Vanessa Simmons is a powerhouse in the worlds of fashion, beauty, entertainment, and entrepreneurship —she’s also a full-time mom. 




Zuri chats with the mompreneur about the difficult task of juggling motherhood, business, and self-care. Zuri and Vanessa break down the behind-the-scenes details of running an empire, while being a hands-on and intentional mother.




Vanessa talks about creating a name for herself at an early age — despite being the daughter of hip hop royalty, Joseph Simmons (of RUN DMC fame). 




Vanessa is the embodiment of an Alpha Babe, and she’s here to spill her secrets about coming face to face with imposter syndrome; implementing routines and regiments; and all things entrepreneurship as a highly successful mommy boss!




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A Closer Look at the Episode:
[2:24] Rapid fire round with Vanessa Simmons
[5:52] The hard work behind Vanessa’s career and how she created a name for herself
[7:50] Vanessa’s 15 years of serial entrepreneurship
[10:05] Balancing career and motherhood as a new mom
[12:22] Navigating the emotions of going back to work as a new mom
[13:53] The nitty-gritty of motherhood: implementing routines and regiments
[15:11] How Vanessa practices mindfulness
[17:32] Vanessa’s experience with imposter syndrome
[19:01] Vanessa’s advice on outsourcing and how to be an intentional, hands-on mother and entrepreneur
[20:39] Balancing motherhood and self-care
[23:49] Raising a daughter, being a mother, and navigating social media
[26:07] The most complicated thing about motherhood
[27:35] Vanessa’s top resources for navigating motherhood
[28:14] Vanessa’s tips for co-parenting
[29:50] What’s coming down the pipeline for Vanessa




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Vanessa Simmons is a powerhouse in the worlds of fashion, beauty, entertainment, and entrepreneurship —she’s also a full-time mom.  Zuri chats with the mompreneur about the difficult task of juggling motherhood, business, and self-care. Zuri and Vanessa break down the behind-the-scenes details of running an empire, while being a hands-on and intentional mother. Vanessa talks about creating a name for herself at an early age — despite being the daughter of hip hop royalty, Joseph Simmons (of RUN DMC fame).  Vanessa is the embodiment of an Alpha Babe, and she’s here to spill her secrets about coming face to face with imposter syndrome; implementing routines and regiments; and all things entrepreneurship as a highly successful mommy boss! Follow <a href="https://www.instagram.com/zurihall/">Zuri Hall</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/vanessajsimmons/%20">Vanessa Simmons</a> A Closer Look at the Episode:<ul>
<li>[2:24] Rapid fire round with Vanessa Simmons</li>
<li>[5:52] The hard work behind Vanessa’s career and how she created a name for herself</li>
<li>[7:50] Vanessa’s 15 years of serial entrepreneurship</li>
<li>[10:05] Balancing career and motherhood as a new mom</li>
<li>[12:22] Navigating the emotions of going back to work as a new mom</li>
<li>[13:53] The nitty-gritty of motherhood: implementing routines and regiments</li>
<li>[15:11] How Vanessa practices mindfulness</li>
<li>[17:32] Vanessa’s experience with imposter syndrome</li>
<li>[19:01] Vanessa’s advice on outsourcing and how to be an intentional, hands-on mother and entrepreneur</li>
<li>[20:39] Balancing motherhood and self-care</li>
<li>[23:49] Raising a daughter, being a mother, and navigating social media</li>
<li>[26:07] The most complicated thing about motherhood</li>
<li>[27:35] Vanessa’s top resources for navigating motherhood</li>
<li>[28:14] Vanessa’s tips for co-parenting</li>
<li>[29:50] What’s coming down the pipeline for Vanessa</li>
</ul> Recent episodes: if ya feel like bingeing:ICYMI: Listen to <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/42-transitioning-your-kids-back-to-in-person-learning/id1540012837?i=1000535964056">42: Transitioning Your Kids Back to In-Person Learning with Jennifer Lemaitre</a>ICYMI: Listen to <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/41-lets-chat-about-the-real-p-word-periods-with/id1540012837?i=1000535124518">41: Let's Chat about the Real P-Word, Periods with Janelle King and Shanicia Boswell</a>ICYMI: Listen to <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/40-got-peace-the-six-types-of-boundaries-that-will/id1540012837?i=1000534522741">40: Got Peace? The Six Types of Boundaries That Will Help You Reclaim Yourself with Nedra Glover Tawwab</a>Go back to the beginning --- ICYMI: Listen to<a href="https://www.hothappymess.com/post/hhm-episode-1-how-to-be-happy"> Episode 1: How to Be Happy</a> Share this episode with a friend NOW + let us know your favorite part of the convo: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/zurihall/?hl=en">@ZuriHall</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/hothappymess/?hl=en">@HotHappyMess</a> Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com">https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com</a>

Are you craving Best Life, minus the Burnout… constantly striving for more, and quite frankly — F’n over it? Want more happiness, peace, and purpose… NOW? Well then LET’S. GO. From Emmy Award Winning TV host Zuri Hall comes ‘Hot Happy Mess’ — your new go-to podcast for mindfully ambitious Millennial women. It’s the same fun, down-to-earth vibes that Zuri’s known for during her candid red carpet interviews + celebrity sit-downs (on MTV, E! News, and now Access Hollywood)... but this show is all about the most important VIP of your life: YOU. And it’s time to own it!This podcast will help you take it all a little less seriously, and find your magic in the middle of life’s messes. No more putting off your living for tomorrow.Self-Care. Relationships. Mental Wellness. New Motherhood. Team No Kids. Career Wins (and Fails). Social Media. Real stories from real, amazing everyday women. We’re covering it all. Our North Star is ‘Happy’ and it’s not an end destination — it’s a state of being, during the entire journey of our lives. Wine (and tequila, and vodka, and whiskey… and pretty much everything else) will be spilled. The occasional f*bomb will be dropped. Laughs (and a few tears) will be shed. Messes will be made… but we’ll find our magic, in the middle of them. Together. New episodes every Monday!Follow @ZuriHall and @HotHappyMess on Instagram to keep the good vibes going.

HOT HAPPY MESS will help you find your magic, in the middle of life’s messes. Self-Care. Love. Career. It's Best Life, minus the Burnout!

Zuri Hall's Hot Happy Mess

Are you craving Best Life, minus the Burnout… constantly striving for more, and quite frankly — F’n over it? Want more happiness, peace, and purpose… NOW? Well then LET’S. GO. From Emmy Award Winning TV host Zuri Hall comes ‘Hot Happy Mess’ — your new go-to podcast for mindfully ambitious Millennial women. It’s the same fun, down-to-earth vibes that Zuri’s known for during her candid red carpet interviews + celebrity sit-downs (on MTV, E! News, and now Access Hollywood)... but this show is all about the most important VIP of your life: YOU. And it’s time to own it!This podcast will help you take it all a little less seriously, and find your magic in the middle of life’s messes. No more putting off your living for tomorrow.Self-Care. Relationships. Mental Wellness. New Motherhood. Team No Kids. Career Wins (and Fails). Social Media. Real stories from real, amazing everyday women. We’re covering it all. Our North Star is ‘Happy’ and it’s not an end destination — it’s a state of being, during the entire journey of our lives. Wine (and tequila, and vodka, and whiskey… and pretty much everything else) will be spilled. The occasional f*bomb will be dropped. Laughs (and a few tears) will be shed. Messes will be made… but we’ll find our magic, in the middle of them. Together. New episodes every Wednesday! Follow @ZuriHall and @HotHappyMess on Instagram to keep the good vibes going.

Are you craving Best Life, minus the Burnout… constantly striving for more, and quite frankly — F’n over it? Want more happiness, peace, and purpose… NOW? Well then LET’S. GO. From Emmy Award Winning TV host Zuri Hall comes ‘Hot Happy Mess’ — your new go-to podcast for mindfully ambitious Millennial women. It’s the same fun, down-to-earth vibes that Zuri’s known for during her candid red carpet interviews + celebrity sit-downs (on MTV, E! News, and now Access Hollywood)... but this show is all about the most important VIP of your life: YOU. And it’s time to own it!This podcast will help you take it all a little less seriously, and find your magic in the middle of life’s messes. No more putting off your living for tomorrow.Self-Care. Relationships. Mental Wellness. New Motherhood. Team No Kids. Career Wins (and Fails). Social Media. Real stories from real, amazing everyday women. We’re covering it all. Our North Star is ‘Happy’ and it’s not an end destination — it’s a state of being, during the entire journey of our lives. Wine (and tequila, and vodka, and whiskey… and pretty much everything else) will be spilled. The occasional f*bomb will be dropped. Laughs (and a few tears) will be shed. Messes will be made… but we’ll find our magic, in the middle of them. Together. New episodes every Wednesday! Follow @ZuriHall and @HotHappyMess on Instagram to keep the good vibes going.

43: How to Win at Motherhood & Entrepreneurship — From a Successful Mompreneur, with Vanessa Simmons

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