What does it really mean to “do business like a mother”? In this inspiring episode of the Mama Work It podcast, host Marisa Lonic sits down with Jen Morris — community builder, speaker, and founder of Renegade Motherhood — to talk about the power of connection, collaboration, and confidence for moms in business.

Jen’s journey from casual coffee meetups to leading a thriving multi-city and digital community is proof that moms are stronger when they grow together. She shares what she calls the economy of motherhood — a powerful network of women raising businesses and families side by side — and why every mom needs her own support system that truly gets it.

Whether you’re an entrepreneur, a working mom, or somewhere in between, this conversation will remind you that you’re not meant to do it all alone — and that your community is one of your greatest business assets.

We talk about:
✨ Why traditional networking often misses the mark for moms
✨ The real meaning behind “the economy of motherhood”
✨ How to build meaningful connections instead of surface-level ones
✨ The difference community makes in your confidence and success

Connect with Jen:
🌐 Website: https://www.renegademotherhood.com
📸 Instagram: @renegademotherhood

Connect with Marisa:
💻 Website: https://www.mamaworkit.com
📸 Instagram: @letmamaworkit

🎧 Listen wherever you get your podcasts, and don’t forget to subscribe and leave a review!

The holidays are supposed to be the most wonderful time of the year — but for many moms, they can also be the most overwhelming. Between shopping lists, school parties, travel plans, holiday cards, and endless to-dos, the mental load can feel heavier than ever.

In this episode of the Mama Work It Podcast, host Marisa Lonic chats with Michelle Purta — marriage coach, mom of three, and host of The Marriage & Motherhood Podcast — about how to lighten the mental load and truly enjoy the season without burnout, resentment, or exhaustion.

Michelle shares practical tools for redistributing responsibilities, communicating your needs clearly, and building partnership—not pressure—during one of the busiest times of the year.

💡 In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

🎁 What the “holiday mental load” really looks like (and why moms often carry it all)
🎁 How to communicate your needs without guilt or frustration
🎁 Simple ways to share responsibilities with your partner before stress hits
🎁 How to ask for support—even if you’re single or parenting solo
🎁 How to carry this teamwork mindset into the new year (and keep your sanity year-round)

🔗 Connect with Michelle Purta:

💬 Free Resource: The Holiday Planning Conversation Agenda https://www.michellepurta.com/pg/holidayconversation
🎧 The Marriage & Motherhood Podcast: https://www.michellepurta.com/podcast
🌐 Website: www.michellepurta.com
📸 Instagram: @MichellePurtaCoaching

🌟 Connect with Marisa & Mama Work It:

🎧 More episodes at → www.mamaworkit.com/podcast

Previous episodes featuring Michelle Purta:

https://mamaworkitpodcast.buzzsprout.com/1624639/episodes/10119515-how-human-design-helps-working-moms-increase-their-life-alignment-with-michelle-purta

https://mamaworkitpodcast.buzzsprout.com/1624639/episodes/8221906-marriage-motherhood-with-michelle-purta

📸 Instagram → @MamaWorkIt
💻 Website → www.mamaworkit.com

💕 If You Loved This Episode:

Share it with a mom friend who’s doing all the things this season — because no one deserves to carry the holiday mental load alone.

💬 Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and leave a review — your support helps other mamas find the show!

Ever feel like your to-do list is longer than a CVS receipt? 🧾 Between work, kids, home, and everything else, it’s no wonder so many moms live in a constant state of overwhelm.

In this episode of the Mama Work It Podcast, host Marisa Lonic gets real about how to shift from chaos to calm — not with perfection or fancy planners, but with realistic, sustainable rhythms that make life feel lighter and more manageable.

Whether you’re juggling cold and flu season, work deadlines, or the endless mental load of motherhood, this episode gives you simple systems to find order in the everyday and reclaim your peace (without adding more to your plate).

💡 In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

✨ Why overwhelm is a choice — and how to shift your mindset from stressed to steady
✨ The 3-3-3 System for realistic daily goals, flexible tasks, and self-care
✨ How to implement a Daily Reset (or Evening Power Half Hour) to restore order before chaos takes over
✨ The secret to time blocking that actually works for moms
✨ How small mindset moments can instantly bring calm when overwhelm creeps in

📒 Mentioned in This Episode:

🩷 Word to Your Mother Journal/Planner — A guided system for goal-setting, reflection, and intentional living. www.mamaworkit.com/wordtoyourmother
🎧 Listen to more episodes: www.mamaworkit.com/podcast

💬 Connect with Marisa:

Instagram → @MamaWorkIt
Website → www.mamaworkit.com

🩵 If You Loved This Episode:

Share it with another mama who’s running on empty — because we all deserve more calm and a lot more grace.
Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and leave a review — your feedback helps more moms find the balance they’re looking for.