Martini Mamas Podcast

Martini Mamas Podcast is back this week to pour into you. In this episode, Reka unpacks the body image culture and discusses everything from what it feels like when you face body criticism from loved ones to why you should silence the inner critic. We also have an inspiring interview with Mimi Fulco, a Veteran turned Fitness Coach, who talks about taking control after her eating disorder. Tune in NOW!

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In this episode, Reka serves up an amazing conversation with  @Leeritta Christian, a Life Coach and Self Love Enthusiast whose mission is to help women embrace their imperfections, love themselves, and inspire confidence through self-love. From overcoming imposter syndrome to learning to love herself after pregnancy struggles, she drops some gems that we should live by.

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In this week's episode, we discuss the principles of the 12-week Year, a book by Brian Moran. The 12-Week Year helps you achieve more in 12 weeks than most people get done in 12 months. It uses the start momentum of January and the sense of urgency of December on a much shorter scale to avoid wasting 10 months. The action plan to crush your goals is broken down into five steps.

1. Create a Vision
2. List your goals
3. Develop you...

The word "gentle" suggests slow, easy, and mild. But what does it really mean? And is this style of parenting right for you or your family? In this episode of the Martini Mamas podcast, I discuss the definition of gentle parenting, its pros and cons, and explore some ways to practice it in your home.


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I had the opportunity to sit down with founder April Kelly, the first black-owned and woman-owned ready-made plant-based milk company that is scheduled to launch this summer.

This isn't just some company trying to make money on a small pocket of black consumers by slapping an "organic" label on something. April wants all black moms to have access to a healthy option outside of the hospital if breastfeeding is not possibl...

Burnout is a word that most women have probably experienced at some point in their life.   We exhaust ourselves in trying to exist in a world with unrealistic expectations and pressures of societal norms of what a woman should and shouldn't do, especially a modern mama. We need to understand that stressors are part of life; most of us struggle to break a stress cycle. To beat burnout, we need to understand precisely the differe...

Our Movers and Shakers series will introduce you to some of the best and brightest rising stars in various industries. This month we will highlight trailblazing Entrepreneurs starting with Ms. Morgan Taplin, Founder of Female Executive of Texas. At its core, Female Executives of Texas provides excellent networking opportunities while focusing on the need to work together to foster the success of each member. The organization’s year...

I think we all can agree that at one point and time, we have found ourselves feeling off course, questioning our Purpose, and reflecting on our why. However, it's not until we are at the breaking point that change comes about. 

In this episode, Founder of Black Girls Do: Celebrating Black Women in Action drops by to discuss her Journey from Blogger to a Woman of Influence. At the lowest point in her life, she decided to change t...

In this episode, Reka explores Jen Sincero's book Badass Habits.  Jen's book provides a no-BS look at how we function as it pertains to old and new habits.  We fail at our habits not because we're not willing to change but because people are not willing to support us in changing our habits, which then, in turn, makes you doubt and question, Am I doing the right thing?

It's just human nature. And we have a tendency of...

The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennet follows the lives of two identical twins.  One lives a lie while the other makes poor decisions.  Both of their choices would ultimately affect their future and their children's future.  We often try to control our journey in life, going through a cycle of lessons learned, regrets, lies, and even successes. But what if it was all to put us on the road of destiny.  This book inspired me to revis...