Meet Kendra. She's a 35-year-old divorced mom of five, and her life is every bit as chaotic as you’d expect. Growing up with a therapist for a mom, tying the kn...
It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and Christmas is coming up quickly!! This week, Kendra dives into her family’s favorite holiday traditions. Christmas Adam, Jammie Cocoa Christmas, gift exchanges, Elf on the Shelf, and SO much more. Kendra shares the importance of gratitude and giving back as a family when possible. When does Kendra clean up after the holidays? Hear all about Kendra’s special holiday festivities, and head over to Instagram or YouTube to comment and share some of your own. Happy Holidays! TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Introduction 01:39 Christmas Adam and Christmas Eve Traditions 03:41 Christmas Morning and Day Activities 04:49 Fun Holiday Traditions and Activities 05:49 Gift-Giving and Wrapping Tips 09:16 Adopting Families and Teaching Gratitude 13:04 Wrapping Up the Holidays and New Year LINKS: Follow Kendra on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kendrafornow/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SummerofMe Produced by SocialPodcast.co
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Time Blocking for Busy Parents
We’re getting practical this week! In this episode, Kendra chats about time blocking: what it is, how you do it, and how it makes a difference in her daily life. Inspired by Rob Dyrdek and his busy lifestyle, Kendra shares how she prioritizes her tasks, builds predictable routines and incorporates breaks throughout the day to maximize her productivity. Tune in for all the time-blocking hacks to live a more organized and efficient life! TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Introduction 02:16 Implementing Time Blocking 05:03 Benefits of Time Blocking 08:49 Practical Tips 12:53 Daily Time Blocking Routine 21:13 Final Thoughts LINKS: Follow Kendra on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kendrafornow/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SummerofMe Produced by SocialPodcast.co
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Family Traditions: Halloween and Thanksgiving
The holidays are right around the corner, so what better time to talk about them! Today's holidays: Halloween and Thanksgiving. She discusses how her kids split major holidays between parents and how that affects her personal plans. Kendra shares some of her favorite traditions, where they came from, and some new ones they have picked up along the way. From boo bags to special tablecloths, this episode is packed full of traditions you can try this holiday season. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Introduction 00:32 Navigating Holidays in Split Households 02:53 Holiday Schedules and Co-Parenting Tips 07:39 Halloween Traditions and Activities 11:25 Thanksgiving Traditions and Memories 16:54 Creating Meaningful Holiday Traditions LINKS: Follow Kendra on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kendrafornow/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SummerofMe Produced by SocialPodcast.co
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Navigating the Messy Middle
Happy Thursday from the messy middle! Kendra dives into a discussion on vulnerability, imposter syndrome, and what to do when you’re just trying to get through the ‘messy middle’ of life. Kendra shares the importance of positive affirmations and mantras, and tools to build your dream life with actionable steps. Embracing discomfort, practicing beng present, and breaking free from unhealthy patterns, this episode is packed full of the advice and encouragement you might need if you’re looking for some direction. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Introduction 00:52 Embracing Vulnerability and Honesty 05:49 Words of Affirmation 10:57 The Power of Distraction 12:23 Exploring Scenarios and Seeking Wisdom 15:11 Utilizing Available Resources 16:28 Embracing Discomfort 19:17 Gaining Perspective on Life 22:37 The Power of Presence 26:35 Avoiding Unhealthy Distractions 27:36 Conclusion LINKS: Follow Kendra on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kendrafornow/ Follow Summer of Me: https://www.instagram.com/thesummerofme_podcast Ask a question for a future episode: https://form.jotform.com/241577702109153 Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SummerofMe Produced by SocialPodcast.co
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Q+A Live (2)
You asked, so Kendra is back for another segment of Q+A! She covers content creation, managing a toxic work environment, relationships, her faith, and more. Dating with children, income streams, and maintaining intimacy in relationships, no topic is off-limits and Kendra is an open book. Don’t miss this advice-filled, (entertaining) practical episode! TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Introduction and Q&A Setup 01:08 Diving into Influencer Life 02:17 Content Creation Tips 07:45 Navigating a Toxic Work Environment 11:05 Balancing Spending and Sharing as an Influencer 15:14 Navigating Relationships with Kids 17:28 Balancing Faith and Social Media 21:38 Keeping Intimacy Alive in Parenthood 25:35 Creating Holiday Magic for Kids 28:51 Conclusion and Q&A Wrap-Up LINKS: Submit your question for a future episode: https://form.jotform.com/241577702109153 Follow Kendra on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kendrafornow/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SummerofMe Produced by SocialPodcast.co
Meet Kendra. She's a 35-year-old divorced mom of five, and her life is every bit as chaotic as you’d expect. Growing up with a therapist for a mom, tying the knot at 21, and giving life to 5 kids on 10 years, Kendra's life took a tumultuous turn through a journey of soul-searching, separation, divorce, and dating. Despite feeling underqualified, she's overexperienced and here to share her stories. Listen weekly to learn from them, laugh at them, or simply feel a little less alone. You’re listening to “Summer of Me.”
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