News Mom
News Mom
Being a mom is hard. Being a mom in today's world is even harder. In a world of gender confusion, big tech gone wild, exploding daycare costs and even potty-training getting political, being a mom is definitely not for the faint of heart. Your host Kayla Blakeslee has worked in news/talk radio for over a decade and has taken on lawmakers from both sides of the aisle. And yet, her experience in n…Social links:
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The Catholic School Moms - Shelley Ross & Katie Slee
You’re not even halfway into the school year and ALREADY it’s just not working for you or your child. That is OK mama. Take a deep breath and know you have other options… I get it. I too didn’t think there were other options for my family either, but after chatting with shelly Ross – with locally…
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The Homeschool Mom - Kristen Bissontz
When it comes to homeschooling, we all have misconceptions. It’s only for the wealthy. It’s only for stay at home moms. Only families who live on homesteads do that. Today we are busting all those myths and by “we” I mean Kristen Bissontz. She is a Representative for the State Homeschool Associatio…
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The Fired Mom - What Happened to Emily Franks
It is the show many of you have been waiting for. What happened to Emily Franks? Many of you are well aware she was fired from her job at a local salon in Fort Wayne, Indiana after appearing on the News Mom podcast. Today I am spilling the team. Emily will not be making an appearance. I offered he…
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The Political Mom - Wendy Davis
Talk about fighting the good fight. Wendy Davis, formerly Judge Wendy Davis, has been fighting the good fight from behind the bench for over a decade. Her time spent as a judge has led her all the way to Texas and then back here to Indiana. Over the last 12 years she has put in grueling hours, pour…
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The Beauty Mom - Emily Franks
Whether we like it or not, first impressions are judged by our appearances and people form their first impressions in less than a tenth of second! It doesn’t mean those first impressions always stick, but perception can be reality. No one knows that better than Emily Franks. She is the lead color a…
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The Outspoken Mom - Amanda Tokos
Warning! We are getting all kinds of political on this episode of the "News Mom Podcast." This is going to be the episode to help arm you with the tools and weapons needed to fight for your kids when it comes to education, social agendas, and gender identity. Today’s mama, Amanda Tokos, is no stran…
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The Unexpected Mom - Jessica Stauffer
For many of us the moment we found out we were pregnant was a moment of sheer bliss! Yes we were terrified, but we were filled with so much joy. Now imagine seeing those two pink lines appear at the age of 21. You are unmarried and only a few months away from graduating with your college degree. In…
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The Widowed Mom - Cpt. Sofia Rosales-Scatena
If you're like me, thinking being a mom in 2023 is hard, you ain't seen nothing yet! Cpt. Sofia Rosales-Scaetna got the call while on duty that her husband needed to be rushed to the hospital. Little did she know, she would lose him that night. Three days later, she still moved forward with the a…
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The TV Anchor Mom - Alyssa Ivanson
I know in today's day and age unbiased journalists are rare, but I am here to tell you they exist because I have found one. Her name is Alyssa Ivanson. Alyssa is the evening anchor for Fort Wayne’s number one television station, WANE 15. She has done it all, anchoring, producing, reporting, etc. Sh…
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Introducing "The News Mom" - Kayla Blakeslee
Get ready for a brand new podcast with Kayla Blakeslee – the News Mom. This mama is sick and tired of some of things we parents have to deal with in 2023 so starting Wednesday, March 29th you can join Kayla Blakeslee for your mid-week pick me up on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Amaz…
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