Motherhood was never meant to be a solo sport. In this episode, Diane sits down with Ashlee Gadd - founder of Coffee + Crumbs and editor of You’re in Good Company - to talk about redefining hospitality and building deep, meaningful friendships in the midst of busy mom life. Together, they explore why real community doesn’t require Pinterest-perfect dinners, but simple, consistent acts of showing up - often imperfectly. Ashlee shares how food becomes a vehicle for connection, why adult friendship can feel so hard, and how moms can create sacred, memorable moments without adding pressure to their plates. If you’ve been craving deeper connection or wondering how to cultivate community in this season, this conversation will remind you that you are not alone - and you are the “secret sauce.”

Links Discussed in This Episode |

Checkout the podcast storefront for recommendations from Diane.
Diane's Resource: Previous Episode: Friendship Fails and Finding Your People with Kristen Strong
Book: The Life Council: 10 Friends Every Woman Needs
Previous Episode: Create Anyway: Pursuing Creativity in Motherhood | Ashlee Gadd (EP259)
Ashlee's Beneficial Resource: Voxer
Ashlee Can't Stop Talking About: The Great Sex Rescue
Connect with Ashlee:
Website (Coffee & Crumbs)
Website (Ashlee)
Instagram (Coffee & Crumbs)
Instagram (Ashlee)
Book: You're In Good Company: The Gift of Friendship, Motherhood, and Showing Up

About Ashlee |

Ashlee Gadd is a mother, writer, photographer, and founder of Coffee + Crumbs. She is the editor and contributor of You’re In Good Company and the author of Create Anyway. She has spent the last ten years helping mothers harness their creative talents into powerful storytelling at Coffee + Crumbs - a beautiful online space where motherhood and art intersect.

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