My guest today on The Expressive Mom Show is Brittany Racine, a resilient single mother of two boys who has defied the odds to build a successful real estate career.

Brittany's journey is one of perseverance, determination, and transformation. After experiencing the heartbreak of a failed business and enduring a traumatic divorce, she refused to let adversity define her.

Instead, she turned her struggles into fuel for success, carving out a fulfilling and independent life for herself and her children. In this episode, Brittany shares her inspiring story, her lessons, and how she empowers other women to rise above challenges.

Overcoming Adversity Is Far From Easy

Overcoming adversity requires resilience, determination, and a willingness to rebuild. When life takes an unexpected turn—whether through personal loss, financial hardship, or career setbacks—it can feel like starting over is impossible.

Yet, challenges often serve as catalysts for growth. Those who refuse to let obstacles define them find strength in persistence, learning from failures rather than being defeated by them.

Success is not about avoiding hardship but about rising after each fall. By embracing change, seeking new opportunities, and believing in their rebuilding ability, anyone can transform setbacks into stepping stones toward a stronger, more fulfilling future.

You can connect with Brittany via IG: https://www.instagram.com/brittanyracine_/ and Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brittany.racine.79/
Next week, I will interview a guest with over 23 years of experience in integrative medicine as a doctor of acupuncture and East Asian medicine.

He empowers moms to take control of their family’s health using natural and effective methods.

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Today, my guest on The Expressive Mom Show is Sasha Saidman. Sasha is a beloved children's author who brings stories of wonder and wisdom to life from her home in the vibrant Washington, D.C. area.

As someone with dyslexia, she understands the power of storytelling in overcoming challenges and fostering connection.

Alongside her supportive husband and their two energetic toddlers, Sasha crafts heartfelt tales that celebrate the richness of family life, drawing from her own experiences.

Her stories explore themes such as open adoption, miscarriage, dyslexia, divorced parents, and the joys and struggles of raising young children.

With a contagious optimism, she aims to inspire courage and joy in her readers, encouraging them to embrace their own journeys with love and acceptance.

Best known for her books First Night and Melonade, Sasha’s work is more than storytelling—it’s an invitation to embrace life’s adventures and find joy in every moment.

Embracing Life’s Story: The Beauty of Imperfect Journeys

Every family has a unique story, woven with moments of joy, challenge, and transformation. For Sasha Saidman, storytelling is a way to honor these experiences—her own and those of others.

From navigating dyslexia to embracing the complexities of open adoption and parenting, her journey fuels tales that inspire courage and connection. Through books like First Night and Melonade, Sasha reminds readers that every challenge holds a lesson, and every joy is worth celebrating.

Her stories encourage children and families to embrace their imperfections, find strength in their struggles, and discover the magic in their own unfolding narratives.

Connect with Sasha: https://www.sashasaidman.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sasha_saidman/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@the_kowalskis

Facebook and YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Theworldofsashasaidman

Next week, I will interview a mother who has built a life and a business and showed true resilience despite challenges involving divorce and struggle. She has a great story.

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My guest onThe Expressive Mom Showis Kourtney Walker. Kourtney understands that life as an ambitious woman and working mom can be a whirlwind. Balancing work, family, and personal dreams often makes it easy to lose sight of oneself and what truly matters.

She recognizes these challenges and is dedicated to helping women reconnect with their true selves, deepest values, and highest goals because they deserve nothing less.

Kourtney and I discuss how women lose themselves while sacrificing for others. We also discuss the importance of women finding their values and authentic voices as they matter.

Women Often Lose Themselves in Giving to Others

Many women pour their hearts into their families, careers, and communities, often putting the needs of others ahead of their own. As nurturers and caregivers, they take on countless roles—mother, wife, daughter, employee, friend—until their own identity becomes secondary.

Over time, this self-sacrifice can leave them feeling disconnected from who they truly are. Dreams get pushed aside, passions fade into the background, and personal well-being is neglected in the name of responsibility.

It’s easy to fall into the habit of giving endlessly, especially when society praises women for their selflessness. But when every ounce of energy is spent tending to others, there’s little left for personal growth, joy, or even basic self-care.

The result? Burnout, resentment, and a sense of emptiness. Many women wake up one day realizing they no longer recognize the person staring back at them in the mirror.

Reclaiming oneself doesn’t mean abandoning loved ones—it means recognizing that self-care and self-discovery are essential, not selfish.

By prioritizing their own dreams and well-being, women not only become happier but also set a powerful example for future generations. It’s time to break the cycle of self-sacrifice and embrace a life where they, too, matter.

Connect with Kourtney Walker on her site: https://kourtneywalker.co/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kourtneydwalker

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kourtney.strategiclife.co/

Next week, I will interview a children's book author who faces dyslexia and highlight the importance of diversity in children's books. In the meantime, head over toExpressivemom.com, follow on Instagram at@anexpressivemom, and head over to Expressive Mom on Substack,expressivemom.substack.com. Also, followThe Expressive Mom Show.