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Moms Actually Ep. 2: Beauty Influencer Jade Godbolt On Cutting Ties

Moms Actually is a podcast that creates a safe space for candid conversations about the good, the bad and the ugly of motherhood. Today (5.25), beauty and mom influencer Jade Godbolt, formerly known as LipsticknCurls, joins hosts Blair Gyamfi and Morgan Taylor for episode 2: "Cutting Ties."

 

Godbolt, Gyamfi and Taylor dive into what it's like to cut ties with things that have shaped your identity, and encourage women to jump into new opportunities head first. Godbolt shares lessons learned from running one of the first Black beauty blogs in 2010 and her experience leaving that space.

 

On Episode 2, Blair, Morgan and guest Jade discuss:

  • Evolving as women and all of the emotions that come from change
  • Giving yourself permission to grieve the loss of your plans during singleness and pre-motherhood
  • What the self-discovery process looks like for women
  • How Jade has grown in her faith and how it leads her decision-making in business and life
  • Building an influencer brand and how she moved on from it
  • Why it's important to not tie your identity to your brand
  • The process of healing and growing alongside your partner
  • How to dive into new opportunities head first despite fear

 

Watch the full episode, here: youtu.be/xpsp9c4aL3o

 

Stay tuned on the Moms Actually YouTube page for new episodes dropping every Thursday. Future Moms Actually guests include Tamar Braxton, Tammy Franklin and Carrington Franklin-Nakwaasah, Erica Campbell and more.

 

 

 

About Moms Actually:

Moms Actually is a digital platform and motherhood community that aims to redefine motherhood and break away from the unhealthy expectations society has placed on women.

 

Our community provides spaces for women to authentically relate to each other in a society that often prioritizes appearances over genuine experiences. 

 

We host a visual podcast that addresses the experiences of womanhood, sisterhood and motherhood through candid and transparent discussions We have discussed a range of topics, including marriage, dating, single motherhood, body image, miscarriage and child loss, blended families, the impact of social media, entrepreneurship, mental health and much more. 

About Blair Gyamfi:

Blair Gyamfi is the founder, producer and host of Moms Actually. She is a mother of two young children and a teenage bonus daughter. She and her husband are entrepreneurs and owners of several faith-based companies including Tribl Records, Maverick City Music and Undivided Touring. Due to her experience with postpartum anxiety and her unconventional lifestyle she has a passion for normalizing everyone’s personal version of parenting. 

About Morgan Taylor: 

Morgan Taylor is the founder, producer and host of Moms Actually. A Virginia Beach native, she is a married mother of three. She started her motherhood journey at the age of 19 and since then, has had a strong passion for helping millennial women redefine what motherhood looks like. As a result, she founded “The Millennial Moms Club” where she creates space and community for millennial mothers around the world.

Connect with Moms Actually:

Instagram | YouTube | Podcast | Facebook

For more information, please contact:

Jaclyn D. Carter | Shore Fire Media | jcarter@shorefire.com

Olivia Del Valle | Shore Fire Media | odelvalle@shorefire.com