As Long As I Was Good, She Was Good: A Beautiful Conversation With A Single Mom

Send us Fan MailAlicia shares her experience as a single mom raising a daughter and how she weathered the different stages when, as she so wisely puts it, "Sometimes their star is not as bright during a period of their lives.""And then I realized, as long as I was good, she was good." Alicia shares how she learned to prioritize her own needs and reminds us to give ourselves what we need and be OK with it. Alicia shares her path to finding independence for both herself and her daughter, and how she snuck in time for herself with practices like her "30 minute magic" to get quiet time.The amazing annual practice Alicia began on her 40th birthday to help her remember who she was as a person. Alicia's promise to herself inspired Stacey so much that it became one of the seeds planted that helped create this podcast. Alicia's revolutionary practice of positivity and how living with joy helps her ward off the negative so she doesn't "look like what she's been through."After college and a 10-year journey in corporate America, Alicia Bryant-Mayes started her career in the beauty industry in 1996. Twenty-six years later, she has been honored with numerous awards, citations and media print. From nail technician, to esthetician, to hairstylist, everything she does, she does with her whole body and soul and her most recent endeavor is specializing in hair replacement and alopecia care for clients with thinning hair and hair loss. In 2016, she obtained her Realtor license, and is helping families all across Denver find their new homes, all while still running her hairstyling business, and raising her very bright 21-year-old daughter. WHERE TO FIND US NOWConnect with Stacey🎧 The Next Phase Podcast —  on Apple & Spotify 📸 Instagram: @stacehutsonConnect with Steph🎧 The Peri-Normal Podcaston Apple and Spotify✍️ The Reclamation Eraon Substack📝 MidCircle— a writing community for midlife women📸 Instagram: @stephsprenger