Moms Who Create
Welcome to the Moms Who Create Podcast, where we’re all about celebrating moms who are chasing their creative dreams. I'm Kelli Heil, and every week, I chat with amazing, talented moms—writers, artists, musicians, entrepreneurs—who’ve found a way to bring their creative ideas to life.
In these real and down-to-earth conversations, you'll hear stories from all kinds of moms, from bestselling authors to first-time self-publishers. We dive into how they balance the ups and downs of motherhood with their passion projects and share tips to help you make space for your own creative journey.
Along with these inspiring interviews, I also bring you resources, ideas, and honest advice about what it means to be a mom who creates. Whether you’re just starting out or have been at this for a while, the Moms Who Create Podcast is here to support you in living intentionally and creating with purpose.
So, grab a cup of coffee, a notebook, and join us! This is the Moms Who Create Podcast, and I can’t wait to share this journey with you.
Episodes
173 episodes
A New Season, A New Story with Author Kaitlin B. Curtice
This week, I got to talk with Kaitlin B. Curtice about her new children’s book Spring’s Miracles. It’s such a beautiful story about a Potawatomi girl named Dani, who’s learning to be brave while exploring the wonders of spring. Kaitlin...
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Episode 170
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17:30
5 Reasons You NEED to Join a Book Club
If you’ve been thinking about joining a book club but haven’t actually done it yet, let me be the one to tell you—you need to do it. Right now. No more excuses. Just trust me on this one.I started my book club with my hairstyli...
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Episode 169
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12:11
10 Simple Ways to Add Creativity to Your Day (Without Extra Time)
I know how crazy things can get, and sometimes it feels like there’s just no time left for creativity, right? But here’s the thing—creativity doesn’t have to take hours of uninterrupted time. You can sneak it in during your day, even in the bus...
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Episode 168
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11:41
The Magic of Voice Acting, YA Fantasy, and Fourth Wing with Rebecca Soler
If you love audiobooks, you’ve probably heard her voice before—she’s narrated so many incredible books, including The Lunar Chronicles by Marissa Meyer, Once Upon a Broken Heart by Stephanie Garber, and Fourth Wing by...
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Episode 167
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44:15
Bringing the Classroom Home: Creative Learning with Kelsey Cook
Kelsey’s monthly boxes and resources are THE BEST! She shares her story of how she started her company and gives a boost of inspiration on learning with your child through creativity. 🥰🎧Listen everywhere you get your podcasts! m...
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Episode 166
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15:18
A Quick Creative Check-In (While I Paint My Kitchen!)
I’m literally painting my kitchen right now. Yep—paintbrush in one hand, microphone in the other, so I thought I’d bring you along for a little creative chat while I tackle this project.
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Episode 165
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7:42
The Art of Finishing – How to Actually Complete Your Creative Projects
How many of you have a half-finished creative project just sitting there, waiting for you to come back to it? Maybe it’s a book, a painting, a business idea, or even something as simple as a scrapbook you swore you’d finish two years ago. (No j...
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Episode 164
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9:18
6 Bible Verses for Using Your God-Given Creativity with Confidence
This week I sent out the monthly newsletter, and I felt the urge to include some scripture. So if you aren’t subscribed, it was a list of 6 Bible verses to give you a bit of encouragement and purpose on your creative journey. I’ve been followin...
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Episode 163
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9:06
Doing Taxes as an Indie Author with M.K. Williams
All about doing taxes as an indie author!*episode was recorded last year & giveaway is not currently available. Sorry!*M.K....
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Episode 162
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33:24
3 Creative Myths Moms Should Stop Believing
We’re busting some creative myths that I know too many of us are still believing. We often hold ourselves back because of these myths. Creativity doesn’t have to be perfect, and it certainly doesn’t have to be this big, overwhelming thing. So, ...
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Episode 161
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8:17
One-Liner Poetry for Moms Too Busy for Sonnets
I’m not a poet. I’ve never taken a poetry class or really studied it much at all. (That said, I do have a small poetic claim to fame: I once had a haiku about coffee published in the Heartland Society of Women Writers. So, technically,...
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Episode 160
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9:49
The "One-Word" Creativity Hack
This episode is all about how choosing one guiding word can bring clarity, direction, and focus to whatever you’re working on—whether that’s a story, a painting, or even just planning your day.
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Episode 159
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9:08
Building Confidence in Your Creative Voice in 2025
There’s something magical about January—this clean slate, this open door, this opportunity to dream again. And today, we’re stepping into that magic by talking about building confidence in your creative voice.Whether you’re starti...
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Episode 158
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9:24
New Year, New Goals: My 2025 Resolutions for Creativity, Health, and Intentional Living
I’m sharing my New Year’s resolutions for 2025, and trust me, it’s a mix of creativity, growth, and slowing down!This year, I’m diving into:Exploring new art forms like pottery and crochetingReading 52 books AND the Bible cover-t...
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Episode 157
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16:48
Merry Christmas: Unique Ways to Capture Holiday Memories
I guarantee you don’t remember what you got for Christmas when you were like.. 6 years old. But I bet you have some strong memories of baking cookies or going to see the Nutcracker that year. Sketch a memory, take the picture at a new angle, wr...
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Episode 156
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5:21
The Holiday Reminder Every Mom Needs: Rest Matters
Moms, this holiday season, remember: Rest matters. In this short and sweet episode, I’m sharing a reminder we all need—how to pause, recharge, and find peace amid the chaos. Listen now!
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Episode 155
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4:58
5 Ways to Support Authors This December
It's the perfect time to think about how we can help those who create the books we love. From buying books to leaving reviews and following authors on social media, these little actions go a long way in making sure authors keep creating the sto...
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Episode 154
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12:13
Writing for Young Minds with Author Jenny Mouse
It's been 3 years since I last had Jenny on the podcast!Jenny Mouse is a mom of three from Ontario Canada. She had a hard time focusing on school and assignments when she was young and found learning about the brain very helpful. She wr...
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Episode 153
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18:27
How to Break Out of Your Creative Comfort Zone
When was the last time you tried something new in your creative life? And I don’t mean just switching up your routine or tweaking something you already do. I mean trying something totally different. A medium you’ve never touched, a sty...
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Episode 152
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13:31
Finding Herself Again Through Writing with Author Laura Lee Rittman
After 17 years as a stay-at-home mom, Laura Rittman felt a bit lost when her daughter went off to college. Her husband reminded her of her dream to write a children’s book, and here she is, getting ready to launch Lucky Ruby! With a ba...
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Episode 151
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23:02
6 Ways to Keep Your November Writing Momentum
How far are you into your 50k words? Let's talk about how we can KEEP GOING!It’s that time of year again. And no, I’m not talking about the holidays, I’m talking about something very special that happens in November. I’ve attem...
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Episode 150
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14:51
Write Your Novel: 50k in 30 Days
It’s that time of year again. And no, I’m not talking about the holidays, I’m talking about something very special that happens in November. I’ve attempted it myself yearly since 2019. And that goal is writing 50k words. In 30 days. An...
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Episode 149
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19:42
Writing, Humor, and Motherhood with Debut Author Brittany Pomales
Brittany Pomales wrote IT STARTED WITH A P. Unless you didn’t find it funny; in that case, someone else wrote it. When she isn’t writing books, Brittany is often playing with, singing to, and or reading to her daughter along with her husband an...
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Episode 148
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28:29
Songs, Stories, & Motherhood with the Queen of Kids’ Music, Laurie Berkner
Recognized as “the queen of kids’ music” by People magazine, Laurie Berkner is a singer, songwriter, performer, author, and founder of Two Tomatoes Records, LLC. With more than 1 billion total streams, an average of more than 22 million m...
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Episode 147
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27:13
From Science to Storytelling: Fiction and Essays with Author Cameron Walker
Cameron Walker is a writer whose essays, journalism, and short fiction has appeared in publications including Orion, The New York Times, and Carve Magazine. Her writing has won awards from the American Society of Journalists and Authors, Terrai...
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Episode 146
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18:44