I Speak Mama Podcast
About the Show
Jen, Shannon and Denielle are passionate about exploring the multifaceted experiences of motherhood. In I Speak Mama they dive deep into the realities and complexities that encompass the journey of being a mom. In each episode, they tackle the highs and lows of motherhood, creating a safe space for mamas everywhere to engage in honest and relatable conversations. They discuss the realities that all moms face but seldom talk about openly. Whether you are an expecting mom, a new mom, or someone who has been on this journey for years, I Speak Mama is here to remind you that you are not alone.
Recent Episodes
S2 Ep33: Embracing Personal Growth In The New Year
S2 Ep32: Keeping Holiday Traditions Alive (Even in the Chaos)
S2 Ep31: Rising Above The Turbulence with Amelia Rose Earhart
S2 Ep30: Traveling For the Holidays With Kids
S2 Ep29: Toddlers: The Good The Bad and The Messy
S2 Ep28: How Social Media Portrays Moms
S2 Ep27: Money Money Money!
S2 Ep26: Supporting Our Kids in Sports
S2 Ep25: Kicking Off A New School Year
S2 Ep24: Working From Home With Kids
S2 Ep23: What’s Your Mom Superpower?
S2 Ep22: Can ChatGPT Replace Moms?
S2 Ep21: Addressing Our Parenting Fears
S2 Ep20: Taking a Mom Quiz
S2 Ep19: Parenting Expectations vs Reality
S2 Ep18: Getting Ready For Summer
S2 Ep17: Celebrating Family Milestones
S2 Ep16: Let’s Talk About Babysitters
S2 Ep14: Preparing for a Family Trip
S2 Ep13: The Husbands Take The Mic
S2 Ep12: Having Tough Conversations with Your Kids
S2 Ep11: Ask A Mama: Answering Questions From Our Listeners!
S2 Ep10: Busting Parenting Myths
S2 Ep9: Surviving the Holiday Hangover
S2 Ep8: Kicking off The New Year
S2 Ep7: Christmas Traditions
S2 Ep6: Mama Confessions: Answering the TMI Questions You're Too Afraid to Ask
S2 Ep5: How to Handle Bullying
S2 Ep4: #MOMFAIL
S2 Ep3: It’s Thanksgiving!!!
S2 Ep2: Mom Friends
S2 Ep1: You Got This Mama!
S2: Welcome to I Speak Mama!
S1 Ep49: Season 2 is Coming Soon!
S1 Ep48: Let’s Catch Up!
S1 Ep47: Mental Health for the Entire Family
“You have to do what’s best for your family and the only people who know what’s best are the people who are in it every day.” -Devon Stockton
S1 Ep46: The Power of Elderberries: Diving Deep into the World of Supplements with Jessica Lowery
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S1 Ep45: Rockin’ Country Music with Tracielynn
To learn more about Tracielynn visit her website or follow her on Instagram, Facebook and TikTok. To learn more about the Carolina Country Music Festival, visit carolinacountrymusicfest.com.
S1 Ep44: Finding Your Authentic Self with Maura Streppa
To learn more about Maura visit her website or follow her on Instagram and TikTok. To learn more about the Carolina Country Music Festival, visit carolinacountrymusicfest.com.
S1 Ep43: Live from Carolina Country Music Festival with Gillian Smith
S1 Ep42: Southern Momma and the Myrtle Moms...Again!
S1 Ep41: Being a Mom in the Media
S1 Ep40: Summer Trends with Caroline
S1 Ep39: The Life of a Single Dad
S1 Ep38: A Very Myrtle Mother's Day
S1 Ep37: Emotional Wellbeing for Moms with Rebecca Jeffreys
S1 Ep36: Performing and Parenting- Part 2
S1 Ep35: Performing and Parenting with Christine Cox
S1 Ep34: Hearing from a Homeschool Mom
S1 Ep33: Parenting Reality Check
S1 Ep32: Motherhood: That’s Showbiz!
S1 Ep31: Healthy Habits for Families with Hatton Gravely
S1 Ep30: Becoming a Champion Mom of Autism with Becky Large
“After the diagnosis, it’s good for the child but there’s definitely a mourning period for the parents because it will never be the relationship you had hoped it would be.”
-Becky Large
S1 Ep29: How To Be a Super-Mom with Jamie Daskalis
S1 Ep28: Would You Rather: Mom Edition
S1 Ep27: Swimming Safely with Sue Brunson
S1 Ep26: Being a Boss Mom with Karen Riordan
S1 Ep25: What Type of Parent are You?
S1 Ep24: Parenting a Preteen
S1 Ep23: Keeping Kids Safe in Sports
S1 Ep22: Feeling Empowered in Your Own Skin with Katelyn Guild
S1 Ep21: Parenting Advice from Social Media
S1 Ep20: Tips and Tricks for Traveling with Kids
S1 Ep19: Inspiration from the 2022 Ignite Women’s Conference
S1 Ep18: Baby Preparations and Birth Stories
Visit Myrtle Beach
S1 Ep17: The Connecting Power of Food
"Food is the one thing that can bring people together regardless of their religious beliefs and political views. Throughout my life, food has been such a mainstay. Yes it's for nourishment and survival, but food has been like a salve." -Johanna Jones
Chef Swap at The Beach
Finding Our Flavor
S1 Ep16: Myrtle Moms at the Golf Course
Myrtle Moms with Margaritas Podcast is brought to you by Visit Myrtle Beach with co-hosts, Jen Brunson and Shannon Furtick, and produced by John Muse.
S1 Ep15: Party Planning 101
Ignite Women's Conference
Myrtle Moms with Margaritas Podcast is brought to you by Visit Myrtle Beach with co-hosts, Jen Brunson and Shannon Furtick, and produced by John Muse.
S1 Ep14: Football Frenzy Pt. 2
Myrtle Moms with Margaritas Podcast is brought to you by Visit Myrtle Beach with co-hosts, Jen Brunson and Shannon Furtick, and produced by John Muse.
S1 Ep13: Football Frenzy Pt. 1
Myrtle Moms with Margaritas Podcast is brought to you by Visit Myrtle Beach with co-hosts, Jen Brunson and Shannon Furtick, and produced by John Muse.
S1 Ep12: Back to School From a Teacher’s Perspective with Meryl Koessler
Myrtle Moms with Margaritas Podcast is brought to you by Visit Myrtle Beach with co-hosts, Jen Brunson and Shannon Furtick, and produced by John Muse.
S1 Ep11: Raising a Family in the Military with Kelly Furtick
"It's neat to see how small the army is when it brings you back into that sense of family." -Kelly Furtick
Myrtle Moms with Margaritas Podcast is brought to you by Visit Myrtle Beach with co-hosts, Jen Brunson and Shannon Furtick, and produced by John Muse.
S1 Ep10: Coach Mom: Parenting in the World of Athletics
“I wanted to be a role model to other women that a family goes with sports.” -Pat Borowski
Myrtle Moms with Margaritas Podcast is brought to you by Visit Myrtle Beach with co-hosts, Jen Brunson and Shannon Furtick, and produced by John Muse.
S1 Ep9: The Real-Estate Moms of Myrtle Beach
“I ask a lot of questions to my clients and it has nothing to do with the house they are looking for, it has to do with the life they want to have, especially if it’s a primary residence. That life is what they are seeking. I can make the house happen.”
-Bobbei Rusinckel
S1 Ep8: Carolina Country Music Fest with Southern Momma aka Darren Knight
"The inspiration comes from my mom and 60% of the character is my grandmother. It’s mimic comedy. These are just things we heard growing up. And the material is vast. This character could go on forever. And will go on forever." -Darren Knight
S1 Ep7: Summertime for Three Cool Moms
"I am a beach baby. My first steps were on the beach. My mom packed me and my sister up because she’s a beach lover so it’s just in my blood to love going to the ocean. As long as I have sunscreen and my book and my yeti full of a beverage, I’m good to go." -Caroline
Myrtle Moms with Margaritas Podcast is brought to you by Visit Myrtle Beach with co-hosts, Jen Brunson and Shannon Furtick, and produced by John Muse.
S1 Ep6: Raising Teenagers Big News: and Ground Zero Myrtle Beach
S1 Ep5: Earth Day Reselling Clothes: and a Pet Fish
Myrtle Moms with Margaritas Podcast is brought to you by Visit Myrtle Beach with co-hosts, Jen Brunson and Shannon Furtick, and produced by John Muse.
S1 Ep4: Tax Season Tips for Moms with Samantha Slapnick
This episode was recorded at Walk On's Sports Bistreaux, where you can experience game day food in Myrtle Beach.
Myrtle Moms with Margaritas Podcast is brought to you by Visit Myrtle Beach with co-hosts, Jen Brunson and Shannon Furtick, and produced by John Muse.
S1 Ep3: St. Patrick's Day, Doors vs. Wheels and NCAA Tournament Picks
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Myrtle Moms with Margaritas Podcast is brought to you by Visit Myrtle Beach with co-hosts, Jen Brunson and Shannon Furtick, and produced by John Muse.
S1 Ep2: International Women's Day with Kathie Muse
Learn about the inspiring women of the Grand Strand community on Visit Myrtle Beach's blog!
Myrtle Moms with Margaritas Podcast is brought to you by Visit Myrtle Beach, co-hosted by Jen Brunson and Shannon Furtick, and produced by John Muse.
S1 Ep1: Intros Would You Rather: and Read Across America
Shannon's Margarita Recipe:
Costco Strawberry Margarita Mix
Captain Morgan
Splash of orange juice (optional)
Serve on the rocks!
Jen's Skinny Margarita Recipe:
Tequilla
Fresh lime juice
Triple Sec or Orange Liquor
Agave
Serve on the rocks!
Shannon has two kids, Gabriel and Grayson and navigates the world of sports and dinosaurs. She has been married for 10 years, and Shannon and her husband love to meet other parents in the community. She has lived in Myrtle Beach for 22 years, but hails from Durham (as she says, Go Tarheels).
Jen has one son, Colton, and has been married for 6 years to a Grand Strand born and raised local. Jen worked for the Pelicans Baseball team for several years and then moved away for a short stint in Raleigh. She recently moved back to the area in 2020 and is so happy to be back in the area!
Would you Rather Game
- Would you rather have Legos all over your living room or Cheerio dust stuck on your kitchen counters forever?
- Would you rather have your guests see a filthy toilet or a filthy kitchen?
- Would you rather live with a total slob or an OCD freak?
- Would you rather experience your child having a temper tantrum in a library or church or pee/poop themselves in Target?
- Would you have someone constantly complain about your cooking or your cleaning?
- Would you rather cut your lawn with nail clippers or pick your carpet with tweezers?
- Would you rather watch Frozen all day every day or have lice go through your entire house?
- Would you rather never do laundry or never wash a dish again?
- Would you rather clean with a vacuum with the head the size of a thumb or scrub your bathroom with a cotton swab?
Dolly Parton resources
Myrtle Moms with Margaritas is brought to you by Visit Myrtle Beach with co-hosts Jen Brunson and Shannon Furtick, and produced by John Muse.
S2 Ep15: Hacking Motherhood: Life Hacks Every Mom Needs to Know
Meet the Hosts
One of the hosts of I Speak Mama, Jen Brunson, is a local Myrtle mom to her two sons, Colton and Nolan.
Second half of the I Speak Mama duo, Shannon Furtick is a local Myrtle mom to her two sons, Gabriel and Grayson.
New host of I Speak Mama, Denielle Van Dyke is a local mom to sassy daughter Leighton.