Mess to Mission

We're chatting with Sarah Lingle this week-- and she is a birth and bereavement doula dedicated to supporting mothers through pregnancy loss and the journey that follows. She is the wife of Colton and a mother to three—one in Heaven, one earthside, and one on the way.Experiencing the loss of her own baby gave her a deep passion for ensuring that no mother walks through loss or a subsequent pregnancy alone. This commitment has shaped her work, provided compassionate care and guidance to those navigating this unique and emotional path.Outside of her work, she cherishes time spent hiking with her family or enjoying a chai latte at a local coffee shop.Website: https://pregnancyafterlossdoula.comInstagram: https://instagram.com/paldoula

Jeanette Yates is an author, speaker, caregiver consultant, and founder of The Self-Caregiver LLC, where she provides support and actionable steps to help women caring for aging parents break free from guilt and reconnect with their lives outside of caregiving. In her new book, From Guilt to Good Enough, Jeanette Yates offers a powerful guide for caregivers struggling to find balance and peace. Having been a caregiver for her mother since childhood, Jeanette knows firsthand the emotional toll caregiving can take. In this memoir-turned-self-help guide, she shares her journey of healing, setting boundaries, and reclaiming her life. You can find her on Instagram and Substack as well as her website theselfcaregiver.com.Website: https://www.theselfcaregiver.comSubstack: https://selfcaregiver.substack.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theselfcaregiver

Eileen Porzuczek is an author, creative writer, poet, artist, and professional storyteller. She has a B.A. in English—with concentrations in creative writing and professional writing—and an M.A. in Emerging Media Design and Development—with concentrations in design thinking, transmedia storytelling, user experience, and user interaction—from Ball State University. Eileen has worked with Ball State University and the Indiana Writers Center to bring community memoirs to life through creative writing. Some of the memoir anthologies she’s worked on include: #KeepMuncieWeird…AndWhimsical!, Grit, Grace, and Gratitude: Senior Citizen Sage Stories, and multiple editions of I Remember: Indianapolis Youth Write About Their Lives. Her anthology work has also led her to present at literary and non-literary conferences globally. Eileen’s poems have been published in New Plains Review, The Raven Review, and Creation Magazine. Her artwork can also be found in The Broken Plate. Memento Mori: A Poetic Memoir in Three Parts, published by Finishing Line Press, is Eileen’s debut poetry collection and will be available for pre-sale in April 2025 and officially released in August 2025. She has been working on putting this poetic memoir together in the years following her accident and is thankful to have a platform to share her story. Eileen lives in the Greater Indianapolis area with her partner and their rescue Goldendoodle.https://www.eileenporzuczek.com/

Join us as we dive into child psychology with Ioana Chei. She is a Child psychologist and parental coach that focuses on helping parents go from confusion to clarity. She focuses on empowerment, presence, and finds herself as a seeker, dreamer, and action taker. Ioana is a boy mother, cat mom, and a wife of an adventurer. You can connect with her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ioanachei/

Elizabeth Wilson is a co-host of the Inspired Writer Collective, a podcast for writers or readers who are interested in a glimpse behind the scenes at the process of going from idea to published work. Weekly topics include everything from character development and book reviews, to how to find an editor or self-publish a book. Elizabeth's deepest writing passion is in helping others turn their personal experiences into cohesive and engaging memoirs or fictional works through her Memoir Small Group Course which is offered periodically throughout the year. Her own memoir, Lonely Girl, is currently in the editing phase. When Elizabeth isn't writing or podcasting, you can find her working with the toddlers at the local preschool, out hiking the Colorado mountain trails, or having Taylor Swift dance parties in the living room with her daughter.Website: https://www.elizabethcwilson.com/

Erin Washington is an author, body image advocate, non-profit founder and host of thERINpy with Erin Washington. Erin shares her body image and personal growth journey so that other people will feel seen and less alone. Each week on thERINpy, Erin works through the things you work through in therapy (divorce, co-parenting, personal growth!) in real time with an expert in what she's currently struggling withAfter struggling with body image and self worth for almost two decades, Erin created Blue Butterfly Foundation as a safe space for teen girls. Blue Butterfly provides mentorship and advocacy from strong women who have been through all of the things that teen girls are currently struggling with now, sharing their stories and offering advice that they wish they knew when they were a teenager.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamerinwashington/?hl=enpodcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/therinpy-with-erin-washington/id1530232466book :https://www.amazon.com/Pain-Purpose-Finding-Meaning-Mess/dp/B0C2RPGY5Q/ref=asc_df_B0C2RPGY5Q/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=663284284505&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=16358812394491594467&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9010915&hvtargid=pla-2188611532779&psc=1&mcid=6fe4ec5c673c38f58284e3b70ea38abb

Lucy is the founder and copywriter behind the copywriting studio, My Write Hand Woman. Her words give women founders what they need to stand out and scale into their stretchiest goals. With a focus on conversational communication, razor-sharp clarity on differentiators, and a consistent brand voice– she’s been the secret verbal weapon behind global companies, fast-growth start-ups, world-famous bakeries, 7-figure coaches, and brands breaking molds. She believes that you owe it to your vision to be bold in your communication and empowers women to express bigger in all aspects of their life and business. https://www.mywritehandwoman.comhttps://www.instagram.com/mywritehandwoman/

Jocelyn is an unschooling mama to 3 living in Costa Rica but her life wasn't always this bouji -- she chose the unconventional path that most are too afraid to take: Single Motherhood & Entrepreneurship.At the lowest point in her life, living in government housing as a single mama to two, with zero support from the father, she decided to make a decision that would change their lives for generations to come: To take her children to Costa Rica alone.She didn't know HOW, but she had an unwavering commitment to giving her children the childhood she wished she had. 8 months after making this decision, she was sitting on the beach in Costa Rica, sipping fresh coconut water watching her 2 & 4 year old kids splash in the waves.Little did she know, she would manifest the guy of her dreams days after arriving in CR, start a new business and give birth to her 3rd child at home in the jungle. Nearly 5 years later, she has built an incredible life for herself & her family in Costa Rica - they travel often, live in paradise and have the life & business(s) of their dreams.She now has been mentoring entrepreneurial women in the online space for nearly a decade and at the core of everything she teaches is that nothing changes until we change OURSELVES.It doesn’t matter what you do, what you sell, what you build — nothing will significantly change until you change the ideas you hold about YOU.Jocelyn is a Manifestation & EFT tapping Mentor and she is here to remind mamas all over the world that they too can create the life of their dreams through becoming the best of themselves & taking new action.Connect with Jocelyn on IG and all other popular social media networks @thejocelyndawnIf you dream of creating your own version of your dream life, learn how to become an entrepreneur & start your own online business that is in full alignment with your purpose, makes a global impact and gives you the freedom to show your babies the world -- grab your seat to this free class from Jocelyn here: www.thejocelyndawn.com/risemc where she will teach you how.Be a part of her Rise Academy as a freebie: www.thejocelyndawn.com/risemc

Courtney Jones is your go-to creative sidekick. With over 10 years of marketing experience, her bread and butter are strategy and design. She founded Little Creative Company in 2018 to help mission-driven brands increase their impact through designs that connect to their dream audience. She works with brands to build strategic and attractive Squarespace websites and with authors to bring their books to life through modern book design. Creating designs for difference-makers is the core of what we do.Website: https://www.littlecreativecompany.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/littlecreativecompany/

Veronica Cisneros is a powerhouse in redefining what it means to be a high-achieving woman. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, sought-after speaker, and the founder of Outside The Norm Counseling, Veronica has spent over a decade teaching women how to master marriage, motherhood, and their careers without sacrificing their sense of self.With 24 years of marriage, three daughters, and a thriving business, Veronica speaks from both professional expertise and lived experience. She knows the challenges working moms face firsthand—balancing the demands of a career while staying connected at home—and delivers practical, no-fluff strategies to overcome them.As the host of the Empowered and Unapologetic podcast, Veronica has inspired thousands of women to step out of their comfort zones and take back control of their lives. Her mission is simple but powerful: to help working moms stop surviving and start thriving, one bold decision at a time.Enjoy her free guide: www.veronicacisneros.org/guide