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Amy Yanzer, small business superhero and soon-to-be mom of four, spills the tea (or rather, the non-alcoholic nitro cocktail) on balancing motherhood with entrepreneurship. From laugh-out-loud anecdotes to revolutionizing Wisconsin's drinking culture one "soft cocktail" at a time, this episode is bubbling with wisdom, laughter, and the perfect recipe for embracing life's unexpected twists.

Main Topics & Discussion

Motherhood's Unexpected Surprises
Amy's journey from church music director to co-founder of Forward Beverage Co. is anything but conventional. Hear her honest take on what shocked her most about motherhood, how she managed two under two, and why she's welcoming baby #4 at 40 with confidence that we all aspire to. Her advice about longing versus guilt offers a refreshing perspective for any mother struggling with work-life balance.

Crafting a Business (and Family) from Scratch
When Amy's husband Paul quit drinking, he used his chemistry background to create non-alcoholic alternatives that weren't just sugar bombs. Together, they've built Forward Beverage Company into a thriving business with products in over 200 locations across Wisconsin. Amy shares how they're redefining what it means to "have a drink" in one of America's most alcohol-friendly states, and how she envisions bringing her children into the family business.

The Growing Pains of Growth
From navigating multiple moves to building community in a new city, Amy's transparent about both the challenges and triumphs. Her "if it's not a hell yes, it's a no" philosophy is exactly what busy moms need to hear. Plus, she reveals her secret weapon for childbirth (HypnoBabies) and why she's approaching motherhood at 40 with newfound wisdom about what really matters—definitely not lost high heels or perfectly clean houses.

Links & Discount Codes:

Kindred Bravely: THEREALMOMHUB15

Forward Beverage Co: REALMOMHUB10 (valid April 29-May 29, 2025)

Strength Finder Test: https://www.gallup.com/cliftonstrengths/en/253715/34-cliftonstrengths-themes.aspx

Hypnobabies: https://www.hypnobabies.com/

Links & Discount Codes:

Kindred Bravely: THEREALMOMHUB15

Host & Show Info

Hosted by: Cally & Emily O’Leary

About the Hosts: We’re real moms and real sisters. We may look and sound alike, but our motherhood journeys are uniquely ours. We all do Motherhood differently, and thank goodness for that. Let’s learn and grow together.

Podcast Website: https://therealmomhub.com/

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Episode 30: The One for the Growth-Oriented Mom with Amy Yanzer of Forward Beverage Co: Living Into Your Strengths, Entrepreneurship & Making It Work with Baby #4 on the Way

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