I See You, Mama - The Podcast

Guest Shana Berkley talks about her work with Corner to Corner Ministry's "The Academy" division that offers entrepreneurial classes to those who want an on ramp into starting their own business. As a graduate of The Academy herself, Shana now manages the Academy and runs her own business called The Fashion Chase - Helping Corporately Creative Women Find Their Personal Style. Resources mentioned in the podcast: Corner to Corner The Academy Nashville The Fashion Chase - Shana's Instagram feed where she shows her own style and that of her clients. Mothers, Daughters and Body Image: learning to love ourselves as we are ~ Hilary McBride - a great book

Ariana Evans and guest Mandy Wallace continue the conversation about Mandy's 2 years of homeschooling in an RV all over the USA, the transition back home, her new musical podcast singalong for small kids. You can check out Mandy's family's Roadschool journey here: https://outsidetheslides.wordpress.com https://nowtakeoff.com https://rvmiles.com/author/mandywallace/

Mandy Wallace talks about how she and her husband took 3 kids on the road for homeschool and and adventures in an R.V. Roadschool and how it all began in this episode! Part 2 is coming next week.

Nicky and Ariana discuss the perils of traveling with kids. By land and by air! Nicky brinks her sense of humor and experience to the podcast and has a whole list of tips and tricks that she used to cope with her trips back and forth across the ocean to visit her country of origin. It's always fun when Nicky is on the podcast!

Host Ariana Evans and guest Julie Kaalberg talk about how Julie went from a job in genetic testing to a career in sewing and designing her own line of garments for SewPOP, a popup fundraiser for the Sewing Training Academy. Sewing Training Academy, a program of Catholic Charities of Tennessee, is where people in Nashville learn to sew for commercial purposes, specifically enabling members of the refugee population of Nashville to receive accreditation for the skills they may already have or to learn a new skill that will take them into a career. STA is hosting SewPOP, a pop-up vender event created to showcase student talent and provide funding for the Academy. SewPOP will feature 12 new student vendors and 13 existing businesses selling their uniquely Nashville wares. It will showcase highly curated and original items made by students of STA. 30% of all sales will benefit the STA’s future training programs. SewPOP's public event is happening in Nashville at Imogen + Willie on Saturday, September 7th from 10

Mary W. - Parenting, loving, and advocating for a transgender child Host Ariana Evans and anonymous guest Mary W talk about parenting and loving and advocating for her child who, as a young adult, is transitioning male to female and her other adult child who identifies non-binary. Resources: Just Us - LGBT support group at the Oasis Center A Guide to Gender (2nd Edition): The Social Justice Advocate's Handbook PFLAG

Ariana does a recap of the summer and talks about books and podcasts her family covered in their trips and travels this summer. Books I loved this summer Inspired: Slaying Giants, Walking on Water, and Loving the Bible Again - Rachel Held Evans The Four-Gospel Journey - found on Audible by Dr. Alexander J. Shaia Mothers and Daughters and Body Image - Hillary McBride The creative habit : learn it and use it for life :a practical guide by Twyla Tharp Kids books we loved via audio book Winterhouse - probably for older kids. Some creepy parts by Ben Guterson Chitty Chitty Bang Bang - by Ian Flemming - as read by David Tennant. Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Flies Again This and All CCBB books below by Frank Cottrell-Boyce Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and the Race Against Time Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Over the Moon The Great Brain - by John Fitzgerald By The Great Horn Spoon! Author Sid Fleischman Matilda and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory both by Roald Dahl Leven Thumps and the Gateway to Foo by Author Obert Skye Nanny

Host Ariana Evans and guest Mandy Rogers Horton discuss Mandy's visual art, parenting, teaching, growing as an artist, second careers, and shaking off the cultural idea that taking time to create and grow as a human (woman) in craft and art is selfishness. You can see more of her art here: http://www.mandyrogershorton.com here: https://www.theartscompany.com/mandy-horton and a bit more here: https://www.theartscompany.com/horton

Host Ariana Evans and Miranda Dolive discuss what it means to be a woman called to ministry in the church while also parenting 3 young kids. Miranda is the Music Minister for First Christian Church - Disciples of Christ in Longview TX. We talk origin story, how she came to be in ministry, creativity, teaching music, and the village of people who surround their family in this season and what is coming for their family, as well as a smattering of Texas facts.

Host Ariana Evans and her daughter Cora (age 10) discuss Cora's thoughts and observations on parenting, brothers, middle school and how parents can give better / more effective discipline - all from a kids point of view.

Host Ariana Evans and Shannon Lee Miller discuss Shannon's parenting her Autistic son while also parenting her other neurotypical children, how her son brought her back into music and how she writes and runs to process all of it. You can read Shannon's beautiful, honest and insightful writing on https://medium.com/@shannonlmiller and follow her beautiful story on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/shantasticvoyage

Host Ariana Evans has a great conversation with Elizabeth (Liz) Reitz about Liz's new line of tween undergarments called Bleuet. For those of you who, like me, are a bit skeptical about items marketed to such a small slice of the population, you will love her mission, her empowerment of girls on their journey to womanhood, her mama heart that brought her to a place where she wanted to give her own children what they needed, couldn't find it and so made her own way, and truthfully, her product! You can find more information about the upcoming launch of Bleuet, and the amazing resources they have compiled on parenting girls through tween and teen years with compassion, love and bravery on the Bleuet website and on their instagram page. https://bleuetgirl.com https://www.instagram.com/bleuetgirl/

Host, Ariana Evans and guest Caroline Lee sit down to talk about Caroline's foster care journey. In light of Foster Care Awareness month (May) she wanted to shine light on the challenging and beautiful truths that are a part of loving children from broken family systems. She also shares ways that people who are not ready to foster can be involved in supporting foster families. Ways you can get involved in Tennessee: https://www.tn.gov/tnfosters/foster-parent.html https://www.tn.gov/tnfosters/how-you-can-help.html

Ariana Evans along with Co-Host Nicky Nash and guest Jenny Anne sit down to discuss Jenny's impending album, motherhood, being a curly girl, backstage nudity, songwriting, giving music back to the community through her and her husband's non profit called Charleyville and so much more. It's all things Jenny Anne. Including a sneak peek at her new album!! You can find Jenny Anne on social media: https://www.facebook.com/jennyannesplace https://www.instagram.com/jennyanneforever/ And you can learn more about Charleyville (how you can attend, help out, participate and more) at http://charleyville.org

Ariana talks with Amy Carr and Brooke Lamb, LMFT as the three of them discuss their personal experiences with postpartum / antenatal depression, breaking the stigma and finding healing in connection and community. If you are struggling and need someone to talk to, the crisis number in TN is 855-274-7471 and is Available 24/7 if you urgently need someone to talk to or are having a mental health emergency. There is also a National number for Postpartum or Antenatal Depression 1-800-PPD-MOMS that’s 1-800-773-6667 https://www.readynestcounseling.com https://postpartumstress.com/helpful-links/

Ariana and Tracy Utley discuss Tracy's career as "Headmistress of the Utley Academy for Boys" the title her family laughingly and lovingly gave her to describe her homeschool situation. They also talk about life and a new career in massage therapy after homeschooling when the boys have left for college or have opted to explore public school. They also cover the ins and outs of whether or not to try diy basic plumbing, a touch of social justice and the difference between tenacity and stubbornness. Never a dull discussion!

Ariana and Mary Thompson Johns talk about Mom Shame, Mom Grace, teenagers, first born children, and so much more. For those who are triggered by religious conversation, we do talk about this from a Christian perspective, although I (Ariana) think that grace is available to you, even if it doesn't come the way of a faith tradition, so you can take what is good and leave the rest. Mary, aside from being a fountain of wisdom about parenting and life, also is an interior designer. Creating runs deep in her soul. At 64, she has had a rich, varied, and consistently creative life, while seeking out truth, health, grace, and wholeness. I (Ariana) love all aspects of how Mary moves through the world, and though we didn't cover it in the podcast, she is also an amazing designer, helping her clients bring out what they truly want in a home. I like to call her a design midwife. Her clients already have a deep love of color/design/functionality/beauty in their lives and she helps draw that out into reality. You can

Ariana Evans sits down with guest Meredith Andrews and part-time podcast Co-Host, Nicky Nash, to talk about music, motherhood, faith, parenting, waiting, tree bathing, leading with vulnerability and Meredith's new album. For more information about Meredith, please visit: https://meredithandrews.com where you can find more information about music, tours and links to download Meredith's music.

Sara Beth Cline and Ariana talk about YoungLives, which is like YoungLife but for teen moms. Sara B and many others in Nashville are mentors to teen moms in local high schools. We talk about how she got involved, how it began in Nashville, the beautiful and hard parts of serving and caring about teen moms. Check out the YoungLives website for ways to get involved, big and small! Long term and short term! https://www.nashvilleyounglives.com If you would like to attend The Anchor of Hope banquet/concert in support of YoungLives, you can email Sara B: sarabethsother@gmail.com The Anchor of Hope: May 2nd An Evening with Nashville YoungLives Featuring Ellie Holcomb https://www.nashvilleyounglives.com/anchor-of-hope https://www.ellieholcomb.com

Ariana and Felecia James have a conversation about how Felecia handles life at home with 4 kids, one of whom has disabilities, and a husband in the military. We talk about joy, loneliness, how much failure is too much failure for kids, getting still and finding the quiet. We talk about a lot of things and we laugh! My (Ariana's) favorite thing to do.