When You Finally Have Flexibility… and Don’t Know What to Do With It

The Business She Built Around the Life She Wanted

Jess Freeman spent years being pretty sure she wasn’t going to have kids. Not in a dramatic, announcement-to-the-world way. More like a quiet, steady conclusion she carried after losing her mom in a car accident at 24, two months into running her business full time, two weeks before Christmas. Her brain did what a lot of our brains would do. No mom. Can’t be a mom. Not happening. And for a long time, that felt like the answer. The Workbook That Changed Everything Years later, after a fostering experience that was equal parts meaningful and traumatic, after watching close friends have babies, after sitting in the tension of “I genuinely don’t know if I’m supposed to do this,” Jess did what any type-A woman would do. She found a workbook on Amazon. Somewhere around chapter eight, there was a prompt: Write a letter to the child you’re choosing not to have. (yes, we all got chills.) And she couldn’t do it. That was the answer. “You Could Just Have One” Jess brought this realization to a mentor, a friend about ten years older who knew she’d been wrestling with this. Jess told her she thought she was supposed to have kids, and that it was terrifying. Her friend said two things. First: I know you can do this. Second: You could just have one. And Jess said something on the podcast that stuck with us. She said she knew she didn’t need permission. But in that moment, the permission opened a door she didn’t know was available. She got pregnant a month later. “She Has the Best Advocate in Her Back Pocket” Jess is a type 1 diabetic, diagnosed at three. One of her biggest fears about having a baby was passing it on. There’s no guarantee either way, and the not-knowing is its own kind of weight. But when we asked how she navigated that surrender, she said something that wrecked us: “Well, she has the best advocate in her back pocket if it happens.” That confidence didn’t come from nowhere. It came from watching her own mom advocate fiercely for her. Standing in the hallway at school going to bat for her. Making sure her daughter was seen and cared for, even when the systems around her didn’t get it. Jess is carrying that forward now. Designing a Life, Not Just Running a Business Jess has been running Jess Creatives for 15 years. She also founded The Ordinary Business, a podcast and community for business owners who want to do good work and work with cool people without chasing a million-dollar goal. What stood out to us in this conversation wasn’t just her business success. It was how intentionally she’s built her life around it. She doesn’t work Fridays. She has a clear revenue ceiling she’s comfortable with. She turns down projects when she’s full, even when the money is tempting. She’d rather be present at bedtime than answering one more email. And she said something we think every mom building something needs to hear: she’s not willing to say yes to work just for money if it means missing bedtime, staying up until midnight, or skipping the park. “You can wait until my next availability, or you can go find someone else.” That’s not luck. That’s 15 years of designing a life on purpose. The Thing About Mother’s Intuition At the very end of our conversation (the part that wasn’t even supposed to be recorded), Jess said something that we couldn’t not share. She expected mother’s intuition to be loud. Like a clear signal. A flashing sign. And for months after her daughter was born, she thought she didn’t have it. Then she realized: for her, it’s quiet. It’s the small thought that crosses her mind, like “maybe I should take her to the doctor.” Not a dramatic knowing. Just a nudge. She followed one of those nudges once. Double ear infection. That was her intuition. She just didn’t recognize it because she was waiting for it to shout. Why This Episode Matters This is a conversation about grief and motherhood and entrepreneurship and identity and what happens when you stop waiting for life to feel certain and start designing it anyway. If you’ve ever felt like you needed permission to want something, or like your instincts were too quiet to trust, or like you had to have it all figured out before you could take the next step, this one’s for you. If This Episode Hit Close to Home Sometimes you hear a story and realize you’ve been carrying something similar. If you’re in a season where you’re navigating big decisions, identity shifts, or just trying to figure out what you actually want, our coaches get it and would love to help you build a life that fits the season you’re in. You can learn more about coaching by booking a call with Meredith [https://calendly.com/meredithmayo/quick-reset-coaching-session-with-meredith-1-s-clone-1] or send us a DM on Instagram @getmomready [https://www.instagram.com/getmomready/]. Find Jess * Jess Creatives Website [https://jesscreatives.com/] * The Ordinary Business Website [https://theordinarybusiness.com/] * Jess’ Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/jesscreatives/] * Jess’ Threads [https://www.threads.com/@jesscreatives] Get Mom Ready is the community for driven moms living full lives and figuring out how all the pieces work together. Subscribe to get every episode and article delivered to your inbox. 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Self Care is More Than Just Anthro Clearance

Subscribe so you don’t miss an episode: Apple [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/get-mom-ready-podcast/id1837769459] | Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/78u0daNuEPYnc5Q11WA5Lm?si=526e6e84ed634645] | GetMomReady.com [http://getmomready.com/] Okay…we thought this episode was going to be practical, like: “10 easy self-care tips for moms.” Maybe a conversation about bubble baths. Maybe a Target run. Maybe one of us would say “drink more water” and we’d all nod in agreement…instead, we somehow ended up questioning the entire concept of self-care (because, of course we did). 🫣 Here’s why: somewhere along the way, self-care started feeling like another thing moms were supposed to optimize. Another thing to buy, another thing to earn, another thing to perform, and a lot of the time, it still leaves us exhausted. The MRI That Accidentally Became Self-Care This episode starts with Anna getting an MRI on Mother’s Day weekend. Which sounds stressful… except she somehow found it relaxing. No phone, no interruptions, a warm blanket, and permission to lay still for 45 minutes…basically a spa day. And while most people would describe an MRI as claustrophobic, Anna’s immediate thought was: “Wow. Nobody can reach me.” Which honestly says a lot about modern motherhood. That story became the jumping-off point for a bigger conversation: What if self-care isn’t always about escaping your life, but about finding ways to feel more grounded inside your life? Maybe Real Self-Care Is More Proactive Than Reactive One of the biggest themes from this conversation was this idea that self-care isn’t always the thing you do after you hit your breaking point. Sometimes it’s the tiny systems that help prevent the breaking point in the first place. Like: * organizing the makeup drawer that irritates you every morning * finally dealing with the chaotic shoe basket by the front door * prepping the coffee the night before * creating rhythms that reduce mental friction (something we also talked about on an episode with Productivity Coach Jennifer Sise [https://www.getmomready.com/p/chronic-decision-fatigue-why-youre] and her idea of “naming your time” - seriously, drop everything and go listen now.) * cleaning the kitchen before bed so tomorrow-you feels calmer Not because these things magically fix motherhood, but because little moments of frustration add up. And when every part of your day feels slightly harder than it needs to be, eventually your nervous system notices. The Difference Between Dopamine and Restoration We also talked about how easy it is to confuse: * fun * distraction * treats * shopping * scrolling * “I deserve this” energy… with actual restoration. To be clear: we are not anti-fun. Nobody here is trying to take away your Target run or your TJ Maxx stroll or your iced coffee. But we are asking a deeper question: What actually helps me show up better for myself and for the people I love? Because those aren’t always the same thing. Sometimes self-care is a massage. Sometimes it’s texting your girlfriends and putting dinner on the calendar before another month slips by. Sometimes it’s finally fixing the thing in your house that’s quietly stressing you out every single day. The Word We Kept Coming Back To: Reset At one point in the episode, we realized maybe what we’re all actually looking for isn’t “self-care.” It’s a reset. A reset for: * your nervous system * your environment * your expectations * your mental load * your attitude * your capacity Not necessarily escape. Just enough space to feel like yourself again. A Few Practical Self-Care Tips We Shared Yes, we did finally get into the practical. Here are some of the little things that genuinely help us feel more grounded lately: * waking up before the kids for quiet coffee + reading time * doing as much life as possible with other moms instead of alone * keeping the kitchen reset at night * creating tiny organization systems that reduce decision fatigue * scheduling “me” tasks and kid tasks throughout the day to make sure everyone is happy instead of trying to do it all at once * reading instead of endless scrolling * making plans with girlfriends before burnout hits None of these are revolutionary. But honestly? That’s kind of the point. We don’t need one more thing to do or buy, we just need to find stillness and joy in the day-to-day. Get Mom Ready Coaching A lot of what we talked about in this episode comes back to something we believe deeply at Get Mom Ready: Most moms don’t necessarily need more information. They need support creating lives that actually feel sustainable. Sometimes that looks like: * processing identity shifts. * reducing mental load. * learning how to stop living in constant overstimulation, resentment, or survival mode. * or having someone help you figure out what actually helps you feel more like yourself again. That’s a huge part of what we do in coaching. If you’ve been feeling stuck, overwhelmed, disconnected from yourself, or like you’re constantly running on fumes, we’d love to talk with you. You can learn more about coaching by booking a call with Meredith [https://calendly.com/meredithmayo/quick-reset-coaching-session-with-meredith-1-s-clone-1] or send us a DM on Instagram @getmomready [https://www.instagram.com/getmomready/]. Maybe real self-care isn’t about constantly trying to escape motherhood. Maybe it’s about creating small rhythms, systems, and relationships that help motherhood feel a little softer to live inside of. If this episode resonates with you, send it to a mom friend who’s tired of being told self-care is just buying another candle. Subscribe so you don’t miss an episode: Apple [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/get-mom-ready-podcast/id1837769459] | Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/78u0daNuEPYnc5Q11WA5Lm?si=526e6e84ed634645] | GetMomReady.com [http://getmomready.com/] Get full access to Get Mom Ready at www.getmomready.com/subscribe [https://www.getmomready.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]

The Last Time You’ll Feed Your Baby

Subscribe so you don’t miss an episode: Apple [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/get-mom-ready-podcast/id1837769459] | Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/78u0daNuEPYnc5Q11WA5Lm?si=526e6e84ed634645] | GetMomReady.com [http://getmomready.com/] We thought this conversation would be about breastfeeding. But like so many conversations in motherhood… it became about so much more. It became a conversation about identity, expectations, how nothing quite prepares you for the reality of feeding your baby no matter how much you think it will, and ultimately… it became a conversation about this: Motherhood is both grief and joy, all at once. As Shelby Nelson, known as Supportive Breast Friend [https://www.instagram.com/supportivebreastfriend/], an IBCLC (International Board Certified Lactation Consultant) candidate who so much of her time supporting and educating moms through their feeding journeys, shared in the episode: “Motherhood is grief. These changes are gonna bring grief. And I think also accepting that and keeping that in the back of our minds as we move through motherhood… it really takes off some of the stress and burden of the changes of seasons.” On a day like Mother’s Day, where we celebrate, reflect, and maybe feel a little bit of everything, this felt especially true. What This Episode Is Really About Yes, we talk about breastfeeding, pumping, weaning, and feeding decisions; but underneath all of that, this episode is about: * The unexpected emotional weight of feeding your baby * The identity shifts that come with motherhood * The pressure we put on ourselves to “get it right” * The reality that every mom’s journey looks different * And how to hold grief and joy at the same time Because feeding your baby isn’t just physical. It’s relational, emotional, and deeply personal. All of our experiences are unique, and no one experience is the “right” one. A Few Baby Feeding Truths We Keep Coming Back To * No one expects it to be this hard * You can prepare… and still feel unprepared * You might feel empowered and exhausted at the same time * You might want to stop… and never want it to end * You’re allowed to change your mind (daily, hourly, mid-feed) And maybe most importantly: Healthy mom + healthy baby > everything else If You’re In This Season Right Now… This episode is for you if: * You’re navigating breastfeeding, pumping, or weaning * You’re questioning your decisions (constantly) * You feel pressure to do it a certain way * You’re grieving a version of motherhood you expected * Or you just need someone to say, “this is normal” Resources + Links Connect with Shelby: * Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/supportivebreastfriend/] * Follow her to stay tuned for her website + upcoming support group * Podcast: Supportive Breast Friend * Apple [https://l.instagram.com/?u=https%3A%2F%2Fpodcasts.apple.com%2Fus%2Fpodcast%2Fsupportive-breast-friend%2Fid1844002027%3Futm_source%3Dig%26utm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_content%3Dlink_in_bio&e=AUCaBwXVxyxr8u-Jn2OESbiTPuPQO7NqTS_sBEFHVm2VabNNroghdzVqE-r96Pk3ED8wgX3zkV0u2Aj3-JvCeJawY-3UrENUOhohGvX2yA] * Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/0Syc2T9LVH4lJ4cKZW4N2W?si=yt61YQteQjm5Bt3DoxGN3Q&utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGn31uL8JQ52I54RwlEqtVvAPHFcwwc7DYWBwu9kW8PA647hdOPGYI-FQeBup8_aem_6WCMGhjSTo4KzjXC8MdTdw&nd=1&dlsi=a1791193b9934239] Each of our stories on becoming moms + our breastfeeding/pumping stories * Becoming a Mom: Holly’s Story of Miscarriage, Pumping, and Finding Herself [https://www.getmomready.com/p/becoming-a-mom-hollys-story-of-miscarriage] * Parenting in the Middle of Medical Chaos: Anna’s Story as a Medical Mom [https://www.getmomready.com/p/parenting-in-the-middle-of-medical-f05] * Trusting Your Gut (and Laughing Through the Tears): Meredith’s Story [https://www.getmomready.com/p/trusting-your-gut-and-laughing-through] * Intentional Living & Growing Your Capacity: Hannah’s Story [https://www.getmomready.com/p/intentional-living-and-growing-your] Holly’s Story on Shelby’s Podcast: * Supportive Breast Friend episode featuring Holly [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i-felt-like-superwoman-pumping-as-a-working-mom/id1844002027?i=1000733860150] Starting Solids + Nutrition: * Katie Ferraro podcast [https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast] https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast The Book that Broke Meredith’s Heart: * They Bloom Because of You: Poems on the Infinite Love, Growth, and Magic of Motherhood [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FBWJTJT3?ref=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cso_cp_apin_dp_P6BFM2D0HNG30W6F4TKA&ref_=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cso_cp_apin_dp_P6BFM2D0HNG30W6F4TKA&social_share=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cso_cp_apin_dp_P6BFM2D0HNG30W6F4TKA&bestFormat=true&rsd=0I99jtFPsX9cZwl2Wkp8vNt98HpqciKfMnAu1wem77VxLGr04k9kPCcyesVFOwVD9wjBg8Tw2woqenorCkEfFf5EgynBc%2BqZTJ2hS3BouPB4Ww%3D%3D&edk=AQIDAHi1lw%2FM8UbbSMD9ScOOFEmBMHMthHeEhqDaQYPJUAX3jQF%2BAwQvWpswJ12zjgLRMz7BAAAAfjB8BgkqhkiG9w0BBwagbzBtAgEAMGgGCSqGSIb3DQEHATAeBglghkgBZQMEAS4wEQQMAr8X8HR8QLLHlMdRAgEQgDshf7guas%2FUSOdYNYGp8KHwmKRInJZQRLyVbseI0x9fZ2FtMnEJ6F2uKHbZ5EZBNF629RoF6eh1DMu83A%3D%3D] Want More Support? If this episode stirred something in you, if you’re holding a lot right now, or if you’re trying to figure out how to navigate motherhood on your terms, Get Mom Ready Coaching is here for you. We don’t give you more to do. We help you become a version of yourself that can actually hold your life. Motherhood is a series of “last times.” The last feed, the last middle-of-the-night wake-up, the last version of who you were before everything changed, and maybe that’s what Mother’s Day holds too: a moment just to notice it all. You don’t have to rush past it, and you don’t have to hold onto it forever. You just get to be in it: the grief, the joy, and all of it at the same time. Happy Mother’s Day! 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When You Finally Have Flexibility… and Don’t Know What to Do With It

Subscribe so you don’t miss an episode: Apple [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/get-mom-ready-podcast/id1837769459] | Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/78u0daNuEPYnc5Q11WA5Lm?si=526e6e84ed634645] | GetMomReady.com [http://getmomready.com/] There’s a tension a lot of moms don’t say out loud. You finally have the option to step back, go hybrid, or stay home, and instead of just feeling grateful, you feel weird. * Guilty. * Privileged. * Unsure if you’ve “earned” it. * Questioning if it’s “okay” not to work a 9-5. This week on Get Mom Ready, all four of us sat down and went there because this isn’t just about work. * It’s about identity. * It’s about money. * It’s about relationships. * It’s about how the rules for women have changed faster than we’ve emotionally caught up with. And it’s complicated! The Conversation We’re All Quietly Having We started with a simple question: What does it look like to move from full-time work to something more flexible… without guilt? And quickly realized there’s no clean answer. Because: * You can feel grateful and still feel uncomfortable * You can choose this life and still question it * You can love your days and still wonder if you’re doing enough That tension isn’t failure, it’s being a modern mom. Why This Feels So Hard (Even When It’s Good) Here’s something we don’t talk about enough: Women have only had the ability to build independent financial lives for a few generations, so of course this feels new. We are: * The first (or second) generation to fully navigate career + motherhood * The first to have real flexibility and autonomy * The first to ask: what do I actually want my life to look like? No one handed us a clear blueprint for this, so we’re building it in real time. The Identity Piece No One Warns You About Even when motherhood becomes the priority, there’s still a part of you that wants to exist outside of it. Not because you don’t love your kids. But because you’re still… you. In this episode, we talked about: * Wanting work that feels meaningful, not just necessary * The pull toward part-time or hybrid work you actually enjoy * The fear of losing yourself entirely in one role And the truth is: You don’t have to pick one identity, you’re allowed to hold multiple things at once. The Money Conversation (That Shapes Everything) Let’s be honest, this decision is never just emotional. It’s deeply financial. We talked about: * Lowering expenses to create freedom * Taking a pay cut for flexibility * The real stress of month-to-month tradeoffs And also: The quiet calculation every mom is making: “Is this worth it?” Time. Energy. Childcare. Work. Presence. It’s all connected. The Part No One Likes to Admit: Guilt + “Earning It” One of the most honest moments of the episode came from this: “I feel like I haven’t done enough to earn this life.” That feeling? It shows up in different ways: * “I should be more productive if I have this flexibility” * “Other people don’t get this option” * “I didn’t sacrifice enough to deserve this” And underneath it is a belief many of us carry: If you’re not suffering, you must not be doing it right. Let’s Challenge That for a Second What if that’s not true? What if: * You don’t have to grind to prove your worth * You don’t have to justify enjoying your life * You don’t have to earn rest, presence, or joy What if the goal isn’t to be exhausted, but to actually build a life that fits you? The Permission We’re Giving Ourselves (and You) Here’s where we landed: * You can love your kids and want something for yourself * You can enjoy your life without apologizing for it * You can change your mind in different seasons * You can build your life on your terms And maybe most importantly, you don’t have to do it the same way forever. One Line We’re Taking With Us “You can do all the things. You just can’t do all of them at the same time.” This is a season, and all seasons change. If This Episode Hit Home… You’re not alone in this. This is exactly the kind of conversation we’re having every week, honest, nuanced, and rooted in the real lives we’re actually living. Subscribe at getmomready.com [http://getmomready.com] to get: * New episode drops * Articles you won’t see anywhere else * Resources to help you navigate this season Want support actually applying this to your life? Knowing what you need and actually building a life around it are two very different things. That’s where coaching comes in. Get Mom Ready coaching is designed to help you: * Get clear on what you actually want in this season * Work through the guilt, pressure, and “shoulds” * Build rhythms that support both your life and your identity Not a one-size-fits-all plan, not more “ you should…,” just thoughtful, personalized support to help you move forward. And We’d Love to Hear From You Where are you right now in your relationship with motherhood and work? And what’s the tension you feel most? Reply, DM us, or share this with a friend who’s in it too. Subscribe so you don’t miss an episode: Apple [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/get-mom-ready-podcast/id1837769459] | Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/78u0daNuEPYnc5Q11WA5Lm?si=526e6e84ed634645] | GetMomReady.com [http://getmomready.com/] Get full access to Get Mom Ready at www.getmomready.com/subscribe [https://www.getmomready.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]

I Don’t Trust AI… But I Know I Should Learn It

Subscribe so you don’t miss an episode: Apple [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/get-mom-ready-podcast/id1837769459] | Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/78u0daNuEPYnc5Q11WA5Lm?si=526e6e84ed634645] | GetMomReady.com [http://getmomready.com/] There’s a conversation happening right now that we don’t want moms sitting out of. Recently, Reese Witherspoon posted on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/reel/DXKphAtkbgW/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==] about learning AI and why women need to be part of shaping it. Not later. Not once it’s figured out. Now. And this week’s episode felt like the perfect continuation of that conversation. Because if we’re honest, most moms are somewhere between this feels overwhelming, I don’t trust it, and I know I should probably learn this… That’s exactly why we invited Shreya Gulati, founder of Moms Build AI [https://www.instagram.com/momsbuildai/], to help us think through it, not as tech experts, but as moms. 🎧 What This Episode Is Really About This isn’t a “here’s how to master AI” episode. It’s a conversation about how we don’t get left behind, how we protect what matters most, and how we use something like this without losing ourselves or our kids in it. Subscribe to Get Mom Ready resources for free. Meet Shreya Shreya spent her career in tech, advising AI startups and investors. But after becoming a mom, everything shifted. She deeply resonated with the quote from our episode with Ericka Graham [https://open.substack.com/pub/getmomready/p/a-perfect-mom-would-not-be-a-good?utm_campaign=post-expanded-share&utm_medium=web]: “You have to renegotiate your past life with your future.” Instead of going back to corporate, she started asking a bigger question: what happens if moms aren’t part of shaping AI? Because historically… we haven’t been in the room early enough. Not with social media. Not with screens. And we’ve seen how that’s played out. The Core Tension With AI This is the tension we kept coming back to: AI can save time, reduce mental load, and make things easier. But it can also replace human connection, increase pressure, and make everything feel more optimized. So what do we do with that? Shreya said it simply:“Don’t go to it for judgment. Go to it for information.” Get Mom Ready is completely free.Subscribe to get our resources in your inbox weekly. Where This Actually Helps When you bring AI into real life, it starts to feel less intimidating. It can take things like meal planning, grocery lists, and weekend decisions and just… make them easier. Not to help you do more, but to help you carry less. It’s also incredibly helpful for getting unstuck: drafting a hard email, organizing your thoughts, or just getting started on something you’ve been putting off. And one of the most practical things she shared was using voice dictation during the in-between moments. Walking, driving, pushing a stroller—turning thoughts into something usable later. For moms, that’s often the only time we have. But the key is this: it supports your thinking. It doesn’t replace it. You can use it to compare schools or organize options, but you still visit, decide, and trust your gut. The AI Conversation We Have to Have About Kids This is where it gets more complicated. Because there’s no clear guidance yet. No long-term data. No proven “right way” to handle AI with kids. Which means we don’t get to outsource this decision. AI is already everywhere, even if we don’t realize it. And our kids will encounter it earlier than we expect. Avoiding it completely may not actually protect them, it might just leave us unprepared. What stood out most is thinking about this like an ongoing conversation, not a one-time talk. Staying informed enough to guide instead of react. Applying the same boundaries we already think about with screens. And recognizing that if we’re not learning it ourselves, it’s going to be really hard to help shape how our kids use it. The Question That Stuck With Us At one point we asked, does AI give us more time, or just more to do? And the answer is… both. Which brings it back to us. What do we actually want our days to feel like? What’s worth optimizing, and what’s worth slowing down and enjoying? AI doesn’t answer that for us. It just amplifies whatever we choose. Where to Start With AI Shreya kept this part refreshingly simple. Pick one tool, ChatGPT or Claude. Start with something you already hate doing. Don’t try to learn everything. And follow one or two trusted resources instead of overwhelming yourself. That’s it. Free AI Resources for You Shreya has built an incredible library of free resources for moms who want to start learning. You can find them here [https://momsbuildai.com/resources/?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGn6ATmeAnFojJTOGlV9ktJrDT1mBEITD8BvKnfyqQidwkPGzeConIENt8foQw_aem__aFTK8j08bhf3J0J8pCP6g]. And follow her Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/momsbuildai/] for daily tips on staying informed about AI. She shares things like a “first 30 minutes with AI” guide, step-by-step prompts, privacy tips, and practical ways to actually use this in your day-to-day life. Final Thought This isn’t about becoming a “tech mom.” It’s about being the same kind of mom you already are, thoughtful, protective, curious, and willing to learn for the sake of your family. Because whether we like it or not, AI is shaping the future. The question is, will moms help shape it too? If this episode felt helpful, send it to a friend who’s been saying,“I know I should learn this… I just don’t know where to start.” Subscribe so you don’t miss an episode: Apple [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/get-mom-ready-podcast/id1837769459] | Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/78u0daNuEPYnc5Q11WA5Lm?si=526e6e84ed634645] | GetMomReady.com [http://getmomready.com/] Get full access to Get Mom Ready at www.getmomready.com/subscribe [https://www.getmomready.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]