Mom to Mom Podcast: Best of 2025 (Part 1) – Legacy, Grit, and Golden Rules

Welcome to a very special mid-year review! In this episode, we're hitting rewind to revisit the most inspiring, insightful, and foundational moments from the first half of the Mom to Mom Podcast’s fourth season.Join your host, Deanne Taylor, as we celebrate the powerful legacy of American Mothers Inc., hear from incredible Mompreneurs who use their maternal skills to change the business world, and gain strength from mothers who bravely turned personal trauma and unexpected challenges into Grit, Purpose, and Golden Rule service.This episode is a powerful reminder that motherhood is not just a role—it’s a platform for growth, connection, and profound impact. Don't miss these unforgettable clips!In This Episode, We Dive Into:The Power of Legacy: Celebrating the 90th Anniversary of American Mothers Inc. and the deep roots of the Mom to Mom Program (which started in 2006!). Celebrating 90 Years: A Legacy of Connecting, Inspiring, and Honoring Moms with Joyce Stevens and Leanna Lorden.Mompreneurs Who Mean Business: How skills like multi-tasking, creativity, and efficiency developed as a mom can translate into entrepreneurial success. Passion and Purpose: Mompreneurs Who Mean Business with Dr. Frances Ann Bailey, Letisha McLeod, Shawntee Reid, and Chantel Williams.The Golden Rule Grant: The life-changing impact of supporting nonprofits nominated by Mothers of the Year. Mothers Inspiring Change: The Impact of Golden Rule Grants with Emily Brooks, Marie Parente, Richard and Patty Payne.Grit and Resilience: Inspiring stories from mothers who transformed personal abuse, health challenges, and unexpected life events into purpose and strength. -Breaking the Cycle: From Abused Child to Intentional Mom with Doris Donley-The Heart of Her Mission: How Joslynn Skelton is Changing Lives Through Service-My Journey Into Motherhood Came with a Plot Twist with Wendy Hooten.- Protecting Our Kids: Proven Safety Strategies from an Expert with Michael MeyersInstant Connections: Why saying "Yes" to American Mothers can lead to powerful, lifelong friendships and connections across the nation. Unforgettable MOMents: Instant Connections with Jenessa Fillipi and Leanna Lorden.Website: www.americanmothers.orgSupport a Golden Rule Grant. There are several categories: general, military, education, adoptive/foster care, public health, survivor.American Mothers Community Facebook Page