We’ve got you: The Inspiring Journey of City Moms founder, Jeanine Bobenmoyer

Join me, Danielle Ireland, on this week’s episode of Don't Cut Your Own Bangs as I chat with Jeanine Bobenmoyer, the founder of City Moms. Jeanine shares her journey from feeling isolated in a new city to building a thriving community for moms that is expanding nationwide. We dive into the power of community building, the importance of saying 'no,' and how City Moms grew from a local network to a national movement. This conversation is filled with heartfelt moments, laughter, and invaluable lessons on self-trust and service to others. Tune in to learn how Jeanine's mission evolved and how you can connect with this incredible community of supportive moms. Don't miss Jeanine's own 'Don't Cut Your Own Bangs' moment—it's a story of transformation you won't want to miss!

 

00:00 Introduction and Guest Overview

01:11 Jeanine's Background and City Moms Origin

02:46 Early Challenges and Community Building

04:39 Meeting Sarah and Business Growth

10:32 Drew Barrymore Show and Indianapolis Love

13:54 Content Strategy and Community Engagement

20:59 COVID Impact and National Expansion

23:05 Expanding the City Moms Community

24:17 Building a Female-Led Team

26:15 Listening to City Moms

28:50 Storytelling Over Sales

36:02 Launching a New Membership Experience

38:32 A Personal Story of Change

50:11 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

 

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DANIELLE IRELAND, LCSW

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Connect with Jeanine:

• Website: www.thecitymoms.org
• Join our membership waitlist: https://thecitymoms.org/join-waitlist 

• Instagram:@thecitymoms

• TikTok: @thecitymoms

• Pinterest: @thecitymoms 

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• Wrestling a Walrus

Transcript

[00:00:00]

[00:00:08] Hello. Hello, this is Danielle Ireland and you are catching an episode of Don't Cut Your Own Bangs.

[00:00:13] And today I have the opportunity to sit down with city moms founder, janine Bobmeyer. Janine is a mom of teens, a yoga addict, a Michigan native, and an avid reader. Her dream vacation includes hiking in national parks with her family and a cup of hot chai. And do we get into the tea in this episode?

[00:00:34] But RT is super heartfelt, heart led, and based on community building and vulnerability. If that's the stuff that you're into, then oh, you are gonna love this conversation. Of all the things I took from this episode, what Janine embodies and what you are able to learn from as well is what it means to trust yourself, and that in the process of honoring yourself, giving a wholehearted loving no or saying yes to adventure, it is leading you to something that is not only in service of you.

[00:01:09] But in service of o