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  • When Support Disappears, Purpose Appears: A Single Mother in STEM

    When Support Disappears, Purpose Appears: A Single Mother in STEM
    Dec 21 2025
    Aerospace defense engineer Sandra Park is a single mother based in Texas whose life took an unexpected turn when her marriage ended just three months after the birth of her son. Left to navigate early motherhood alone, Sandra faced devastation head-on—and chose resilience.

    Armed with her education, an unshakable work ethic, and relentless determination, Sandra steadily climbed the STEM corporate ladder, building an impressive professional pedigree at industry leaders including Boeing, SAIC, and Lockheed Martin.

    In this episode, Sandra reflects candidly on the realities of raising her son while managing the demands of a high-pressure engineering career. She shares how she navigated the emotional and logistical complexities of co-parenting when her ex-husband re-entered their son’s life after years of absence, and how she rebuilt her finances as a single-income household—transforming survival mode into long-term financial security and wealth for her family.

    In 2021, Sandra founded Prosperous Panda, LLC, launching EngineerHER Path—a business venture that includes a podcast and financial coaching practice with a clear, purpose-driven mission: to empower women in STEM with the financial strategies, confidence, and support needed to design lives on their own terms.
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    Website: engineerherpath.com
    LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/engineerherpath/

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    52 m
  • Parenting Is a Verb

    Parenting Is a Verb
    Dec 11 2025

    Monica Browning is a former military spouse and single mother of 2 teenage daugthers, residing on the California Central Coast. Monica has successfully navigated the treacherous experience of divorce and rebuilding her professional persona that nourishes her personal passions and financial needs.

    In this episode, Monica discusses the challenges and joys of parenting and her consultation work as a parenting coach through Home & Harmony Parenting. The importance of home dynamics, emotional intelligence in children, and the role of meal times in fostering family connections.

    Monica shares her journey through divorce and how it has shaped her parenting style. As well as the lessons learned from navigating the complexities of parenting and self-discovery after divorce. She emphasizes the importance of creating routines, holding space for children's emotions, and the significance of gratitude in daily life. The discussion also touches on the unique challenges of dating as a single parent.
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    Monica Browning is The Real Parent Coach and author of the best selling book 'The Connected Parent: How to Raise Children Who Feel Seen, Safe and Worthy.' She is a warm, grounded resource for families who want more ease, more connection, and a home that finally feels good again.

    With more than two decades of experience working with children and families—from infant and toddler development to teaching at the college level—Monica brings a rare blend of professional expertise and real-life wisdom. As a single mother who is raising two daughters just under two years apart, she understands the emotional and practical realities of parenting on every level.

    Monica coaches parents to move beyond the daily chaos, the power struggles, and the “going through the motions” style of parenting that so many families fall into without realizing it.

    Her mission is simple and powerful: to support parents in creating homes rooted in confidence, and authentic connection so families can experience the closeness they desire.

    Get in contact with Monica Browning ----> Home and Harmony Parenting
    Email: monica@homeandharmonyparenting.com
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    1 h y 18 m
  • Just The 6 of Us- Adoption, Divorce to Single Motherhood - (Part 2)

    Just The 6 of Us- Adoption, Divorce to Single Motherhood - (Part 2)
    May 6 2025
    Part 2 of this episode, I continue my conversation with Brittany Bearden-Sousa. We have a candid discussion about the decision to adopt 2 of her 6 children from foster care. How it affected her marriage & other factors that led to the breakdown of her 10+ years marriage.

    Now 1 year post divorce, Brittany is navigating the emotional rollercoaster of having to live with her ex-husband while co-parenting. Figuring out the best next steps to her new reality of single motherhood.

    -If you would like to connect with Brittany
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    Linktree: TheSousaFam
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    1 h y 1 m
  • Just The 6 of Us- Adoption, Divorce to Single Motherhood - (Part 1)

    Just The 6 of Us- Adoption, Divorce to Single Motherhood - (Part 1)
    May 6 2025
    Brittany Bearden-Sousa is a recently divorced single mother of 6 children residing in California. 2 biological, 2 adopted, 1 step child and legal guardian/parent to her niece.

    In Part 1 of this episode Brittany and I discuss her childhood with two parents suffering from substance abuse, both in and out of recovery often. Dating, marriage to her ex-spouse who was many of her firsts, after putting up walls due to childhood trauma. Deciding to start a family, infertility and the life changing choice to become a foster/adoptive mother. Eventually welcoming two more children as permanent family members. All of which are decisions which led to her life now a single mother.

    Make sure to listen to Part 2!

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    51 m
  • Young Mormon Wife to Single Mother of 4

    Young Mormon Wife to Single Mother of 4
    Apr 17 2025
    Samantha Amaya is a single mother of 4 currently residing in Virginia, USA. Married young through the LDS church after a challenging childhood. Samantha is currently navigating a divorce, cross country move and figuring out how to prioritize herself and maintain a stable mental health status.
    In this episode we discuss her childhood in and out of foster care, her decision to marry young in obedience to LDS principals, life as a "married single mom", helping her 4 young children cope with their parents separation. Plus the isolation & inclusion she has received from her community as a single divorced parent.

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    -If you would like to connect with Samantha. You can email her at samantha@ksamaya.com To learn more about her Nutrition/Fitness coaching group, please visit https://www.skool.com/faithful-fit-aligned-3651/about

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    1 h y 2 m
  • The Windy Road from Corporate Baddie to Single Mommy

    The Windy Road from Corporate Baddie to Single Mommy
    Jun 21 2025
    Originally from Minnesota, Brittney Rabaey is a single mother living in Georgia with her 3 year old son, Jory. After spending years doing "all the right things" to capture the life she wanted. Britt decided to take matters into her own hands to fulfill her lifelong desire to become a mother.

    In episode 3, I talk with Britt about her journey from adolescence with her immediate family, to juggling multiple jobs while earning a college degree. To eventual burnout from 80 hour work weeks as corporate baddie in an HR Director position, making a six figure income. Her life looks much different now as single woman who chose to become a mother through fertility treatments. Britt is candid about discussing the ups and downs of choosing life as a single mother and how the community she has built on social media has carried her through recent tough times.

    With over 66k combined social media followers with 4 million+ views each month. Brit is a rising Momfluencer. Curating content about her real life experiences paired with her endless grit and determination, highlighting the magic in everyday moments as a toddler mom.

    If you would like to connect with Britt. You can follow her at:
    IG:@_hey.its.britt_
    TikTok: @_hey.its.britt_

    Check out Brittney's Linktree Here ---------> Britt & Jory


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    1 h y 47 m
  • Welfare Check

    Welfare Check
    Sep 14 2025
    As my friend Molly will text me if she doesn't hear from me after a couple of weeks, "WELFARE CHECK"

    Yes, it has been awhile, since this podcast has dropped an episode. Who would have thought that a single Mom would get so busy that she doesn't have time pay attention to anything else besides her first priorities?

    In Episode 7, I check in & discuss the reasons why the podcast went dark for little bit. How a recent trip to Las Vegas saved my mental health, wellbeing and some other truthful tidbits about single parenting that I hope will help other single mothers feel better.

    *If you want to skip Vegas & BSB chatter. Go to 34:11


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    55 m
  • Solo & Seen: Hollywood's New Batch of Single Moms

    Solo & Seen: Hollywood's New Batch of Single Moms
    Jul 4 2025
    Solo episode! Episode 4 is an impromptu late night gab fest. There seems to be rush of newly single celebrity moms transitioning into single motherhood. In this episode, I share, speculate and give my thoughts, observations on these recent celebrity breakups, thoughts on their future ex-spouses as partners and what I think single motherhood will look like for each of them.

    Correction: Tony Gonzales played for the Kansas City Chiefs and the Atlanta Falcons. Not the San Diego (LA) Chargers.

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    57 m