A Labor For Love
A Labor For Love
A Labor for Love
I’m Sierra, a wife and mom of two, who is passionate about sharing stories to inspire and encourage others. A Labor for Love started five years ago, as a blog, when I was longing for a place to process and share what I was learning about motherhood. With this podcast, I want to help moms find encouragement and hope through authentic, everyday stories of motherhood.
36: Technology Detox + Season 3 Finale ft. Paula
This week I’m sharing my conversation with my friend Paula and wrapping up season three! Paula is no stranger to the podcast and I’m glad to have her back to dive into today’s topic, technology use. In our conversation, we talk about technology boundaries, changes we have noticed in our children, and what we’re continuing to work on in this area. I hope you enjoy it! Check out previous episodes with Paula: Paula on Learning and Growing Through Motherhood Season Two Finale - Q&A w/Me! Check out this episode of 3 in 30 Takeaways for Moms: Kids & Screentime: What does the research say? ------ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@alaborforlove⁠⁠⁠⁠   Blog: ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.alaborforlove.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ 
Oct 3, 2023
36 min
35: Overcoming a Traumatic Birth Experience ft. Marie
This week I’m sharing my conversation with my cousin, Marie. Marie is a wife and mom of two gorgeous girls, but her journey to motherhood has not been easy. During her first birthing experience, Marie suffered severe complications that were nearly fatal. Today she is sharing part of her story in hopes of encouraging other moms to listen to their bodies and speak up for themselves when something doesn’t feel right. If you are pregnant or have experienced birthing trauma, please take care while listening and know that you are not alone. I hope you enjoy our conversation.  Check out this guide for Black mothers and pregnant people: Protecting Your Birth: A Guide For Black Mothers ------ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@alaborforlove⁠⁠⁠⁠   Blog: ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.alaborforlove.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ 
Sep 26, 2023
30 min
34: Preparing for the Next Phase of Motherhood ft. Gwen
In this episode, I’m sharing my conversation with Gwen. She is a wife, mom, mental health advocate and founder of the nonprofit, Sunday Crafternoon with Gwen, which supports other nonprofits in the local community. In our conversation, Gwen and I talk about parenting a senior in high school, readying her son for college and how she is preparing herself for this next phase of motherhood. I appreciate being able to talk with someone who is further along in this motherhood journey than I am. I hope you enjoy our conversation! ------ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@alaborforlove⁠⁠⁠   Blog: ⁠⁠⁠www.alaborforlove.com⁠⁠⁠ 
Sep 19, 2023
30 min
33: How Do You Do It All? ft. Amber
In today’s episode I’m sharing my conversation with Amber. Amber is a wife, mom, accountant, podcaster and community volunteer. She does it all! In our conversation, I talk to Amber about what drives her to do all that she does and how she fits it all into her life and schedule. I love how transparent Amber is throughout our conversation and the words of encouragement she offers you, the listeners.  Check out Amber's podcasts: On Your Own Terms Podcast with Amber Cherie | Instagram: @oyotpodcast The Innercircle Podcast ------ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@alaborforlove⁠⁠⁠   Blog: ⁠⁠⁠www.alaborforlove.com⁠⁠⁠
Sep 12, 2023
48 min
32: Raising Kids on Camera ft. Gabrielle
In this episode I’m sharing my conversation with my friend, Gabrielle. Gabrielle is a wife, mom, content creator and entrepreneur. She and her family share their lives with hundreds of thousands of people through their YouTube channel, GabeBabeTV. In our conversation we talk about raising kids in front of the camera, the boundaries they have established as a family, self-care and having a strong support system. I hope you enjoy it! Learn more about Gabrielle and her family:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GabeBabeTV Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gabeflowers ------ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@alaborforlove⁠⁠⁠⁠   Blog: ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.alaborforlove.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ 
Sep 5, 2023
26 min
31: Supporting Black Families in the Down Syndrome Community ft. Kelli
In this episode I’m chatting with Kelli. Kelli is a wife, mom, educator, and advocate. We cover everything from mothering a teenager and two young boys, her advocacy work for Black families impacted by Down Syndrome, and how she takes care of herself in the midst of it all. I hope you enjoy our conversation.  Learn more about Black Down Syndrome Association here Instagram: @blackdownsyndrome Facebook: Black Down Syndrome Association Website: www.blackdownsyndrome.org ------ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@alaborforlove⁠⁠⁠   Blog: ⁠⁠⁠www.alaborforlove.com⁠⁠⁠ 
Aug 29, 2023
43 min
30: When Passion Leads to Purpose ft. Dominique
In this episode I’m sharing my conversation with my neighbor and friend, Dominique. She is a wife, mom, and entrepreneur. In our conversation, we discuss what it’s like raising two girls, her passion for event and interior design, growing and managing a business, and taking care of herself in the process. I hope you enjoy it!  Check out Dominique's interior design work here: Instagram: @stunningdecorinteriors Website: https://stunningdecorinteriors.com/ ------  Instagram: ⁠⁠@alaborforlove⁠⁠   Blog: ⁠⁠www.alaborforlove.com⁠⁠ 
Aug 22, 2023
41 min
29: Are You Ready for Motherhood? ft. Le’Joy
This week I’m sharing my conversation with Le’Joy, a newlywed who is expecting her first child! In our conversation we talk about pregnancy in the first year of marriage, how she’s preparing for motherhood, and what it's like to have a strong support system. I hope you enjoy our conversation.  ------  Instagram: ⁠@alaborforlove⁠   Blog: ⁠www.alaborforlove.com⁠
Aug 15, 2023
35 min
28: It's Good to Be Back
Wow! It's been 8 months since I've shared anything with you all, but I'm back and super excited to finish out this season of the podcast. Tune in to hear about my summer and what's been going with me. ------  Instagram: ⁠@alaborforlove⁠   Blog: ⁠www.alaborforlove.com⁠
Aug 8, 2023
10 min
27: Unscripted: What's On My Heart
Today's episode is a little bit different. It's just me, unscripted, sharing what's on my heart right now.  ------ Instagram: @alaborforlove Blog: www.alaborforlove.com
Jan 31, 2023
10 min
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