Who Is Your Momma

Who Is Your Momma

Conversations with incredible moms who raised exceptional people

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December 29, 2022 49 mins

What led me to this interview: Kyler Murray was the first person in history to be drafted in the first rounds of both the MLB and NFL drafts. He is the starting QB for the Arizona cardinals.  He won the Heisman in college along with an endless list of other athletic awards.  My husband was the area scout with the A’s and so I had the opportunity to meet Kyler and his family in Oakland right after he was drafted by the Oakland Athle...

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My dear friend, Jessica Spencer-Gardner has not been in my life for very long, but she has made a big impact on me. Our daughters were in preschool together and we come to find out she played basketball at ORU which I grew up nearby in Tulsa, OK and I also played basketball. In the same conversation, I discover she is from Kansa City and that is where my mom was born and raised. Then finally, I learn that she teaches classes at the...

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My dear friend, Jessica Spencer-Gardner has not been in my life for very long, but she has made a big impact on me. Our daughters were in preschool together and we come to find out she played basketball at ORU which I grew up nearby in Tulsa, OK and I also played basketball. In the same conversation, I discover she is from Kansa City and that is where my mom was born and raised. Then finally, I learn that she teaches classes at the...

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What led me to this interview: Drock is a well-known video creator who produces content for Gary Vaynerchuck and travels the world creating spectacular videos and images. I have been a fan of Drock (better known to his mom as David) since discovering Garyvee in May of 2018. Drock shares positivity, inspiration, and is a trailblazer in the world of video creation.

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What led me to this interview: Drock is a well-known video creator who produces content for Gary Vaynerchuck and travels the world creating spectacular videos and images. I have been a fan of Drock (better known to his mom as David) since discovering Garyvee in May of 2018. Drock shares positivity, inspiration, and is a trailblazer in the world of video creation.

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Candace Nelson is a Serial Entrepreneur, NYT Bestselling Author, WSJ Contributor, Angel Investor, TV Personality, Executive Producer, and Mom. She started her career working in investment banking and the internet start-up scene before completely shifting gears to follow her passion and attend pastry school. Here’s what happened next…

In 2005, She opened the doors to Sprinkles, the world’s first cupcake bakery. Despite early naysaye...

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Candace Nelson is a Serial Entrepreneur, NYT Bestselling Author, WSJ Contributor, Angel Investor, TV Personality, Executive Producer, and Mom. She started her career working in investment banking and the internet start-up scene before completely shifting gears to follow her passion and attend pastry school. Here’s what happened next… In 2005, She opened the doors to Sprinkles, the world’s first cupcake bakery. Despite early naysay...

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Kara Goldin is the Founder of Hint, Inc., best known for its award-winning Hint® water, the leading unsweetened flavored water. She has been named one of InStyle’s Badass 50, Fast Company’s Most Creative People in Business, Fortune’s Most Powerful Women Entrepreneurs, Fortune's Most Innovative Women in Food & Drink and EY Entrepreneur of the Year for Northern California. The Huffington Post listed her as one of six disruptors in bu...

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Kara Goldin is the Founder of Hint, Inc., best known for its award-winning Hint® water, the leading unsweetened flavored water. She has been named one of InStyle’s Badass 50, Fast Company’s Most Creative People in Business, Fortune’s Most Powerful Women Entrepreneurs, Fortune's Most Innovative Women in Food & Drink and EY Entrepreneur of the Year for Northern California. The Huffington Post listed her as one of six disruptors in bu...

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Eileen Brady spoke to her children in such a way that goals and challenges are seen as a good thing.  It is no surprise that her son Colin O’Brady has gone on to seek challenges as a career which he then uses to motivate and encourage children all around the world.   Colin holds multiple world records, he graduated from Yale and overcame a horrifying accident.  When you meet his momma, you can see exactly where his grit and determi...

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Eileen Brady spoke to her children in such a way that goals and challenges are seen as a good thing.  It is no surprise that her son Colin O’Brady has gone on to seek challenges as a career which he then uses to motivate and encourage children all around the world.   Colin holds multiple world records, he graduated from Yale and overcame a horrifying accident.  When you meet his momma, you can see exactly where his grit and determi...

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Marge Melvin provided her children confidence from the start and never stopped giving them tools to thrive in life. She has three fulfilled, entrepreneurial, adult children who have served millions of people with confidence.

Insights from this #legendarymomma

  1. Marge and her husband Bill made sure they were always providing consistency to their children and making decisions in unison.
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Marge Melvin provided her children confidence from the start and never stopped giving them tools to thrive in life. She has three fulfilled, entrepreneurial, adult children who have served millions of people with confidence.

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Althea Williams raised Duke basketball legend, NBA first-round pick, and the best ESPN basketball announcer, the incredible Jay (Jason) Williams, @therealjaywilliams!  Althea is like a walking quote book. She has as much positive energy as she has wisdom to share!

 

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She spoke positively to Jason throughout his life reciting mottos like “Attitude determines your altitude,” and “You must maintain ...

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Althea Williams raised Duke basketball legend, NBA first-round pick, and the best ESPN basketball announcer, the incredible Jay (Jason) Williams, @therealjaywilliams!  Althea is like a walking quote book. She has as much positive energy as she has wisdom to share!

 

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Jina Tolle candidly shares with us what it is like to be given a 1% chance of living 5 years while raising two children. She was diagnosed with terminal cancer, is raising two teenage boys and has been blissfully married for 20 years.  This conversation is like no other.  Insights from this #legendarymomma "If you think you are going to die soon you are not going to waste moments."  As a mom, Jina says she has always been firm, but...

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Jina Tolle candidly shares with us what it is like to be given a 1% chance of living 5 years while raising two children. She was diagnosed with terminal cancer, is raising two teenage boys and has been blissfully married for 20 years.  This conversation is like no other.  Insights from this #legendarymomma "If you think you are going to die soon you are not going to waste moments."  As a mom, Jina says she has always been firm, but...

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Amy Greenhalgh raised five incredible children on a farm.  Her son Devon Devon Lévesque is a founder of many incredible brands and holds a world record for Bear Crawling a Marathon and is currently on a mission to climb all the tallest mountains in the world!!  As you can see Amy, raised extraordinary people!

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  1. Teach your children to understand their choi...

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