Not for Lazy Moms with Monique Samuels
Being a parent is one of the most challenging yet fulfilling jobs you can ever experience. It requires wearing several hats to multitask and get the job done. Not for Lazy Moms stars Real Housewives of Potomac's Monique Samuels; her husband, Chris Samuels, former Washington Redskins' offensive tackle; and Aly Jacobs, a former DC radio personality and mom of two boys. Not for Lazy Moms is a community for new-generation parents who want it all and do it all. We strive to be the best versions of ourselves - in our parenting, relationships, careers and self-care. Follow us on social media and share topics and questions you would like to chat about in future episodes! Twitter, Instagram and Facebook @notforlazymoms. Visit our website, www.notforlazymoms.com.
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April 20, 2021 • 53 min
The key ingredient for creating and sustaining a successful business is "minding your business!" In this episode, we are joined by supermom Monique Rodriguez, wife and founder of Mielle Organics.
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April 6, 2021 • 53 min
Sleep is hard to come by. How do we get our children (and ourselves) in a better sleep routine? We share tips on how we get our children to sleep through the night and the struggles that come along the way.
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March 23, 2021 • 61 min
It is not about how much you make. It is more about how much your keep. Whether you make $30,000 or $300,000 annually, this doesn’t exempt you from living paycheck to paycheck. To overcome financial debt, you must first change your mindset and spending habits. In this episode, we share personal stories of our past that helped us to prepare for better financial management for our future.
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March 9, 2021 • 56 min
Birth plans change, especially when you’ve been through the process before! Listen to the hilarious moments as Aly and Monique, along with their spouses, reflect on the births of Jake and Chase!
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February 23, 2021 • 47 min
Building a brand is not just about selling a product or service. It’s more about providing an experience and creating a personal connection with your consumers. There’s a reason some businesses make it to the top and others fail. This episode will teach you the keys to branding success! Monique, Chris and Aly are joined by Ronne Brown, CEO and founder of Girl CEO Inc. Ronne is also the author of "From Mopping Floors to Making M...
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February 9, 2021 • 58 min
How often are you defined by a moment or a title? You are more than what you do on a daily basis and should be acknowledged for all of your accomplishments. We discuss ways to change your life’s story for the better. Torrei Hart joins Monique, Chris and Aly for the discussion.
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January 26, 2021 • 56 min
When it comes to generational wealth, most of us want to talk about how to make and keep our money but we don't want to talk about what happens to it all when we die. Monique, Chris and Aly break it down to the basics with Martha Sotelo. Martha is a principal in the law firm of Vaughan, Fincher & Sotelo, PC. She assists clients with their estate planning and estate administration needs and is also the personal estate planni...
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January 12, 2021 • 35 min
The motherhood obsession is very real. Discover how to find balance with a new baby, and how being a new mom has changed the outlook on life of our special guest Hazel-E (Arica Tiffany Adams) of "Love & Hip Hop" fame.
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January 5, 2021 • 52 min
How good are you with your finances? How difficult is the road to financial freedom? How do you accumulate wealth and understand the value of a dollar if you didn't come from a background where you were taught how to save money? Monique, Chris and Aly welcome special guest Buffie Purselle, author of "Crawl Before You Ball" and a nationally-recognized personal finance and tax expert. You may also recognize Buffie from Br...
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December 15, 2020 • 51 min
Angry moments versus anger issues. Is there a difference? We uncover how to deal with anger from all aspects. Monique's therapist and marriage counselor, Esther Boykin, joins Monique, Chris and Aly for this week's episode.
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December 7, 2020 • 42 min
It's so easy and natural to put yourself first. How does this change after having children who did not ask to be here? Do you miss your former self?
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December 1, 2020 • 68 min
Winter Harris was such a great guest we had to have her back to ask even more questions about finding love after divorce! Part 2 of our interview focuses on how to get to a point of healing and possibly even forgiveness towards the other woman.
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November 24, 2020 • 58 min
How to approach parenting, self-love and forgiveness after divorce. Monique, Chris, Aly and special guest Winter Harris also discuss letting your guard down to receive love as you step into a new marriage or relationship.
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November 17, 2020 • 45 min
Why is there such a need to achieve perfection, and how does it affect our lives, relationships and our parenting styles in the current "selfie" climate?
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November 10, 2020 • 46 min
Discover the secrets of balancing life while also pursuing your entrepreneurial dreams. Monique and Aly welcome special guest and mompreneur Ariel Lewis to this week's show.
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November 3, 2020 • 40 min
Are your kids enjoyable or work? Do you look at them as a burden or reward? Monique, Chris and Aly talk about how to make changes to your mindset as it pertains to parenting and other areas in life.
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October 27, 2020 • 90 min
You saw a snippet on The Real Housewives of Potomac, now you can listen to our FULL live podcast event! We talk about finding the balance and stability required as you go through changes in life, and how to maintain self-confidence and awareness of self without losing the essence of who you are.
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October 20, 2020 • 41 min
Is it possible to introduce potty training to your 6-month-old? Absolutely. Monique literally wrote the book on potty training and now she's talking about it on this episode of the Not for Lazy Moms podcast. Monique, Chris and Aly also discuss tips and tricks for potty training walkers.
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October 13, 2020 • 42 min
Monique, Chris and Aly discuss how to overcome procrastination and being unproductive in our marriages, family and business endeavors by creating routines that allow us to be present with our family, and avoid feeling like the days are passing and accomplishments are minimal.
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October 6, 2020 • 41 min
Monique, Chris and Aly are back! To kick off season 3 of the Not for Lazy Moms podcast, they're talking about why it's important to respect your child’s voice and how to create an environment that teaches them to be independent thinkers and boosts their self-confidence.
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