Busy Moms Get It Done

Every parent has to choose how their child will be educated.
For Carla Nelson from InlivingCarla, the choice meant either allowing her children to attend a subpar school or chasing the best education in New York. She chose the latter, but as a black parent, she had to go the extra mile to ensure her children still felt represented in white spaces.
In this Busy Moms episode, Carla shares her journey of balancing motherhood, education choices, and personal growth while navigating the challenges of raising children in diverse environments. She discusses the sacrifices, systems, and mindset shifts that support her family's success and her own aspirations.
We discuss:
Prioritizing education as a tool for generational wealth and success
Creating systems in the home to run it like a business
The importance of representation and advocacy in schools
Having tough conversations about race and identity with children
Supporting children's passions while ensuring stability
The significance of showing up and being present as a parent
Balancing sacrifice with personal growth and dreams
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Relocating across the globe is a massive undertaking, but doing it with children adds to the pressure, tension and complexity. In this episode, Shanice Orji joins the show to share her family’s decision to move from the U.S. to Nigeria. She opens up about the emotional and practical realities of cross-cultural parenting, navigating a new environment, and discovering unexpected personal growth along the way.
In This Episode, We Explore
The Emotional Landscape of Relocation: How children process major moves and why they ultimately define "home" by emotional safety rather than physical geography.
Proactive Transitioning: The importance of involving kids in conversations about change and maintaining consistent routines to help them anchor during upheaval.
The Village Dynamic: How relocating to Nigeria shifted Shanice's support system, making family support far more accessible than it was in the US.
Redefining Motherhood: Navigating the identity shift that comes with accepting help, and how the overall mental load of parenting lightened in a new cultural landscape.
Creativity and Intention: How carving out space and time allowed Shanice’s creativity to flourish, leading to deeper connections through intentional parenting.
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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ShaniceOrji
 

In this episode, pediatric ENT surgeon (and mom!) Dr. Emily Boss breaks down how busy mothers can confidently navigate the healthcare system, trust their intuition, and effectively advocate for their children.
What You'll Learn in This Episode:
Trusting Mom Intuition: How to balance mother's instinct with professional medical advice.
Effective Communication: Practical strategies for speaking up and building a strong partnership with your child's pediatrician.
Second Opinions: Knowing when—and how—to ask for a second opinion without feeling guilty.
Dr. Google & Social Media: Navigating healthcare information from Google and TikTok without overwhelming yourself.
Maximizing Doctor Visits: Tips for making the most out of quick medical appointments when time is limited.
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We are back! In this inaugural episode of season 2 of Busy Moms Get it Done, Esther Shittu gets personal about her journey with the podcast and her plans going forward. 
In this episode, we cover: 
The challenge of balancing motherhood and personal projects
The importance of making intentional decisions based on priorities
The role of faith and prayer in decision-making
Understanding that you can't do it all at once
The significance of exercising options and going all in on priorities
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We made it to ONE YEAR! 🎙️✨
When this podcast first launched, I was just excited to share the stories of different mothers. Twelve months later, sticking with this project has been an incredibly rewarding—and beautifully chaotic—journey. On this episode, I’m giving you a real, raw, and unfiltered look at how the past year has actually gone. It’s been a wild ride, and I’m laying it all out there.
In this episode, I discuss:
Lessons on consistency and showing up in your own capacity
Recognizing and respecting different value systems among women
The importance of seasons and timing in life and goals
Balancing motherhood, work, and personal joy
The significance of living intentionally and creating memories
Understanding and accepting personal seasons of growth and rest
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Chanlee Sutoyo has had quite the journey! When chronic pain meant she had to retire from her career in law, she later learned that she needed to remove one of her ovaries. But the challenges didn't stop there. After experiencing a miscarriage, she ended up having two beautiful daughters, one of whom experienced hearing loss at a young age.
In this powerful episode of Busy Moms Get It Done, we sit down with Chanlee Sutoyo to explore her transformative journey through all the life challenges she faced and the tool she discovered to help her heal emotionally: rage journaling.
By bringing her rawest emotions to the page, she not only found a way to alleviate her physical discomfort but also reclaimed her voice. Today, she translates those hard-won motherhood lessons into entrepreneurship, helping other mothers harness the power of storytelling to heal, grow, and reclaim their peace.
Key Takeaways
The Reality of the Shift: Motherhood and severe chronic pain can completely disrupt your expected career path, forcing a deeper reevaluation of self-care and boundaries.
The Power of "Rage Journaling": Confronting and releasing repressed, messy emotions on paper is a powerful catalyst for both physical healing and emotional empowerment.
Advocacy Breeds Strength: Navigating a child’s medical or developmental challenges, like hearing loss, demands immense dedication but ultimately helps you find your strongest voice.
Motherhood as an Entrepreneurial Toolkit: The resilience, time-management, and problem-solving skills learned in motherhood translate beautifully into running a business.
Overcoming Self-Sabotage: Balancing a business and a family is a constant, evolving adjustment where intentional mental health practices—like journaling—are non-negotiable.
Connect with our Guest:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rageonthepage/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chanlee-sutoyo/
Learn More about Rage Journaling Circles: http://rageonthe.page
Book a Discovery Call: calendly.com/csutoyo/meet
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How do you stand out in a digital landscape flooded with AI-generated content? You lean into your humanity. This week, branding expert Rita Gunderson joins us to discuss the intersection of motherhood, entrepreneurship, and personal branding.
Inside this episode, you’ll learn:
The Power of the Pivot: Navigating career changes while managing family priorities.
Beating the Algorithms: Why authenticity and deep differentiation are the keys to modern branding.
The Ultimate Juggle: Practical time-management strategies for women in business.
Resilience in Rawness: Rita’s personal journey through motherhood and overcoming miscarriage.
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Instagram: https://whttps://www.instagram.com/ritaalexisdesign/
Facebook: https://www.yohttps://www.facebook.com/ritaalexisdesign/
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What if your business is struggling simply because the right systems aren't in place?
In this episode of Busy Moms Get It Done, host Esther Shittu sits down with Stephanie Julia, the visionary founder and CEO of Always a VIP. Stephanie pulls back the curtain on her entrepreneurial journey, detailing exactly how she built a business that balances high-level results with the realities of motherhood.
Whether you are just starting or looking to take your coaching practice to the next level, this conversation is packed with actionable strategies to help you stop the "hustle" and start scaling with intention.
In this episode, we dive into:
The Art of the Offer: How Stephanie creates and prices high-value coaching offers.
The Automation Roadmap: Practical steps to put your business on "autopilot" so it grows while you sleep.
The Mompreneur Balance: Real-talk on managing a thriving CEO career while raising a family.
Confidence & Authenticity: Why being yourself is the ultimate marketing strategy for client attraction.
Key Points:
How to create and price coaching offers
Importance of automation and scaling
Balancing motherhood and business
Strategies for client attraction and marketing
Connect with our Guest:
Website: https://stefaniejulia.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thestefaniejulia/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CatchFlightsAndFitness
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Are you tired of the "hustle harder" narrative? As moms, we’re often pressured to perform at 100% in every category—parenting, business, and life. But what-if the key to growth wasn't doing more, but doing it sustainably?
In this episode, Esther Shittu sits down with Vale Siegrist, first-time mom and the visionary founder of Circular Mom Club. Vale isn't just building a sustainable baby clothing brand; she’s pioneering a sustainable way to be a CEO and a mother simultaneously.
From navigating the challenges of postpartum entrepreneurship to leveraging AI as a "business mentor," Vale shares the practical boundaries and mental health strategies that keep her moving forward without crashing.
In this episode, we discuss:
⚖️ The Balancing Act: Practical ways to manage a full-time career, motherhood, and a startup.
🤖 AI for Mentorship: How Vale uses tools like Claude to navigate business hurdles and strategy.
🧠 Mental Health & Boundaries: Why saying "no" is a high-performance business move.
🌱 Circular Growth: Sustainable scaling strategies that prioritize longevity over speed.
🛠️ Building in Public: The reality of growing a brand while raising a family.
Connect with our Guest:
Website: https://circularmomclub.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/valesieg/
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What if the reason you have yet to find your purpose is that you haven't asked God?
In this podcast, Esther sits down with Merry Korn, founder of Pearl Interactive Network, and a mom who found her purpose after being fired from one job as a single mom.
Merry discusses the importance of following one's purpose, overcoming fear, and the power of informational interviews in networking and career development. She emphasizes the importance of clarity in one's goals and of building relationships to achieve success, especially for women in business.
In this podcast, we discuss:
Overcoming fear is essential for personal and professional growth.
Informational interviews can open doors to new opportunities and connections.
Finding your life purpose involves reflecting on past experiences and passions.
Networking is crucial for building relationships.
The importance of vision and a business plan
The power of faith and prayer
Success comes from taking action and not being afraid to ask for help.
Resources:
Merry's workbooks: https://firedtoinspired.com/workbooks/
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