EPISODE SUMMARY As single moms, there are some common struggles we all face and I want to talk about a few of them. We do not have to struggle every day of our life while we are "single moms" so let's discuss how we can combat these struggles and turn them into wins. EPISODE NOTES Resources from the show: Dave Ramsey, Ramsey advises listeners to first reduce debt using the debt snowball method, where debtors pay off their lowest balances first. My budgeting tool can be found here. Make sure to follow/subscribe to be notified when new episodes are released. In the meantime, come and say hello on Instagram: @mommyingthrulife Show Description #MommyingThruLife the podcast is a weekly podcast where I Charmaine Grafton, an Executive and student by day and mom, author, and single mom advocate by night — share my experiences as a single mom doing it all with little to no help and interviewing other bad ass moms who are right there with me and you doing the same. As a two-time single-mom, the purpose of this podcast is to create an authentic and uncut space for moms to come and get the support they need to keep “Mommying Thru Life” while getting the tools, hacks, and resources to be their best selves. Mommying Thru Life is an independent podcast funded by the host, A pledge of as little as $5/month can help offset the costs associated with producing this podcast.  To make your pledge today, visit https://anchor.fm/mommyingthrulife and click support.

Episode summary: Clutterfree Living with Angel Richards Episode Notes: Join us this week as Angel Richards shares with us how to live a ClutterFree lifestyle. More about Angel….Angel Richards is a mother of 4, life coach, educator, and entrepreneur. She is the CEO of Helping Others Transform, a lifestyle empowerment company dedicated to helping women de-clutter their lives, create breakthroughs and become unstoppable. She is also the leader of the #clutterfree movement that has women worldwide focused on having unlimited clarity, undeniable confidence, and unshakable courage so they can move past their hurts, habits, and hang-ups in life & love. Angel then founded Clutter Free Society to provide classes, coaching, and a community of like-minded women who are committed to working on themselves and winning every single day. She is a sought-after life coach that has helped thousands of women transform their lives from clutter to clarity. She is also the author of the transformative self-help book Clutter to Clarity: A Simple Guide to Decluttering Your Life, Reaching Your Goals & Living Your Dreams. Angel's digital footprint... www.helpingotherstransform.com www.facebook.com/hotcoaching www.instagram.com/hotcoaching Book Resources Vibrate Higher Daily: Live Your Power by Lalah Delia Show Description: #MommyingThruLife the podcast is a weekly podcast where I Charmaine Grafton, an Executive and student by day and Author, and Single mom advocate by night — share my experiences as a single mom doing it all with little to no help and interviewing other badass moms who are right there with me and you doing the same. As a two-time single-mom, the purpose of this podcast is to create an authentic and uncut space for moms to come and get the support they need to keep “Mommying Thru Life”. Follow Charmaine on Instagram @mommyingthrulife Like us on Facebook Have questions? Email us at [email protected].

 Episode Summary: Resilience...My Super Power Episode Notes: Join us this week as Kijafa James shares with us how she has persevered through her journey as a single mom. Resource: Black Intelligence: A Different Kind of Smart DB Bedford More about Kijafa: Kijafa James is a native of Oakland, CA. She is a mother of three beautiful children, a Best-selling author, and a financial services officer. She is also the founder of "Let’s W.R.A.P" (Women Radiantly Activating Purpose), a support group for mothers overcoming personal trauma while raising children. Kijafa has faced many obstacles including childhood trauma, teen pregnancy, and domestic violence, but through her bravery and resilience, she has been able to overcome these challenges and build a stable foundation for herself and her children by having faith, a strong support system, and desire to not just survive but to thrive in life and to help others do the same by addressing past traumas that hold us back from our purpose. In the Let’s W.R.A.P community, she uses her personal experiences with trauma and healing to help others by creating a safe judgment-free space for women to share their own experiences and receive coaching, community support, and access to resources to assist in their own journey of healing of moving from surviving to thriving while raising healthy, well-balanced children. Email:[email protected] Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/kijafa.james Instagram: www.instagram.com/letsw.r.a.p

Episode summary: The Professional Boy Mom with Ingrid Henley Episode Notes: Join us this week as Ingrid Henley shares with us how she is navigating life as a busy boy mom. More about Ingrid…Ingrid Henley is the founder of ClearHER Vision (formerly The Julian Alexander Group), a company dedicated to helping black women coaches and consultants share their message with the world through podcast launch and management services. Eager to use her gift of administration and service, Ingrid has worked with countless entrepreneurs and companies over the last 16 years to remove the obstacles they face in seamlessly operating their business. She is passionate about women using their voice and leading on their level. Ingrid often says, “No matter where you are in life, someone is watching and learning from you. Be sure to ‘Lead on Your Level’ because trying to lead outside of what you know causes chaos.” In addition to serving others, Ingrid is a devoted mom to her awesome teenage son. She also enjoys traveling, reading, and spending time with family. Ebony's digital footprint... www.clearhervision.com Instagram: @clearhervision Book Resources Year of Yes by Shonda Rhimes Show Description: #MommyingThruLife the podcast is a weekly podcast where I Charmaine Grafton, an Executive and student by day and Author, and Single mom advocate by night — share my experiences as a single mom doing it all with little to no help and interviewing other badass moms who are right there with me and you doing the same. As a two-time single-mom, the purpose of this podcast is to create an authentic and uncut space for moms to come and get the support they need to keep “Mommying Thru Life”. Follow Charmaine on Instagram @mommyingthrulife Like us on Facebook Have questions? Email us at [email protected].

Episode summary: Educating her way through! with Ebony Wrenn Episode Notes: Join us this week as Ebony Wrenn shares her mommying journey through self-reflection and her passion for education. More about Ebony…Ebony Wrenn is a trailblazer in the field of urban education and a highly sought-after mentor, speaker, leader, and educator. She attended Depaul University for both graduate and undergraduate studies all while being a single mother to her two young children. Her journey as a single mother began for her at the age of 19 while she was a sophomore in college pursuing her undergraduate degree in elementary education. In addition to being the founder of Moms In Motion, NFP, she currently serves as an elementary administrator. Ebony’s journey as an educator started years ago after she was awarded a scholarship from the Golden Apple Foundation. During her time as a teacher, Ebony was awarded the Rochelle Lee Teacher Award for two consecutive years. She currently mentors teachers for the Golden Apple Foundation. Her experiences range from teaching for several years prior to becoming an administrator along with leading professional development for educators on a wide range of topics such as equity in education, the impact of relational practices, and implementing a balanced literacy framework. She has served as an adjunct professor to pre-service teachers as well. Ebony is currently a scholar-practitioner and will graduate with her doctorate in Educational Leadership from National Louis University in 2022. Ebony values integrity, faith, and strategic planning. These three components have supported her throughout her journey to thrive both personally and professionally. Prior to attending college, Ebony was raised by a single mother who instilled faith-based values in her at an early age. She values mentorship and attributes much of her success as a result of having powerful mentors who have encouraged and motivated her to break barriers through goal-oriented planning and execution. In addition to her passion for equity in education, Ebony is passionate about ending generational poverty through empowering, encouraging, and elevating single mothers to fully walk in their purpose. In her free time, Ebony enjoys reading a good book, traveling with her children, exploring pescatarian cuisine, and creating memories with family and friends. Ebony's digital footprint... Instagram Facebook Book Resources Year of Yes by Shonda Rhimes Show Description: #MommyingThruLife the podcast is a weekly podcast where I Charmaine Grafton, an Executive and student by day and Author, and Single mom advocate by night — share my experiences as a single mom doing it all with little to no help and interviewing other badass moms who are right there with me and you doing the same. As a two-time single-mom, the purpose of this podcast is to create an authentic and uncut space for moms to come and get the support they need to keep “Mommying Thru Life”. Follow Charmaine on Instagram @mommyingthrulife Like us on Facebook Have questions? Email us at [email protected]. Episode analytics

Episode Summary: Khaliliah Matthews: Teen Mom Turned Powerhouse  Episode Description: Join us this week as Khaliliah shares how she has navigated life and not allowing her to being a teen mom stop her from being a force to be reckoned with. More about Khaliliah: Khaliliah (Kah-Lee-Lah) is a North Carolinian born and bred with a beautifully blended family of two boys (12 and 5) and a dog. A University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill graduate with a Bachelors in Psychology and a minor in Women's Studies and a Masters in Project Management, she currently works as a Project Manager.  Fun fact: Her personal mission in life is to break generational curses whether the impact will be big or small; starting with the children! She has hope that telling her story it'll help the next girl keep pushing cause it CAN be done! Khaliliah Ioves reading, writing, watching movies, and is currently striving to get her travel game up.  Check out this clip, Khaliliah did for Guilford County Schools celebrating some of her hurdles as a teen mom: GCS Graduation Success: Khaliliah Matthews from Grimsley High School https://youtu.be/lrXaY0GpU_Y Show Description: #MommyingThruLife the podcast is a weekly podcast where I Charmaine Grafton, an Executive and student by day and Author, and Single mom advocate by night — share my experiences as a single mom doing it all with little to no help and interviewing other badass moms who are right there with me and you doing the same. As a two-time single-mom, the purpose of this podcast is to create an authentic and uncut space for moms to come and get the support they need to keep “Mommying Thru Life”. Follow Charmaine on Instagram @mommyingthrulife Like us on Facebook Have questions? Email us at [email protected].

Episode summary: Why Consistency and Self-Discipline are Important as a Single Mom Episode Notes: Join us this week as Charmaine shares her insights on why consistency and self-discipline are important as a single mom. I have a special going on to celebrate you!!! From now until the end of May my books and bundles are on sale!!! No discount code needed, just head over to my shop and get all you need to mommy your way to the life you and your little people deserve. Show Description: #MommyingThruLife the podcast is a weekly podcast where I Charmaine Grafton, an Executive and student by day and Author, and Single mom advocate by night — share my experiences as a single mom doing it all with little to no help and interviewing other badass moms who are right there with me and you doing the same. As a two-time single-mom, the purpose of this podcast is to create an authentic and uncut space for moms to come and get the support they need to keep “Mommying Thru Life”. Follow Charmaine on Instagram @mommyingthrulife Like us on Facebook Have questions? Email us at [email protected].

Episode summary: How to Tap Into Your Feminine Energy Episode Notes: Join us this week as Charmaine shares with us how to tap into your feminine energy. This energy is your birthright and it’s more than just how you “look and smell” Tune in to find out the 6 things you can implement now to tap into your feminine energy. Show Description: #MommyingThruLife the podcast is a weekly podcast where I Charmaine Grafton, an Executive and student by day and Author, and Single mom advocate by night — share my experiences as a single mom doing it all with little to no help and interviewing other badass moms who are right there with me and you doing the same. As a two-time single-mom, the purpose of this podcast is to create an authentic and uncut space for moms to come and get the support they need to keep “Mommying Thru Life”. Follow Charmaine on Instagram @mommyingthrulife Have questions? Email us at [email protected].

Episode summary: Single Moms: Put YOU first with Crystal Hamilton Episode Notes: Join us this week as Crystal Hamilton shares with us how to focus on ourselves as single moms and what that looks like. More about Crystal….Crystal Hamilton is a dynamic Single mother of two, Single Mom Thrive Coach, and the visionary behind the G.O!M.O.M movement. G.O! M.O.M is a program of Gifted Ones, Inc., a 501c3 not-for-profit organization that provides coaching and technical support to heart-centered entrepreneurs and visionaries to use their life experiences to design and launch their dream service projects. With the support of Gifted Ones, Crystal Hamilton uplifts Single mothers within her community while encouraging recipients to pay it forward to others in need. For the past seven years, Crystal Hamilton effortlessly shares her passion and her gift to engage, educate, encourage and empower Single Mothers to live their best lives. Crystal openly and lovingly uses her own experiences as a formerly homeless Single Mother of two, to create an educational and inspiring experience with a curriculum that she’s written and shared during countless G.O!M.O.M classes over the years. These classes create a supportive community that inspires real conversation, life-changing transformations that truly bring about the powerful spirit of the Single Mother. Crystal's digital footprint...bit.ly/GOMOMEMPOWERS Resources: Tony Gaskin’s The 3 B’s  Bible Plan: God + Goals Show Description: #MommyingThruLife the podcast is a weekly podcast where I Charmaine Grafton, an Executive and student by day and Author, and Single mom advocate by night — share my experiences as a single mom doing it all with little to no help and interviewing other badass moms who are right there with me and you doing the same. As a two-time single-mom, the purpose of this podcast is to create an authentic and uncut space for moms to come and get the support they need to keep “Mommying Thru Life”. Follow Charmaine on Instagram @mommyingthrulife Like us on Facebook Have questions? Email us at [email protected].

Episode summary: Battling Distractions Episode Notes: Join us this week as Charmaine shares what distractions are as well as 6 tips you can utilize to Eliminate Distractions.  More about Charmaine: An Executive and Life learner by day and Transformation Coach, Author, and Single Mom Advocate by night marking her place on this earth to prevent others from making mistakes by sharing hers. Show Description: #MommyingThruLife the podcast is a weekly podcast where I Charmaine Grafton, an Executive and student by day and Author, and Single mom advocate by night — share my experiences as a single mom doing it all with little to no help and interviewing other badass moms who are right there with me and you doing the same. As a two-time single-mom, the purpose of this podcast is to create an authentic and uncut space for moms to come and get the support they need to keep “Mommying Thru Life”. Follow Charmaine on Instagram @mommyingthrulife Have questions? Email us at [email protected].