Episodi

  • Confidence, Resilience & Mental Health in the Face of Adversity
    Dec 3 2025

    In this episode, Jennifer Gavalis from Nora’s Pawsome Tees shares how reconnecting with art sparked her business, supported her mental health, and helped her step confidently into being the face of her brand.​

    Episode highlights:

    🌱 The power of small wins: Simple, doable actions to regain momentum on hard days

    🎥 Getting visible: The class that pushed Jen on camera and how showing up built real customer friendships​

    🎨 Creativity as a compass: Using art, music, and comfort activities as practical tools when mental health dips

    🛡️ Handling online negativity: What helped her reset after cyberbullying and why she chose not to quit her dream​

    ✨ Purpose and harmony: Self-awareness, authenticity, and doing what truly lights you up—at home, in business, and in community​

    Hit play when you’re ready for a cozy, honest conversation about creativity, mental health, and building a business that feels like home.​

    Connect with Jen:

    • Shop at noraspawsometees.com
    • IG, Facebook and TikTok: @noraspawsometees
    • Local to Pottsville: Sugar & Company in Minersville, Beauty Bee Storefront on the Trail, Kitty Blue Boutique, and Three Sweets in Mahanoy City
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    36 min
  • Navigating Communication and Connection with Adolescent Daughters
    Nov 12 2025

    This week on Hustle & Harmony, we sit down with Jeannie Baldomero—mentor to moms of teen girls, podcast host of Raising Her Confidently, author, and founder of a thriving community for mothers. Together, we explore the changing dynamics of the mother-daughter relationship during adolescence, discuss practical strategies for supporting growth and emotional well-being, and unpack the unique pressures facing teens and their moms today. Jeannie shares insights from her own journey, actionable tools, and words of encouragement to help guide working moms through transitional seasons without burning out.

    Episode Highlights:

    🦋 Navigating new seasons of motherhood

    💪 Building teen confidence despite peer and social pressures

    🌱 Signs and strategies for building trust with your teen

    ❤️ Creating open, judgment-free communication

    🧠 Supporting emotional health for both moms and teens

    Connect with Jeannie through:

    • Instagram: @jeanniebaldomero
    • Podcast: “Raising Her Confidently”
    • Website: RaisingHerConfidently.com
    • FB Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/momsoftweenandteengirls

    Happy Listening!

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    47 min
  • Menstrual Hormone Health & Cycle-Syncing
    Oct 29 2025

    In this eye-opening episode of Hustle & Harmony, we sit down with Taylor Powelson, a certified women's hormone health coach and menstrual cycle expert, to explore the powerful yet often misunderstood world of hormonal health and menstrual cycles. Taylor shares her personal journey of overcoming hormonal struggles, the importance of understanding the full menstrual cycle beyond just periods, and practical foundations for improving hormone balance and overall well-being.

    Tune in to learn how syncing your lifestyle with your menstrual cycle can transform your energy, productivity, and emotional health, plus empowering advice for women at all stages—including young girls and menopausal women.

    Episode Highlights:

    🥚 Learn about the four phases of the menstrual cycle and how each impacts your energy and mood

    💪 Get practical tips on nutrition, exercise, and self-care that support hormonal health

    💡 Understand the "five nourishing non-negotiables" that create a foundation for better hormone balance

    🔬 Insights on lab testing and personalized wellness strategies for hormone optimization

    👧 Empowerment advice for young women starting their cycles and how to normalize these conversations at home

    🌕 Menopause and menstrual cycles: how to connect with your body's rhythms even without menstruation

    Connect with Taylor: Instagram: @BeWellWithTay Website: BeWellWithTay.com

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    56 min
  • Speaking Up & Building Career Confidence
    Oct 15 2025

    Are you ready to speak up and stand out?

    Join us for an inspiring conversation with Paula Mathias—author and advocate for women’s career empowerment! In this episode, Paula shares powerful strategies for building confidence, using your voice, and living a purpose-driven life both in and out of the workplace. ​

    ✨ Episode Highlights:

    👩‍💼 Insights on overcoming imposter syndrome and finding your voice

    🦸‍♀️ How to break people-pleasing habits and set boundaries

    💪 Practical tips for growing daily confidence & prioritizing yourself

    🏡 Lessons on balancing work, motherhood, and self-prioritization

    🧠 How to reframe conditioning and silence that “good girl” mentality

    💬 Secrets to handling pushback and making boundaries stick—without guilt!

    Tune in for actionable advice, real stories, and relatable tools you can start using today.

    Connect with Paula:

    • Web: paulamathias.com
    • IG: @Paulamathiasauthor
    • Speak Up Book: https://a.co/d/ied9FJR​
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    46 min
  • New Season Kick-off!
    Oct 1 2025

    Welcome to Season 2 of Hustle & Harmony! Co-hosts Ashley and Alyssa reconnect, reflect on their journey, and share exciting changes for the new season. Tune in as they explore fresh, purpose-driven conversations, introduce inspiring new guests, and dive deeper into topics relevant to working women and moms. Discover how stepping out of comfort zones and embracing new routines can lead to growth, connection, and harmony.

    Episode Highlights

    🌱 Reflections on growth, vulnerability, and stepping out of comfort zones

    💪 Fitness breakthroughs and prioritizing self-care habits

    👩‍👧‍👦 Family, routines, and building empowering memories

    🎙️ Commitment to keep coming back with fresh topics

    🤝 Lifelong learning, women supporting women, elevating each other

    Get ready for an inspiring season full of practical wisdom, authentic stories, and community!

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    30 min
  • Managing Summer Family Travel
    Jul 30 2025

    In this episode of Hustle and Harmony, Ashley and Alyssa dive into the real-life challenges and solutions for traveling with kids—just in time for the busy summer season. Drawing from personal stories, lived mistakes, and hard-won wisdom, they offer both empathy and practical strategies to help moms and families keep their sanity and make lasting memories on the road or in the air.

    Key Takeaways: 🕰️How to build *flexibility* into routines and expectations when traveling with kids, and the benefits of adjusted or familiar routines even when away from home. 😅Strategies for heading off or managing meltdowns, minimizing sibling squabbles, and keeping boredom at bay—especially during long car or plane rides. 🧳Smart tips for packing efficiently, reducing overwhelm, creating checklists, and giving kids age-appropriate responsibility for their own bags. 🚗Ways to ease the stress of logistics, from navigating airports with children to planning rest stops for unstructured play and sanity breaks. 🌟The importance of *releasing perfectionism*, being adaptable in the moment, and making space for both self-care and humor when things go sideways.

    Listeners will come away with a toolkit of actionable ideas and a reminder that imperfect, messy, and even challenging travel experiences can be meaningful (and memorable) for the whole family.

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    34 min
  • Summer Soundtrack: What We're Listening To, Reading & Speaking
    Jul 9 2025

    Ready to infuse your summer with positivity and purpose? In this energizing episode, Alyssa and Ashley dive into the transformative power of what you listen to, read, and speak over yourself—especially during the busy summer months. Discover how intentional content choices can shift your mindset, boost your mood, and help you find harmony in the chaos. Whether you're a working mom, a stay-at-home parent, or simply seeking more balance, this episode is packed with practical inspiration and relatable stories to help you thrive.

    What you'll get:

    ✨ Mindset Matters: Learn why what you feed your brain daily can make or break your mood and productivity.

    🎧 Podcast Picks: Get personal recommendations for uplifting and inspiring podcasts that can shift your perspective.

    📚 Book Inspiration: Discover a curated list of self-development books and devotionals—plus tips for fitting reading into a busy schedule.

    🧠 Affirmation Power: Explore the science and practice of affirmations, and how to easily incorporate them into your routine.

    ⏰ Simple Summer Challenge: Find out how just 10 intentional minutes a day can transform your outlook, with habit-stacking hacks to make it stick.

    📝 Free Tool Alert: Access a habit tracker and resource list to help you stay motivated all summer long.

    Tune in for real-life advice, laughter, and a dose of encouragement to help you create your own summer soundtrack of positivity!

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    36 min
  • Simple Summer Wellness
    Jun 24 2025

    Get ready to thrive this summer with the latest episode of Hustle & Harmony: Simple Summer Wellness—Healthy Habits for Busy Moms! ☀️

    Juggling work, family, and the unpredictable rhythm of summer can leave even the most organized moms feeling stretched thin. But what if you could prioritize your well-being without adding more stress to your plate? In this episode, we break down science-backed, realistic wellness strategies designed just for you—busy, high-achieving women and moms who want to feel their best all season long.

    Tune in and discover how to make wellness simple, joyful, and totally doable—no matter how packed your schedule gets!

    Here’s what you’ll gain from this episode:

    • 🌱 Mindset Shifts: Let go of perfection and embrace progress with flexible thinking, daily affirmations, and small wins that boost confidence and resilience.

    • 💧 Nutrition & Hydration: Easy meal-prep hacks, kid-friendly snack ideas, and hydration tips to keep you and your family energized (without hours in the kitchen).

    • 🏃‍♀️ Movement Made Easy: Quick, effective workouts and family-friendly activities that fit into even the busiest days—plus creative ways to sneak in “movement snacks.”

    • 😴 Rest & Mental Wellness: Simple routines for better sleep, stress-busting mindfulness practices, and strategies to set healthy screen-time boundaries for the whole family.

    • 👩‍👧‍👦 Family Connection: Tips to involve your kids in wellness, foster open communication, and create a supportive, joy-filled summer at home.

    Whether you’re listening on your commute, during nap time, or while prepping dinner, you’ll walk away with practical tools to help you feel more balanced, energized, and present—all summer long.

    Press play and join us for a dose of encouragement and actionable inspiration. Your best summer yet starts here! 🌞✨

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    41 min