Reinventing Yourself: The Mom-to-More Revolution with Sharon Macey

In this episode of the Resilient Heart Podcast, host Gabi welcomes Sharon, creator of the Mom to More podcast, to discuss the journey of mothers transitioning from full-time parenting to new life chapters. Sharon shares her personal reinvention story, highlights the valuable skills gained through motherhood, and offers practical advice for women rediscovering their passions. The conversation explores resilience, the power of female friendships, and embracing incremental progress. Listeners are encouraged to recognize their potential beyond motherhood and to pursue fulfilling new endeavors with confidence and community support. Timestamps Sharon's Journey: From Stay-at-Home Mom to Podcaster (00:01:44) Sharon shares her transition from full-time motherhood to returning to work and launching her podcast. Finding the Podcast Niche & Evolution (00:03:20) Sharon explains how she identified a unique niche for her podcast and expanded into mentorship and speaking. The Power of Female Friendships (00:08:24) Gabi and Sharon reflect on the importance and depth of female friendships and support networks. Building "Mom to More": Lessons Learned (00:09:50) Sharon shares advice for moms starting new ventures: start small, be intentional, and embrace incremental growth. Balancing Business and Family Life (00:11:50) Strategies for maintaining boundaries, setting office hours, and balancing work with family and personal life. Surprising Strengths from Motherhood (00:13:44) Sharon discusses how empathy and lived experience as a mom prepared her for podcasting and coaching. Mindset Shifts & Overcoming Imposter Syndrome (00:17:04) Sharon talks about building confidence, trusting herself, and the importance of sharing women's stories. Lessons from Early Mistakes & Delegation (00:19:23) Sharon and Gabi discuss the importance of not doing everything alone and learning to delegate. Examples of Reinvention & Pursuing Passions (00:24:08) Sharon shares stories of women returning to old interests, starting businesses, or engaging in nonprofit work. Overcoming Fear of Failure (00:26:44) Overcoming Fear of Failure (00:26:44) Encouragement to try new things, accept failure as growth, and avoid regret from not trying. Legacy & Impact: What Sharon Wants to Be Remembered For (00:27:41) Sharon reflects on her desired legacy: her children and empowering women to realize their potential. Final Advice & Favorite Quote (00:29:55) Sharon shares a favorite quote about dreaming big and taking small steps, emphasizing consistent effort. How to Connect with Sharon (00:30:59) Sharon provides her preferred ways for listeners to connect: website, Instagram, and LinkedIn. Powerful Quotes from the Episode Sharon, "Motherhood makes us strong. We can fall down and we know how to get up stronger than we were before." Sharon, "At times we feel invisible and irrelevant." Sharon, "Trust yourself. You are capable. We raise the next generation of humans. There is nothing we cannot do." Sharon, "What you will regret at the end of the day is not trying at all." RESOURCES: Connect with Sharon: https://www.momtomore.com/links Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/momtomore Connect With Me: Gabi Garland Website: https://www.resilientvoicemedia.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gabi.garland/ FOLLOW THE PODCAST: Resilient Heart Podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify "Trust yourself. You are capable. We raise the next generation of humans. There is nothing we cannot do." Podcast Produced and edited by the team at ResilientVoiceMedia.com Contact us for expert podcast production and support.