MY MOM IS A WORRYWART🎙️ The Mother’s Empowerment Podcast
In this heartfelt episode, I sit down with Karen Snyder, a former television and film editor turned children's book author. Karen shares insights from her book My Mom is a Worrywart and dives into themes of empowerment, representation, and creative collaboration. Together, we explore how we can balance worry with trust, embrace diversity in storytelling, and pursue our passions at any stage of life.
✨ What You’ll Learn in This Episode
[0:01] Karen's journey from TV and film editing to writing children's books, inspired by her experiences as a mother, grandmother, and member of a blended, multiracial family. [10:39] What empowerment means to Karen: balancing independence with support and learning when to step back. [27:59] The importance of representation in children's books and how Karen's intentional approach reflects diversity naturally. [31:35] Insights into the creative collaboration process with illustrator Natalia Lager and the value of finding the right partner. [40:36] Karen's closing advice on empowering children, balancing worry with trust, and pursuing passions at any age. 💡 Resources and Links
Learn more about Karen’s book My Mom is a Worrywart (https://www.amazon.com/My-Mom-Worrywart-Karen-Snyder/dp/B0DJRR5H85/) and its empowering message for families. And Isabelle's book, Daddy Daughter Day: DaddyDaughterDay.com.
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