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Caitlin Creer is an interior designer known for creating timeless designs from California beach houses to colonial estates in Connecticut. She's also a mom of five, so you know she's got some real-life wisdom to share about juggling design projects around the country, family life, and everything in between.

In this episode Caitlin answers your design questions and shares what trends she is tired of and the ones she wants to see more of. Whether you're a design junkie or just trying to figure out how to make your house feel more like home, this episode is packed with inspiration, tips, and plenty of relatable mom moments.

Check out Caitlin's brand new book, An Intentional Home, to see more of her beautiful work and stories. And be sure to check out her store Foundation Goods. 

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3:00 A return to color in design 

5:15 How Caitlin got into the design world 

9:15 Caitlin's memory of home growing up 

14:00 How to create a plan for your home that is unique to you 

17:15 How to refresh a room without spending a fortune 

20:15 Great sectional for families?

24:30 Organizational tips for busy families 

31:15 No one lives in a picture perfect house 24/7 

I’m thrilled to welcome Sarah Molitor to the MomForce! Known to nearly 800,000 followers as @modernfarmhousefamily, Sarah is a mom of seven and an absolute ray of sunshine. As a fellow redhead, I knew right away we were kindred spirits!

In our chat, Sarah opens up about a powerful lesson she learned: words matter. She shares how, as a new mom navigating a tough season in her marriage and adjusting to a new place, her words began to reflect negativity. But one eye-opening phone call changed everything, inspiring her to shift her perspective and set her on a mission to help others communicate with grace, purpose, and love.

I know you’ll love this conversation! Sarah’s wisdom and experience is very relatable. 

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Sarah's new book Well Said 

3:00 Sharing her family story online 

9:00 How Sarah decides what not to share online 

13:30 Learning the lesson that "words matter" 

17:15 Words of encouragement are free 

23:30 How to get away from the victim mindset 

24:30 Words of encouragement for first time mom Sarah 

26:30 How Sarah holds onto what matters 

Wedding season is here and it is a great time to reminisce on your own love story. In this episode of The MomForce Podcast we are diving into the topic of "Empowering Relationships,"  with some incredible guests who share their insights on how to strengthen relationships. Hear from influencer and author Sazan Hendrix, professional dancer Jenna Johnson of Dancing with the Stars, design queen Julia Marcum, ballerina extraordinaire Misty Copeland, and entrepreneur and philanthropist Camila McConaughey as they discuss their personal experiences and offer tips to be a better partner. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from these amazing women and enhance your own relationships!

2:00 Forbidden love with influencer and author Sazan Hendrix 

5:30 Professional dancer Jenna Johnson on working with her spouse

7:45 Family movie night and date night traditions with Julia Marcum of Chris Loves Julia 

9:30 Misty Copeland on growing up with a single mom and how amazing single parents are. And how grateful she is for her supportive partner. 

10:40 Camila McConaughey on how she keeps curiousity alive in her marriage with Matthew McConaughey. 

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Building a business takes patience, grit, and a whole lot of passion. Vanessa chats with Anna Lozano and Lindy Sood of @lovepoweredco. The mission at Love Powered Co is "to empower the next generation of mindful leaders, through the POWER of I AM. "

Starting a company while raising young families didn't come without its hiccups, but Anna and Lindy's passion for helping others through positive affirmations has been what has kept the two of them going. If ever the world needed to be flooded with inspiring self-talk, it's now! 

To find more information on Love Powered Co, check out their website and instagram. They offer products for littles, teens, and adults.

Then be sure to head over to our MOMFORCE FACEBOOK GROUP - full of thousands of moms from all over the world, helping each other through the highs and lows of motherhood!

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Vanessa and co-host Erika are talking to Emily Nelson, co-founder of High Fitness. Emily shares how and why she started the High Fitness movement with her co-founder Amber Zenith. What is High Fitness, you might ask? Take everything you loved about aerobics in the 80's and throw in some burpees and tuck jumps. Using simplified aerobic sequences and adding intense fitness-based moves, participants get a safe and effective workout! Check out High Fitness’ Youtube Channel or Instagram page for ideas. 

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There seems to be no getting around screen time with teenagers, especially when mom needs some uninterrupted time to get a few things done! On this MomForce Mini episode, Leah is sharing her thoughts on screen time, particularly video games and social media. (pssst. She may have said "death to Snapchat!") 

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Psychologist and bestselling author Dr. Lisa Damour joins Vanessa, and co-host (and sister) Shelly, to talk about how to manage stress and anxiety. “Stress occurs anytime we are adapting to new circumstances.” Dr. Damour says that feelings of stress aren’t always bad - they are a normal human function that can lead to growth and durability. But what happens when that stress is too intense? She suggests staying away from negative coping strategies. Those can be poor eating habits, not getting enough exercise, and substance abuse. Instead, look to maintain social connections, get outside more, and take care of your body. 

Dr. Damour has a step-by-step strategy that we can all use to help get us through any meltdown. Click HERE to see it! 

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This is an uncertain time, full of worry and anxiousness. Being pregnant can intensify those feelings! In this MomForce mini-episode, Vanessa is chatting with her sister Kara about her experiences being pregnant with baby #5 during a pandemic. Lets just say, thank heavens for FaceTime! 

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Social distancing has upended most of our lives, we’ve been told to “stay safe, stay home”. And while that is exactly what we need to do, it's created a dire situation for many businesses that rely on the public to keep their doors open. Without major corporations backing them, these “ma and pop” shops have had to get creative in how they continue. 

Vanessa Quigley is joined by her husband Nate, Chatbooks co-founder, as they chat with three local restaurant owners about how they have adapted to the current situation. 

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Vanessa and Nate's podcast episode on The Nitty Gritty Podcast 

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The lack of GNO's and lunch dates on the calendar has left many of us feeling isolated and alone. On today's MomForce Mini, Vanessa chats with her sister Shelly about staying connected while keeping physical distance.  Psssst - Call your girlfriends, you both will feel better because of it!

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