Cake For Dinner

In this powerful episode of Cake for Dinner, Greg Schiller joins the podcast for an urgent and eye-opening conversation every parent needs to hear. Greg is a former assistant U.S. attorney who spent 20 years prosecuting online predators, internet crimes, and crimes against children. He has testified before Congress on online exploitation and now serves as the CEO of Child Rescue Coalition, an organization helping law enforcement identify and stop predators around the world. This conversation dives into what parents are getting wrong when it comes to kids and technology, why smartphones are not just “phones,” how predators target children online, and why communication at home is the most important safety tool parents have. Greg breaks down the realities of online exploitation, the dangers hidden inside apps, games, and social platforms, and the simple non-negotiables parents can put in place to better protect their children. From Snapchat and Instagram to hidden apps, screen monitoring, privacy myths, and the importance of starting conversations early, this episode is a must-listen for moms, dads, and anyone raising kids in the digital age. This is not about fear. It is about awareness, communication, and giving parents the tools to protect their children before something happens. Learn more about Keesha: https://keeshascott.com/Read More About Gregs Work: https://childrescuecoalition.org/   00:00 — Introduction00:48 — What parents are getting wrong about kids and technology02:27 — Why online predators are everywhere children are04:49 — If your child has a device, they can access everything06:02 — Why parents need to talk about sex and online safety earlier08:38 — The best parental control is communication10:29 — Why devices should not charge in kids’ bedrooms13:36 — When should parents give their child a phone?14:52 — “Pause before you post” and teaching kids digital awareness16:17 — How predators pretend to be someone they are not17:52 — The reality of online offenders and how they target kids21:44 — Why parents need better language to explain online danger23:50 — The shocking number of online child exploitation reports26:50 — How Child Rescue Coalition helps law enforcement catch predators28:58 — How Greg’s work affects him as a father33:29 — Three non-negotiables for kids and devices34:56 — Why kids should never communicate with strangers online35:28 — The truth about Snapchat and disappearing messages38:54 — Why kids feel safe online when they are not39:11 — Rapid fire: Snapchat, Instagram, privacy, apps, and monitoring43:55 — The one sentence every kid should hear before getting a phone44:49 — Greg’s biggest takeaway for parents46:46 — Where to learn more about Child Rescue Coalition

Jamie Kolnick, founder of Jam With Jamie, shares the powerful story behind the music, the business, and the joy she brings to families across the country. What started as a small children’s music party business has grown into a multi-city brand with dozens of performers, classes, events, school programs, and the annual Little Jam Fest. But behind Jamie’s success is a much deeper story of resilience. After losing her brother, father, and mother, Jamie found herself building something joyful during one of the hardest seasons of her life. Jamie opens up about grief, imposter syndrome, motherhood, music, entrepreneurship, vocal challenges, and what it really means to create joy intentionally — even when life doesn’t go as planned. This conversation is about more than music. It’s about turning pain into purpose, finding light after loss, and choosing joy again and again. Learn more about Keesha: https://keeshascott.com/ Follow Jamie: https://www.instagram.com/jamwithjamie/   00:00 — Introduction00:30 — How Jam With Jamie Began05:35 — Jamie’s Mom Names the Business07:27 — From First Party to Word of Mouth08:12 — Loss, Grief, and Perspective09:47 — Growing Jam With Jamie Into 9 Cities10:34 — The Creation of Little Jam Fest12:02 — Music, Family, and Jamie’s Father20:32 — How Music Connects With Kids23:05 — Showing Up With Joy During Hard Seasons25:57 — Work, Grief, Burnout, and Healing30:06 — Life Pivots and Vocal Challenges32:28 — Is Joy Found or Created?35:33 — Finding Joy in a Hard Season37:50 — Where to Find Jam With Jamie and Little Jam Fest

Today we sit down with Alexia Ferrari, known online as The Millionaire Homemaker, to talk about motherhood, ambition, money, identity, and what it really means to build success on your own terms. Alexia shares how she went from climbing the corporate ladder in the aerospace and systems engineering world to building a thriving online brand and business from home. After becoming a mother, she found herself questioning how she could keep up the pace of corporate life while also being present for her family. That tension eventually opened the door to a new vision: helping women create wealth from home without having to choose between motherhood and their dreams. Throughout the conversation, Alexia opens up about the messy middle of entrepreneurship, building a brand with authenticity, learning how to create viral content, using AI and automation, and why women today are craving something deeper than financial freedom alone. This conversation is for the woman who feels pulled between who she is, who she wants to become, and the life she is trying to build. Learn more about Keesha: https://keeshascott.com/Follow Alexia: https://www.instagram.com/themillionairehomemaker/  00:00 — Introduction00:41 — Becoming The Millionaire Homemaker01:52 — Leaving Corporate Life Behind04:51 — Discovering the Power of Working From Home06:22 — Helping Women Build Wealth From Home08:29 — Motherhood, Guilt, and Giving Back to Yourself10:37 — The Messy Middle of Building a Business13:19 — Turning Your Gifts Into a Brand16:32 — When a Brand Becomes a Movement20:10 — Why Authenticity Wins Online21:57 — Building a Business While Raising a Family24:33 — Funnels, Automation, and Passive Income29:10 — Why You Have to Fully Commit32:48 — Why You Don’t Need a Huge Following to Succeed34:46 — Handling Negative Comments Online36:35 — Redefining Success on Your Own Terms39:53 — The Truth About Overnight Success43:16 — Creating Content That Feels Real45:50 — Where to Find Alexia Ferrari

In this episode, I sat down with Laura Rubin, writer, speaker, founder of AllSwell Creative, and author of The Big Unlock, for a powerful conversation about journaling, anxiety, fear, gratitude, and how writing can help us get unstuck.Laura breaks down why journaling is so much more than simply writing down your feelings. Through her approach to mindful writing, she explains how intentional prompts can help us recognize patterns, quiet our critical voice, shift our mood, and reconnect with what actually matters.Together, we explore why anxiety is often future-focused imagination, how positive memories can help calm the body, why gratitude works best when connected to the five senses, and how small practices like the “4x4” journaling method and “dopamine push-ups” can create real change in everyday life.This conversation is for anyone who feels stuck, overwhelmed, disconnected, or curious about how writing can become a simple but powerful tool for mental and emotional well-being. Learn more about Laura: https://allswellcreative.com/ Learn more about Keesha: https://keeshascott.com/ Grab a copy of Laura's book: https://allswellcreative.com/pages/the-big-unlock  00:00 — Introduction00:58 — Welcome Laura Rubin to Cake for Dinner01:40 — Why so many people feel stuck02:48 — What being “stuck” looks like in real life04:26 — The fear underneath most blocks05:30 — Mindful writing vs. traditional journaling06:28 — Journaling as a tool for embodiment and mood shifts07:17 — The serotonin bath: using positive memories to calm anxiety09:04 — Why nature is so powerful for the mind10:21 — Awe, water, and reconnecting with something bigger13:10 — Why journaling has a PR problem14:31 — The stories and patterns that shape our lives17:04 — Gratitude as a daily practice19:19 — Using the five senses to make gratitude more powerful20:13 — Recognizing your “big rocks” and priorities22:15 — Writing things down to see your patterns clearly23:20 — Why longhand journaling is so effective24:52 — Rock stars need roadies: asking for support27:01 — Externalizing thoughts instead of letting them loop30:44 — The 4x4 journaling method33:20 — Perfectionism and the critical voice35:05 — Giving anxiety a seat, but not control37:06 — Self-compassion and evolutionary fear38:43 — Dopamine push-ups and healthy mood shifts40:56 — Where to find Laura Rubin and The Big Unlock42:16 — Closing thoughts and Cake for Dinner outro

Today I sit down with Ivey Leidy—integrative health coach and founder of Living With Ivey—to break down the truth behind modern wellness. From building a multi-location wellness brand to navigating motherhood, eating disorder recovery, and the pressure of social media perfection, Ivey shares what actually matters when it comes to health. We dive deep into:The connection between gut health and hormonesWhy most “healthy” products aren’t what they claimThe hidden dangers of fragrance, plastics, and protein powdersHealing your relationship with food without extremesBuilding a business rooted in authenticity, not trends This episode is packed with actionable takeaways for women looking to feel better, live cleaner, and think differently about health. Learn More About Keesha: https://keeshascott.com/Learn More About Ivey: https://livingwithivey.com/ 00:00 – Introduction00:45 – Meet Ivey Leidy (Living With Ivey Founder)01:23 – Why Authenticity Builds a Loyal Audience02:03 – Imposter Syndrome & Starting on Social Media03:00 – Making Wellness Simple & Relatable03:25 – How Motherhood Sparked Her Health Journey04:08 – Starting During COVID & Building Momentum05:02 – Turning Content Into a Physical Retail Brand06:03 – Why She Refused to “Pick a Niche”07:07 – Gut Health & Hormones Explained08:14 – Healing Through Food (Without Extremes)08:36 – Balancing Healthy Eating & Real Life10:02 – Eating Disorders & Social Media Pressure11:20 – Why Women Need to Talk About Food Struggles13:18 – Body Image, Generational Shifts & Identity14:41 – Beyond Beauty: Purpose, Legacy & Impact16:20 – Creating Her Own Product Line18:12 – Rapid Fire Wellness Tips18:12 – Best Skincare Ingredient (Vitamin C)19:14 – Hair Health & Shower Filters20:02 – Toxic Products to Avoid Immediately21:05 – Why Fragrance Is a Hidden Danger21:58 – Daily Non-Negotiable Wellness Habit22:42 – Minerals, Detox & Energy Explained23:50 – Easy Healthy Swap (Plastic → Glass)24:40 – “Healthy” Products That Are Misleading25:22 – Protein Powders & Food Myths26:16 – Real Food vs Diet Trends27:31 – Motherhood, Business & Time Management28:32 – The Truth About “Balance”29:45 – Life Pivots & Letting Go of Failure31:08 – Confidence, Aging & Clarity33:30 – Where to Find Ivey