Moms On The Grind Podcast

This week I had the pleasure of interviewing the AMAZING Noëlly Sam, a mompreneur living in Montreal, Canada. I met her over 10 years ago during Montreal Fashion Week and have seen her become one of the first influencers in Montreal even before the term became popular. She is now the founder/CEO of the women-focused consulting firm Unfolden Media and has a beautiful daughter. In this episode we discuss:-Life as a blogger in the early blogging days-How she was able to build a brand and become an "influencer" before the term became popular-How she found strategic ways to monetize her services in the fashion industry-The importance of relationships and lunches-Twitter and how she used it to grow her brand, notably through the hashtag #FashionUnfold-Why she shifted her business for it to be geared towards women-Challenges she's had to face throughout her career and also, as a new mom.Before Noëlly Sam became an entrepreneur, she had her share of obstacles to overcome. From surviving the civil war in Congo (Brazaville), immigrating to Canada, learning a new culture and language and embracing cold winters, which led to being unsure about what studies to pursue in University, to messing up her credit score, to going from jobs to jobs to find her path, Noëlly’s story is the perfect example of how anybody can overcome the obstacles in their life and find a way to achieve their goals through determination, faith and discipline. She is a Lifestyle entrepreneur, personal brand consultant and podcast host. A former high-performance corporate manager and top Canadian Fashion Blogger, she is the Founder of Unfolden Media, a women-focused platform on a mission to empower ambitious women and help them make an impact. She recently launched the Boss Women Unfold Podcast. She is the recipient of the Best Use of Twitter Award from the Montreal Fashion Bureau and the Notable Award for Best in Social Media (Quebec). Noëlly is a full-time working mom to a beautiful daughter, driven to make an impact on the rise of women to the top levels of companies.You can find Noëlly here!InstagramWebsiteComplimentary Mastermind SessionLinkedin********************************Thanks so much for listening!Please send us feedback & ideas to info@momsonthegrind.comFollow us on Instagram: Podcast | Sarah Desamours (host)

Sometimes in life, we may have everything planned a certain way and we are often faced with the fact that things won't always go how we planned/envisioned them! I am so happy to finally have my good friend Natalie Zagury Scott to discuss her life as a mom, attorney and wife. She was one of my first friends in Miami and I have watched her get married, have children and start her own firm! But most importantly, I have watched her constantly grow as she faced unexpected challenges. In this episode we discuss:-Her law journey from choosing which area of practice she chose to starting her own law firm. We discuss major decisions and some of the obstacles she had/has to overcome.-Love and relationships: The importance of finding the right partner, how to be what you are looking for, religious differences, moving in with your significant other and more!-Difficulties in getting pregnant: Unexpected tests and trials when trying to conceive, how it affected her life/couple, overcoming fear, letting go and letting God.-Routines and the importance of discipline. Routine adjustments when having a kid at home etc.Follow Natalie on Instagram! (P.S. She's also amazing at hosting parties, creating gift baskets and grazing boards...she should seriously consider having her own blog or YouTube!Check out her real estate law firm in Miami, FL Zagury Scott PA.

“How you react in a situation like this says a lot about you”-Taya Di CarloThis week I share the audio from a live I did on Instagram with my good friend, coworker, panel speaker buddy and ultimate boss mom Taya DiCarlo. Taya is a top producing residential realtor in Manhattan Beach, California and is also a wife and mother of two young boys. I have always admired her work ethic, growth and her contagious, insanely positive energy. During this IG live, we answered questions about how we are dealing with working while the kids are at home during the COVID19 quarantine and so much more. Grab a pen and paper because she drops gem after gem after gem after gem....along with a few curse words and lots of laughs!Things we discuss on this episode:-Time management-Lost income-Adjusting your mindset-Importance of nutrition-What to do with your negative emotions? It’s normal to have them?-Quarantine insomnia-How people SHOULD sell during these times-The importance of your business being online-Workout ideasAND SO MUCH MORE!*Remember this was live on Instagram so sometimes, the sound is not the best at the beginning. Follow Taya on Instagram and check out her real estate website here!