Part 1: Motherhood with Elizabeth Enns Petters, Maryann Zaki and Trisha Cornwell

In this episode, Ericka interviews three remarkable women who share their journeys through motherhood, personal hardships, and faith. They discuss the courage to make difficult decisions, and the importance of showing up for themselves and their children. ______________________________________ More about Elizabeth Enns Petters:Elizabeth “Lizz” Enns Petters is a writer, speaker, and co-host of the Deconstructing Mamas podcast. She is dedicated to creating a supportive space for individuals navigating faith deconstruction, particularly parents striving to raise children while reexamining their spiritual beliefs. Her work focuses on fostering a sense of safety and belonging for those who feel like spiritual misfits. In addition to her podcasting endeavors, Lizz recently contributed to the book “God’s Stories As told By God’s Children,” and she also maintains a personal blog titled The Deconstructed Mama. Her writings delve into topics such as mental health, motherhood, and spirituality, often drawing from her own experiences with anxiety, OCD, and panic disorder. As the daughter of biblical scholar Peter Enns, Lizz continues the family tradition of engaging with faith through a lens of honesty and critical thought. She resides in Pennsylvania with her husband and two young children, where she balances her creative pursuits with the joys and challenges of parenting  Links for Elizabeth:https://www.godsstoriesbook.comhttps://www.deconstructingmamas.comhttps://www.elizabethpetters.com______________________________________  More about Maryann Zaki:Maryann Zaki is a litigation attorney in Houston, Texas. After working for three large law firms, she opened her own law practice, Zaki Law, in 2022. Maryann focuses on several areas of law representing individuals and businesses and does her best to prioritize Christian values in her law practice while raising her 3 children, Joanna, Juliette, and Jiselle.Links for Maryann:https://www.instagram.com/maryannbzaki/?hl=enhttps://linktr.ee/maryannbzaki______________________________________ More about Trisha Cornwell:Trisha Cornwell is the founder and CEO of Capacity, a consulting firm that provides fractional leadership support to nonprofits and small businesses. She is also recognized for her work as an advocate and resource for single mothers by choice. In 2021, she launched @thesolomama on Instagram to connect solo mothers around the world.  In addition to her consulting work, Trisha authored The Solo Mama Step-By-Step Workbook, a 60-page guide designed to assist women pursuing solo motherhood through donor conception.Links for Trisha:https://www.instagram.com/thesolomama/?hl=enhttps://linktr.ee/thesolomama