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April 8, 2024

Inspiring Girls Through Arts and Storytelling

Inspiring Girls Through Arts and Storytelling Inspiring girls through arts and storytelling is past of Girls That Create. Founded by podcast host Erin Prather Stafford in 2019, Girls That Create recognizes the immense potential in fostering creativ…

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April 2, 2024

The Journey of an Award-Winning Children's Book Author: Rosie J. Pova's Creative Path

Rosie J. Pova Children's Book Author and Mentor In this blog post, we will explore the literary journey of Rosie J. Pova, an award-winning children's book author. Through her words, we will delve into her inspirations, writing process, and the prof…

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Feb. 8, 2024

Leveraging Relationships for Business Success: Lessons from Bridget Murphy

In today's competitive business landscape, building and nurturing relationships is paramount to achieving success. The Mompreneur Model, featuring the esteemed Bridget Murphy, delves into the transformative power of relationships in business. Whethe…

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Nov. 30, 2023

Life on the Road

For me. being able to do what I to d from wherever I am is one of the things I love most about my portable life! I have been a Mompreneur since 1994, and am now a Mimi - so guess I am a Grand-Mompreneur... and a Queenager at heart. One thing I have…

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Aug. 21, 2023

Empowering Fandoms for Change With Sabrina Cartan

Girls That Create host Erin Prather Stafford and guest Sabrina Cartan discuss fandoms' power and impact, fan activism's role, and the intersection of pop culture and social justice. Cartan is a fan activist, writer, and award-winning digital strateg…

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Aug. 8, 2023

Wisdom I Would Share with My Younger Self. by Kathryn Leary of OneFirelight

I am blessed to have had a full career in marketing and international business, to become a yoga instructor for the last 15 years and now to embark on a start-up wellness company. With a lifetime of wisdom, experience, and lessons, what advice would…

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Aug. 7, 2023

Author Maria Brito: How Creativity Rules the World

Girls That Create host Erin Prather Stafford and her guest Maria Brito chat about creativity, the importance of curiosity, the myth of the starving artist, and the role of failure in the creative process. Brito is a New York-based contemporary art a…

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July 31, 2023

Digital Marketer Julia Lumpkin: Balancing Career in Tech and Love of Dance

Girls That Create host Erin Prather Stafford and Digital Marketer Julia Lumpkin, founder of Magnify Consulting, chat about Lumpkin’s passion for technology/dance and how she has managed to balance both in her life. Listen to the full interv…

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July 24, 2023

Empowering Girls to Discover Their Strengths with Career Coach Kyla Martin

Girls That Create host Erin Prather Stafford and guest career coach Kyla Martin chat about empowering girls to discover their strengths, the importance of embracing the process of creativity, and the role of fear in personal development. Listen t…

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July 17, 2023

Inspiring Journey of Tour Manager Felicia Bennett

Girls That Create host and guest Felicia Bennett discuss Bennett’s career path, the role of a tour manager, the importance of internships, and the need for more representation of women of color in the music industry. Listen to the full inte…

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July 10, 2023

Raising LGBTQIA+ Children with Love and Acceptance | Telaina Eriksen

Girls That Create host Erin Prather Stafford and guest Telaina Eriksen chat about how parents and caregivers can support children who identify as part of the LGBTQIA+ community. Eriksen is the author "Unconditional A Guide to Loving and Supporting Y…

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July 3, 2023

Kailan Carr: From Teacher to Quiet Book Queen

Girls That Create host Erin Prather Stafford and guest Kailan Carr, owner of Quiet Book Queen and Crafts in Between, chat about the importance of screen-free activities for young children and the potential impact of screen time on their development.…

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June 26, 2023

Deal With It, Doll! Author Christine Horstman

Girls That Create host Erin Prather Stafford and her guest, author Christine Horstman, discuss the pressure of achievement in children's lives, learned helplessness, encouraging children's interests, the importance of acceptance in parenting, and mo…

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June 20, 2023

Exploring Design and Watercolor With Volta Voloshin-Smith

Erin and her guest, watercolor artist and entrepreneur Volta Voloshin-Smith, chat about Voloshin-Smith's journey, experiences, advice for aspiring artists, and her design business Color Snack. Listen to the full interview on Word of Mom Radio. I…

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June 12, 2023

Exploring Self-Care and Mental Health With Brea Schmidt

Girls That Create host Erin Prather Stafford and her guest Brea Schmidt talk about Schmidt's online platform The Thinking Branch, and why parents and caregivers need to think about their approach to self-care and mental health. Listen to the full…

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June 5, 2023

Preventing Sexual Violence | A Discussion With Dr. Nicole Bedera

Girls That Create host Erin Prather Stafford and her guest sociologist Dr. Nicole Bedera discuss how sexual violence is much bigger than the people involved in a sexual assault and how to support survivors. Listen to the full interview on Word of…

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May 30, 2023

Director of Documentary Body Parts Kristy Guevara-Flanagan

Girls That Create host Erin Prather Stafford and her guest Kristy Guevara-Flanagan discuss Guevara-Flanagan's latest documentary, "Body Parts." The film explores the evolution of sex in film and television from a woman's perspective and uncovers the…

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May 22, 2023

A Discussion With Dr. Catherine Pearlman About First Phones and More

Girls That Create host Erin Prather Stafford and Dr. Catherine Pearlman discuss a question all parents and caregivers must face: When should I give my child their first phone? Dr. Pearlman is the author of "First Phone: A Child's Guide to Digital Re…

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May 18, 2023

Rynski Grief Recovery

I’m Ryn Gargulinski. But you can call me Rynski. I'll start by saying I'm a Gemini. That helps explain why I'm a spiritual grief recovery coach but also a writer, artist, speaker, Reiki master, crystal enthusiast and dog mom wh…

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May 15, 2023

Mindset and Business Coach for Dancers: Emi Matsushita

Emi Matsushita, an empowerment coach for freelance dancers and creatives, and Erin chat about Matsushita's journey in dance, her passion for helping others, and her insights on the importance of embracing dance and understanding one's value as an ar…

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May 8, 2023

Renée Trudeau Shares Why You Should Ask Yourself What You Need

Girls That Create host Erin Prather Stafford chats with Renée Trudeau about self-care and why you should ask yourself what you need every day. Trudeau is an internationally-recognized transformational coach/speaker/catalyst and the author of …

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May 1, 2023

Discover and Embrace Personal Style With Erika Cartledge

Girls That Create host Erin Prather Stafford chats with Erika Cartledge, Founder and CEO of Your Chic is Showing, about helping girls and women discover and embrace their personal styles. Listen to the full interview on Word of Mom Radio. In thi…

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April 24, 2023

Surface Design Career With Rebecca Rueth

Girls That Create host Erin Prather Stafford chats with Rebecca Rueth, a surface designer, illustrator, photographer, and creative director with over 20 years of experience, about Rueth’s career journey, the importance of continuous learning, …

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April 17, 2023

Tech and Child Wellbeing With Kris Perry | Executive Director of Children and Screens

Girls That Create host Erin Prather Stafford chats with Kris Perry, Executive Director of Children and Screens, about children's experiences with social media and digital devices, the potential harms and benefits, and the role of parents in navigati…

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