Mom Life, Built Different

Business founders Maggie and Emily started Mother Euro from a single DM. Their first night out closed down a bar in Madrid. A year and a half later, they're running the membership community that every English-speaking mom moving to Europe is whispering about. We got into: The single DM that started it all. Leaving Fashion Week and corporate HR for sweat equity. Bootstrapping a business with kids literally climbing on you. Landing brand deals with Bugaboo and Hatch with no agency. Why American directness works in a country that does 10 PM dinners. The truth about giving birth in Spain. Doulas, C-sections, public vs private. Knowing when to push, when to pause, and when to walk away from a brand deal that doesn't feel right. If you've been thinking about a move abroad, save this one. Links: Mother Euro website @mothereuro on IG Emily, @mamainmadrid_ Maggie, @maggiegavilan Supporting: BirthFund Today's episode supports BirthFund. Every mom deserves quality midwifery care. Not every family can afford it. BirthFund is a 1:1 community fund. 100% of donations go straight to families to cover the cost of midwifery care. No middleman. No overhead. If this episode hits, support a mom on her own journey: Donate If you loved this episode, send it to your group chat. Hit the notification button on Spotify so you never miss one. Got thoughts? Topics you want me to cover? Leave a comment. No, really. Your feedback genuinely shapes what we make next. Follow Host Laura [email protected]

Hope Chambers, a mom of two, content creator, and former marketing exec who worked in TV/film in LA and tech startups in New York, gets real about packing up her family and moving to Amsterdam with a six-month-old and a toddler. She talks about growing up with financial insecurity, the fear that motherhood would erase everything she'd built, and why she stopped waiting for the "right time" to go after the life she actually wanted. No sugarcoating, no vision board fluff, just an honest conversation about what it costs to blow up a life that looks good on paper. If you're a mom who's ever Googled "moving to Europe" at 2am, questioned your entire career after having a baby, or felt like you had to choose between being a good mom and being yourself, this one's for you. Why listen: How Hope navigated going freelance and moving abroad with two kids under three, and what the Dutch system is actually like for expat families Behind-the-scenes on building a personal brand as an American creator in Europe, why US brand deals still pay better, and her husband Clayton's advice to stop trying to monetize too fast How motherhood made her realize her corporate career was draining her, and why she compares having kids to an ayahuasca journey Real talk on the pressure to pick a lane (working mom vs. stay-at-home mom) and why moving to Europe finally let her stop choosing Why she treats herself like her own client, using a decade of brand marketing experience to build something that's actually hers How to stay unapologetically yourself abroad when people keep reminding you you're "too American" Find Hope: Instagram: @hope.ss.chambers YouTube: @hope.ss.chambers Find host Laura: Instagram: @laurafama Contact Laura: [email protected] This episode supports BirthFund. Every mom deserves access to quality midwifery care, but not every family can afford it. The BirthFund is a 1:1 community fund that sends 100% of donations directly to families to cover the cost of midwifery care. If this episode resonated with you and you want to support a mom on her own journey, consider donating. Every contribution goes straight to a family who needs it. Donate here

Nina Krutan, a Filipino-American singer-songwriter and author raising her baby in Paris, gets real about pregnancy abroad, the French healthcare system, and what it actually takes to stay yourself through motherhood. No filter, no performance, just an honest conversation about identity, grief, creative life, and refusing to disappear into the role. If you're an expat mom, a multipassionate creative, or a woman who's tired of being told motherhood means giving everything else up, this one's for you. Why listen: How Nina navigated pregnancy in France as an American expat, and what the French healthcare system Behind-the-scenes on working with European brands as an American creative abroad, plus how Nina balances brand deals with her own personal brand How to keep your creative life alive through pregnancy and early motherhood without losing yourself in the process Real talk on the grief of leaving your old self behind, and how to welcome the new one without losing the parts that made you, you How to build actual community as an expat mom in a country that isn't yours Find Nina: Instagram: @iamsoldana Books: @soldanabooks Music: Spotify Find host Laura: Instagram: ⁠@laurafama

Get ready, moms-to-be! We’re diving into holistic tips to support your fertility journey. From herbal remedies and castor oil packs to journaling, prayer, and womb healing, we’re sharing real experiences and practical advice. We’ll chat about balancing time, costs, and emotions while comparing how holistic practices stack up between the U.S. and Spain. Whether you’re just starting or deep in the journey, this episode is here to inspire and empower you. Easy-to-try holistic hacks. Personal stories on acupuncture, journaling, and more. Tips for managing overwhelm on your path to pregnancy. Let’s navigate this together, one step at a time. 🌿💛 References mentioned in this episode: ● Conscious Conception with Phoebe Lyman ● HeartBlend Podcast by Lindsey Christian - Womb Healing Guided Meditation ● Yoni Steam Information:https://steamychick.institute/ Meet your hosts, Liz & Laura! We offer personalized business mentoring for small business founders—Laura works with clients worldwide, while Liz provides local death doula services in Los Angeles. Interested in one-on-one support? Reach out to us at ⁠[email protected] Follow hosts ⁠Laura⁠ & ⁠Liz⁠

Tune into this explosive with guest host Kim Saira & Einar of The Mindsei. Meet Einar Escoto, your guide to inner clarity—the mentor endorsed by psychic pros and a hypnotic sensei carving out new paths in spiritual well-being. In this must-listen episode, "Unmasking Your Subconscious," Einar dissects the roadmap to achieving your wildest dreams and undergoing a personal revolution. With unmatched intuitive prowess, Einar offers a lifeline out of the mundane and into a world where goals aren't just met but transcended. Don't let this be the chat everyone else talks about while you're left in the loop. Your transformation awaits—no reading required, just pure, unadulterated motivation direct to your ears. And while you're receiving wisdom, help others find their way back to themselves by leaving a rating for us on Apple or Spotify. Your support is more than just appreciation—it's a way to pay it forward in this cycle of growth and enlightenment. __ Join us. Listen, learn, and leap into the life you've always wanted. Follow: https://www.instagram.com/mindsei_coaching/ Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/consciouskitchenpod/ Guest Host: https://www.instagram.com/kimsaira/ __ This Episode is sponsored by The Magic Mind team, which created a super offer for me to share with you guys. You get up to 56% off your first subscription in the next ten days and 20% off your one-time purchase with CKPODCAST. You can get it at https://www.magicmind.co/consciouskitchen, and redeem the discount code CKPODCAST, but hurry up, the 56% discount only lasts 10 days from our episode airing date. What is Magic Mind? A matcha-based energy shot infused with nootropics and adaptogens designed to crush procrastination, brain fog & fatigue.