The MomForce Podcast Hosted by Chatbooks

Caitlin Creer is an interior designer known for creating timeless designs from California beach houses to colonial estates in Connecticut. She's also a mom of five, so you know she's got some real-life wisdom to share about juggling design projects around the country, family life, and everything in between.

In this episode Caitlin answers your design questions and shares what trends she is tired of and the ones she wants to see more of. Whether you're a design junkie or just trying to figure out how to make your house feel more like home, this episode is packed with inspiration, tips, and plenty of relatable mom moments.

Check out Caitlin's brand new book, An Intentional Home, to see more of her beautiful work and stories. And be sure to check out her store Foundation Goods. 

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3:00 A return to color in design 

5:15 How Caitlin got into the design world 

9:15 Caitlin's memory of home growing up 

14:00 How to create a plan for your home that is unique to you 

17:15 How to refresh a room without spending a fortune 

20:15 Great sectional for families?

24:30 Organizational tips for busy families 

31:15 No one lives in a picture perfect house 24/7 

I’m thrilled to welcome Sarah Molitor to the MomForce! Known to nearly 800,000 followers as @modernfarmhousefamily, Sarah is a mom of seven and an absolute ray of sunshine. As a fellow redhead, I knew right away we were kindred spirits!

In our chat, Sarah opens up about a powerful lesson she learned: words matter. She shares how, as a new mom navigating a tough season in her marriage and adjusting to a new place, her words began to reflect negativity. But one eye-opening phone call changed everything, inspiring her to shift her perspective and set her on a mission to help others communicate with grace, purpose, and love.

I know you’ll love this conversation! Sarah’s wisdom and experience is very relatable. 

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Sarah's new book Well Said 

3:00 Sharing her family story online 

9:00 How Sarah decides what not to share online 

13:30 Learning the lesson that "words matter" 

17:15 Words of encouragement are free 

23:30 How to get away from the victim mindset 

24:30 Words of encouragement for first time mom Sarah 

26:30 How Sarah holds onto what matters 

I am so excited to have Jenny Keller, the “Cookie Queen” herself, on the podcast today! I first met Jenny back in the very early days of Chatbooks and before she'd opened herJenny Cookies bakery–we were both sponsoring the Santa's Secret Workshop in West Hollywood–an event bringing together celebrities and their families to celebrate the holiday season while supporting charitable causes. Well,Jenny, always up for a party, was there with her incredible cookies and her infectious smile and as soon as we met we became fast friends! I soon realized that she was also friends with many of the celebrities there as she'd made a name for herself by planning and catering some of their own star studded parties. A lot has happened since then and Jenny's inspiring journey is now taking a dramatic turn and in this episode she shares all the details! She opens up about the ups and downs of running a business while raising a family, how she creates meaningful family traditions, and the unexpected joys of having older kids. And you won’t want to miss her heartfelt insights on capturing the beautiful, messy, and real moments of family life. So join us as we chat about family, memories, and all the sweet in-betweens of motherhood. 

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1:30 How Vanessa and Jenny met 

7:00 What is a Jenny Cookie and how did that name happen?

14:30 Party and hosting tips and tricks 

22:30 How motherhood changes as your kids get older 

25:00 Accept that your kids are not going to be your mini me 

28:00 Family traditions can be out of the box 

35:00 Big changes at Chatbooks 

39:00 Family mottos and how to create one 

41:30 What is next for Jenny 

Summer Adamson is an influencer and advocate for children with Down syndrome, sharing her daughter Jayne's 'extra' with the world, by showing all of the things she can do with her diagnosis. In this episode of The MomForce Podcast, Summer shares how the diagnosis came as a surprise on the day of Jayne's birth. She talks through how she has found support and resources for her daughter. Summer also shares how we all can learn how to reach out and be more inclusive. 

Summer recently released a children's book based on Jayne's life called, A Little Extra Jayne. You can follow Summer on Instagram @a_little_extra_jayne. If you want to share the book in your classroom there is a FREE Teacher Resource Guide available for educators. Email hello@jumellepress.com for the link. 

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3:00 Dan and Shay suprise 

5:30 The day Jayne was born 

10:45 What Summer wishes she had known when learning about Jayne's diagnosis 

16:30 How they told Jayne about Down Syndrome 

19:00 Jayne's sibling support 

24:00 How to be more inclusive 

Corrine Stokoe is the founder of fashion deal site Mint Arrow and a mom of five. She lives in sunny Southern California and hosts the Mint Arrow Messages Podcast. I consider Corrine a friend and loved diving deep into the topic of codependency and how it affects relationships. In this episode, Corrine shares her personal journey, revealing the struggles she’s faced with codependency and how it impacted her as a mother and partner. You will learn about the signs of codependency, ways to break free from harmful patterns, and how to foster healthier, more balanced relationships. Tune in to hear Corrine's expert advice and heartfelt stories as she encourages moms to reclaim their independence while maintaining strong, supportive connections with loved ones. 

3:15 How Corrine started Mint Arrow and what she feels called to do now. 

5:00 What is codependency? 

8:10 In-law coping tips 

10:35 Running your life around keeping everyone happy

14:15 Why Hollywood is lying to you about marriage 

18:05 What do you wish you knew before you got married?

21:05 Needing validation 

24:45 Good mother daughter relationships

33:00 Chatbooks reminding you about being a good mom 

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Cassandra Curtis, along with her business partner—actress and fellow mom, Jennifer Garner—has built a company that’s revolutionizing the way we feed our kids, with fresh, organic foods that make a difference. But behind the growing Once Upon a Farm brand is a woman who, like all of us, is balancing the beautiful chaos of motherhood, business, and family. In today’s conversation, we’re diving deep into Cassandra’s personal story, her passion for family memories, and the special moments that have shaped both her business and her life as a mom. 

2:30 Cassandra's favorite photo

4:00 How Once Upon a Farm began 

9:00 How Jennifer Garner joined the company as a cofounder 

12:30 The weirdest foods Cassandra has created during product testing 

19:00 How Cassandra captures her family narrative 

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Phil's my Pharmacist has answered thousands of moms health questions with his 1M+ TikTok audience, but rewind to 2020 and he didn't even have social media. During this episode Phil shares what got him to begin to share his health advice on the internet. We touch on a lot of hot health topics including: 

• Supplements: What are the hard and fast rules to follow?
• ADHD: Can vitamins help the symptoms?  
• Germs: How to avoid the common cold with kids in school. 
• Sleep: Why is everyone talking about magnesium?

2:00 How did Phil become "Phil's My Pharmacist" 

5:00 Why you should talk to your pharmacist

7:00 How do we know who to trust when it comes to our health? 

8:00 What about things like red40? 

10:30 Phil's favorite video to film 

12:00 Supplements, what ones should we actually take? 

18:30 ADHD and supplements and the different types 

24:30 Different kinds of magnesium 

30:00 How to sleep better 

36:00 Are probiotics important? 

38:30 Weight loss help 

40:00 What one item should you have in your house? 

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Kelly Oriard and Callie Christensen are the founders of Slumberkins, a brand that’s reimagining how parents approach emotional learning with their kids. As a former family therapist and special education teacher, they have poured their hearts into creating over a dozen characters and stories to help guide kids through emotions, and they are having  a big impact on parents too. In fact, they just published a book, All Feelings Welcome, just for parents, to embrace the full range of emotions, so we can break the cycles of burnout and over-pleasing.You're going to love hearing how their journey started, how Slumberkins has grown from it's humble beginnings, to Shark Tank, to an Emmy-nominated TV show. It’s a conversation full of heart, and I can’t wait to share it with you. 

5:00 How Slumberkins began 

10:30 Being kind to ourselves 

17:45 How Chatbooks is part of the Slumberkins story 

23:30 How the character Otter is helping military families 

24:20 Family transitions during divorce 

34:00 Be the friend that captures others motherhood moments 

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If you’ve spent time on Instagram or Pinterest then it is likely that you have seen Becki Owens work. She is one of the most sought-after interior designers known for her clean, modern, and inviting design aesthetic that millions have tried to replicate. When we recorded this episode with Becki last year I was so impressed with how down-to-earth she is when there are so many things she could brag about! So let me do some bragging for her… she has an exclusive furniture collection with Sam's Club called "Details by Becki Owens", Becki also partnered with Kuka Home to debut the "Becki Owens Home" collection, she has an ongoing collaboration with Surya, a paint collection with Dunn-Edwards, a line of lighting fixtures with Hudson Valley Lighting, and a line of delicious signature scents with Pura. She has a new product-focused Instagram page called Becki Owens Living that's dedicated to showcasing her own curated collection of home decor and furniture items along with some of her favorite design tips. 

So you can see why I was so thrilled to have her on the podcast to have her answer some of your toughest design questions! Like… What to do with a huge blank wall? Or how to swap out your "boob lights" for something a little more tasteful–c'mon you konw what I mean right?! Becki is the best and I know you're going to love learning from her and hearing why, with all she does, motherhood is priority #1!

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10:00 - How Becki got started in the design world 

22:00 - What to replace boob lights with in your home 

25:00 - What to do with a giant blank wall 

30:00 - Becki's dream client 

33:00 - Behind-the-scenes as an interior designer is not as glamorous as it looks 

35:30 - How Becki decorates for the holidays 

41:00 - How Becki Chatbooks and saves her family memories 

45:00 - What's next for Becki