When Your Life Has Boundary Lines: Finding Peace in the Season You’re In with SEO Strategist Marianne Sloan

When Your Life Has Boundary Lines: Finding Peace in the Season You’re In with SEO Strategist Marianne Sloan

In this episode of the Made for More Momcast, we’re joined by SEO Strategist and mom of 4, Marianne Sloan for a heartfelt conversation about motherhood, business, obedience, and the seasons where your capacity looks different than your calling. Marianne shares how the scripture “the boundary lines have fallen for me in pleasant places” helped her make peace with the limits of raising children, homeschooling, and building a business in real life, not in some fantasy version of productivity. If you’ve ever ended the day with half a task checked off and wondered if you’re falling behind, this episode will remind you that you are not behind. You may simply be inside the boundary lines God has given you for this season. We also talk about how Marianne’s work ethic, creativity, and faith shaped her journey into web design and SEO and how she now helps business owners make their websites work harder for them. Connect with Marianne: SEO Everywhere Blueprint: https://mariannesloan.com/seo-everywhere-blueprint/ Vertical Web Design: https://vertical-web.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marianne_sloan

The Middle School Teacher Who Accidentally Became an AI Expert, Brittany Long

Brittany Long didn’t plan on becoming an AI expert. She started as a middle school science teacher, burned herself out trying to be the hard worker everyone could count on, and eventually found herself building a completely different kind of life and business. In this episode of the Made for More Momcast, Brittany shares the unexpected path from teaching to motherhood to becoming a trusted voice in AI. We talk about saying yes before you feel ready, figuring things out as you go, and how burnout can sometimes be the signpost that something has to change. If you’ve ever felt underqualified, overworked, or unsure how your past experiences could possibly add up to something meaningful, this conversation will remind you that reinvention rarely looks planned while you’re living it. Follow Brittany at @womenthrivewithai

The Stories that Built You: Discovering Family Ancestory Through Genealogy Translations with Katherine Schober

What if the answers to who you are are already hidden in your family’s past? In this episode of the Made for More Momcast, Shannon sits down with German genealogy expert and translator Katherine Schober to explore how discovering your family history can bring deeper meaning, connection, and clarity to your present life. Katherine specializes in German genealogy translation, helping individuals uncover and understand historical documents like letters, diaries, and records from Germany and surrounding regions. She not only translates these documents but also teaches others how to research their own ancestry, turning everyday people into family history detectives. Together, they discuss: How genealogy research can uncover powerful personal stories What it means to reconnect with your roots as a mom The emotional impact of reading your ancestors’ words for the first time How to begin exploring your own family history even if you don’t speak the language If you’ve ever been curious about your ancestry, German roots, or how family history shapes identity, this episode will leave you inspired to start digging into the stories that built you. Because you’re not just living a story… you’re part of a legacy. Find more from Katie at https://germanologyunlocked.com/

Rewriting the Story You Were Told About Yourself with CEO Cathy Olson of Funnel Gorgeous

In this powerful episode of the Made for More Momcast, Shannon sits down with Cathy Olson, co-CEO of Funnel Gorgeous, to unpack the stories we’ve been told about ourselves and how they may be holding us back in business and life. From being told she wasn’t good with people or sales to becoming a sought-after marketing expert and entrepreneur, Cathy shares her journey from classically trained graphic designer to building one of the most recognizable brands in the online marketing space. Together, they dive into: How limiting beliefs shape your identity (and how to rewrite them) The truth about selling without feeling sleazy Using feminine design and visual storytelling to connect and convert Why creative entrepreneurs struggle with marketing and what to do instead Balancing motherhood and entrepreneurship in a way that works for you If you’re a creative business owner, mom entrepreneur, or handmade seller who’s ever felt like you’re “not good at sales” or unsure how to confidently show up, this episode will challenge that narrative and show you what’s truly possible. You’re not broken, you were just told the wrong story. Tune in to learn how to step into your calling, own your voice, and build a business that reflects who you really are. Find more from Cathy at https://www.instagram.com/funnelgorgeous/ and attend her FREE workshop https://www.fgfunnels.com/webinar-registration

Christian Women in Business: Why Faith and Friendship Matter More Than Strategy with Shannon Parker

What does it look like to build a business that is rooted in faith, meaningful connection, and authentic community? In this episode of the Made for Momcast, Shannon Parker shares her heart for helping women grow businesses and lives that are grounded in faith and real relationships. She opens up about why community matters so deeply for women in business and how intentional connection can transform both our work and our personal lives. Shannon talks about the powerful ways she cultivates community inside her membership app—through devotional book clubs, Bible study conversations, mentorship, and pairing women together for virtual coffee chats. These simple but intentional rhythms help women move beyond surface networking into genuine friendship and spiritual encouragement. You’ll also hear Shannon share how her perspective on faith in business has evolved. Rather than separating faith from entrepreneurship, she explains why our faith is meant to be the life source that fuels everything we build. In this encouraging conversation, we talk about: • Why faith is the foundation of a purpose-driven business • How authentic community strengthens women in entrepreneurship • The power of book clubs, devotionals, and shared spiritual growth • Creating spaces where women support, pray for, and encourage one another • Building friendships that go deeper than networking If you are a mom building a business and longing for deeper connection, encouragement, and faith-centered community, this episode will inspire you to build something that truly lasts.