Mom Owned and Operated

In this episode of the Mom Owned and Operated podcast, Rita Suzanne and Nellie Harden discuss raising a family, running a business and remembering yourself. Nellie is a wife, mother to 4 teenage daughters, and an author and speaker in the space of Family Life & Leadership. Her work has a twofold focus. First, she is helping parents love & lead their daughters in a way that teaches them to love & lead themselves by building a strong foundation of worth, esteem & confidence in them all before they leave home! Second, she works toward restoring, or building for the very first time, this same foundation in adult women who didn’t have this built in their formative childhood or were robbed of it from trauma in their lives. Her background is in biology and psychology, from humpbacks to humans, and she has invested decades of her life into personal, family, Christian faith, and leadership development. Most of all, she believes the best way to change the world is through one living room at a time! You can connect with Nellie on her website, on Instagram, Facebook Group, and YouTube. Send a text message! Email, if you want a reply though. ;) Support the show P.S. You can find more interviews at momownedandoperated.com and learn about working with Rita at ritasuzanne.com/apply/

In this episode of the Mom Owned and Operated podcast, Rita Suzanne and Don Mamone discuss raising a family, running a business and remembering yourself. Don Mamone’s decade-long career in hospitality culminated with their role as the Director of Events at the prestigious Beverly Hilton. Determined to embrace their creativity and pursue the dream of entrepreneurship, Don and their wife Emily opened a photography studio and have exceeded the expectations of their loyal clients from Dallas to Destinations around the world for over fifteen years. As a speaker and coach Don teaches audiences and clients how to reach their maximum potential and impact by discovering and embracing their true identity. Having recently come out as non-binary, Don is a committed advocate for the LGBTQIA+ community and consults with companies and organizations dedicated to diversity, inclusivity and representation as well as creating safe spaces that support and encourage unapologetic authenticity. When they are not traveling the world for creative projects and speeches, Don lives happily outside the gender binary in Dallas with their talented spouse Emily and their creative child Frankie. You can connect with Don on their website, on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, YouTube, and LinkedIn. Send a text message! Email, if you want a reply though. ;) Support the show P.S. You can find more interviews at momownedandoperated.com and learn about working with Rita at ritasuzanne.com/apply/

In this episode of the Mom Owned and Operated podcast, Rita Suzanne and Dr. Danielle Angela discuss raising a family, running a business and remembering yourself. Dr. Danielle Angela is a chiropractor, hypnotherapist and neurosomatic release practitioner. Danielle started her healthcare career while in high school, when she worked in a skilled nursing facility. Today, Dr. Danielle has over 20 years of experience in the holistic health and wellness industry. After studying business administration and social work at Lindenwood University, Danielle graduated from Logan College of Chiropractic in 2008. In the initial years of practice, Dr. Danielle worked in a multidisciplinary sports medicine center on Logan University’s campus. While a faculty member, Danielle helped graduates prepare for starting their own businesses. She also began coaching, mentoring and consulting for chiropractic practice owners at that time. After becoming a mother, Danielle left her role as Assistant Director of Sports and Rehabilitation at Logan University and ventured into private practice. Since 2015, Dr. Danielle has offered life and business coaching for female health and wellness entrepreneurs. Danielle has helped 1000s of chiropractors prepare for entrepreneurship, as well as supported 100s of female business owners to help them achieve greater work-life balance and increased profitability in their practices. Born out of her own struggle to balance motherhood and being a practice owner, Danielle founded Aligned Women in 2017, an organization that teaches female health and wellness practitioners how to build profitable practices without sacrificing being present with their families. It quickly became the fastest-growing business coaching program for female chiropractors. Today, Dr. Danielle co-hosts the 7th Time’s A Charm podcast and has produced over 300 podcast episodes in the last 8 years. She is a sought-after speaker and has been featured at several notable chiropractic events including The Wave (2018), the first annual Texpo Women’s Summit (2018), the Academy of Midwest Chiropractors (2021), and Mile High XI (2023). Danielle continues to offer private coaching focused on nervous system trauma healing for entrepreneurs. You can find countless testimonial videos of the results Dr. Danielle’s clients have experienced on her website. In 2024, Danielle’s virtual practice officially crossed the multiple 7-figure mark in revenue, putting her in the top 3% of female entrepreneurs worldwide. Danielle remains committed to her own personal growth and nervous system healing, while also raising 3 daughters as a single mother. You can connect with Danielle on Instagram and Facebook. Send a text message! Email, if you want a reply though. ;) Support the Show. P.S. You can find more interviews at momownedandoperated.com and learn about working with Rita at ritasuzanne.com/apply/

In this episode of the Mom Owned and Operated podcast, Rita Suzanne and Bianca Sprague discuss raising a family, running a business and remembering yourself. Bianca Sprague, founder of bebo mia, has been a dedicated educator, author, activist, and doula since 2007. Passionate about accessible pre and postnatal care for marginalized communities, she advocates for mental wellness in families, drawing from her struggle with postpartum depression and family experiences. Bianca champions reproductive health and justice, focusing on breaking down barriers for female and queer entrepreneurs and restoring joy, equity, and safety in family care through her expertise and innovative approaches. You can connect with Bianca on her website, on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, TikTok, and listen in to Hot + Brave The Podcast. Send a text message! Email, if you want a reply though. ;) Support the Show. P.S. You can find more interviews at momownedandoperated.com and learn about working with Rita at ritasuzanne.com/apply/

In this episode of the Mom Owned and Operated podcast, Rita Suzanne and Emylee Williams discuss raising a family, running a business and remembering yourself. Emylee Williams is the visionary founder of Creative's Catalyst in Kansas City, where she expertly blends her passion for marketing and operational efficiencies with her entrepreneurial spirit. With over a decade of experience revolutionizing how small businesses and creatives approach marketing and operations, Emylee brings a wealth of knowledge from her tenure as co-founder and Chief Marketing Officer of a previous multi-million dollar agency. During her nine-year leadership at this agency, Emylee created digital offers that helped over 30,000 students and sold to clients and students from 189 countries. She also co-hosted a top-charting business podcast that reached millions of listeners worldwide. Despite its success, Emylee left to establish Creative's Catalyst, pursuing ventures that align more closely with her daily values and long-term vision. Now, Emylee works exclusively with small business founders, corporate executives, and senior leadership to create more inclusive workplaces for neurodivergent and introverted leaders. You can connect with Emylee on her website, on Instagram and LinkedIn. Send a text message! Email, if you want a reply though. ;) Support the Show. P.S. You can find more interviews at momownedandoperated.com and learn about working with Rita at ritasuzanne.com/apply/

In this episode of the Mom Owned and Operated podcast, Rita Suzanne and Dalena Bradley discuss raising a family, running a business and remembering yourself. Dalena Bradley is an executive job interview coach and career marketing specialist. For 16 years, she has had her own practice helping hundreds of professionals excel in interviews and win job offers through 1:1 coaching, robust workshops, and as a subject matter expert for publications and podcasts. Formerly, she was a consultant with two global outplacement firms, an executive recruiter, and a corporate communications professional for Hyatt Hotels, Nestlé Beverage Company, and a leading commercial insurance brokerage firm. Dalena is a Certified Interview Coach (CIC), and a member of Career Directors International and the Professional Association of Resume Writers and Career Coaches. She has a B.A. in Communications from the University of Portland and lives in Portland with her husband and two dogs. You can connect with Dalena on her website and LinkedIn. Send a text message! Email, if you want a reply though. ;) Support the Show. P.S. You can find more interviews at momownedandoperated.com and learn about working with Rita at ritasuzanne.com/apply/

In this episode of the Mom Owned and Operated podcast, Rita Suzanne and Christina Flach discuss raising a family, running a business and remembering yourself. Christina is a world renowned celebrity makeup artist with experience working with celebrity clientele, magazines, and big name brands. She has been featured in Vogue, People, Time, and Elle, as well as campaigns for Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Nordstrom, Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus, Macy’s, and Bloomingdales. She is the creator and CEO of her own makeup brand, Pretty Girl Makeup. Christina also writes articles detailing the must know tips, tricks, and hacks of the makeup, wellness, and nutrition industries. As well as creating a successful career as a makeup artist, she is also a philanthropist who has used her platform to raise funds for various philanthropic causes such as children's education and sepsis awareness. Christina has participated in numerous podcasts, TV, radio, and magazine interviews to raise awareness for the causes she holds close to her heart. You can connect with Christina on her website, at Pretty Girl Makeup, on Instagram and Pretty Girl Makeup's Instagram. Send a text message! Email, if you want a reply though. ;) Support the Show. P.S. You can find more interviews at momownedandoperated.com and learn about working with Rita at ritasuzanne.com/apply/

In this episode of the Mom Owned and Operated podcast, Rita Suzanne and Dr. Sha'Rose Erion discuss raising a family, running a business and remembering yourself. Dr. Sha’Rose Erion is the owner and CEO of Rose Pelvic Physiotherapy, an award winning Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy clinic helping the black birthing community, transgender community, and folks wanting better intimacy, live an authentic and pain free life. In addition to being a pelvic floor physical therapist, Dr. Sha’Rose is a certified Hello 7 business coach for BIPOC and LGBTQ+ creatives and service providers. She works to decrease mindset blocks, increase authenticity, and propel business and revenue growth Dr. Sha’Rose is a Florida Girl, born and raised, an avid Miami Dolphins fan, and a lover of foods of all kinds. Her passion is in providing under-served and marginalized communities with the education and affirming care they deserve through wholeness and authenticity. Dr. Sha’Rose graduated with her Bachelor of Science from the University of South Florida, in Tampa, her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from the University of St. Augustine, in Austin, and has trained directly under manual physiotherapists in Queensland, Australia. Dr. Sha’Rose has written for magazines such as Live Affirmed Magazine and MomPreneur Magazine. She has been featured in various online publications as a health and wellness expert, is a public speaker for institutions such as UAH and others, is a world record holder, and listed as Huntsville Business Journal's 2024 Top 40 Under 40. You can connect with Dr. Sha'Rose on her website, on Instagram and LinkedIn. Send a text message! Email, if you want a reply though. ;) Support the Show. P.S. You can find more interviews at momownedandoperated.com and learn about working with Rita at ritasuzanne.com/apply/

In this episode of the Mom Owned and Operated podcast, Rita Suzanne and Annie Hillman discuss raising a family, running a business and remembering yourself. Annie is the founder + CEO of 1428 Financial, a virtual bookkeeping agency helping business owners embrace their CEO status and focus on the things in their zone of genius instead of spending hours googling how to categorize transactions in Quickbooks. She started college as a math major, wanting to be a teacher, but found accounting and fell in love. While finishing her degree, she took a temporary accounting job at a winery, working her way up to staff accountant. While that job was interesting, she left in 2020 to start 1428 Financial and feels blessed to get to spend every day helping people treat numbers like a tool, not a threat, so they can run empowered, profitable businesses with confidence. You can connect with Annie on her website, on Instagram and LinkedIn. Send a text message! Email, if you want a reply though. ;) Support the Show. P.S. You can find more interviews at momownedandoperated.com and learn about working with Rita at ritasuzanne.com/apply/

In this episode of the Mom Owned and Operated podcast, Rita Suzanne and Nelin Krull discuss raising a family, running a business and remembering yourself. Nelin Krull is the co-owner of Myofascial Canada. NeIin completed her Master’s of Science in Physical Therapy at the University of Toronto. Upon graduating she was attracted to the fast pace and acute nature of patients in the hospital setting. For 6 years, Nelin worked as a Physical Therapist in her local Hospital in various areas including Surgery and ER. After the birth of her daughter, Nelin decided the pace of the hospital didn’t fit with her young family any longer and took on the role of Clinic Director & Co-Owner of Myofascial Release Mississauga, a chronic pain clinic started by herself and her husband Justin, also a Physical Therapist and Expert Myofascial Release Practitioner. Nelin is an advocate for Women’s Health and ties that passion into the practices of the clinic. Her goal is to empower as many people (especially women) as possible with the tools to self-heal both physical pain and emotional trauma through Myofascial Release. You can connect with Nelin locally in Mississauga, ON Canada, on their website, on Instagram and Facebook. Send a text message! Email, if you want a reply though. ;) Support the Show. P.S. You can find more interviews at momownedandoperated.com and learn about working with Rita at ritasuzanne.com/apply/

In this episode of the Mom Owned and Operated podcast, Rita Suzanne and Danielle Lee Darling discuss raising a family, running a business and remembering yourself. Danielle Lee Darling is a speaker, ThetaHealing Practitioner and Identity-Based Life Coach who specializes in helping women break free from their past, reconnect to who they truly are and create a life built on their authentic truth. As a recovering people pleaser and perfectionist herself, Danielle has broken free from the limits of being a “good girl” and now uses Identity Based Coaching and the power of Theta Healing to help women quantum leap their money, love and joy by upgrading their identities! You can connect with Danielle on Instagram, Facebook and TikTok. Send a text message! Email, if you want a reply though. ;) Support the Show. P.S. You can find more interviews at momownedandoperated.com and learn about working with Rita at ritasuzanne.com/apply/

In this episode of the Mom Owned and Operated podcast, Rita Suzanne and Inga Faison-Cavitt discuss raising a family, running a business and remembering yourself. Inga Faison-Cavitt, AKA Ingafay, is an Authenticity Strategist. She left her engineering career to follow her entrepreneurial spirit and now pursues her dream life full of faith, family, freedom, flexibility, and fitness. She enjoys empowering women to live their best life and helps women become top earners by using authentic lead generation and sales strategies that treat people like humans and not numbers. You can connect with Ingafay on her website, on LinkedIn, YouTube, Facebook, or Instagram. Send a text message! Email, if you want a reply though. ;) Support the Show. P.S. You can find more interviews at momownedandoperated.com and learn about working with Rita at ritasuzanne.com/apply/

In this episode of the Mom Owned and Operated podcast, Rita Suzanne and Janna Kerr discuss raising a family, running a business and remembering yourself. Janna Kerr is an IAHC Certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach and founder of At The Well Coaching. She serves exhausted Christian moms by meeting them “at the well” — in the midst of their day-to-day — and empowers them to love and care for their bodies so they can fulfill their God-given mission in this world. As a mom of three, Janna knows the struggle of not having enough energy to make dinner, let alone "find balance". In 2016, Janna was able to shift her focus from the nonprofit world to the health and wellness industry. Personal connection with her clients is the best part of her day and she's passionate about giving them simple, realistic, and actionable tools. You can connect with Janna on her website, on Instagram, Facebook, or in her Facebook Group. Send a text message! Email, if you want a reply though. ;) Support the Show. P.S. You can find more interviews at momownedandoperated.com and learn about working with Rita at ritasuzanne.com/apply/

In this episode of the Mom Owned and Operated podcast, Rita Suzanne and Amy Kuphal discuss raising a family, running a business and remembering yourself. Amy Kuphal is a lead generation and email marketing specialist and the founder of The Inbox Entrepreneur, a monthly membership site that helps online business owners grow their audience, generate more leads, and nurture those leads through simple, fun, and customizable weekly newsletter templates so that when they have a product or service to sell, they have a sea of eager buyers ready to make a purchase. Amy is a fierce advocate for “anti-hustle entrepreneurship” and a super-fan of simplicity, systems, and structures. She is on a mission to help online business owners build businesses that not only earn a great income, but that also provide ample time for family, friends, rest, and play. You can connect with Amy on her website and Instagram. Send a text message! Email, if you want a reply though. ;) Support the Show. P.S. You can find more interviews at momownedandoperated.com and learn about working with Rita at ritasuzanne.com/apply/

In this episode of the Mom Owned and Operated podcast, Rita Suzanne and Anna Scoby discuss raising a family, running a business and remembering yourself. Anna is a communication coach with a wealth of experience in the business world. With a degree in Business Management and a Master's degree in communication, she has accumulated over 25 years of experience. Anna has excelled in managing sales teams in the tech industry and has proven herself a successful entrepreneur. Her achievements include being a top sales manager and an award-winning speaker. For the past eight years, Anna has dedicated her efforts to running an educational nonprofit that empowers youth with essential communication, leadership, and entrepreneurship skills. You can connect with Anna on Instagram and Facebook. Buy a copy of the book, The Young Entrepreneur's Handbook, on Amazon. Send a text message! Email, if you want a reply though. ;) Support the Show. P.S. You can find more interviews at momownedandoperated.com and learn about working with Rita at ritasuzanne.com/apply/

In this episode of the Mom Owned and Operated podcast, Rita Suzanne and Kelsey Romine discuss raising a family, running a business and remembering yourself. Kelsey is a teacher turned mompreneur, specializing in WordPress websites for busy coaches and service providers. She focuses on strategy first before implementing a design to ensure that the website is working for you and can be one of the best marketing tools for your business. If you’re tired of spending all of your time trying to market your business, sending traffic to your site and not booking clients or reaching your sales goals, it might be time to take a look at your website strategy. Kelsey loves sharing aspects of website strategy that you can start implementing today! You can connect with Kelsey on her website, on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn. Send a text message! Email, if you want a reply though. ;) Support the Show. P.S. You can find more interviews at momownedandoperated.com and learn about working with Rita at ritasuzanne.com/apply/

In this episode of the Mom Owned and Operated podcast, Rita Suzanne and Tammy Johnston discuss raising a family, running a business and remembering yourself. Tammy Johnston is THE Hold Your Hand and Kick Your Ass Business Coach. She has been working with small businesses for over 20 years to help them build sustainable and successful businesses. Tammy believes that business done right, honestly, ethically, and morally, has the power to make the world a better place for our customers, our families, and our communities. She doesn’t promise a magic bullet (because there is no such thing), but she does teach all the basic, foundational skills you need to first survive and then thrive. She only deals in real, practical, put it to use training and advice that has been tested in battle. You can connect with Tammy on her website and Instagram. Send a text message! Email, if you want a reply though. ;) Support the Show. P.S. You can find more interviews at momownedandoperated.com and learn about working with Rita at ritasuzanne.com/apply/

In this episode of the Mom Owned and Operated podcast, Rita Suzanne and Shanika Grant discuss raising a family, running a business and remembering yourself. Shanika G is God’s daughter! As a wife to an amazing husband and a mom to two beautiful daughters, Shanika G seamlessly integrates her professional and personal life with grace and humor. She is the host of "Insecure Faith Meets Joy and Freedom” podcast. With a deep-rooted faith, Shanika G finds strength and inspiration in her relationship with God, which she shares openly with her audience. She’s a business owner and a published author of ‘Journaling with Faithfirmations’ whose words have touched many, and her work as a licensed therapist has empowered countless individuals to navigate life’s challenges. Known for her infectious laugh and relatable nature, Shanika G brings warmth and encouragement to everyone she meets. Shanika G is committed to celebrating every win, no matter how small, and is always ready to uplift those around her. You can connect with Shanika on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube. Send a text message! Email, if you want a reply though. ;) Support the Show. P.S. You can find more interviews at momownedandoperated.com and learn about working with Rita at ritasuzanne.com/apply/

In this episode of the Mom Owned and Operated podcast, Rita Suzanne and Rebecca Schor discuss raising a family, running a business and remembering yourself. Rebecca Schor is a wife, boy Mama, and a passionate photographer turned business coach for Mamas. When Rebecca became a Mama in 2022, she realized just how HARD it was to try to manage ALL of the things as a Mama and entrepreneur. Determined not to sacrifice precious time with her newborn son (and learning a lot of hard lessons along the way), she meticulously optimized her business, slashing work hours while boosting profitability. This resulted in Rebecca being able to be more present with her son, witnessing all of his special milestones during his first year. Rebecca continues to strive to build her business around her life, not the other way around and made it her mission to help other Mama entrepreneurs do the same. That is why she founded Mama in Biz in 2024, a community to support Mama business owners with 1-on-1 mentoring, monthly virtual Mama meetups and resources to help you THRIVE in both business and life! We were never meant to do it all alone, and we don't have to! Follow @mamainbiz on Instagram! You can connect with Rebecca on her website and Instagram. Send a text message! Email, if you want a reply though. ;) Escape the Local Marketing Maze Cut through the chaos + focus on the strategies that actually attract + convert your ideal clients. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the Show. P.S. You can find more interviews at momownedandoperated.com and learn about working with Rita at ritasuzanne.com/apply/

In this episode of the Mom Owned and Operated podcast, Rita Suzanne and Angela Griffith discuss raising a family, running a business and remembering yourself. A challenger of the status quo and a disruptor of what has always been, Angela Griffith is known as The Christian Sexpert to her thousands of social media followers. She has dedicated over 20 years to the study of human sexuality and God's design for sex. Her passion is coaching women to discover a healthier relationship with their God-given sexuality. Angela's relationship with Jesus started at age 19 and while she wasn't raised in purity culture, she did get a heaping helping of it at college after her salvation experience. She has a unique perspective on how purity culture impacts marriages. She uses social media as a way to change the narrative from inside the house. She sees the damage of purity culture but knows that God tells us He wants us to have abundance in all areas of our lives – including sex. She is a sex and intimacy coach and uses her social media platform to provide the sex education you wish you had received. She has created multiple products designed to improve the sexual and non-sexual intimacies in your marriage. She will have you reaching for pearls to clutch, make you laugh, make you blush, and make you search your Bible, asking, “Is she serious? It really says THAT?” She and her husband have one child. She is a leader for the international women’s ministry Natural Christian Mommas, a homeschool mom, a lover of all things glitter, and ready to set you on a new path with your husband, telling you to, “Go have good sex!” You can connect with Angela on her website, on TikTok, Instagram and Facebook. Send a text message! Email, if you want a reply though. ;) Support the Show. P.S. You can find more interviews at momownedandoperated.com and learn about working with Rita at ritasuzanne.com/apply/