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How One Mom is Raising 4 Kids Across Cultures While Building a Global Company | Elodie Ferchaud

This week on Mom to MORE®, Sharon sits down with Elodie Ferchaud, co-founder and Chief Revenue Officer of Boundless Life, a global community helping families live, work, and learn around the world. A French mother of four raising her children across cultures, Elodie shares how an unexpected loss reshaped her perspective on life, motherhood and what is truly possible. Elodie opens up about building a company while raising four children, the power of community and why motherhood has made her a stronger leader. She discusses slow travel, raising global citizens, navigating cultural expectations around motherhood and creating a life aligned with her values rather than society's script. Tune in for an inspiring conversation about reinvention, courage, community, and giving yourself permission to imagine a different kind of life. [00:00] Introduction [03:17] Raising Four Children Across Cultures [05:02] What Daily Life Looks Like Living Abroad [07:23] Why Community Is Essential for Families [10:04] Raising Global Citizens Through Travel [13:38] How Grief Became a Turning Point [17:30] Building Boundless Life From an Idea to a Global Movement [20:04] Marketing a Lifestyle That Didn't Exist Yet [21:24] The Countries Where Boundless Life Operates Today [23:09] Why Reinvention Requires Community [25:17] How Motherhood Made Elodie a Better Leader [29:48] Navigating Cultural Expectations of Motherhood [31:55] Advice for Moms Who Want Something More [33:48] Elodie's Vision for Her Next Great Adventure Meet my guest, Elodie Ferchaud Website: https://boundless.life/ [https://boundless.life/] Instagram: @boundless.life [https://www.instagram.com/boundlesslife/?hl=en], @eloferchaud [https://www.instagram.com/eloferchaud/] Want to interview Sharon? Connect here. [https://www.momtomore.com/contact] Inspired to start on your next chapter? Book a free 15 minute mentorship call here. [https://calendly.com/sharon-momtomore] Follow @momtomore on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/momtomore/], Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/p/Mom-To-MORE-61553795954293/], Pinterest [https://www.pinterest.com/momtomore/] and Substack [https://substack.com/@momtomore/posts]. @Sharon Macey on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharon-macey/]. Keep an eye out for episode #67 of the Mom to MORE® podcast where Sharon is joined by Libby Ward, author of Honest Motherhood. Coming soon - you won't want to miss it ♥

Thyroid Cancer in Women: What Your Doctor Isn't Screening For with Dr. Rashmi Roy

In this episode of Mom to MORE®, Sharon sits down with endocrine surgeon and thyroid cancer specialist Dr. Rashmi Roy to discuss a health issue that affects women at significantly higher rates than men - yet rarely gets the screening it deserves. As one of the highest-volume thyroid surgeons in the United States, Dr. Roy is leading ground-breaking research on thyroid cancer screening and advocating for the kind of early detection that can change - and save - women's lives.. Dr. Roy explains the difference between thyroid nodules, goiters, and thyroid cancer, why normal thyroid bloodwork does not rule out cancer, and the symptoms women should never ignore. She also shares insights from her nationwide thyroid ultrasound screening program and offers practical advice on advocating for your own thyroid health. Tune in for an eye-opening conversation about prevention, early detection, and the simple steps every woman can take to become more informed about her thyroid health. [00:00] Introduction [02:39] Why Thyroid Cancer Is Rising in Women [04:43] Understanding Thyroid Nodules, Goiters, and Cancer [06:20] What Thyroid Screening Research Is Revealing [07:59] Symptoms Women Should Never Ignore [09:45] Why Normal Bloodwork Doesn't Rule Out Thyroid Cancer [14:09] Inside Dr. Roy's Mobile Thyroid Screening Program [16:04] When and How Often Women Should Get a Thyroid Ultrasound [17:17] What to Do If You Receive a Thyroid Nodule Diagnosis [22:15] Why Thyroid Screening Isn't Standard Practice Yet [25:13] Simple Ways to Monitor Your Thyroid Health at Home [27:31] Questions Every Woman Should Ask Her Doctor About Thyroid Health Meet my guest, Dr. Rashmi Roy Dr. Roy's Goiter Guru YouTube Channel [https://www.youtube.com/@goiterguru] Website: https://thyroidcancer.com/ [https://thyroidcancer.com/] Instagram & TikTok: @goiterguru [https://www.instagram.com/goiterguru/] Dr. Roy's essential questions every woman should ask their doctor [https://www.momtomore.com/resource/do-you-know-your-neck] Looking for More? Sign up for the Mom To MORE® newsletter and grab your freebie: The Mom To MORE® Guide at momtomore.com [http://momtomore.com] Want to interview Sharon? Connect here. [https://www.momtomore.com/contact] Inspired to start on your next chapter? Book a free 15 minute mentorship call here. [https://calendly.com/sharon-momtomore] Follow @momtomore on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/momtomore/], Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/p/Mom-To-MORE-61553795954293/], Pinterest [https://www.pinterest.com/momtomore/] and Substack [https://substack.com/@momtomore/posts]. @Sharon Macey on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharon-macey/]. Keep an eye out for episode #66 of the Mom to MORE® podcast where Sharon is joined by Elodie Ferchaud, Co-founder of Boundless Life. Coming soon - you won't want to miss it ♥

2 Moms, 9 Kids, Zero Regrets: Meghan Caponiti and Kristin Price Hocker Are Finding Fabulous After 50

In this episode of Mom to MORE®, Sharon sits down with Meghan Caponiti and Kristin Price Hocker, co-hosts of the new podcast Finding Fabulous. Both women were navigating major midlife shifts, from empty nests and aging parents to unexpected health crises, and found themselves searching for what comes next. Their stories are honest, funny, and deeply relatable. Together they talk about the messy middle, the fear of starting over, the hidden skills motherhood builds, and why midlife is the perfect time to create something new. Tune in for a conversation filled with honesty, humor, reinvention, and the reminder that you are never behind, you're just one small step away from your next chapter. [00:00] Introduction [02:54] How Meghan and Kristin first met [05:46] Becoming stay at home moms and early identity shifts [08:58] The hidden skills motherhood quietly builds [10:33] Kids, personalities, and the Groundhog Day years [12:50] Entering the messy middle [14:36] Feeling stuck and taking the first step [17:34] Why so many women reinvent in their 50s [19:41] Chase your talents, not your dreams [20:50] Kristin's medical crisis and survival story [26:20] The birth of Finding Fabulous Meet my guests, Meghan Caponiti and Kristin Price Hocker: Podcast: Finding Fabulous available on. Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/0ayjWFN5oyspv7Tc9s5j5D], Apple [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/finding-fabulous/id1838546306] and all platforms. Instagram: @findingfabulouspod [https://www.instagram.com/findingfabulouspod/] Meghan: @hernextmoves [https://www.instagram.com/hernextmoves/] Kristin: @kristinpcan [https://www.instagram.com/kristinpcan/?hl=en] Looking for More? Sign up for the Mom To MORE® newsletter and grab your freebie: The Mom To MORE® Guide at momtomore.com [http://momtomore.com] Want to interview Sharon? Connect here. [https://www.momtomore.com/contact] Inspired to start on your next chapter? Book a free 15 minute mentorship call here. [https://calendly.com/sharon-momtomore] Follow @momtomore on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/momtomore/], Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/p/Mom-To-MORE-61553795954293/], Pinterest [https://www.pinterest.com/momtomore/] and Substack [https://substack.com/@momtomore/posts]. @Sharon Macey on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharon-macey/]. Keep an eye out for episode #65 of the Mom to MORE® podcast where Sharon is joined by Dr. Rashmi Roy, Endocrine Surgeon and the thyroid Goiter Guru. Coming soon - you won't want to miss it ♥

Reframing Reinvention: Choosing Adventure with Anne Taylor Hartzell

In this episode of Mom to MORE®, Sharon welcomes author, speaker, and entrepreneur Anne Taylor Hartzell. Creator of the Choose Adventure Mindset and author of All Who Wonder: A Guide to Finding Your Path in Seasons of Change, Anne shares how motherhood, empty nest life, and a quiet dorm room drop-off inspired her next chapter. Anne opens up about leaving agency life to create flexibility for her family, learning to trust her intuition, reframing fear as curiosity, and taking small brave steps toward what's next. She also shares her five-step Choose Adventure framework and encourages women to stop shrinking and start building lives with fewer regrets and more adventure. Tune in for an inspiring conversation about motherhood, midlife, creativity, courage, and reframing that devil on our shoulder we call fear into curiosity. [00:00] Introduction [03:07] Leaving Agency Life to Create More Flexibility for Family [05:41] The Reinvention Skills Motherhood Quietly Teaches You [08:21] The Empty Nest Moment That Sparked Anne's Next Chapter [13:07] The Real Cost of Playing It Safe in Midlife [15:02] Midlife Choices of Shrinking Back or Choosing Growth [16:11] Injury, Stillness & Finally Beginning the Book [18:52] Reframing Fear as Curiosity During Seasons of Change [21:11] Anne's Five-Step Choose Adventure Framework [24:25] Why You Don't Need to Feel Ready to Start Something New [29:20] Creating Community, Connection & Support for Women in Midlife Meet my guest, Anne Taylor Hartzell: Read Anne's book: All Who Wander: A Guide To Finding Your Path In Seasons Of Change. [https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/all-who-wander-anne-taylor-hartzell/1147450269?ean=9798992666007&irclickid=xVjWkO0wixyZTIKS1hWiiTUiUkuULgwKBVpfxU0&sharedid=shopyourlikes.com&irpid=10078&irgwc=1&afsrc=1] Podcast: All Who Wander on Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/39mnowgkRb070XYd9ykARz], Apple [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/all-who-wander-with-anne-taylor-hartzell/id1495113548] or wherever you listen in. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hiptravelmama [https://www.instagram.com/hiptravelmama] Website: https://www.annetaylorhartzell.com/ [https://www.annetaylorhartzell.com/] Looking for More? Sign up for the Mom To MORE® newsletter and grab your freebie: The Mom To MORE® Guide at momtomore.com [http://momtomore.com] Want to interview Sharon? Connect here. [https://www.momtomore.com/contact] Inspired to start on your next chapter? Book a free 15 minute mentorship call here. [https://calendly.com/sharon-momtomore] Follow @momtomore on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/momtomore/], Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/p/Mom-To-MORE-61553795954293/], Pinterest [https://www.pinterest.com/momtomore/] and Substack [https://substack.com/@momtomore/posts]. @Sharon Macey on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharon-macey/]. Keep an eye out for episode #63 of the Mom to MORE® podcast where Sharon is joined by Kristin Price Hocker & Meghan Caponiti, Co-hosts of Finding Fabulous podcast and we dive into the process of their dual reinvention. Coming soon - you won't want to miss it ♥

From SAHM to CEO: How Susan De Marco Turned an 11-Year Resume Gap Into Her Superpower

In this episode of Mom to MORE®, Sharon Macey welcomes CPA, CEO, and former stay-at-home mom Susan DeMarco. With an MBA, a background at major firms like Merck and PricewaterhouseCoopers, and now serving as CEO of Brand K Partners, Susan's journey is a powerful example of what's possible after a career pause. In this conversation, Susan shares how stepping away to raise her four sons didn't diminish her capabilities rather it strengthened them. She opens up about the challenges of re-entering the workforce after a long resume gap, the unexpected silence she faced, and how taking a step "below" her experience ultimately led her to leadership. Tune in for an honest conversation about redefining career paths, recognizing the hidden value of motherhood, building flexible workplaces, and trusting that the long way around can still lead exactly where you're meant to be. [00:00] Introduction [02:42] Choosing Motherhood and Raising Four Sons [05:10] Leadership Skills Learned Through Motherhood [08:28] The Rewards of Staying Home with Kids [09:29] How to Talk About the Resume Gap [13:18] The Reality of Returning to Work After a Career Break [15:26] Taking a Job Below Your Experience Level [17:10] Creating a Flexible Work Culture for Parents [20:29] Balancing Work, Motherhood, and Self-Care [25:24] Rethinking Family Leave and Support for Moms Meet my guest, Susan De Marco: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ftmom2ceo [https://www.instagram.com/ftmom2ceo] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susan-de-marco-mba-cpa-349399206/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/susan-de-marco-mba-cpa-349399206/] Website: https://www.brandkpartners.com [https://www.brandkpartners.com] Looking for More? Sign up for the Mom To MORE® newsletter and grab your freebie: The Mom To MORE® Guide at momtomore.com [http://momtomore.com] Want to interview Sharon? Connect here. [https://www.momtomore.com/contact] Inspired to start on your next chapter? Book a free 15 minute mentorship call here. [https://calendly.com/sharon-momtomore] Follow @momtomore on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/momtomore/], Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/p/Mom-To-MORE-61553795954293/], Pinterest [https://www.pinterest.com/momtomore/] and Substack [https://substack.com/@momtomore/posts]. @Sharon Macey on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharon-macey/]. Keep an eye out for episode #63 of the Mom to MORE® podcast where Sharon is joined by Anne Taylor Hartzell, Founder of Hip Travel Mama and author of All Who Wander: A Guide To Finding Your Path In Seasons Of Change. Coming soon - you won't want to miss it ♥