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Dec 2024
32m 31s

The Realness of Mom Life

Marisa Lonic
About this episode

In this week’s episode of the Mama Work It podcast, I interviewed mom of five Shanisty Ireland all about the realness of motherhood. If you follow Shanisty on Instagram, you know she’s all about keeping it real when it comes to mom life. Hear how Shanisty transitioned from a traditional working mom to now raising five kids, homeschooling, freelancing, and sharing the realness of her journey along the way.

Here's what you’ll get out of today’s episode:

  • The best advice Shanisty ever received about motherhood
  • Where Shanisty keeps the clutter in her house
  • The biggest surprise Shanisty has experienced since becoming a mom

Here's where you can find Shanisty after the show:
https://www.instagram.com/shanistyireland

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