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 artist at a locally owned salon in Fort Wayne, IN called the Red Stiletto.

Not only does she make women feel beautiful on the outside, but also on the inside by having deep, intellectual, emotional and spiritual conversations while they sit in her chair. I too have sat in Emily’s chair and can vouch for the sanctuary she has created for women passing through.

Emily talks, listens and connects with every guest she meets. She has created a community where women can sit and share some of their gravest concerns, their darkest secrets, and their greatest triumphs. For the last 15 years Emily has provided women a safe space to tell their stores and by doing so she has created a rather unique tribe. Today she allowing you to join her tribe on the “News Mom” podcast. 

* Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this episode are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or position of the Red Stiletto. 

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 artist at a locally owned salon in Fort Wayne, IN called the <a href="https://redstilettoartistry.com/">Red Stiletto</a>.
Not only does she make women feel beautiful on the outside, but also on the inside by having deep, intellectual, emotional and spiritual conversations while they sit in her chair. I too have sat in Emily’s chair and can vouch for the sanctuary she has created for women passing through.
Emily talks, listens and connects with every guest she meets. She has created a community where women can sit and share some of their gravest concerns, their darkest secrets, and their greatest triumphs. For the last 15 years Emily has provided women a safe space to tell their stores and by doing so she has created a rather unique tribe. Today she allowing you to join her tribe on the “News Mom” podcast. 
* Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this episode are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or position of the Red Stiletto.

Being a mom is hard. Being a mom in 2023 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 in 2023 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 news/talk has been no match for being a parent.

As a new mom, Kayla quickly learned not only is her full-time job political, but so is being a mom.

Kayla will share stories and insights, interview guests and have unfiltered conversations about how motherhood and everything in it has become so political. Hopefully, she will also be able to arm you with some tools to take on some of these new policies.

So hop in your car, find a nearby bathroom, or any other spot where you hide from your kids, and get ready to talk everything from potty training to politics. ​

Being a mom is hard. Being a mom in 2023 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 in 2023 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 news/talk has been no match for being a parent.
As a new mom, Kayla quickly learned not only is her full-time job political, but so is being a mom.
Kayla will share stories and insights, interview guests and have unfiltered conversations about how motherhood and everything in it has become so political. Hopefully, she will also be able to arm you with some tools to take on some of these new policies.
So hop in your car, find a nearby bathroom, or any other spot where you hide from your kids, and get ready to talk everything from potty training to politics. ​

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 news/talk has been no match for being a parent.

As a new mom Kayla quickly learned not only is her full-time job political, but so is being a mom.

Kayla will share stories and insights, interview guests and have unfiltered conversations about how motherhood and everything in it has become so political. Hopefully, she will also be able to arm you with some tools to take on some of these new policies.

So hop in your car, find a nearby bathroom, or any other spot where you hide from your kids, and get ready to talk everything from potty-training to politics. ​

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 news/talk has been no match for being a parent.
As a new mom Kayla quickly learned not only is her full-time job political, but so is being a mom.
Kayla will share stories and insights, interview guests and have unfiltered conversations about how motherhood and everything in it has become so political. Hopefully, she will also be able to arm you with some tools to take on some of these new policies.
So hop in your car, find a nearby bathroom, or any other spot where you hide from your kids, and get ready to talk everything from potty-training to politics. ​