Sobriety, Genetics & Breaking Cycles 52:00 – Advice for Young Moms 56:00 – Why You’re the CEO of Your Kid

    1h 10m

  6. FEB 23

    CBT Tools Every Woman Should Know

    Why do we struggle with negative thoughts? Is toxic positivity actually harming us? And why do 91% of people fail their goals every year? Clinical psychologist Dr. Rachel Goldman breaks down Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in a way that’s practical, relatable, and immediately usable. We discuss imposter syndrome, hustle culture, body image, self-doubt, and the science behind why your brain jumps to worst-case scenarios. If you’ve ever felt stuck in your thoughts, overwhelmed by comparison, or frustrated with setting goals you never reach — this conversation will change the way you approach your mindset. You’ll learn: Why “feelings aren’t facts” The difference between toxic positivity and realistic optimism How to use CBT tools in everyday life Why body acceptance is more powerful than body positivity How to set SMART goals that actually work The evolutionary reason for negative thinking How to teach emotional resilience to your kids This is practical psychology for real life. Get your copy of Dr Rachels Book : https://www.amazon.com/When-Life-Happens-Mindset-Confidence/dp/1394358563 Follow Dr Rachel Goldman: https://www.instagram.com/drrachelnyc/ Read more about the Dr Rachel Goldman: https://www.drrachelnyc.com/ Follow Keesha: https://www.instagram.com/keeshawscott Learn More: https://keeshascott.com/ 00:00 – Introduction 02:45 – Feelings Aren’t Facts: Understanding CBT 06:30 – What Is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)? 10:15 – Toxic Positivity vs Realistic Thinking 14:00 – Building a Coping Toolbox That Actually Works 20:10 – Hustle Culture, Comparison & Social Media Pressure 25:00 – Finding Your “Why” & Avoiding Burnout 30:45 – Body Positivity vs Body Acceptance 37:00 – Why Your Brain Defaults to Negative Thoughts 41:30 – Why 91% Fail Their New Year’s Goals 44:00 – SMART Goals & The Staircase Method 47:30 – Using CBT to Overcome Self-Doubt 49:30 – Teaching Emotional Tools to Your Kids 53:00 – Where to Find Dr. Rachel Goldman

    56 min

  7. FEB 16

    How to Raise Strong Kids in a Weak Culture

    What does it actually mean to raise strong, world-ready kids in today’s culture? Lauren Magers — entrepreneur, mother of four, and creator of the Happy Life System — breaks down her philosophy of radical accountability, self-mastery, and anti-mediocrity parenting. From overcoming an identity crisis as a former athlete to building a business empire while raising four children, Lauren shares how discipline, gratitude, and value-based leadership inside the home shape resilient, confident adults. This isn’t soft parenting. This isn’t passive parenting. This is parenting as leadership. We get into... Why most parents are accidentally raising entitlement The real reason teen mental health is declining Why identity should never be tied to achievement The power of gratitude journaling and daily rituals Why she bans video games in her home How to shift your child from victim mindset to ownership Breaking generational cycles through structure and values Why you’re not correcting behavior — you’re shaping greatness If you care about raising disciplined, emotionally intelligent, high-character kids — this episode will challenge you and inspire you. Follow Lauren: https://www.instagram.com/thelaurenmagers/ Read more about the Happy Life Academy: https://www.instagram.com/thehappylifeacademy/ Follow Keesha: https://www.instagram.com/keeshawscott Learn More: https://keeshascott.com/ 00:00 – Introduction 02:00 – Identity Wrapped in Achievement 05:00 – The Athlete Identity Crisis 07:30 – Breaking Generational Cycles 10:30 – Maximizing Every Moment 13:00 – Fulfillment vs Success 16:00 – Pain as Opportunity 20:00 – Anti-Mediocrity Parenting 23:00 – Radical Accountability 26:00 – You Can’t Save Your Kids 30:00 – The Happy Life System Explained 33:00 – Master Thyself First 35:00 – The Morning Ritual Framework 38:00 – Gratitude & Affirmations for Kids 41:00 – Gamifying Discipline 45:00 – A Hard No on Video Games 48:00 – Substance Use & Culture 51:00 – Shaping Greatness, Not Correcting Behavior 55:00 – Is It Too Late to Change?

    1h 13m

  8. FEB 9

    Behind the Highlight Reel: A Founder’s Mental Health Journey

    Rachel Johnson looks like she has it all — founder of a successful law firm, creator of a thriving wellness community, wife, mother of three. But six months after her third baby, everything changed. Rachel shares her experience with postpartum depression that didn’t show up immediately — and didn’t leave quickly either. What began as stress returning to work turned into a dark cloud she couldn’t shake. She didn’t want to decorate for Christmas. She didn’t want to get out of bed. She didn’t feel like herself. This episode explores: The reality of postpartum depression months after birth What high-functioning depression looks like Medication, therapy, and the stigma around both How leadership changes when you’ve been knocked down The role of friendship, marriage, and vulnerability Why happiness isn’t something to take for granted If you are silently struggling — or love someone who is — this conversation is for you. Depression doesn’t discriminate. And it’s not forever. Follow Rachel: https://www.instagram.com/rachbjohnson12/ Learn more about Ahmi Health: https://www.instagram.com/ahmi.health/ Follow Keesha: https://www.instagram.com/keeshawscott Learn More: https://keeshascott.com/ 00:00 – Introduction 02:00 – Building a Law Firm & Launching Ami Health 07:00 – The Accountability Wellness Movement 13:00 – Why Postpartum Depression Doesn’t Discriminate 15:00 – Returning to Work After Baby #3 23:00 – When the “Dark Cloud” Hit 25:00 – What Depression Actually Felt Like 29:00 – The Yacht Trip Realization 30:00 – Success Doesn’t Protect You From Depression 34:00 – Are You Ever “In the Clear”? 36:00 – The Routine That Keeps Her Grounded 41:00 – Marriage, Support & Leadership Through Depression 45:00 – Medication, Therapy & The Rollercoaster 47:00 – “It’s Not Forever” — Mental Tools That Help 48:00 – Why She’s Speaking About This Publicly 50:00 – Final Message to Women Struggling Silently

    52 min
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This is not your mom’s parenting podcast—unless your mom swore a little, cried in the car, and showed up anyway. Cake for Dinner brings founders, experts, celebrities, and parents to the couch for real conversations about motherhood, marriage, hormones, healing, and the messy middle. No filters. No fluff. Just honest talk—and maybe some cake.

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  • Creator
    Keesha Scott
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    31
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2025 All rights reserved.
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    Cake For Dinner

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