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While the United States and the world were grappling with the Epstein files and the disturbing reality of admired figures committing heinous acts against children, our leaders initiated a new distraction: war.

As if the revelations of wealthy perversion, the murder of migrant families in concentration camps, and the deaths of citizens defending them weren't enough, we face another front, designed to preoccupy our minds. Our service members are deployed to overthrow governments, cut off essential resources, and engage in conflicts based on what experts call lies.

We now have service members returning home in flag-draped...

Nancy Wallace-Laabs is a seasoned real estate investor, broker, best-selling author, and nationally recognized speaker with nearly two decades of experience helping others create financial independence through property investing. She has been featured on numerous podcasts and at industry conferences for her expertise in simplifying real estate investing for everyday families. Nancy has trained hundreds of investors and Realtors through her CE-accredited courses and is known for her approachable, story-driven teaching style that empowers women to build confidence and long-term wealth.

Kelcie Leka brings a modern, corporate-savvy perspective to the Money Makin’ Mamas brand. Before stepping into real es...

Cynthia Maselli is a sought-after Brand Strategist and founder of Her Mentor®, a faith-infused platform for women building intentional lives and purpose-driven businesses. With nearly two decades in creative design, brand development, and strategic marketing, she turns scattered ideas into stand-out brands through strategic listening and intuitive planning, and for 25 years has coached women toward self-awareness, growth, and decisive leadership.

The first in her family to earn a master’s degree and a proud granddaughter of Mexican immigrants, she is a pastor’s wife, mom, entrepreneur, and trusted mentor at the intersection of vision, faith, and family—creating transfo...

Elizabeth Willard grew up surrounded by Italian Irish cuisine, making food central to her life. Over 17 years ago, she left her corporate career to start Lucia’s, a personal chef company named after her great-grandmother who taught her the value of quality ingredients.

In 2017, after being diagnosed with Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis, Liz changed her diet—which eliminated gluten, dairy, soy, and other sensitivities—resulting in remarkable improvements. Inspired to help others, she founded The Pickled Beet to offer nourishing, delicious meals tailored to individual needs.

Join host Dori DeCarlo on Healthy Habits and connect with Chef Liz at T...

In the past year, we've witnessed a masterclass in how and why girls and women easily fall prey to the wealthy among us. To find the evidence, we only need to see how the president of the United States treated women Olympic gold medal winners while having a locker room talk with men who are also gold medal winners. He said that he had to invite the women to the white house. Note that he didn't say they would be celebrating with the women. He said he had to, or he would be impeached by democrats. The room, f...

Rachael Davila is a Virtual Assistant mentor, author, and founder of Extra Hands! Virtual Assistance. A seasoned VA since 2005, Rachael has seen both sides of the desk—hiring her first VA in 2021 gave her a deep understanding of the challenges business owners face when it comes to delegation. 

Through her mentorship, agency, and popular podcast Hey! Do I Need a VA? Rachael has helped countless entrepreneurs find, hire, and work effectively with the right-fit Virtual Assistants, those who truly match their business needs, not just the cheapest. Her mission is simple: to turn overwhelmed entrepreneurs into confident delegators by...

Tara Turnure is the founder and CEO of BeautyDrip, a luxury wellness brand that combines beauty and biotechnology to deliver personalized health solutions. After overcoming her own health challenges post-pregnancy through functional medicine and GLP-1 therapies, Tara launched BeautyDrip in 2024 to help others achieve lasting transformation.

Previously, Tara worked as a model, TV host, and digital creator, founded The Model Mama lifestyle platform, and partnered with major global brands. A former Miss Washington USA, Tara holds a degree in Business Marketing and Communications from Northeastern University and lives in the Pacific Northwest with her family. Through BeautyDrip and...

Dr. Emily Levy is the founder of EBL Coaching, which provides individualized tutoring using research-based, multi-sensory methods both in-person and online. She authored the Strategies for Study Success workbook series, covering skills like test taking, reading comprehension, and executive functioning, as well as the Flags and Stars Orton Gillingham and Multi-Sensory Math programs used in schools nationwide.

Dr. Levy graduated from Brown University with a Master's and Doctorate from Nova University and received a Westinghouse Science and Talent Award for her five-year study on reading comprehension. She has presented at national and international conferences on effective teaching strategies.<...

Shana and Vanessa are best friends, business partners and master financial coaches who love talking about the *B* word. They help women who make good money but have nothing to show for it set up an automatic budget system that fits their real life and their big dreams so they can be bougie on a budget.

Shana and Vanessa are moms and wives just like you, and they’re on a mission to make budgeting doable & uncomplicated for women with full plates and big dreams. They don’t do cookie cutter budgets, instead they offer judgement-free coaching and tail...

Pam Bondi became Florida’s first female Attorney General in 2010, serving until 2019. After her term, she worked as a registered lobbyist for Qatar at Ballard Partners and joined Trump’s legal team during his impeachment trial. Bondi continued supporting Trump post-2020 election and held leadership roles at the America First Policy Institute.

After Matt Gaetz withdrew, Trump nominated Bondi for US Attorney General; she was confirmed on February 4, 2025, and sworn in as the 87th attorney general. July 7, 2025 The Justice Department released a memo stating there is no evidence that Jeffrey Epstein, accused of sex trafficking, kept a “client list”...

Rhonda Parker Taylor is an American writer, entrepreneur, and academic researcher. Born on October 18, 1964, in Noblesville, Indiana, she is the second youngest of five children to Anita and William Parker, founders of a steel manufacturing company. Rhonda’s childhood was spent in the midst of cornfields and cows, attending Heritage Christian School in Indianapolis.

After completing a fashion merchandising program at Bauder College in Arlington, Texas, Rhonda returned to Indiana, where she eventually found her passion for writing. Her debut novel, “Crossroads,” a suspenseful masterpiece, was released in February 2023. Endorsed by bestselling author J.J. Hebert and Golden Globe...

Jana Franklin is a St. Louis-based serial entrepreneur, franchise expert, and business efficiency strategist. As Founder and CEO of CEO Concierge, she connects entrepreneurs and executives with skilled virtual assistants from the Philippines to streamline delegation. Jana’s leadership focuses on intentional delegation, team alignment, and fostering visionary thinking.

Jana began her career by launching and selling multiple Fantastic Sams and Jimmy John's franchises under Strange Allegro, gaining experience in team-building and efficient systems. Shifting to the virtual assistant space, Jana responded to the growing need for reliable executive support among entrepreneurs. Jana has also served as President of...

MOMS AFTER DARK
REPUBLICAN RESPONSIBILITY AND THE EPSTIED FILES 

After weeks of violence in Minneapolis and surrounding areas that have seen the executions of two Minnesota residents, it appears the trump admin has decided the epstein files are less damning than government-sanctioned death squads in suburbia America.

The DOJ has released what they call the last tranche of the files including approx 3 million documents and thousands of photos on Friday evening.   Some of the documents, those that seem to be the most salacious, were removed within 20 minutes after the file dump, bu...

Bonnie Rogers is a dedicated practitioner of holistic wellness based in Briarcliff, NY.  She integrates expertise in herbal medicine, wellness coaching, and biomagnetism therapy to provide comprehensive support for both individuals and pets seeking improved health.

After beginning her career as a CPA, Bonnie transitioned into the wellness field following significant personal experience: her eldest daughter’s challenges with Lyme disease, juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, Hodgkin’s lymphoma, and osteoporosis inspired a new professional direction. In response, she pursued formal training and credentialing as a clinical herbalist and wellness coach, along with immersive study in biomagnetism under Dr. Luis Garci...

Lesle Lane is the Founder and Lead Photographer of Studio 13, a certified woman-owned business in Indianapolis. A third-generation photographer, Lesle transformed her family’s legacy into a modern, agile brand by leading a team of independent creatives.

Leslie is one of the few women in commercial photography and is known for helping businesses elevate their visual presence. Passionate about mentorship, Lesle empowers the next generation of freelancers by sharing her journey and fostering growth in the creative community.

Join host Dori DeCarlo on The Business Spotlight and connect with  Lesle at Studio13online.com and on Lin...

MOMS AFTER DARK
We Will Not Be SILENCED!!!

Mere days after seven democrats voted with republicans to fund ICE, Ice agents murdered an ICU nurse who was helping a woman who had been shoved by the agents who then pepper sprayed them in the face.

Alex Jeffrey Pretti was killed by ICE officers in a Minneapolis protest on Jan. 24, 2026. He was an ICU nurse at a veteran hospital, and was upset by ICE illegal behaviors. U.S. federal officials created lies about him; people who seen the shooting video know he was a good man...

Welcome to 2026 on Word of Mom Radio!

This episode is just me, Dori DeCarlo, Founder and Host of WoMRadio, Mom and now Mimi giving voice to remarkable women on a global level.

Tune in a find out what is happening on Word of Mom. I am going to share some of the amazing women we will be bringing to the forefront in the next few months.

We are also bringing back Moms After Dark, featuring fierce women who will no longer stay silent. This show is going to be ripped from the headlines and...

Kristen Hillman is the founder and CEO of Viticula, LLC. Before launching Viticula, Kristen spent over 25 years working for private equity investment and management companies in accounting and finance leadership roles. She obtained her CPA license in 2000 and holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from Texas A&M University. Her expertise lies in empowering founders and CEOs to make confident and informed decisions while creating predictable profitability, growth, and achieving long-term goals. 

 Join host Dori DeCarlo on The Business Spotlight and connect with Kristen at ViticulaFinancial.com and on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram.

Please su...

Jessie Kensey is a pediatric speech therapist and founder of Simply Speech Therapy in Orange County, CA. As a mom to a baby and a toddler, Jessie blends lived experience with professional expertise to support early communication.

She provides both speech therapy and parent coaching—helping families feel confident using baby signs, boosting toddler language, and reducing frustration before speech delays or tantrums arise.

Her approach is all about making communication support simple, practical, and part of everyday routines.

Join host Dori DeCarlo on The Mompreneur Model and connect with Jessie at SimplySpeechTherapy.org an...

The Parenting Mindset Shift That Stops Holiday Tantrums, Complaining & Teen Resistance    

If the holidays feel less like a celebration and more like forced customer service without a coffee break, this episode is for you!   Hit play for practical strategies to manage tantrums, whining, meltdowns, tween and teen resistance, overstimulation, and screen battles around the holidays.

It all starts with a parenting mindset shift that changed the game for me and many of the parents I've coached.  

In this episode you'll learn how to combine this parenting mindset with boundary setting, beha...

Nadja Fromm is a Marketing Coach and Startup Strategist who helps aspiring founders and corporate escapees turn big ideas into bold, profitable businesses - without the fluff, burnout, or BS.

With 20 years of experience in global brand marketing and startups, Nadja brings the strategy and the soul to early-stage business building. She’s on a mission to help purpose-driven misfits master their marketing foundations, so they can stop winging it, stand out, and finally get traction. 

Forget the "revenge body"! Nadja’s all about the "revenge business". She’s here to help you rewrite the rules, build s...

Marianne Hickman is an international public speaker, and personal speaking mentor who specializes in inspiring business owners and coaches to monetize their message through appearing on stages . Marianne has been featured on over 2400 worldwide stages, focusing on enriching and cultivating the development of your story, message, and revenue.

Her life’s motto is to “Make good people crazy wealthy.”

Marianne was a single mother, who brought her family from food stamps to a multiple six-figure income.  She is married to her best friend, Richard Hickman, and together, they are raising six children.

Join host Dori De...

Rhonda Britten – Emmy Award-winner, Repeat Oprah guest, and Master Coach – has changed lives in over 600 episodes of reality television, authored four bestsellers including her seminal work "Fearless Living" (translated into 16 languages), and founded the Fearless Living Institute, home of Fearless Living Life Coach Certification Program, considered the Ivy League of Life Coaching Training.

Rhonda was the first Life Coach on television in the world and appeared for three seasons as the head Life Coach on the hit daytime NBC show, "Starting Over." Named its "Most Valuable Player" by The New York Times and heralded as "America's Favorite Life Coac...

Rachel Allen is a fast-thinking, deeply nerdy marketer with broad-ranging experience in for-profit and non-profit sectors. She’s written for some of the biggest (and smallest) names in business, and excels at marketing that's equal parts data-driven and human-centered.

Having run a marketing business for 17 years with clients in 21+ countries, Rachel’s written for some of the top names in entrepreneurship, as well as influencers, brick-and-mortar businesses, and non-profits around the world. Her work has contributed directly to high-ROI launches, leaps in audience engagement, industry awards, relationships with top venture capital firms, and national-level honors.

Join host...

Practical Ways to Teach Kids Genuine Gratitude Every Day  

Most parents try to teach gratitude by reminding kids to “say thank you.” But real gratitude isn’t a script. It’s a feeling. And the reason many kids don’t show it has nothing to do with entitlement and everything to do with emotional overwhelm, development, and the ability to receive.

In this episode, we’ll uncover why forced “thank yous” backfire, why the holidays make gratitude harder (not easier), and how kids often look ungrateful simply because they don’t yet know how to receive attention or genero...

Chef Deb is a successful culinary business entrepreneur, a #1 Amazon bestselling author, a sought-after speaker and the founder, CEO, and lead coach at Chef Deb Coaching. As a serial culinary business owner for more than 20 years, she has won Chef of the Year (USPCA), Marketer of the Year (USPCA), Website of the Year (USPCA), Best Catering Company (Fort Worth Magazine), participated in major charitable events as a celebrity chef and has been featured in media outlets that include ABC, NBC, CBS, Indulge Magazine, Entrepreneurial Chef, and more.  

A licensed physical therapist early in her career, Deb was inspired t...

Jheri South, is mom to seven neurodivergent children, rising from the wreckage of a marriage marked by pain and addiction. When her son attempted to take his own life, coaching was the only thing that helped; it saved him and their family.

That experience inspired Jheri to shift her coaching career to a teen and parenting coach, dedicated to helping teens and their parents navigate life’s most difficult moments. Jheri was also diagnosed with ADHD at 40, after a divorce at 31 with six kids and a whirlwind of careers, from airline trainer to dance studio owner to talk sh...

With over three decades of experience in healthcare as a physician, CEO and Chief Strategy Officer, Dr. Denise Brown is a transformative leader who helps women in business learn how to prioritize and avoid maternal overwhelm. A thought leader in self-care activities for women, she brings her expertise to books for successful women. A graduate of The University of Chicago's Pritzker School of Medicine, with training at Stanford and Vanderbilt, she lives with Alex, her childhood sweetheart of 28 years, and their sons Will and Hank.

Dr. Denise is a unicorn in the field of venture capital – a transformative le...

Nicole Roe, Taste-Maker and Authentic Lifestyle Creator is the founder and creative force behind R. Nickson Interiors, a boutique design firm known for blending bold, elevated aesthetics with real-life functionality.

Nicole’s journey from California to Central Florida that exemplifies a foundation in creativity and an active lifestyle, both of which significantly shape her professional approach to design.

After founding Nicole Roe Design and subsequently expanding the enterprise to R. Nickson Interiors, Nicole has developed a team distinguished by its operational independence and commitment to bespoke service.

Her methodology seamlessly integrates structural expertise with th...

🎧Artificial Intimacy
The New Teen Relationship Crisis: Protecting Teens in the Age of AI Companions  

What happens when your teen’s closest confidant isn’t a person, but a program?
In this eye-opening episode of The Ask Mom Parenting Podcast, Sue pulls back the curtain on a growing digital dilemma: teens forming emotional or even romantic relationships with AI chatbots. One in five teens are already turning to apps like Character.ai and Replika for comfort, validation, and “connection.” Most parents have no idea it’s happening. But behind the friendly avatars and endless em...

Jennifer Gligoric dedicates her time to reviving businesses, empowering leaders, and helping business owners reclaim their vision while unlocking their full potential and serving in the government cabinet for the world's first fully digital nation. She's a certified coach, consultant, entrepreneur, one of the Super Clinic Project Podcast hosts, and works with clinic owners across the US & Canada as a Growth Manager.

Join host Dori DeCarlo on The Business Spotlight and connect with Jennifer at SuperClinicProject.com, tune in for the Super Clinic Project Podcast, and follow on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube.

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Liz Lounsbery is a mom on a mission. As an active-duty military spouse and mother of three, Liz navigates the unique challenges of military life while fiercely advocating for her daughter Isla, who lives with multiple rare diseases and disabilities. From fighting for accessible healthcare to ensuring Isla’s voice is heard in a world that often overlooks medically complex children, Liz’s advocacy is rooted in love and a deep belief that every child deserves a joyful, dignified life.

Liz is passionate about bringing awareness to the realities families face within the rare disease and disability communities, high...

From Interest to Investment: Turning Attention into Action
Your marketing is getting attention. Posts are getting engagement. Prospects are filling out forms. Your calendar has consultations scheduled. But your revenue isn't moving. In this episode, digital marketing strategist Sophie Zollmann exposes why successful practices confuse marketing activity with actual results. Being busy on social media doesn't pay bills.

Website traffic doesn't cover payroll. The only thing that matters is whether prospects become paying clients, and most practices have no system for making that happen. Sophie reveals how premium clients move from interest to signed contracts...

                   The Hidden Reasons Why Teens Lie & What Parents Can Actually Do About It
Why do teens lie…even if they have good parents, open conversations, and no reason to hide?

In this episode, Sue and Randee unpack one of the most misunderstood parenting challenges: lying. You’ll learn how most teen lies aren’t about rebellion, they’re about protection, privacy, and power. Sue shares her personal story of being a “frequent teen liar” and how that insight reshaped her parenting philosophy. Together, they explore why tightening control only increases deception, and how a calm, curious response can tr...

Brittney Lincoln is Vice President and Partner at Limitless Franchise Growth, and CEO and Founder of Females in Franchising—a platform dedicated to advancing women in the franchising industry. With over 13 years of experience across home services, beauty, and medical franchises, Brittney is recognized as a connector, educator, and strategist. She specializes in guiding business owners through franchising, scaling brands, and expanding operations.

Brittney’s background includes owning a retail business and a successful career in corporate sales. Her expertise covers brand development, scalable franchise strategies, and responsible franchising practices. She is frequently sought after for her insights on f...

Aubrey Amatelli is the Founder & CEO of PayRio, the first payments provider exclusively focused on Cannabis & Alternative Medicines. Aubrey’s career started at J.P. Morgan in their Merchant Services group. Over a decade, she rose to Executive Director Commercial Banker, specializing in Technology and Disruptive Commerce in Silicon Valley.

Aubrey's extensive experience in fintech has made her industry expertise incredibly valuable in the cannabis payments space. Adding to her impressive professional achievements, Aubrey is also a single mother of three who has successfully led PayRio to profitability in under a year.

Her inspiring story serves as...

Kelly Tuttle joined the “head injury survivors club” (as she described it) in 2015, the night another car pulled in front of her as she was driving. It wasn’t until three months later that she realized something was seriously wrong. Kelly’s traumatic brain injury (TBI) marked the beginning of a new life and personal journey of self-rediscovery.

A neurology nurse practitioner, Kelly has a front-row seat to observe patients struggling with many of the same things she experienced in her recovery. She strives to share her coping strategies and tools and help them continue to work and study wh...

Christine Devane grew up in Massachusetts, graduating from Merrimack College in 2006 with a degree in English and a minor in Elementary Education. She earned her master’s in Elementary Education from Merrimack in 2008. Over 13 years, Christine taught at St. Augustine Elementary in Andover and Plympton Elementary in Waltham. She  lives in Wilmington with her husband, children, and dog. She's volunteered and taught English in Costa Rica, and is a member of the SCBWI, attending conferences in NYC and Springfield.

With her new book, Christine invites you to come along to Elephant Beach, where distractions are welcome and adventure arr...

Parenting Children with ADHD: How to Know When to Connect & When to Correct

Parenting a child with ADHD can feel like living in a constant guessing game:
Am I supporting the diagnosis… or enabling the behavior?
Do I hold the line… or hold space?
How do I discipline a child whose brain doesn’t respond to discipline the same way?

In this episode, we dig deep into the razor-thin line between connection and correction …and why both are essential if you want your child to build self-control, not shame.

You’ll lea...

The Trust Factor: Why High-Value Clients Choose Precision Over Promises

You've got impressive credentials and deliver exceptional results, but premium clients keep choosing your competitors. In this episode, digital marketing strategist Sophie Zollmann reveals why sophisticated practices lose high-value clients due to small details that either build or destroy confidence before the first conversation ever happens.

When premium clients make six or seven-figure decisions, they evaluate every aspect of how you present yourself - your website's tone, intake process, email consistency, and social presence. These details tell them whether your practice operates at their...