Youre Doing Enough: Catching our Breath with the Founders of Iksplor

Send us Fan MailAre you giving your kids a memorable enough summer? If that question makes you feel guilty or overwhelmed, this episode is for you.Nicole welcomes back sisters, moms and Iksplor founders Kailey and Karissa for an honest conversation about summer mom guilt, raising outdoor kids and learning to embrace the season your family is actually in—not the one you planned.The conversation was inspired by a message they shared with the Iksplor community:“Some summers are big adventures. Some are sprinklers on the trampoline in the backyard. Whatever your summer looks like right now, you’re doing enough.”In this episode:Letting go of summer mom guiltRaising outdoor kids without forcing big adventuresWhy Nicole rejects the “18 summers” mentalityLow-effort ways to get children outsideBalancing motherhood and entrepreneurshipNew products and sustainable initiatives at IksplorWhy you—and the summer you’re creating—are enoughKailey and Karissa first joined us in February 2024 to share the Iksplor founder story and explain why merino wool is ideal for active families.→ Listen to their first Ski Moms Podcast episode→ Learn more about IksplorIf this message resonates, share the episode with another mom who needs to hear it.Stop by Salem, Woburn, or Framingham, and head to skihaus.com to check store hours and get exact locations. Find your perfect family-friendly mountain stay—or list your own! 👉 Browse or list at Ski Mom Family Rentals Register by August 15, 2026, and use code SKIMOMSRETREAT to save $100 on your trip.Visit www.theskimoms.co/events to see the 2027 lineup and reserve your spot. Get the best gear recommendations and trip-planning tips directly to your inbox. Head to skimom.substack.com to subscribe. Join for free—or upgrade for all the premium perks. Premium subscriptions start at just $5 a month and get to listen ad-free and unlock exclusive content, including insider travel guides, packing lists and more. Support the showKeep up with the Latest from the Ski Moms!Website: www.theskimoms.coSki Moms Discount Page: https://www.theskimoms.co/discountsSki Moms Ski Rental HomesJoin the 13,000+ Ski Moms Facebook GroupInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theskimoms/Send us an email and let us know what guests and topics you’d like to hear next! [email protected]@skimomsfun.com