
mama wears pants
By Melissa Acosta

mama wears pantsNov 09, 2023

MAMA SPOTLIGHT: Victoria Treviño
MWP Community Host, Melissa Acosta, interviews Founding Member, Victoria Treviño. Learn more about our growing wellness community and social network for bold, yet busy mamas at www.mamawearspants.com.

Creating space for family bonding
In this episode, we dive into some ways to create space for the quality family time we all need with our loved ones. And the best thing, family bonding usually costs nothing.

Discovering your purpose in the community

MAMA SPOTLIGHT: Jessica Gates
MWP Community Host, Melissa Acosta, interviews Founding Member, Jessica Gates. Learn more about our growing wellness community and social network for bold, yet busy mamas at www.mamawearspants.com.

MAMA SPOTLIGHT: Wini Griffin
MWP Community Host, Melissa Acosta, interviews Founding Member, Wini Griffin. Learn more about our growing wellness community and social network for bold, yet busy mamas at www.mamawearspants.com.

MAMA SPOTLIGHT: Tamaria Johnson
MWP Community Host, Melissa Acosta, interviews Founding Member, Tamaria Johnson. Learn more about our growing wellness community and social network for bold, yet busy mamas at www.mamawearspants.com!

Finding balance between obligations and opportuntities
MWP Community Co-Hosts, Melissa and Lauren, discuss how they each work to balance obligations while making time for meaningful opportunities. Join the conversation by messaging @mamawearspants on Instagram. Learn more at www.mamawearspants.com.

Nurturing the relationships that help us thrive
MWP Founder, Melissa Acosta, speaks with MWP Team & Founding Member, Lauren Rouwet, on the month's community topic - nurturing the relationships that help us thrive. Join the conversation by messaging MWP via Instagram or email to share your thoughts on any episodes. As always, visit https://linktr.ee/mamawearspants to learn more about our growing wellness community and social network for bold, yet busy mamas interested in meaningful connections, deeper conversations, and personal growth. Stay bold, mama!

Connecting and calming the mind through breathwork
MWP Founder, Melissa Acosta, speaks with MWP Team & Founding Member, Lauren Rouwet, on the month's community topic - connecting and calming the mind through breathwork. Join the conversation by messaging MWP via Instagram or email to share your thoughts on any episodes. As always, visit https://linktr.ee/mamawearspants to learn more about our growing wellness community and social network for bold, yet busy mamas interested in meaningful connections, deeper conversations, and personal growth. Stay bold, mama!

Making the most of family time
MWP Founder & Owner, Melissa Acosta, speaks with MWP Team & Founding Member, Lauren Rouwet, on the month's community topic - making the most of family time. Join the conversation by messaging MWP via Instagram or email to share your thoughts on any episodes. As always, visit https://linktr.ee/mamawearspants to learn more about our growing wellness community and social network for bold, yet busy mamas interested in meaningful connections, deeper conversations, and personal growth. Stay bold, mama!

Leading from where you are to make an impact
MWP Founder & Owner, Melissa Acosta, speaks with MWP Team & Founding Member, Lauren Rouwet, on the month's community topic - leading from where you are to make an impact. Join the conversation by messaging MWP via Instagram or email to share your thoughts on any episodes. As always, visit www.mamawearspants.com to learn more about our growing wellness community and social network for bold, yet busy mamas interested in meaningful connections, deeper conversations, and personal growth. Stay bold, mama!

Mamapreneur Spotlight: Monica Landois, Dance with Monica ATX
MWP Founder & Owner, Melissa Acosta, interviews Monica Landois, owner of Dance with Monica ATX based in Austin, TX. Monica discusses her personal growth journey as a working mama raising two boys turned mamapreneur living her life with passion and purpose in building a community around dance fitness and wellness.

Exploring mindfulness practices to support your wellness
MWP Founder & Owner, Melissa Acosta, speaks with MWP Founding Member & MWP Team, Lauren Rouwet, on the month's community topic - exploring mindfulness practices to support your wellness. Join the conversation by messaging MWP via Instagram/ Facebook or email to share your thoughts on any episodes. As always, visit www.mamawearspants.com to learn more about our growing wellness community and social network for bold, yet busy mamas interested in meaningful connections, deeper conversations, and personal growth.

Community Topic: Recognizing love in everyday life
This month's theme is family and the topic is recognizing love in everyday life. In this episode, MWP Founder & Owner, Melissa Acosta, speaks with MWP Founding Member and Community Contributor, Lauren Rouwet, on the small gestures of love that happen around us daily, both within and outside of our homes. Join the conversation by messaging MWP via Instagram or email to share your thoughts on any episodes. As always, visit www.mamawearspants.com to learn more about our growing wellness community and social network for bold, yet busy mamas.

Mama Spotlight: Sapna Aggarwal
MWP Founder & Owner, Melissa Acosta, interviews Founding Member and MWP Team, Sapna Aggarwal, Certified NeuroCoach in Austin, TX. Learn more about our growing wellness community and social network for bold, yet busy mamas at www.mamawearspants.com!

Mama Spotlight: Marissa Prieto
MWP Founder & Owner, Melissa Acosta, interviews Founding Member, Marissa Prieto, as she shares about life as a bold, busy mama in El Paso, TX. Learn more about our growing wellness community and social network for bold, yet busy mamas at www.mamawearspants.com!

Mama Spotlight: Ashely Boyer
MWP Founder & Owner, Melissa Acosta, interviews Founding Member, Ashley Boyer, as she shares about life as a bold, busy mama in Sacramento, CA. Learn more about our growing wellness community and social network for bold, yet busy mamas at www.mamawearspants.com!

Community Topic: Creating connections for a stronger community
This month's theme is community and the topic is creating connections for a stronger community. In this episode, MWP Founder & Owner, Melissa Acosta, speaks with MWP Founding Member and Community Contributor, Lauren Rouwet, on the value and significance of meaningful conenctions in our personal lives and within the communities we live, play, and work. Message MWP via Instagram or email to share your thoughts on any episodes. And, learn more about our growing wellness community and social network for bold, yet busy mamas at www.mamawearspants.com.

Community Topic: Putting yourself first through the holidays
This month's theme is wellness and the topic is putting yourself first through the holidays. In this episode, MWP Founder & Owner, Melissa Acosta, speaks with MWP Community Contributor, Lauren Rouwet, on the seemingly impossible task of prioritizing ourselves through what many consider the busiest time of the year. Message MWP via Instagram or email to share your thoughts on any episodes. And, learn more about our growing wellness community and social network for bold, yet busy mamas at www.mamawearspants.com.

Member Spotlight: Jessica Sheaffer
MWP Founder & Owner, Melissa Acosta, interviews Founding Member, Jessica Sheaffer, as she shares about life as a bold, busy mama in Austin, TX. Learn more about our growing wellness community and social network for bold, yet busy mamas at www.mamawearspants.com!

Mamapreneur Spotlight: Argie Martinez, Preferred Care at Home
MWP Founder & Owner, Melissa Acosta, interviews Argie Martinez, owner of Preferred Care at Home of North Austin and Williamson County based in Cedar Park, TX. Argie discusses her experinece as a registered nurse turned entrepreneur all while juggling motherhood and raising three boys.

Mamapreneur Spotlight: Candace Perez, The Posh Picnic
MWP Founder & Owner, Melissa Acosta, interviews Candace Perez, Owner of The Posh Picnic based in Austin, TX. Candance discusses her journey in leaving her 9-5 to follow her passion, all while navigating entrepreneurship as a single mama of two.

Mamapreneur Spotlight: Kim Barnes, Parenting Aging Parents
MWP Founder & Owner, Melissa Acosta, interviews Kim Barnes, Co-Founder and Owner of Parenting Aging Parents. Kim discusses her journey, alongside her husband, in creating this network and resource for adults caring for aging parents.

Community Topic: Identifying your family values and traditions
This month's theme is family and the topic is identifying your family values and traditions. In this episode, MWP Founder & Owner, Melissa Acosta, speaks with MWP Community Contributor, Lauren Rouwet, on the importance, yet challenges, of keeping traditions alive or creating your own. Connect and learn more about mama wears pants, a wellness community and social network for bold, yet busy mamas!

Mama Spotlight: Lauren Rouwet
MWP Founder & Owner, Melissa Acosta, interviews Founding Member and MWP Team, Lauren Rouwet, as she shares about life as a bold, busy mama in Austin, TX. Learn more about our growing wellness community and social network for bold, yet busy mamas at www.mamawearspants.com!

Mamapreneur Spotlight: Chamieka House-Osuya, The Snack Sack
MWP Founder & Owner, Melissa Acosta, interviews Chamieka House-Osuya, Founder & CEO of The Snack Sack. Chamieka discusses the past few years since launching her business in March 2020 and how she juggles entrepreneurship and motherhood. Connect and learn more about mama wears pants, a wellness community and social network for bold, yet busy mamas!

Community Topic: Identifying your community of support
This month's theme is community and the topic is identifying your community of support. In this episode, MWP Founder & Owner, Melissa Acosta, speaks with MWP Community Contributor, Lauren Rouwet, on the importance and value of building your community, which is especially helpful for mamas raising children without the direct support of family. Connect and learn more about mama wears pants, a wellness community and social network for bold, yet busy mamas!

Community Topic: 5 ways to honor your body
This month's theme is wellness and the topic is honoring your body through movement and nutrition. In this episode, MWP Founder & Owner, Melissa Acosta, speaks with MWP Community Contributor, Lauren Rouwet, NASM Certified Personal Trainer, on some ways to honor our body.

Mamapreneur Spotlight: Yolanda, TaxiMom
MWP Founder & Owner, Melissa Acosta, interviews Yolanda Stevenson and her daughter, Priscilla Stevenson, on their family owned and operated Texas-based business, TaxiMom. Yolanda shares her story of starting a business as a mama of three, including the setbacks she faced and those first early lessons. Visit www.taximom.com to learn about TaxiMom's transportation services, franchising opportunities, and non-profit.

Our Hearts are with Uvalde
Once again our hearts are broken with the news out of Uvalde, Texas. MWP Community Co-Hosts, Melissa and Lauren, share what it means to be a mama raising our boys in this state, in this country, where mass shootings are far too common. Despite thosands of lives lost to senseless gun violence, there are still no answers. We demand change. Here is a list of organizations working for gun reform in our country to follow and support. To stay in touch with MWP, please sign-up for our newsletter at www.mamawearspants.com and folow us on Facebook and Instagram.

Staying Healthy and Sane this Summer
Summer is fast approaching and while we're excited about slower mornings and summer nights, we know there are some challenges with more unstructed time and the Texas heat. Please join our mailing list at www.mamawearspants.com and follow @mamawearspants on Facebook and Instagram.

Mental Health Awareness Month
In this episode, MWP Co-Hosts, Melissa and Lauren, are joined by guest, Stephanie Hernandez, to discuss authentic, lived experiences in dealing with mental health. If you need support, reach out to a family member, friend, employer EAP, or email mama@mamawearspants.com for further resources. Follow @mamawearspants on Facebook and Instagram. Learn more at www.mamawearspants.com.

Minding Our Mental Wellness
In this episode, Melissa and Lauren discuss the importance of minding our mental wellness and gentle ways to promote mental and emotional wellbeing. Connect and learn more about mama wears pants, a wellness community and social network for bold, yet busy mamas!

Nutrition is Nourishment
In this episode, Melissa, Lauren, and Sapna discuss the importance of nourishing our bodies as we age. Nourishment primarily includes nutrition, but also other things we consume on a daily basis. Follow @mamawearspants, @melissaacosta.atx, @thelaurenrouwet, and @atxmindsetcoach on Instagram. Learn more at www.mamawearspants.com.

Fitness + Aging
In this episode, MWP Community Founder, Melissa Acosta, speaks with Community Co-Host, Lauren Rouwet, on staying fit and healthy as we're aging. After all, none of us are getting any younger! Follow @mamawearspants, @melissaacosta.atx, and @thelaurenrouwet on Instagram. Learn more at www.mamawearspants.com.

Self-reflection suppports wellness
In this episode, MWP Owner and Founder, Melissa Acosta, speaks with MWP Community Contributor, Sapna Aggarwal, on the various areas of wellness and the importance of self-reflection in making small, yet profound changes. Follow @mamawearspants, @melissaacosta.atx, and @atxmindsetcoach on Instagram. Learn more at www.mamawearspants.com.

Interview with Nakeenya Wilson, Real Solutions Consulting & Coaching
In this episode, MWP Community Co-Hosts, Melissa Acosta and Lauren Rouwet, interview Nakeenya Wilson, Co-Founder of Real Solutions Consulting & Coaching on community, leadereship and motherhood. Learn more and connect with mama wears pants, a wellness community and social network for bold, yet busy mamas!

Interview with Larissa Davila, BCO Consulting Group
In this episode, MWP Co-Hosts, Melissa Acosta and Lauren Rouwet, speak with Larissa Davila Collazzo, Owner of BCO Consulting Group on community, entrepreneurship, and motherhood. Learn more and connect with mama wears pants, a wellness community and social network for bold, yet busy mamas!

Interview with Christina Collazo, Todos Juntos Learning Center
In this episode, MWP Co-Hosts, Melissa Acosta and Lauren Rouwet, speak with Christina Collazzo, Founder and Executive Director of Todos Juntos Learning Center on service, leaderhip and motherhood. Learn more and connect with mama wears pants, a wellness community and social network for bold, yet busy mamas!

Interview with Nicole Pletka, Austin Women in Technology
In this episode, MWP Co-Hosts, Melissa Acosta and Lauren Rouwet, speak with MWP Member, Nicole Pletka on her personal experience as a working mama in a male-dominated field and her service as a board member with Austin Women in Technology. Learn more and connect with mama wears pants, a wellness community and social network for bold, yet busy mamas!

Myths & Mixed Messages
In this episode, MWP Co-Hosts, Melissa and Lauren discuss the often damaging mixed messages we receive as women about sexuality, intimacy, and romance, including messages that stick with us on what it means to be a woman/ wife and man/ husband. Send questions for upcoming podcasts via Instagram or Facebook @mamawearspants. Learn more and join our community of bold mamas at www.mamawearspants.com.

Sex & Body Positivity
In this episode, MWP Co-Hosts, Melissa and Lauren welcome first-time guest, Frances McClain, PhD, LCDC, NCC, to discuss women's sexuality and body positivity. Learn more and connect with mama wears pants, a wellness community and social network for bold, yet busy mamas!

Intimacy, Sex, and Romance
In this episode, Co-Hosts, Melissa and Lauren, welcome Certified NeuroCoach, Business, & Personal Life Coach, Sapna Aggarwal, to discuss intimacy, sex, and romance. Learn more and connect with mama wears pants, a wellness community and social network for bold, yet busy mamas!

Celebrating Love
MWP Co-Hosts, Melissa and Lauren, introduce this month's theme (family) and topic "celebrating love and making time for intimacy and romance".

Prioritize Yo'Self
MWP Co-Hosts, Melissa and Lauren, discuss priorities, values, and goals and the importance of prioritizing the things (and people) that matter most. If we don't prioritize ourselves, no one else will. (Explicit - The "f word" is used once.) Learn more and connect with mama wears pants, a wellness community and social network for bold, yet busy mamas!

Friendship & Connection
MWP Co-Hosts, Melissa and Lauren, discuss friendship and connection, which is so vitally important, but which we don't always make time to nurture. Learn more and connect with mama wears pants, a wellness community and social network for bold, yet busy mamas!

Another Year, Another Year Older
In this episode, Co-Hosts, Melissa and Lauren, welcome Certified NeuroCoach, Business, & Personal Life Coach, Sapna Aggarwal, to discuss aging with understanding and gratitude. Learn more and connect with mama wears pants, a wellness community and social network for bold, yet busy mamas!

Why We're Here
mama wears pants (MWP) Co-Hosts, Melissa and Lauren, talk about the member-only community and mama network, which officially launched October 1, 2021.

Resolutions & Vision Boards
MWP Community Co-Hosts, Melissa and Lauren, discuss resolutions, lifestyle changes, and vision boarding.