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Much is made about the creative decisions in ads for the Big Game, but how does all that money, those requisite celebrity cameos, and everything else that goes into these multi-million dollar investments translate into Return on investment? Today we’re going to talk about what the numbers tell us from all those high-profile ads and who the winners and losers of the Advertising Bowl are in 2025. To help me discuss this topic, I’d like to welcome Nataly Kelly, CMO at Zappi, who unveiled their annual Super Bowl Ad Success report on Monday. We’re here to talk about the approach, the results, and what those results mean for brands that invested a lot of money - and time - into their campaigns. About Nataly Kelly I help companies unlock global growth For more than two decades, I have helped scale businesses across borders, as an executive at B2B SaaS and MarTech companies. I’m Chief Marketing Officer at Zappi, a consumer research platform. I spent nearly 8 years as a Vice President at HubSpot, a multi-billion-dollar public tech company, driving growth on the international side of the business. Having served as an executive at various tech companies, I’ve led teams spanning many functions, including Marketing, Sales, Product, and International Ops. I’m an award-winning marketing leader, a former Fulbright scholar, and an ongoing contributor to Harvard Business Review. I love working with interesting people and removing barriers to access. RESOURCES Zappi website: https://www.zappi.io/web/ Connect with Greg on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregkihlstrom Listen to The Agile Brand without the ads. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/3ymf7hd Don't miss a thing: get the latest episodes, sign up for our newsletter and more: https://www.theagilebrand.show Check out The Agile Brand Guide website with articles, insights, and Martechipedia, the wiki for marketing technology: https://www.agilebrandguide.com The Agile Brand podcast is brought to you by TEKsystems. Learn more here: https://www.teksystems.com/versionnextnow The Agile Brand is produced by Missing Link—a Latina-owned strategy-driven, creatively fueled production co-op. From ideation to creation, they craft human connections through intelligent, engaging and informative content. https://www.missinglink.company…
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The Motherhood Reimagined Podcast, hosted by Sarah Kowalski, celebrates all paths to motherhood. Whether you're contemplating whether to become a single mother by choice, still trying to conceive, or already raising kids, this is the place to be to hear from single moms by choice who didn't follow the rules as they share the heartache and joys of their paths. Each week we interview a choice mom about her journey, or an expert on fertility, donor conception, sperm donation, adoption and more. Get inspiration and support about being a solo mom.
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1 When IUI Becomes IVF: Navigating Fertility Treatment Transitions as a Single Mom by Choice 52:46
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In this powerful comeback episode for Season 2, Kelly opens up about her journey to becoming a single mother by choice. Currently nine months pregnant and due April 15th, Kelly shares her evolution from envisioning a traditional family life to embracing single motherhood. Her story encompasses the challenges of failed fertility treatments, the emotional decision to pursue IVF during COVID-19, and the personal growth that came with choosing an unconventional path to motherhood. Detailed Timeline of Kelly's Journey: Age 33 (2018): Breakup with significant boyfriend led to considering "Plan B" Early 2019: First doctor's appointment for fertility clinic referral 2019-2020: Underwent 5 unsuccessful IUI attempts Late 2020: Made the emotional decision to transition to IVF January 2021: Began IVF preparations and financial planning Summer 2022: Successful pregnancy achieved Key Topics Explored: The Decision-Making Process Initial hesitation and consideration of dating Moment of realization about single motherhood Processing the shift from traditional family expectations Fertility Treatment Experience Detailed account of IUI attempts and challenges Emotional impact of failed treatments Financial and practical considerations Navigating treatment during the pandemic Personal Growth & Relationships Managing family dynamics Dealing with sister's concurrent pregnancy Setting boundaries as a people pleaser Building support systems Practical Insights Choosing and working with fertility clinics Sperm donor selection process Financial planning and decision-making Emotional coping strategies Notable Quotes: "I had not thought that I would have to go to IVF, so it was a really big step." "As a people pleaser myself, I found that very challenging... I think you have to just really trust your gut and give yourself the space if you need." Join The Motherhood Reimagined SMC Community The Bloom Room for Thinkers…
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In this bonus episode, I share an interview I conducted inside my Membership Community with Trusts and Estates Attorney , Kathleen Hunt, Unique Law. We cover the key parts of an estate plan that every single mother by choice should have including, The differences between a will and a trust. What every woman should set up as soon as she owns a home or gets pregnant. Considerations for picking guardians How do you provide for your child financially if something happens to you How to protect your kids if you end up temporarily incapacitated This is an example of interviews from inside my SMC membership community. Please consider joining to get regular guest expert interviews, a community of fellow SMC's, my most popular courses and SMC roundtable discussions. Learn more here.https://motherhoodreimagined.com/single-mom-by-choice-community-forum/…
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Welcome to the last episode of season one of Motherhood Reimagined. To mark the end of this season I have invited a return guest to the show. Sige was my guest for the second episode of the first season. During that interview, Sige was pregnant with her son and told us she would come back to tell us how she felt about the single-mother-by-choice path. It has been thirteen months since our last conversation and she is very honest and raw about the first year with her child. She shares her struggle with me and reflects on how her feelings have changed since our first episode together. Sige has an unusual living arrangement that she recommends to other single parents. We also discuss dating and how parenthood changes your expectations of a partner. I was really glad to have Sige back on the show and I feel her point-of-view is important for anyone curious about the single-mother-by-choice option. Some highlights of today’s conversation: Welcome back Sige to the show. The arch Sige experienced during her son’s first year. The struggle with resentment and sleep deprivation. Sige’s emotional roller coaster over the last year. How she has dealt with going back to work. Sige’s support system and feelings of isolation. Why mindset is the most important part of parenthood. The unique co-living arrangement Sige has and why it is great. The qualities she is looking for in a partner now. Sige’s opinion on single parenthood. A revisit of our first conversation and Sige’s answers now. The “secret club of parenthood.” The single mom stigma and how Sige copes with it. Sige’s advice to women considering the single mother path. Resources Sign up to be a podcast guest Motherhood Reimagined Website Motherhood Reimagined Tribe Motherhood Reimagined: When Becoming a Mother Doesn’t Go As Planned: A Memoir by Sarah Kowalski Sarah’s email Thank you for joining me for the end of season one. In a few weeks, I will begin a second season. Please feel free to share your feedback with me and take a look at my other content. If you would like to work with me, please contact me through my email or the Motherhood Reimagined website. Please take the time to subscribe to the podcast and help the Motherhood Reimagined community grow. Also, if you are wanting some guidance on this unconventional path, consider joining my Motherhood Reimagined Tribe. You can also read my memoir for more insight. We can also be found on social media on Twitter , Pinterest , Instagram , and Facebook . Also, if you are wanting some guidance on this unconventional path, consider joining my Motherhood Reimagined Tribe. I have several small groups tailored to each stage of the journey. As a Signature Level Tribe Members you get video calls with a small group of other mothers who are at the same stage of their journey. The Solo and Pregnant was recently launched and we are getting started with group calls very soon. If you sign up now, you’ll get private support from me until we launch the group calls—a huge bonus. Also, I am extending my premium pricing on the Thinkers and Triers group until June 1st, 2019. Then the price goes up to $67. If you are interested in moving abroad but want some support, send me an email to get on the waiting list for this group. For all my Tribe Level groups, use coupon codes, Foundermothly (for a monthly subscription) and founder6 (for a 6-month subscription) to lock in the $59 a month price. I look forward to meeting you! Quotes "I am really glad to be a parent. When I think about if I had made a different choice and decided not to go through with this and I were not potentially still single and not a parent, I can see that I would be missing out on this whole new world." -- Sige "I wasn't sure if it was okay for me to be struggling because I chose to do this by myself, it's hard to know what is actually happening and what is just a projection." -- Sige "I noticed that because I was so exhausted that my confidence and mental health was really compromised and things that I thought would be really intuitive about parenting actually just weren't." -- Sige…
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1 023: Katerina: Making Single Motherhood an Empowered Choice at Age 23 39:08
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My guest today is slightly different than the others. Katerina decided to be a single-mother-by-choice at the age of 23. Katerina tells me why the single-mother path was her first option and why she found it empowering. Katerina conceived her son via a sperm donor. She tells me about the donor selection process and the things she had to consider to make her plans reality. We discuss her support system and the early years with her son. Including the loneliness that comes with motherhood. She is now married with a second child and living in Mexico with her family. We explore how she and her family wound up in Mexico and how it has changed their lives for the better. Katerina is also very candid about the adjustment of going from single parenting to a partnered relationship. She shares what it was like to date with a child and how it gave her a more grounded experience during the process. Katherina also runs a company called the Non-Toxic Unicorn. She tells me about her passion to help others make healthier choices for themselves and their families. So if you are looking for natural alternatives in your daily life, check out the Non-Toxic Unicorn. Today’s episode is a wonderful reminder that single motherhood is a legitimate path. It was so nice to hear that this path to motherhood is so much more than a “last resort.” Some highlights of today’s conversation: Katerina’s early expectations of motherhood. Why she made the decision to be a single mother so young. How she chose her sperm donor and the qualities she wanted. Her family’s reaction to her decision and how they supported her. Katerina’s unique work arrangement and coping with leaving her infant at home. How Katerina “grew up with her son.” Why motherhood can be so lonely. Katerina’s “journey box” and her plans for the donor conversation. How Katerina met her husband and added to their family. The adjustment of solo-parenting to co-parenting. Why Katerina and her family now live in Mexico. The benefits of raising children in Mexico. Motherhood is surrendering, not sacrifice. How insurance can be an option for someone considering the single-mother-by-choice path. The Non-Toxic Unicorn Katerina’s final thoughts. Resources The Non-Toxic Unicorn Sign up to be a podcast guest Motherhood Reimagined Website Motherhood Reimagined SMC Community Motherhood Reimagined: When Becoming a Mother Doesn’t Go As Planned: A Memoir by Sarah Kowalski Sarah’s email Thank you for joining me for another inspirational episode of Motherhood Reimagined. If you would like to work with me, please contact me through my email or the Motherhood Reimagined website. Please take the time to subscribe to the podcast and help the Motherhood Reimagined community grow. Also, if you are wanting some guidance on this unconventional path, consider joining my Motherhood Reimagined Tribe. You can also read my memoir for more insight. We can also be found on social media on Twitter , Pinterest , Instagram , and Facebook . Also, if you are wanting some guidance on this unconventional path, consider joining my Motherhood Reimagined SMC Community . I have several small groups tailored to each stage of the journey. The Solo and Pregnant was recently launched and we are getting started with group calls very soon. If you sign up now, you’ll get private support from me until we launch the group calls—a huge bonus. Quotes "I feel like your kids have to choose them [partners] as well. Because they're not just dating you, they are coming into an already set family." -- Katerina "I think knowing what you don't want in a relationship and knowing what you don't want for your life is really essential to figuring out what you do want and the person you want to be." -- Katerina "Whether you choose an alternative method or you are in a marriage, or it's a one-night-stand, no matter how you go about being a mother there is always an 'oh, my god! I'm going to be a mom!" moment." -- Katerina…
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1 022: Jackie Abby and Sarah: Margaritas and Childcare: Why We Decided To Move To México 1:12:37
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In today’s episode, we’ll be doing something a little bit different from the usual format. I’m interviewing my two friends, Jackie and Abby, who also live here in Mexico. We’ve received questions about how we ended up here and why, so we wanted to talk about how we met, why we moved here, and what’s different about living in Mexico versus living in the states. Jackie, Abby, and I met in a single-moms-by-choice travel group online in a thread discussing the idea of moving abroad to save money. In today’s episodes, we talk about what our lives were like before moving to Mexico. Abby describes being frequently stressed and rushed, with little time for a social life. Though she had a strong support system, childcare was very expensive. Jackie also talks about how her long commute ate into her day and how childcare was more expensive than she’d originally counted on, due to her son’s heart condition. She took a pay cut in order to work remotely from home, but still couldn’t find much time to go out due to the expense of childcare. In Mexico, their lives are very different. Abby describes having around seven and a half hours to herself while her children are in school. She has time to train as a pediatric sleep consultant, with an eye to opening her own remote business, while also taking a Spanish course, volunteering at a midwifery clinic, and working part-time. And she still also finds time to do yoga, exercise, and have coffee or lunch with friends. Jackie says that her job keeps her busy during the week, but she enjoys the beautiful views and delicious foods available in Mexico. She describes how much more affordable life is in Mexico – she can afford to have a standing babysitter, go for a massage or pedicure, and generally enjoy a more balanced life with more social activity than she was able to have in the states. Abby, Jackie, and I also talk about the differences between healthcare cost and access in Mexico as opposed to what they were accustomed to in the US. Jackie and Abby talk about when they first started thinking about moving abroad and what the process was like for them. We discuss how satisfied we are with our lives in Mexico, as well as some of the harder things about making such a big move and adjusting to life in a new country, and Abby and Jackie share some tips that they’d give to others thinking about moving abroad with kids, as well as discuss when the best time is to make a big move when you have children. Some highlights of today’s conversation: How Jackie, Abby, and Sarah met What Jackie’s, Abby’s, and Sarah’s lives were like before moving abroad What Jackie’s, Abby’s, and Sarah’s lives are like in Mexico How healthcare is different in Mexico than in the US When Jackie and Abby first started thinking about moving abroad What the process of moving abroad was like Advice that Abby and Jackie would give to others thinking of making a similar move How satisfied Jackie and Abby feel with their decision to move to Mexico The hardest parts of living in Mexico The ideal time to move with kids Resources Donor Conception Network Sign up to be a podcast guest Motherhood Reimagined Website Motherhood Reimagined SMC Community Motherhood Reimagined: When Becoming a Mother Doesn’t Go As Planned: A Memoir by Sarah Kowalski Sarah’s email Thank you for joining me for another inspirational episode of Motherhood Reimagined. If you would like to work with me, please contact me through my email or the Motherhood Reimagined website. Please take the time to subscribe to the podcast and help the Motherhood Reimagined community grow. You can also read my memoir for more insight. We can also be found on social media on Twitter , Pinterest , Instagram , and Facebook . Also, if you are wanting some guidance on this unconventional path, consider joining my Motherhood Reimagined SMC Community. Inside my community, you get regular live guest expert interviews, community meetups, Ask Me Anything Calls, all my courses and of course connection to other single women at different stages of their SMC journey. If you want a more private interaction with me, then consider indvidual coaching. You get up to 2 calls per month with me, voicemail and text access as well as access to all my content and done for your research. Quotes: "Life feels way less stressful now, and more social.” –Abby “I’m more social during the week without kids also, because people have time for you here. People have time to go to lunch, they’re not rushed.” –Jackie “You definitely can’t listen to people who aren’t on the ground living there, who’ve never even been to Mexico. What do they know?” –Jackie…
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1 021: Brenda: Double Donors, Finding Your Community and Juggling A Career 55:53
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My guest today is Brenda, a single-mom-by-choice who had a difficult 4-year journey to motherhood and has made it her mission to help women feel empowered about their reproduction options. She shares her shock at the realization that her OBGYN never mentioned the finite window of fertility. Brenda believes that it is an important conversation to have and encourages women to be proactive in the conversation. Brenda tried IUI (Intrauterine insemination) with no results and ultimately decided to switch to donor egg IVF (In vitro fertilization). Using both a sperm and an egg donor, was difficult and quite mentally taxing decision. We discuss how she conquered her bias toward the double donor path and why she considers it one of the greatest gifts anyone has given her. Sadly, Brenda’s first two pregnancies with donor eggs ended in miscarriage. It was discovered that she had a problem with her immune system that had to be medically treated through shots and a doctor’s watchful eye. She tells me about these painful moments and explains why she kept pressing on to her goal, even when it seemed everything was against her. Brenda says that one of the things that got her through the grueling process was a support group who became a second family for her. She explains how their ups and downs helped put her own struggles in perspective and kept her on the path. Brenda’s story is very similar to my own and I feel a deep connection to her thoughts and feelings. If you are considering the single-mother-by-choice path just remember that education is key to preparing yourself for the journey. That’s why Motherhood Reimagined was created and I want to help you make informed decisions about having your own family. Some highlights of today’s conversation: The pressure Brenda felt when the prospect of marriage was not on the horizon. How a conversation with her OBGYN changed her life plan. The 4-year journey that led to many setbacks but ultimately ended with a child. The misconception that pregnancy is an easy process. The fears that arise when telling your family about your plans. The statistics that pushed Brenda into the double donor path. The immune system issue that led to specialists and difficult treatment. What the road looked like for Brenda after the miscarriages and how she carried on. The support group that kept her going. What Brenda considered in her donors and why she hopes to meet the sperm donor someday. How Brenda approaches the donor-conceived conversation with her son. How her journey has changed her perspective on family and the world around her. Why women need to take more control of their fertility. Brenda’s support network and the early challenges of working a corporate job with a child at home. How to approach your employer about your pregnancy and job expectations. Brenda’s advice to other women considering the single-mom-by-choice option. The joy of seeing the world through your child’s eyes. Resources Donor Conception Network Sign up to be a podcast guest Motherhood Reimagined Website Motherhood Reimagined SMC Community Motherhood Reimagined: When Becoming a Mother Doesn’t Go As Planned: A Memoir by Sarah Kowalski Sarah’s email Thank you for joining me for another inspirational episode of Motherhood Reimagined. If you would like to work with me, please contact me through my email or the Motherhood Reimagined website. Please take the time to subscribe to the podcast and help the Motherhood Reimagined SMC community grow. You can also read my memoir for more insight. We can also be found on social media on Twitter , Pinterest , Instagram , and Facebook . Also, if you are wanting some guidance on this unconventional path, consider joining my Motherhood Reimagined SMC Community. Inside my community, you get regular live guest expert interviews, community meetups, Ask Me Anything Calls, all my courses and of course connection to other single women at different stages of their SMC journey. If you want a more private interaction with me, then consider indvidual coaching. You get up to 2 calls per month with me, voicemail and text access as well as access to all my content and done for your research. Quotes "Thanks so much for reaching out and telling me how much you enjoy the show. It really helps me keep going and stay motivated and also know what you guys like and what's working for you. So every time you tell a friend or write a post to me, or post a review, it helps me so much and keeps me so motivated and I appreciate it." -- Sarah "Just as I thought that I would never ever, ever become a single mom, I never ever, ever thought that I would try to have a child with an egg donor. It was hard enough to swallow the sperm donor part but quickly I had to make a decision." -- Brenda "I had joined a group of other women who were also embarking on this same journey and within that group, I met a smaller group of women and we literally became like a little family." -- Brenda "Understand where you are with your fertility that's all you need to do. Just know, so you have the knowledge and then you can make decisions." -- Brenda…
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1 020: Vivian: Finally Owning the Desire to Be a Mother and the Joys of Motherhood 53:36
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Vivian began her path to motherhood with a plan to conceive a child with a close friend. Sadly, she miscarried and a new plan was in order. She chose a sperm donor and moved forward on her journey. We discuss the difficulty of changing “the plan” and what it taught Vivian about herself. She has also made the decision to have a second child via a sperm donor. She explains why she felt now was the time and her hopes for a larger family. We explore the excitement of finding half-siblings and how it fleshes out the family experience for both the mother and child. Vivian is very candid about her ideas of motherhood and how it has evolved over time. Specifically, she discusses the shame she felt during her dating years around admitting that she wanted a family. Unfortunately, this shame is very common with career women and Vivian is very honest about her reasons and mental hurdles she had to conquer to ultimately choose the single-mother-by-choice path. Some highlights of today’s conversation: Vivian’s romantic notion of marriage and family. The shame of admitting out loud the desire for a family. The original baby plan that failed. How Vivian switched her thinking from a personal agreement with a friend to using a sperm donor. The factors she considered to select her sperm donor. Vivian's plan for a second child and where that stands currently. Connecting with half-sibling families and how it helps everyone involved. Why Vivian decided to try for a second child. The pros and cons of raising a toddler. The irrational fears using a donor brings to the surface and how to combat them. How Vivian’s view on her donor has changed. Vivian’s support team and learning to ask for help. How motherhood has changed Vivian’s approach to life. Why you need a plan for your child in the event of your death. Resources Sign up to be a podcast guest Motherhood Reimagined Website Motherhood Reimagined SMC Community Motherhood Reimagined: When Becoming a Mother Doesn’t Go As Planned: A Memoir by Sarah Kowalski Sarah’s email Thank you for joining me for another inspirational episode of Motherhood Reimagined. If you would like to work with me, please contact me through my email or the Motherhood Reimagined website. Please take the time to subscribe to the podcast and help the Motherhood Reimagined community grow. You can also read my memoir for more insight. We can also be found on social media on Twitter , Pinterest , Instagram , and Facebook . Also, if you are wanting some guidance on this unconventional path, consider joining my Motherhood Reimagined SMC Community. Inside my community, you get regular live guest expert interviews, community meetups, Ask Me Anything Calls, all my courses and of course connection to other single women at different stages of their SMC journey. If you want a more private interaction with me, then consider indvidual coaching. You get up to 2 calls per month with me, voicemail and text access as well as access to all my content and done for your research. Quotes "I had this shame, like, I don't want to just sorta say outwardly that I just want to be a mom and a wife. I don't know why those seem to be embarrassing things to say out loud. So I had all this privacy and shame about it and these romantic notions, and I'm independent, I'm different." -- Vivian "This whole journey has been about me being more open with people about what I feel and what I think and what I need and more connected to them and our relationship. It's a growth for me as a human as an adult." -- Vivian "I was projecting all this stuff on to her [the baby] from the donor. Now, she's just perfect, not saying that if she were like him that wouldn't be perfect. She's no doubt is like him in some ways I don't even know yet." -- Vivian…
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1 019: Tammy: Double Donors Abroad and Not Being Scared to Pivot 52:39
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Tammy is a single-mother-by-choice who used both an egg and a sperm donor to conceive her son. She went to Panama for donor egg IVF with sperm she had shipped from California Cryobank. We discuss the decision to leave the U.S. to have her fertility treatments and IVF (In vitro fertilization) process. She became pregnant on her second try and came back to the U.S. to deliver her child. The pregnancy was difficult for Tammy, she had gestational diabetes, hypertension, and preeclampsia. As a result, her son was six weeks early. The premature birth completely wrecked her home return plans. Tammy does express gratitude to the NICU for preparing her role as a mother. She also celebrates postpartum doulas and why she found hers indispensable. Tammy is very open about how motherhood has changed her, including her decision to leave the U.S. and make some lifestyle changes for herself and her son. That opens the door to the conversations about the benefits of being a solo mother and how this path has a lot fewer complications than coupled parents. We both agree that the single-mother-by-choice-path needs to be more accepted as a plan A, not just a plan B. Don’t get hung up on the definition of family, the concept is changing and that’s a wonderful thing! Some highlights of today’s conversation: Tammy’s expectations of love, marriage, and family. Why she waited till 47 to pursue motherhood. Why Tammy went to Panama to pursue egg donor IVF and why it was a good experience. How she managed to find a doctor in the US to liaise with the doctors in Panama. The challenge of seeking fertility options overseas and working with the U.S. as well. Tammy’s difficult pregnancy and premature birth. How premature birth ruined any support system plans. Why it can be hard to ask for help. The benefits of hiring a postpartum doula. Tammy’s health issues and why she has made some major life changes. Why single-motherhood is great! The importance of separating marriage and romance from parenthood. Why dating isn’t a priority for Tammy. How to create your own support system. The cohabitation trend within the single-mother-by-choice community. How the new generation is redefining the meaning of family. Resources California Cryobank Sign up to be a podcast guest Motherhood Reimagined Website Motherhood Reimagined SMC Community Motherhood Reimagined: When Becoming a Mother Doesn’t Go As Planned: A Memoir by Sarah Kowalski Sarah’s email Thank you for joining me for another inspirational episode of Motherhood Reimagined. If you would like to work with me, please contact me through my email or the Motherhood Reimagined website. Please take the time to subscribe to the podcast and help the Motherhood Reimagined community grow. Also, if you are wanting some guidance on this unconventional path, consider joining my Motherhood Reimagined SMC Community. You can also read my memoir for more insight. We can also be found on social media on Twitter , Pinterest , Instagram , and Facebook . Also, if you are wanting some guidance on this unconventional path, consider joining my Motherhood Reimagined SMC Community. Inside my community, you get regular live guest expert interviews, community meetups, Ask Me Anything Calls, all my courses and of course connection to other single women at different stages of their SMC journey. If you want a more private interaction with me, then consider indvidual coaching. You get up to 2 calls per month with me, voicemail and text access as well as access to all my content and done for your research. Quotes "Now I look back and I think about it, I always had this fantasy of marriage and a partnership, but I always really knew that I wanted the kid. Like the partner never had a clear definition... I don't if I can explain this... the partner was anamorphic, it wasn't clearly defined but the kid was. I needed that kid." -- Tammy "You just don't care, you wanted to be a mom, it's kinda like I adopted the baby I got to carry. Or I got to carry the baby I adopted." -- Tammy "What I found to be a challenge was you don't necessarily know what you need. For me it's kinda been a bandwidth issue, you're sitting there and you've got this needy kid in front of you and you're taking care of that... the ability actually to step back from what you're doing to define what you need to clearly articulate that to people, I found that to be a complete challenge, even today." -- Tammy…
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Alex is a single-mother-by-choice who decided to take the adoption route to build her family. She tells me about how she educated herself on the process and how she conquered the emotional hurdles. As well as the stigma of being a single woman wanting to adopt. Alex was in her 30s when she decided to pursue adoption. She spoke to agencies and dove into the research process to really find the option that best fit her. She has some insight on what she found out about international adoption versus domestic and why she decided domestic was her best path. She also shares how she found an adoption attorney that not only looked out for her best interests but also the birth mother’s as well. She is very open about the process and really advocates for private adoption. Alex’s adoption process is what is known as an “open adoption,” which means the child is aware of their biological family and has access to them. Alex is very honest about the initial fear of including the birth mother in their life but is happy to say now she welcomes the diversity of her family. We discuss the concept of a “family constellation” rather than a “family tree.” Not many people are as open about the adoption process as Alex is, so I think today’s episode is very insightful and encouraging. Some highlights of today’s conversation: Alex’s early ideas of motherhood and family. Why adoption was the best path for her. How Alex educated herself on the adoption process. Why an adoption attorney was a game changer. The differences between international adoption and domestic adoption. Alex’s relationship with her daughter’s birth mother and extended family. How she keeps the door of communication open for her daughter. How to build a “family constellation.” How Alex explains her family to her daughter, and the terms “biological mother” and “real mom.” The importance of both biology and nurture regarding raising a child. What Alex would have done differently in hindsight. Her advice to other women considering her path and the single-mother-by-choice option. Resources David Radis, Adoption Attorney Sign up to be a podcast guest Motherhood Reimagined Website Motherhood Reimagined SMC Community Motherhood Reimagined: When Becoming a Mother Doesn’t Go As Planned: A Memoir by Sarah Kowalski Sarah’s email Thank you for joining me for another inspirational episode of Motherhood Reimagined. If you would like to work with me, please contact me through my email or the Motherhood Reimagined website. Please take the time to subscribe to the podcast and help the Motherhood Reimagined community grow. You can also read my memoir for more insight. We can also be found on social media on Twitter , Pinterest , Instagram , and Facebook . Also, if you are wanting some guidance on this unconventional path, consider joining my Motherhood Reimagined SMC Community. Inside my community, you get regular live guest expert interviews, community meetups, Ask Me Anything Calls, all my courses and of course connection to other single women at different stages of their SMC journey. If you want a more private interaction with me, then consider indvidual coaching. You get up to 2 calls per month with me, voicemail and text access as well as access to all my content and done for your research. Quotes "Anybody who wants to love my daughter is welcome. I'm not going to draw a line and say, oh no, I don't want you to have a loving relationship with her because I'm the mom, you're not the mom." -- Alex "In the beginning, while I was open and I was sending photos to her birth mom, I was more hesitant than I am now because I needed to find my way and my role as a mother." -- Alex "I had the moment where I thought, I don't want to get married just to get married. I want to be married to someone I want to be with and if that person isn't here right now, then that person isn't here right now." -- Alex…
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1 017: Brooke: Double Donor Twins and the Importance of Support 50:23
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Brooke is the solo mom of twin boys. She started her journey at the age of 40 and underwent an emotional path to motherhood. Brooke used both a sperm and an egg donor for her pregnancy. She tells me about her hesitation to use an egg donor but how she conquered those fears and pushed forward in her process. Brooke was a highly creative child who spent her 20s and 30s traveling and focusing on her career. However, a glance at a forgotten online dating profile triggered her need to go ahead and begin the single-mother-by-choice journey. Her first experience was not positive and led her to change clinics. She found a wonderful egg donor with her new clinic but the procedure was botched and Brooke had to cope with the disappointment. She explores that disappointment and reflects on how she moved forward. Finally, Brooke had a successful IVF (In vitro fertilization) procedure and conceived her sons. She tells me about telling her family and the decision to move back home to be close to her family. That move home turned out to be for the best because Brooke developed preeclampsia at her 6-month mark and delivered her children at 32 weeks. She credits her family with helping her deal with her illness and the newborns. You can visit Brooke’s blog to learn more about her journey. Some highlights of today’s conversation: Brooke’s early childhood and family ideals. How an EHarmony profile pushed Brooke to become a single-mom-by-choice. How Brooke found her sperm donor and the power of the voice. Brooke’s first IVF and her poor experience at the clinic. The perfect egg donor but the botched retrieval process. Why Brooke choose to go to Portland to conceive her boys. Moving home and premature birth. Brooke’s experience with bonding with her children. How books have helped Brooke open the door to the donor conception talk with her sons. How Brooke found her “community” and learned to ask for help. How Brooke juggles family and work. Why Brooke considers the single-mother-by-choice path a feasible one. Resources Brooke’s Blog The Family Book by Todd Parr Sign up to be a podcast guest Motherhood Reimagined Website Motherhood Reimagined SMC community Motherhood Reimagined: When Becoming a Mother Doesn’t Go As Planned: A Memoir by Sarah Kowalski Donor Sibling Registry Sarah’s email Thank you for joining us for Motherhood Reimagined. You can contact us through the website or Twitter , Pinterest , Instagram , and Facebook . Also, if you are wanting some guidance on this unconventional path, consider joining my Motherhood Reimagined SMC Community. Inside my community, you get regular live guest expert interviews, community meetups, Ask Me Anything Calls, all my courses and of course connection to other single women at different stages of their SMC journey. If you want a more private interaction with me, then consider indvidual coaching. You get up to 2 calls per month with me, voicemail and text access as well as access to all my content and done for your research. Quotes "I've heard more recently the word 'solo mom' and I feel like that almost more accurately describes this. I didn’t set out to be a single mom, most people don't, I don't think. It's just the circumstances." -- Brooke "It's hard to be responsible for everything I guess in general but, I mean all the finances, it all weighs on single moms." -- Brooke "Let people help you. Accept the help and ask for help. People want to help, just like you want to help. I want to help, when somebody needs something, I'm happy to help. Other people do too." -- Brooke…
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1 016: Joanna: Reduction, The Surprising Surprise About Having One Genetic Child and One Egg Donor Child 48:53
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Joanna is a single-mother-by-choice who conceived two children, one with her own eggs and the other with a donor’s eggs. As an only child having more than one child was very important to Joanna. She tells me about the process of conceiving her first child, and the painful decision to reduce her pregnancy when genetic issues were discovered with one of her twins. Joanna explains how she chose her sperm donor, whom you used for both pregnancies. Then she shared the much harder process of conceiving her second child with an egg and sperm donor. Although the pregnancy was more difficult, Joanna shares that parenting her second child was somewhat easier. We discuss the differences between children and how the genetic connection plays into it. Joanna explains about what she enjoys about parenthood and what she dislikes, her answers are honest and inspiring to anyone considering an alternative path to motherhood. If you have one child and are contemplating trying for a second, Joanna’s story will encourage you to weigh your options and make the right decisions for you. Some highlights of today’s conversation: Joanna’s early ideas of motherhood. Why she felt the need to have more than one child. The rigorous fertility treatments and the IVF (In vitro fertilization ) that worked. How Joanna picked her sperm donor. The devastating news that one of her twins was not likely to survive. The decision to reduce the pregnancy and what followed. The exhausting year that led to Joanna’s second pregnancy. How she chose her egg donor. The bonding experience with Joanna’s children and the surprising results with each child. Why Joanna is a big fan of making the 4th trimester easier. Joanna’s support system and how being an introvert can interfere. Joanna’s opinion on maternity leave and how the return to work differed from child to child. Why nature versus nurture is bogus. Why self-care is so important to your sanity. Resources Sign up to be a podcast guest Motherhood Reimagined Website Motherhood Reimagined SMC Community Motherhood Reimagined: When Becoming a Mother Doesn’t Go As Planned: A Memoir by Sarah Kowalski Sarah’s email Thank you for joining us for Motherhood Reimagined. You can contact us through the website or Twitter , Pinterest , Instagram , and Facebook . Also, if you are wanting some guidance on this unconventional path, consider joining my Motherhood Reimagined SMC Community. Inside my community, you get regular live guest expert interviews, community meetups, Ask Me Anything Calls, all my courses and of course connection to other single women at different stages of their SMC journey. If you want a more private interaction with me, then consider indvidual coaching. You get up to 2 calls per month with me, voicemail and text access as well as access to all my content and done for your research. Quotes "There is a blessing about being able to do a lot of things before you have kids. You don't feel like you missed all of these things. Now all I do is kid stuff, I don't do grown-up stuff, but I did grown-up stuff for forty years." -- Joanna "I was tired of the needles I think I had 3 sharps containers of needles at that point. I was on more shots than I had been when I got pregnant with my first son. I remember thinking, I just want someone to hand me a baby, and I do not care where it comes from." -- Joanna "One of the things about having kids late is you tend to have a lot of friends who have also struggled with getting pregnant and I myself, two of my closest friends from high school had to do multiple rounds of IVF. So, for me, I couldn't muster up a lot of pity for myself." -- Joanna…
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1 015: Laura: Surviving A Long Journey To Motherhood 55:34
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After her mother passed away, Laura decided she needed to make another connection with another human being and began her unconventional path to motherhood. She went through three years of multiple attempts at IUI (Intrauterine insemination) and several miscarriages. Finally, in 2014, Laura was able to conceive her daughter with IVF (In vitro fertilization.) Laura is very honest about the long and grueling process that led to her pregnancies. We discuss the sperm donor process and how opened id donors interact with sperm banks. Laura also shares the relief of having half-siblings to help ease her daughter’s curiosity in the future. She tells me about their relationship with the other families and how she has approached the topic of her daughter’s conception. We also explore the loneliness of the single-mother-by-choice path. Laura encourages seeking out a community and finding other moms to connect with. Some highlights of today’s conversation: Laura’s ideas of normal and expectations of motherhood. Why her mother’s death kick-started her single-mother-by-choice journey. The medications and processes Laura went through. The three-year process of IUIs and miscarriages. The devastation of losing her babies later in pregnancy. The shift to IVF and the successful pregnancy. How Laura found mom groups and forums. Laura’s donor selection process and the final choice. Laura’s concern about having an opened id donor and how her daughter will react. The benefit of being in contact with half-siblings and their families. The surprising closeness of Laura and her daughter. The isolation of the single-mom-by-choice and how to fight it. Laura’s advice to women considering this path. Resources Sign up to be a podcast guest Motherhood Reimagined Website Motherhood Reimagined SMC Community Motherhood Reimagined: When Becoming a Mother Doesn’t Go As Planned: A Memoir by Sarah Kowalski Sarah’s email Thank you for joining us for Motherhood Reimagined. You can contact us through the website or Twitter , Pinterest , Instagram , and Facebook . Also, if you are wanting some guidance on this unconventional path, consider joining my Motherhood Reimagined SMC Community. Inside my community, you get regular live guest expert interviews, community meetups, Ask Me Anything Calls, all my courses and of course connection to other single women at different stages of their SMC journey. If you want a more private interaction with me, then consider indvidual coaching. You get up to 2 calls per month with me, voicemail and text access as well as access to all my content and done for your research. Quotes "I don't feel like I've done a great job, talking to my daughter about what it means to have a donor and what his role is, so far, and I certainly never lied about it but it's not something we talk much about and I need to." -- Laura [Re: the IUI and IVF process] "Just get comfortable with the fact this may not be the only two-week wait you have and you have to learn how to deal with uncertainty." -- Laura "Another thing that I was not prepared for was the financial side of it. You go in there thinking you just need some Clomid, and a vial of sperm, $700. The procedure is a $1000 bucks, well, that's not what it ended up costing me." -- Laura…
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1 014: Jackie C.: Moving From Co-parenting To Sperm Donor and Post-Partum Depression 36:15
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My guest today is Jackie, a single-mom-by-choice who wanted to have a co-parenting agreement at the beginning of her journey. The plans for co-parenting fell through and Jackie conceived her child with a sperm donor. Jackie talks about how she approached the co-parenting arrangement and why it didn’t work out. She also discusses her difficult pregnancy and recovery. Jackie dealt with postpartum depression after her delivery. She shares what it was like to cope with those startling feelings and how she reached out for help. We also talk about how to build a support system and why it is good to start early to build your village. Jackie authors a blog called Oakland Choice Mom and hopes to encourage women to consider the single-mother-by-choice option. Some highlights of today’s conversation: Jackie’s early ideas of motherhood and family. Why she wanted to pursue the single-mother-by-choice option. Jackie’s attempts to arrange a co-parenting relationship and why it didn’t happen. How she approached the co-parenting agreement with her friend. How Jackie underestimated the difficulty of the donor process. How she chose her sperm donor. The importance of not having expectations with your donor experience. How Jackie coped with postpartum depression and found the resources to help. Jackie’s support system and how she built it. The Oakland Choice Mom blog. Resources Oakland Choice Mom Blog Oakland Choice Mom Facebook Sign up to be a podcast guest Motherhood Reimagined Website Motherhood Reimagined SMC Community Motherhood Reimagined: When Becoming a Mother Doesn’t Go As Planned: A Memoir by Sarah Kowalski Sarah’s email Thank you for joining us for Motherhood Reimagined. You can contact us through the website or Twitter , Pinterest , Instagram , and Facebook . Also, if you are wanting some guidance on this unconventional path, consider joining my Motherhood Reimagined SMC Community. Inside my community, you get regular live guest expert interviews, community meetups, Ask Me Anything Calls, all my courses and of course connection to other single women at different stages of their SMC journey. If you want a more private interaction with me, then consider indvidual coaching. You get up to 2 calls per month with me, voicemail and text access as well as access to all my content and done for your research. Quotes "Build your village early. Whether it is your girlfriends, a single moms club, your family, friends, build it early and strengthen and extend your village early and you will fall and lean back in different ways at different times and you will be in a position to give back to your village and help as a token of appreciation." -- Jackie "This was my lifelong dream to be a mom and here I had this amazing, beautiful, healthy newborn in my hands, and all I wanted to do was sleep and never wake-up or I had thoughts of hurting her, hurting myself, making this all go away and not have to deal with it. The doctor explained once you have those thoughts that's when you really need some intervention." -- Jackie (Re: co-parenting) "I'm almost kind of happy that it didn't work out. Because the dynamic of the relationship would be so different, although I do have my own set of challenges as a single mom, but I don't have to deal with arguments and fights and heartache if we don't agree on something." -- Jackie…
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1 013: Karin: Starting as A Single Mom By Choice To Getting Married And Blending Families 50:55
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Karin chose to be a single-mother-by-choice in her late 20s. She is now married with a step-daughter and two-parent family structure. I asked Karin to tell me what it was like to date while pregnant and how she weeded out the creeps from the serious candidates. She also tells me about her plans to conceive a child through a friend’s sperm donation and the shift to a sperm donor bank when her original plan didn’t work. She describes the mindset she went through while looking for a new sperm donor. Tragedy struck during her pregnancy when her daughter’s twin was born stillborn. She is very frank about that disappointment and her regrets about that baby’s treatment. We then move on to how Karin met her partner and how they blended two families. She shares her experience as a step-mom and explains the pros and cons of choosing to parent with someone else. She encourages parents to look for their “tribes” and build a community for themselves and their family. Some highlights of today’s conversation: Karin’s early expectations of motherhood. Her plans to conceive her child with a friend. How she chose her sperm donor when the original plan didn’t work. The heartbreak of giving birth to one live child and one stillborn. How Karin balanced dating and pregnancy. When she realized she wanted a blended family. How she met her partner. The upside of parenting with another person. The downside of being part of a partnership. Karin’s life as a step-mom. How she was able to blend her family. Karin’s advice for pregnant women who want to date. Her regrets from her pregnancy. How Karin built a community and tribe for her daughter. Resources Center for Loss in Multiple Births (CLIMB) Sign up to be a podcast guest Motherhood Reimagined Website Motherhood Reimagined SMC Community Motherhood Reimagined: When Becoming a Mother Doesn’t Go As Planned: A Memoir by Sarah Kowalski Sarah’s email Thank you for joining us for Motherhood Reimagined. You can contact us through the website or Twitter , Pinterest , Instagram , and Facebook . Also, if you are wanting some guidance on this unconventional path, consider joining my Motherhood Reimagined SMC Community. Inside my community, you get regular live guest expert interviews, community meetups, Ask Me Anything Calls, all my courses and of course connection to other single women at different stages of their SMC journey. If you want a more private interaction with me, then consider indvidual coaching. You get up to 2 calls per month with me, voicemail and text access as well as access to all my content and done for your research.…
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1 012: Stacy: Diving Deep Into The Adoption Process As A Single Mom By Choice 55:03
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Stacy is a return guest who shared her story about conceiving a child with a surrogate and adopting a second child. Today, she tells me about her experience with the adoption process and what she wants other women to know about the “illusion” created by the industry. Stacy’s path to motherhood was an eight-year journey. Through miscarriages, a failed adoption, and a failed surrogacy, Stacy had to keep moving forward with the faith that her child was waiting for her. She walks the listener through the process and is very transparent about the average cost of the various stages. We also discuss the red flags a potential adoptive parent needs to watch for and the various paths to adoption. There are pros and cons to every path to motherhood and Stacy doesn’t shy away from that. She gives incredible details of her own process, the good, the bad, and the ugly. If adoption is something you are considering, Stacy story should both caution and encourage you. Some highlights of today’s conversation: Welcome back, Stacy. The 8-year path to motherhood and all its ups and downs. The red flags adoptive parents should watch. How Stacy used Facebook to find her adoption match. The 3 major paths of adoption. The pros and cons of using an agency. The home study process and what it means to the adoption. Lessons Stacy learned during her first adoption effort. Stacy’s nightmarish first experience with birth parents. Why adoption attorneys are a simpler path to adoption but also the most expensive. The cost of Stacy’s successful adoption. The illusion of security agencies give and what to expect. International adoption vs. domestic adoption. What does “open adoption” mean? Stacy’s final advice to women considering this path to motherhood. Resources This modern love episode Mothertobaby.org an organization giving information about drug and alcohol exposure Michelle Hughes and Bridge Communications adoption attorneys that help Single moms by choice Sign up to be a podcast guest Motherhood Reimagined Website Motherhood Reimagined SMC Community Motherhood Reimagined: When Becoming a Mother Doesn’t Go As Planned: A Memoir by Sarah Kowalski Sarah’s email Thank you for joining us for Motherhood Reimagined. You can contact us through the website or Twitter , Pinterest , Instagram , and Facebook . Also, if you are wanting some guidance on this unconventional path, consider joining my Motherhood Reimagined SMC Community. Inside my community, you get regular live guest expert interviews, community meetups, Ask Me Anything Calls, all my courses and of course connection to other single women at different stages of their SMC journey. If you want a more private interaction with me, then consider indvidual coaching. You get up to 2 calls per month with me, voicemail and text access as well as access to all my content and done for your research. Quotes "Much on the same way, that any child you give birth to that might have a disability, might have an illness, would still be the absolute love of your life and joy of your life, so it is with the adopted baby that might have exposure or might have a disability, they're gonna be the loves of your life." -- Stacy "When you so desperately want to be a mom, you overlook so many things that you know better than to overlook." -- Stacy "If a birth parent is going to change their mind, saying no is not going to be the reason. I learned that the hard way." -- Stacy…
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