Welcome to the very first episode of Let Yourself Bloom, the podcast where motherhood and ambition coexist beautifully. I'm your host, Jen Banks, and in each episode, we'll dive deep into the journey of being more than a mom. Here, we believe that you can love your children deeply and still have room to nurture your own dreams.
Picture this: a life where you don't have to choose between career and family, where you can be inspired by stories of women who have boldly stepped into their dual roles. Together, we'll explore how to balance, grow, and thrive in every season of life. Our ...
Welcome to the very first episode of Let Yourself Bloom, the podcast where motherhood and ambition coexist beautifully. I'm your host, Jen Banks, and in each episode, we'll dive deep into the journey of being more than a mom. Here, we believe that you can love your children deeply and still have room to nurture your own dreams.
Picture this: a life where you don't have to choose between career and family, where you can be inspired by stories of women who have boldly stepped into their dual roles. Together, we'll explore how to balance, grow, and thrive in every season of life. Our guests will share their personal stories of finding identity beyond motherhood, proving that you can hold both your family and your ambitions in your heart.
In this first episode, we introduce the concept of Let Yourself Bloom and what you can expect from our podcast. We also share exciting news about the upcoming release of my book, Let Yourself Bloom, on August 23. Join us for the book launch party in Draper, where we'll celebrate this milestone with a poppy-themed party and signed copies of the book.
We'll also discuss the inspiration behind our monthly feature, Let Yourself Bloom Stories, where we'll hear from women balancing motherhood and ambition. I'll read a chapter from my book, touching on the themes of guilt and self-care, and share practical tools to help you create the life you want.
To wrap up, we'll introduce a new segment featuring inspiring quotes and questions from the Table Topics deck, perfect for sparking meaningful conversations. Today's quote by Helen Keller reminds us that the best and most beautiful things must be felt with the heart.
Thank you for joining us on this journey. Remember, it's not just about finding balance; it's about thriving in all aspects of your life. Stay tuned for our next episode, where we'll talk to Susan Hard about balancing personal aspirations with motherhood. Until next time, keep dreaming, keep growing, and let yourself bloom.
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00:00 Welcome to Let Yourself Bloom
01:26 Introduction to the Podcast
01:51 Let Yourself Bloom Stories
02:25 Public Speaking and Storytelling
03:28 Book Announcement and Launch Party
06:36 Reading from 'Let Yourself Bloom'
07:14 Balancing Needs in Marriage
12:42 Upcoming Episodes and Community Engagement
14:28 Gratitude and Reflections on Motherhood
16:28 Closing Remarks and Stay Connected
Links:
Toastmasters
https://www.toastmasters.org/
The Five Love Languages by Gary Chapman
https://www.5lovelanguages.com/
Amazon (for book purchase)
https://www.amazon.com/
Barnes & Noble (for book purchase)
https://www.barnesandnoble.com/
Stay in Bloom (book launch location)
https://www.stayinbloomutah.com/
Ride the Wave Media
https://www.ridethewavemedia.com/
Keywords: Motherhood, Ambition, Work-Life Balance, Entrepreneurship, Personal Growth, Self-Care, Identity Beyond Motherhood, Guilt Management, Love Languages, Relationship Advice, Storytelling, Public Speaking, Book Launch, Memoir, Self-Help, Community Support, Multidimensional Life, Thriving, Personal Aspirations, Family Dynamics
