Jill Smokler's guest appearances

Jill Smokler

Breaking Down Parenting: A ParentNormal Podcast

The Sleep Sense Show

Beyond Your Blog Podcast

What Fresh Hell: Laughing in the Face of Motherhood

Why Mommy Drinks

Parenting With Playdate Planet Archives - WebTalkRadio.net

Get A Street Smart MBA with Sarah Shaw

Plus Mommy Podcast

The Today's Mama Podcast

OurVoices

Squats and Margaritas

Mom And ... Podcast

The Untitled GenX Podcast

Dear FoundHer...

Just Jenny

Laurie Berkner

Zibby Owens

Damona Hoffman

Sarah Maizes

Julie Lythcott-Haims

Karen Alpert

Nancy Davis Kho

Debbie Reber

Brian Gordon

Biz Ellis

James Breakwell

Catherine Pearlman

Clint Edwards

Doug Moe

Jen Mann

OwlTail

New York Times bestselling author and founder of ‘Scary Mommy’ Jill Smokler joins Squats and Margaritas to discuss building a brand (and then selling it), making the pivot to your next big thing and the current – and painful  – social media climate.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

New York Times bestselling author and founder of ‘Scary Mommy’ Jill Smokler joins Squats and Margaritas to discuss building a brand (and then selling it), making the pivot to your next big thing and the current – and painful – social media climate.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Jill Smokler, Scary Mommy founder	

Founder and former head of Scary Mommy, Jill Smokler is my Just Jenny podcast guest today. We talk about how terrifying starting something new can be.We get into anxiety + parenting + aging.Jill and I talk about finding confidence to show up like we once did.Jill also mentions her new podcast "She's Got Issues." and the notebooks certain friends are receiving. Follow Jill on social media @jillsmokler and please check out Shesgotissues.comPlease follow Jenny on instagram @justjennyhutt and on tiktok jennyhuttPlease email any comments and questions to Justjennypod@gmail.com And support Jenny's podcast via Patreon.com/jennyhutt See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Founder and former head of Scary Mommy, Jill Smokler is my Just Jenny podcast guest today. We talk about how terrifying starting something new can be.We get into anxiety + parenting + aging.Jill and I talk about finding confidence to show up like we once did.Jill also mentions her new podcast "She's Got Issues." and the notebooks certain friends are receiving. Follow Jill on social media @jillsmokler and please check out <a href="http://Shesgotissues.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Shesgotissues.com</a> Please follow Jenny on instagram @justjennyhutt and on tiktok jennyhuttPlease email any comments and questions to <a href="mailto:Justjennypod@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">Justjennypod@gmail.com</a> And support Jenny's podcast via <a href="http://Patreon.com/jennyhutt" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon.com/jennyhutt</a> See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

Ep 5. Jill Smokler is my guest today!

Jill Smokler became an authentic voice for millions of imperfect moms through her website Scary Mommy, which Jill launched in 2008. It began as a chronicle of Jill’s stay-at-home days with her children and transformed into a vibrant community of women brought together by a common theme — parenting doesn’t have to be perfect.Now Jill is back with a new chapter and a new podcast - She's Got Issues. Jill, Amy and Margaret talk about what it means for life to have different chapters and how we navigate those chapters (and changes) especially when they take us to unexpected places.Where to find Jill: She's Got Issues podcastIG: @shesgotissuesmediaSponsors for this month: ﻿For trusted protection, choose Pampers, the #1 Pediatrician Recommended Brand. Download the Pampers Club App today to start earning rewards with every diaper &amp; wipes purchase. ﻿AprilAire is Healthy Air, with professional-grade solutions filling millions of homes. To find out more about the AprilAire Healthy Air System®, visit www.aprilaire.com/fresh.Betterhelp online therapy is affordable, confidential, and effective! Give it a try and see if online therapy can help lower your stress. Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/fresh.Faherty is a family-run brand making high-quality, timeless clothing with modern design and functionality. Head to fahertybrand.com/FRESH and use the code FRESH to snag 20% off.Firstleaf is a no-brainer if you love finding and tasting new wine! Join today and you’ll get 6 bottles of wine for $29.95 and free shipping! Just go to tryfirstleaf.com/LAUGHING.Green Chef is the #1 Meal Kit for Eating Well. Go to greenchef.com/fresh135 and use code fresh135 to get $135 off across five boxes, plus free shipping on your first box!Home.Made. Podcast is a terrific new podcast offering stories about the meaning of home in America. Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts!Indeed is the only job site where you're guaranteed to find quality applicants that meet your must-have requirements-- or else you don't pay! Upgrade your job post with a $75 sponsored job credit at indeed.com/laughing.Make summer more awesome with KiwiCo! Get 30% off your first month plus FREE shipping on ANY crate line with code MOTHERHOOD.Ladder helps you find life insurance without the hassle! Answer a few questions online to apply for up to $3 million in term life insurance coverage. Go to ladderlife.com/laughing today to see if you’re instantly approved.Metabolic Reds are a delicious superfood blend. Go to getreds.com/fresh and receive a FREE bottle of Metabolic Greens with your order.Native deodorant and other body care products are paraben-free on the inside, and now plastic-free on the outside! Get 20% off your first order at nativedeo.com/fresh or with promo code FRESH.Outschool helps kids explore their interests and discover new ones! Save $15 on your child’s first class at outschool.com/laughing with the code LAUGHING.Pinhook vintages are a little different and feature an up-and-coming thoroughbred on each label. Text “laughing” to (859) 800-7848 to get connected with a personal shopper.Prose is the healthy hair regimen with your name all over it. Take your FREE in-depth hair consultation and get 15% off your first order today! Go to prose.com/laughing.Renzo’s Vitamins “melty tabs” taste great and give your kids the vitamins they need- without all the sugar of gummies! Go to renzosmagic.com and use the code FRESH to get $5 off.Shopify powers millions of businesses, from first sale to full-scale. Go to shopify.com/fresh for a free 14-day trial and get full access to Shopify’s entire suite of features.StoryWorth is an online service that helps you and your loved ones connect through sharing stories and memories and preserves them for years to come. Save $10 off your first purchase at storyworth.com/whatfreshhell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jill Smokler became an authentic voice for millions of imperfect moms through her website Scary Mommy, which Jill launched in 2008. It began as a chronicle of Jill’s stay-at-home days with her children and transformed into a vibrant community of women brought together by a common theme — parenting doesn’t have to be perfect.Now Jill is back with a new chapter and a new podcast - She's Got Issues. Jill, Amy and Margaret talk about what it means for life to have different chapters and how we navigate those chapters (and changes) especially when they take us to unexpected places.Where to find Jill: <a href="https://www.shesgotissues.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">She's Got Issues podcast</a>IG: @shesgotissuesmediaSponsors for this month: ﻿For trusted protection, choose Pampers, the #1 Pediatrician Recommended Brand. Download the Pampers Club App today to start earning rewards with every diaper &amp; wipes purchase. <a href="http://www.aprilaire.com/fresh" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">﻿AprilAire</a> is Healthy Air, with professional-grade solutions filling millions of homes. To find out more about the AprilAire Healthy Air System®, visit <a href="http://www.aprilaire.com/fresh" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.aprilaire.com/fresh</a>.<a href="http://betterhelp.com/fresh" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Betterhelp</a> online therapy is affordable, confidential, and effective! Give it a try and see if online therapy can help lower your stress. Get 10% off your first month at <a href="http://betterhelp.com/fresh" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">betterhelp.com/fresh</a>.<a href="http://fahertybrand.com/FRESH" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Faherty</a> is a family-run brand making high-quality, timeless clothing with modern design and functionality. Head to<a href="http://fahertybrand.com/FRESH" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> fahertybrand.com/FRESH</a> and use the code FRESH to snag 20% off.<a href="http://tryfirstleaf.com/laughing" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Firstleaf</a> is a no-brainer if you love finding and tasting new wine! Join today and you’ll get 6 bottles of wine for $29.95 and free shipping! Just go to<a href="http://tryfirstleaf.com/laughing" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> tryfirstleaf.com/LAUGHING</a>.<a href="http://greenchef.com/fresh135" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Green Chef</a> is the #1 Meal Kit for Eating Well. Go to <a href="http://greenchef.com/fresh135" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">greenchef.com/fresh135</a> and use code fresh135 to get $135 off across five boxes, plus free shipping on your first box!<a href="https://link.chtbl.com/homemade?sid=podcast.whatfreshhell2022" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Home.Made. Podcast</a> is a terrific new podcast offering stories about the meaning of home in America. Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts!<a href="http://indeed.com/laughing" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Indeed</a> is the only job site where you're guaranteed to find quality applicants that meet your must-have requirements-- or else you don't pay! Upgrade your job post with a $75 sponsored job credit at <a href="http://indeed.com/laughing" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">indeed.com/laughing</a>.Make summer more awesome with <a href="http://kiwico.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">KiwiCo</a>! Get 30% off your first month plus FREE shipping on ANY crate line with code MOTHERHOOD.<a href="http://ladderlife.com/laughing" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ladder</a> helps you find life insurance without the hassle! Answer a few questions online to apply for up to $3 million in term life insurance coverage. Go to <a href="http://ladderlife.com/laughing" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ladderlife.com/laughing</a> today to see if you’re instantly approved.<a href="http://getreds.com/fresh" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Metabolic Reds</a> are a delicious superfood blend. Go to <a href="http://getreds.com/fresh" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">getreds.com/fresh</a> and receive a FREE bottle of Metabolic Greens with your order.<a href="http://nativedeo.com/fresh" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Native</a> deodorant and other body care products are paraben-free on the inside, and now plastic-free on the outside! Get 20% off your first order at <a href="http://nativedeo.com/fresh" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">nativedeo.com/fresh</a> or with promo code FRESH.<a href="http://outschool.com/laughing" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Outschool</a> helps kids explore their interests and discover new ones! Save $15 on your child’s first class at<a href="http://outschool.com/laughing" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> outschool.com/laughing</a> with the code LAUGHING.<a href="http://pinhookbourbon.com/laughing" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pinhook</a> vintages are a little different and feature an up-and-coming thoroughbred on each label. Text “laughing” to <a href="tel:8598007848" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">(859) 800-7848</a> to get connected with a personal shopper.<a href="http://prose.com/laughing" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Prose</a> is the healthy hair regimen with your name all over it. Take your FREE in-depth hair consultation and get 15% off your first order today! Go to <a href="http://prose.com/laughing" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">prose.com/laughing</a>.<a href="http://renzosmagic.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Renzo’s Vitamins</a> “melty tabs” taste great and give your kids the vitamins they need- without all the sugar of gummies! Go to <a href="http://renzosmagic.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">renzosmagic.com</a> and use the code FRESH to get $5 off.<a href="http://shopify.com/fresh" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Shopify</a> powers millions of businesses, from first sale to full-scale. Go to<a href="http://shopify.com/fresh" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> shopify.com/fresh</a> for a free 14-day trial and get full access to Shopify’s entire suite of features.<a href="http://storyworth.com/whatfreshhell" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">StoryWorth</a> is an online service that helps you and your loved ones connect through sharing stories and memories and preserves them for years to come. Save $10 off your first purchase at <a href="http://storyworth.com/whatfreshhell" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">storyworth.com/whatfreshhell</a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Fresh Take: Jill Smokler on Starting Over

Jill Smokler joins Betsy and Amy on a new episode of WMD.

Jill Smokler joins Betsy and Amy on a new episode of WMD.

Lori's awestruck to welcome New York Times bestselling author Jill Smokler to join her in having the time of their lives as they chat all about the forbidden passion and heartbeat of 1987’s feel-good classic, Dirty Dancing starring Jennifer Grey and Patrick Swayze.  From Jill's preteen quest to see the film against her mother's wishes to Johnny Castle's woo-ability to build houses and forage a meal from the woods, the gals ask the hard questions, hate on horrible sister Lisa, swoon appropriately, and celebrate Baby's sexy coming-of-age through dance.  Get to know Jill Smokler: Jill is a New York Times bestselling author and former Scary Mommy. Her honest take on parenting has appeared in countless publications and on television programs including The Today Show, Good Morning America, Nightline, Bethenny and Fox and Friends. In 2017, Forbes magazine named Jill a top ten parenting influencer. Jill is also host of the podcast, She’s Got Issues where she’s taking us along on her journey of finding peace in the past, power in the present, and passion in her future. jillsmokler.com She's Got Issues podcast Jill Smokler on Facebook @jillsmokler on Instagram -- Dirty Dancing screen test Patrick Swayze with Jennifer Grey HD Kellerman's Mountain House Dirty Dancing themed weekends Dirty Dancing Festival K.I.T.   www.theuntitledgenxpodcast.com Support the pod on Patreon! Instagram.com/theuntitledgenxpodcast Facebook.com/theuntitledgenxpodcast untitledgenxpodcast@gmail.com 

Lori's awestruck to welcome New York Times bestselling author Jill Smokler to join her in having the time of their lives as they chat all about the forbidden passion and heartbeat of 1987’s feel-good classic, Dirty Dancing starring Jennifer Grey and Patrick Swayze.  From Jill's preteen quest to see the film against her mother's wishes to Johnny Castle's woo-ability to build houses and forage a meal from the woods, the gals ask the hard questions, hate on horrible sister Lisa, swoon appropriately, and celebrate Baby's sexy coming-of-age through dance.  Get to know Jill Smokler: Jill is a New York Times bestselling author and former Scary Mommy. Her honest take on parenting has appeared in countless publications and on television programs including The Today Show, Good Morning America, Nightline, Bethenny and Fox and Friends. In 2017, Forbes magazine named Jill a <a href="https://www.forbes.com/profile/jill-smokler/?list=top-influencers-parenting&amp;sh=f88ee1e25b07" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">top ten parenting influencer</a>. Jill is also host of the podcast, <a href="https://www.shesgotissues.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">She’s Got Issues</a> where she’s taking us along on her journey of finding peace in the past, power in the present, and passion in her future. <a href="https://jillsmokler.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">jillsmokler.com</a> <a href="https://www.shesgotissues.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">She's Got Issues podcast</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/jillsmokler" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jill Smokler on Facebook</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jillsmokler/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@jillsmokler on Instagram</a> -- <a href="https://youtu.be/SlwUkf3ZMvs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dirty Dancing screen test Patrick Swayze with Jennifer Grey HD</a> <a href="https://www.mtnlakelodge.com/special-pkg/dirty-dancing-themed-weekend-package" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kellerman's Mountain House Dirty Dancing themed weekends</a> <a href="https://www.dirtydancingfestival.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dirty Dancing Festival</a> K.I.T. <a href="http://www.theuntitledgenxpodcast.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.theuntitledgenxpodcast.com</a> <a href="https://www.patreon.com/theuntitledgenxpodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Support the pod on Patreon!</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/theuntitledgenxpodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram.com/theuntitledgenxpodcast</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/theuntitledgenxpodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook.com/theuntitledgenxpodcast</a> untitledgenxpodcast@gmail.com

Dirty Dancing (1987) — with Jill Smokler!

In today’s episode, host Lindsay Pinchuk sits down with Jill Smokler, Founder of Scary Mommy. They discuss Jill’s sale of her company, when and how she left, and how she has moved forward.What began as an innocent way to chronicle Jill’s journey of motherhood, quickly transformed into one of the largest online parenting communities. For ten years, Jill was the face of her brand, Scary Mommy, an online platform for parents all over the country to share their stories and advice on parenting. While Scary Mommy brought Jill a lot of happiness and success, there came a time when she felt overwhelmed and unhappy. While Jill never imagined leaving Scary Mommy, this decision ultimately ended up being the best choice for her well-being. Through this experience, Jill has been able to develop the next steps of her life and encourage others to do the same. You can catch her next chapter through her podcast: She’s Got Issues.Tune into this week’s episode of Dear FoundHer… for an honest conversation about the highs and lows of selling a business. Learn more about the importance of exploring your options, accepting help, and engaging in your community so you can make the transition of moving on easier.Quotes• “Once I saw that it could become something beyond a mommy blog, I made it my mission to make that happen.” (08:57-09:05)• “I really thought I knew everything about Scary Mommy’s needs and how to develop it to the next level, but I didn't. I should have talked to other founders and entrepreneurs who have been there before because we learn these lessons.” (14:45-15:00)• “When someone wants to buy you, you're the one in demand.” (16:33-16:37)• “You are absolutely the person who knows the most about your brand, but you know nothing about how to sell it and how that process works. One does not equal the other. Put your pride aside and be humble that you can't do it all.” (17:49-18:13)• “I was given the choice of coming up with a role I wanted to play or leaving the company. I racked my brain and couldn't think of anything else I wanted to contribute to the company. I realized that I'd had enough and that was a great feeling.” (29:30-29:49)• “Really look into your domain and your social media handles. I've many times thought of great names I want to use only to look up the Twitter and Instagram handle to see it's being used for something that's totally different that you don't want to be associated with.” (40:30-40:46)• “I told myself if it wasn't fun, that I had to walk away.” (41:10-41:13)Connect with Jill Smokler:Instagram | http://www.instagram.com/jillsmoklerWebsite | https://www.shesgotissues.com/Please don't forget to rate, comment, and subscribe. Want even more resources for growing your business? Join the Dear FoundHer Facebook Community for more discussion with other female founders, business owners, and entrepreneurs: https://www.facebook.com/groups/dearfoundherSubscribe to Dear FoundHer on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts!For more from Lindsay Pinchuk:• Visit her website to grab one of her FREE quick guides: https://www.lindsaypinchuk.com/• Or follow her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lindsaypinchuk/Podcast production and show notes provided by HiveCast.fm Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today’s episode, host Lindsay Pinchuk sits down with Jill Smokler, Founder of Scary Mommy. They discuss Jill’s sale of her company, when and how she left, and how she has moved forward.What began as an innocent way to chronicle Jill’s journey of motherhood, quickly transformed into one of the largest online parenting communities. For ten years, Jill was the face of her brand, Scary Mommy, an online platform for parents all over the country to share their stories and advice on parenting. While Scary Mommy brought Jill a lot of happiness and success, there came a time when she felt overwhelmed and unhappy. While Jill never imagined leaving Scary Mommy, this decision ultimately ended up being the best choice for her well-being. Through this experience, Jill has been able to develop the next steps of her life and encourage others to do the same. You can catch her next chapter through her podcast: She’s Got Issues.Tune into this week’s episode of Dear FoundHer… for an honest conversation about the highs and lows of selling a business. Learn more about the importance of exploring your options, accepting help, and engaging in your community so you can make the transition of moving on easier. Quotes• “Once I saw that it could become something beyond a mommy blog, I made it my mission to make that happen.” (08:57-09:05)• “I really thought I knew everything about Scary Mommy’s needs and how to develop it to the next level, but I didn't. I should have talked to other founders and entrepreneurs who have been there before because we learn these lessons.” (14:45-15:00)• “When someone wants to buy you, you're the one in demand.” (16:33-16:37)• “You are absolutely the person who knows the most about your brand, but you know nothing about how to sell it and how that process works. One does not equal the other. Put your pride aside and be humble that you can't do it all.” (17:49-18:13)• “I was given the choice of coming up with a role I wanted to play or leaving the company. I racked my brain and couldn't think of anything else I wanted to contribute to the company. I realized that I'd had enough and that was a great feeling.” (29:30-29:49)• “Really look into your domain and your social media handles. I've many times thought of great names I want to use only to look up the Twitter and Instagram handle to see it's being used for something that's totally different that you don't want to be associated with.” (40:30-40:46)• “I told myself if it wasn't fun, that I had to walk away.” (41:10-41:13) Connect with Jill Smokler:Instagram | <a href="http://www.instagram.com/jillsmokler" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.instagram.com/jillsmokler</a>Website | <a href="https://www.shesgotissues.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.shesgotissues.com/</a>Please don't forget to rate, comment, and subscribe. Want even more resources for growing your business? Join the Dear FoundHer Facebook Community for more discussion with other female founders, business owners, and entrepreneurs: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/dearfoundher" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/groups/dearfoundher</a>Subscribe to Dear FoundHer on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dear-foundher/id1591976277" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Apple</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/7JhasqmZ2QgXQvzyu5mG3A?si=4093f4fc0e37461c" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify</a>, or wherever you listen to podcasts!For more from Lindsay Pinchuk:• Visit her website to grab one of her FREE quick guides: <a href="https://www.lindsaypinchuk.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.lindsaypinchuk.com/</a>• Or follow her on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lindsaypinchuk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/lindsaypinchuk/</a><a href="http://hivecast.fm/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Podcast production and show notes provided by HiveCast.fm</a> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

The Power of Knowing When to Let Go with Jill Smokler, Founder of Scary Mommy

January 19, 2022 / Mom &amp;… Podcast Episode 54 / Guest: Jill Smokler, Creator of Scary Mommy, and the She’s Got Issues podcast Click below to listen and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts!  Show Summary Jill Smokler joined us this week to talk about the journey from building the wildly successful website, Scary Mommy, to figuring out her next steps now that she’s out of the “mommy” role. Her children are older, and the days of writing about parenting little ones are long past. So now what? We talked about the process of figuring out who we are at this stage, and what our careers – and lives – look like now. Jill shared a little about her future plans, including a new “She’s Got Issues” podcast in the works. We can’t wait to listen! More About Jill Smokler What started as an innocent on-line baby book in early 2008 to chronicle Jill Smokler’s stay-at-home days with her children, quickly transformed into a vibrant community of parents, brought together by a common theme: Parenting doesn’t have to be perfect. Scary Mommy rapidly grew and amassed a following of a million plus imperfect moms across the US and beyond, becoming the number one parenting brand in the country. In 2015, the site was acquired by Vinit Bharara of the media company Some Spider, LLC. After almost three years acting as Chief Content Officer, Jill departed the company in 2018.  Jill is also the New York Times bestselling author of Simon and Schuster’s Confessions of A Scary Mommy and Motherhood Comes Naturally (And Other Vicious Lies). Her honest take on parenting has appeared in countless publications and on television programs including The Today Show, Good Morning America, Nightline, Bethenny and Fox and Friends. In 2017, Forbes magazine named Jill a top ten parenting influencer. Topics From This Episode (Complete transcript is available below… scroll to the bottom!) Inner critic (check out this fluffy representation of Missy’s inner critic, a gift from Susanne)Working with therapists and coaches (like past guest, Ann Imig!)The myth of motivationIsolation for parents of young childrenSex and dating in your 40sSusanne’s post about Hugh Howey (Seashell-related, see: the Look, Listen, Learn segment) Connect with Jill She’s Got Issues – subscribe for updates about the new podcast, coming soon!FacebookInstagramJill’s previous Generation EX podcast Look, Listen, Learn Missy The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides Tom PapaThe messiness of progress, and living in chaos (temporarily) Jill Mrs. Wilson on PBSTaylor Swift, especially the long version of All Too WellThe Sound of the Sea by Cynthia Barnett Susanne EncantoThe Ten-Year Challenge on social media – moms, take pictures!Get more impact by doing less, the Dan Blank way, as discussed on the #AmWriting podcast  Connect With the Mom &amp;… Podcast Please subscribe to the show wherever you get your podcasts! If you’re so inclined to give us a 5-star rating, we’ll love you forever. Who couldn’t use a little extra love?Leave us a message – via voicemail or use our form – with your questions for experts, or suggestions for future episodes.Check out our website, where you can find links to all the things!Follow our Facebook PageJoin our private Facebook Group (All you have to do is ask to join, and then be nice once you’re in. So easy!)Follow us on InstagramBecome a patron – check us out on Patreon! Musical Notes Our delightfully happy intro and outro theme music, “We Will Get Through This” is performed by Young Presidents, and used under license from Shutterstock. Watch this episode on our YouTube channel The post Jill Smokler: The Mother of Reinvention – From Scary Mommy to She’s Got Issues appeared first on Mom And Podcast.

January 19, 2022 / Mom &amp;… Podcast Episode 54 / Guest: Jill Smokler, Creator of Scary Mommy, and the She’s Got Issues podcast Click below to listen and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts! <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mom-and-podcast/id1547097989" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a><a href="https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9tb21hbmRwb2RjYXN0LmNvbS9mZWVkL3BvZGNhc3Qv" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a><a href="https://www.stitcher.com/show/momandpodcastcom" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a><a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/10FWlpDPVTLmSzSURGmF08" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a><a href="https://pca.st/d45sx6jt" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0Vjzt61RNvKehvj84HQd5w/videos" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> Show Summary Jill Smokler joined us this week to talk about the journey from building the wildly successful website, Scary Mommy, to figuring out her next steps now that she’s out of the “mommy” role. Her children are older, and the days of writing about parenting little ones are long past. So now what? We talked about the process of figuring out who we are at this stage, and what our careers – and lives – look like now. Jill shared a little about her future plans, including a new “She’s Got Issues” podcast in the works. We can’t wait to listen! More About Jill Smokler What started as an innocent on-line baby book in early 2008 to chronicle Jill Smokler’s stay-at-home days with her children, quickly transformed into a vibrant community of parents, brought together by a common theme: Parenting doesn’t have to be perfect. <a href="https://www.scarymommy.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Scary Mommy</a> rapidly grew and amassed a following of a million plus imperfect moms across the US and beyond, becoming the number one parenting brand in the country. In 2015, the site was <a href="http://www.scarymommy.com/club-mid/a-message-from-our-founder-the-mid-scary-mommy/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">acquired by Vinit Bharara</a> of the media company Some Spider, LLC. After almost three years acting as Chief Content Officer, Jill departed the company in 2018.  Jill is also the New York Times bestselling author of Simon and Schuster’s <a href="https://www.scarymommy.com/the-books/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Confessions of A Scary Mommy</a> and <a href="https://www.scarymommy.com/the-books/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Motherhood Comes Naturally (And Other Vicious Lies)</a>. Her honest take on parenting has appeared in countless publications and on television programs including The Today Show, Good Morning America, Nightline, Bethenny and Fox and Friends. In 2017, Forbes magazine named Jill a <a href="https://www.forbes.com/profile/jill-smokler/?list=top-influencers-parenting#3a71026a25b0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">top ten parenting influencer.</a> Topics From This Episode (Complete transcript is available below… scroll to the bottom!) <ul><li>Inner critic (check out this <a href="https://smile.amazon.com/Feisty-Pets-Orange-Monster-Hoarder/dp/B07TM433TC/ref=sr_1_61?crid=1ML7F1OY7XLUO&amp;keywords=feisty+pets&amp;qid=1642635771&amp;sprefix=feisty%2Caps%2C145&amp;sr=8-61" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">fluffy representation of Missy’s inner critic</a>, a gift from Susanne)</li><li>Working with therapists and coaches (like past guest, <a href="https://listenlifecoaching.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ann Imig</a>!)</li><li>The myth of motivation</li><li>Isolation for parents of young children</li><li>Sex and dating in your 40s</li><li><a href="http://thedustyparachute.com/5-reasons-you-should-read-the-shell-collector/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Susanne’s post about Hugh Howey</a> (Seashell-related, see: the Look, Listen, Learn segment)</li></ul> Connect with Jill <ul><li><a href="https://www.shesgotissues.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">She’s Got Issues</a> – subscribe for updates about the new podcast, coming soon!</li><li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/jillsmokler" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a></li><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/jillsmokler/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a></li><li>Jill’s previous <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/generation-ex/id1504513984" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Generation EX podcast</a></li></ul> Look, Listen, Learn Missy <ul><li><a href="https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250301697/thesilentpatient" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Silent Patient</a> by Alex Michaelides </li><li><a href="https://tompapa.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tom Papa</a></li><li>The messiness of progress, and living in chaos (temporarily)</li></ul> Jill <ul><li><a href="https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/masterpiece/shows/mrs-wilson/#" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mrs. Wilson</a> on PBS</li><li>Taylor Swift, especially the long version of <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sRxrwjOtIag" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">All Too Well</a></li><li><a href="https://wwnorton.com/books/9780393651447" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Sound of the Sea</a> by Cynthia Barnett</li></ul> Susanne <ul><li><a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2953050/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Encanto</a></li><li>The Ten-Year Challenge on social media – moms, take pictures!</li><li>Get more impact by <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/want-to-grow-your-platform-do-less-podcast/id537049566?i=1000543501360" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">doing less, the Dan Blank way</a>, as discussed on the <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-build-a-platform-in-a-zillion-not-easy/id1099630313?i=1000547165518" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">#AmWriting </a>podcast </li></ul> Connect With the Mom &amp;… Podcast <ul><li><a href="https://momandpodcast.com/how-to-listen-to-review-a-podcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Please subscribe</a> to the show wherever you get your podcasts! If you’re so inclined to give us a 5-star rating, we’ll love you forever. Who couldn’t use a little extra love?</li><li><a href="https://momandpodcast.com/whats-your-question/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Leave us a message</a> – via voicemail or use our form – with your questions for experts, or suggestions for future episodes.</li><li>Check out <a href="https://momandpodcast.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">our website</a>, where you can find links to all the things!</li><li>Follow our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/MomAndPodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook Page</a></li><li>Join our private <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/momandcommunity" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook Group</a> (All you have to do is ask to join, and then be nice once you’re in. 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Jill Smokler: The Mother of Reinvention – From Scary Mommy to She’s Got Issues

I've always been a huge fan of the Scary Mommy blog. It started right around when my twins were born, and helped me realize that I was doing things pretty well and that I probably wasn't going to totally screw up my children. Whew.It was a place I could go to read about other moms nightmares, forgotten children, terrible meals, dirty diapers and billions of things we all mess up on.... as well as the joy, laughter, and amazing moments.Jill is a genius in creating content. When she created the Mommy Confessionals, it took off like wild fire and took the blog into a totally new space with millions of subscribers and ad money pouring in. It's a safe and anonymous place to leave your "confession", get it off your chest and feel free of the burden.... while enjoying a good laugh or cry for sure.Jill shares her story, what it was like to talk about her own family and how the business grew, sold and what she's up to now.Quotes from Jill's Book Scary MommyI shall remember that no mother is perfect and my children will thrive because, and sometimes even in spite of me.I shall not preach to a fellow mother who has not asked my opinion. It’s none of my damn business.I shall maintain a sense of humor about all things motherhood.More about JillJill Smokler is a noted entrepreneur, social influencer, New York Times bestselling author, and community builder.As the founder of Scary Mommy, Jill has spent the last ten years creating and curating online content for parents, having grown her one-time “mommy blog” into one of the most influential digital parenting properties in the world.During her tenure at Scary Mommy — most recently as Chief Content Officer — Jill used candor, humor, and humility to redefine the role and influence of parents online. Her commitment to publishing honest, compelling, and sometimes controversial content, combined with her uncanny sense of how parents are willing to interact with brands online, created a new kind of digital parenting ecosystem that has given moms a voice and brands a roadmap for engaging the sought after mom audience.  In 2017, Forbes magazine named Jill a top ten parenting influencer.Connect with Jillhttps://jillsmokler.comhttps://www.scarymommy.com/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

I've always been a huge fan of the Scary Mommy blog. It started right around when my twins were born, and helped me realize that I was doing things pretty well and that I probably wasn't going to totally screw up my children. Whew.It was a place I could go to read about other moms nightmares, forgotten children, terrible meals, dirty diapers and billions of things we all mess up on.... as well as the joy, laughter, and amazing moments.Jill is a genius in creating content. When she created the Mommy Confessionals, it took off like wild fire and took the blog into a totally new space with millions of subscribers and ad money pouring in. It's a safe and anonymous place to leave your "confession", get it off your chest and feel free of the burden.... while enjoying a good laugh or cry for sure.Jill shares her story, what it was like to talk about her own family and how the business grew, sold and what she's up to now.<h3>Quotes from Jill's Book <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1451673779/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Scary Mommy</a></h3><ul><li>I shall remember that no mother is perfect and my children will thrive because, and sometimes even in spite of me.</li><li>I shall not preach to a fellow mother who has not asked my opinion. It’s none of my damn business.</li><li>I shall maintain a sense of humor about all things motherhood.</li></ul><h3>More about Jill</h3>Jill Smokler is a noted entrepreneur, social influencer, New York Times bestselling author, and community builder.As the founder of <a href="http://www.scarymommy.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Scary Mommy</a>, Jill has spent the last ten years creating and curating online content for parents, having grown her one-time “mommy blog” into one of the most influential digital parenting properties in the world.During her tenure at Scary Mommy — most recently as Chief Content Officer — Jill used candor, humor, and humility to redefine the role and influence of parents online. Her commitment to publishing honest, compelling, and sometimes controversial content, combined with her uncanny sense of how parents are willing to interact with brands online, created a new kind of digital parenting ecosystem that has given moms a voice and brands a roadmap for engaging the sought after mom audience.  In 2017, Forbes magazine named Jill a <a href="https://www.forbes.com/profile/jill-smokler/?list=top-influencers-parenting#3a71026a25b0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">top ten parenting influencer.</a>Connect with Jill<a href="https://jillsmokler.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://jillsmokler.com</a><a href="https://www.scarymommy.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.scarymommy.com/</a> See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.

Scary Mommy's Jill Smokler

In today’s episode, Scary Mommy founder Jill Smokler discusses coming to terms with her husband Jeff’s sexuality, how isolated she felt when she first learned of his same sex attraction, making the difficult decision to get a divorce after 18 years of marriage, and how they focused on honesty and transparency in telling their three children. She spoke about how painful it was to break the news to the kids that she and her husband would be divorcing. “We tried to focus on how much we loved them and how intact we could be, even when we weren’t living together. It’s so hard when you see your children in any sort of pain, and to feel like you are the cause of it, and that there’s really no way you can comfort them, there are no answers, they are going to be hurt by this…it’s devastating, it’s so hard to see. That said I think this whole experience has really helped them become more sensitive to other people, more empathetic, just understanding of struggles that everybody goes through.”

In today’s episode, Scary Mommy founder Jill Smokler discusses coming to terms with her husband Jeff’s sexuality, how isolated she felt when she first learned of his same sex attraction, making the difficult decision to get a divorce after 18 years of marriage, and how they focused on honesty and transparency in telling their three children. She spoke about how painful it was to break the news to the kids that she and her husband would be divorcing. “We tried to focus on how much we loved them and how intact we could be, even when we weren’t living together. It’s so hard when you see your children in any sort of pain, and to feel like you are the cause of it, and that there’s really no way you can comfort them, there are no answers, they are going to be hurt by this…it’s devastating, it’s so hard to see. That said I think this whole experience has really helped them become more sensitive to other people, more empathetic, just understanding of struggles that everybody goes through.”

S2 Ep2: A Personal Conversation with Jill Smokler, the founder of Scary Mommy, on Telling the Kids that Dad is Gay

 CLICK HERE for Full Show Notes!   About Jill Smokler:       The founder of Scary Mommy, Jill has spent the last ten years creating and curating online content for parents, having grown her one-time “mommy blog” into one of the most influential digital parenting properties in the world. During her tenure at Scary Mommy — most recently as Chief Content Officer — Jill used candor, humor, and humility to redefine the role and influence of parents online. Her commitment to publishing honest, compelling, and sometimes controversial content, combined with her uncanny sense of how parents are willing to interact with brands online, created a new kind of digital parenting ecosystem that has given moms a voice and brands a roadmap for engaging the sought after mom audience.  Today Jill uses her unique perspective, rooted in having both been at the forefront of the parent-as-social-influencer movement, as well as being a pioneer in finding ways to monetize that influence, to consult directly with brands, agencies and individuals on strategies to reach and engage parents online. Jill is also a recognized thought leader who frequently speaks at women-centric events and conferences. In 2017, by Forbes magazine named Jill a top ten parenting influencer. My husband and I spilt up a year and a half ago. Together, we have three kids – Lily (14) Ben (12) and Evan (10.) After leaving Scary Mommy in June, I'm finally exploring what comes next.

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