Navigating Blended Families: Lessons in Unity and Forgiveness

In this heartfelt conversation, Quinn and Brady delve into the complexities and unique aspects of their blended family dynamics. They reflect on experiences ranging from early marriages and raising children to navigating holidays and maintaining family unity post-divorce. Quinn shares how meeting her ex-husband Jeff at a young age shaped their journey, and Brady discusses the challenges of managing celebrations across different households. The dialogue emphasizes the importance of overcoming pride, fostering forgiveness, and creating positive relationships for the well-being of the children. They also highlight a real-life example of reconciliation and cooperation, demonstrating that even after divorce, families can come together to create loving, supportive environments.

In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

• Forgiveness and humility are essential for maintaining harmony in blended families, especially when navigating relationships with ex-partners and stepchildren.
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• Children’s well-being takes priority, and creating positive, cooperative dynamics between households helps foster stability and love.
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• Reconciliation is possible, as demonstrated through real-life examples of post-divorce unity, showing that blended families can thrive with intentional effort and mutual respect.

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Episode Summary:

In this episode, Quinn emphasizes the importance of intentional planning and journaling in achieving personal and professional goals. Reflecting on experiences as a business owner and hairstylist, Quinn shares insights on how writing down thoughts and plans can lead to clearer paths and new opportunities. The episode highlights creating additional income streams, fostering entrepreneurial growth among team members, and the role of planners in setting and achieving wellness goals. Listeners are encouraged to journal, dream big, and embrace every day as a new opportunity. Join Quinn for a deep dive into living a life with no regrets.

In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

• Plan with Purpose – Quinn shares how intentional planning and journaling can clarify goals and open doors. Writing things down turns vague ideas into actionable steps, helping both personal and professional growth.
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• Build Beyond the Chair – Drawing from experience as a hairstylist and business owner, Quinn discusses creating additional income streams and nurturing an entrepreneurial mindset—both for yourself and your team.
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• Dream Big, Start Daily – The episode encourages listeners to use planners and journaling to align with wellness goals, dream fearlessly, and treat each day as a fresh start toward living a life with no regrets.

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Take a moment to reflect on the people who have supported you in your journey, whether they are a parent, mentor, or friend. Reach out to them and let them know about the impact they’ve had on your life.

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Episode Summary:

This episode discusses the concept of self-care, highlighting its varied interpretations based on individual needs. It particularly addresses the challenges mothers and professionals face in prioritizing self-care, and stresses the importance of knowing oneself to achieve personal and professional satisfaction. The speaker introduces the 'race car formula'—a metaphor emphasizing the need for regular maintenance and care for oneself, akin to the upkeep of a race car. It calls for self-reflection, intentional living, and setting realistic expectations to maintain balance and happiness

In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

• Self-Care Isn’t One-Size-Fits-All – Self-care means different things to different people. This episode emphasizes the need to define self-care based on your own needs, especially for mothers and professionals who often put themselves last.
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• The Race Car Rule – You can’t run on empty. Using the metaphor of a race car, the episode highlights the importance of regular self-maintenance—rest, reflection, and intentional habits—to stay healthy and high-performing.
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• Know Yourself, Care Better – True self-care starts with self-awareness. The episode encourages self-reflection to help set realistic expectations, align with personal values, and create a more balanced, fulfilling life.

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Take a moment to reflect on the people who have supported you in your journey, whether they are a parent, mentor, or friend. Reach out to them and let them know about the impact they’ve had on your life.

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In this episode, Quinn Vise engages in a candid conversation with her cousin, Kylie, about her evolving wellness journey from her twenties to her forties. Quinn shares her personal experiences, including her initial lack of interest in wellness and her gradual transition to a holistic approach encompassing skincare, supplements, and self-care. An emotional anecdote reveals a harrowing experience with a wellness company, highlighting the importance of advocating for oneself and trusting one's intuition in health matters. The discussion covers various wellness practices, the significance of personalized healthcare, and the complexities of female relationships in business settings. The episode concludes with reminders to seek multiple opinions in medical matters and to advocate for one's own health.

In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

• Wellness is a Journey: Quinn Vise shares how her approach to wellness evolved over two decades—from indifference in her twenties to embracing holistic practices like skincare, supplements, and self-care in her forties.
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• Self-Advocacy in Health: A powerful personal story emphasizes the critical need to trust your intuition and speak up when dealing with health issues or wellness providers.
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• Personalized Care and Female Dynamics: The episode explores the value of individualized healthcare and delves into the nuanced relationships women navigate in professional wellness spaces.

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Take a moment to reflect on the people who have supported you in your journey, whether they are a parent, mentor, or friend. Reach out to them and let them know about the impact they’ve had on your life.

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Planning a Thoughtful and Fun Family Summer

In this episode, the host discusses the importance of planning for the summer and shares tips on how families can effectively organize their summer activities. This includes addressing the challenges and benefits of traveling sports teams, and the importance of early planning and open communication. The host suggests having a family meeting to discuss summer plans and budgeting, emphasizing the value of collaboration and clear communication within the family. Additionally, the episode touches on the significance of maintaining date nights for parents to set a good example for their children. The host also shares personal fashion tips for transitioning between different summer activities with ease, highlighting the versatility of bodysuits, catsuits, and monochromatic outfits.

In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

• Smart Summer Planning: Learn how early preparation, open family communication, and budgeting can help organize a smoother, more enjoyable summer for everyone.
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• Balancing Commitments: Get practical insights on managing the demands of traveling sports teams while preserving family time and maintaining strong relationships.
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• Style Meets Function: Discover versatile summer fashion tips—like bodysuits and monochromatic outfits—for easily transitioning between family activities and personal time.

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Take a moment to reflect on the people who have supported you in your journey, whether they are a parent, mentor, or friend. Reach out to them and let them know about the impact they’ve had on your life.

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Episode Summary:

Balancing Motherhood and Entrepreneurship: A Family's Journey

In this episode, the host speaks with her son Brady about growing up in a household where their mother balanced raising five kids and launching a new business. The conversation highlights the family's resilience and adaptability, particularly Brady's experiences and recollections of his mother's entrepreneurial journey. They also discuss the challenges and rewards of entrepreneurship, the importance of hard work, and the impact of parental decisions on children. The episode aims to inspire working moms by showcasing how juggling career and family responsibilities can be done successfully, without guilt.

In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

• Resilience Through Role Modeling
• Brady reflects on how witnessing his mother’s determination and work ethic shaped his own values and outlook.
• The Realities of Juggling It All
• The episode dives into the emotional and logistical challenges of raising five kids while launching a business—without sacrificing either.
• Inspiration Without Guilt
• A powerful message for working moms: success in both family and career is possible, and guilt doesn’t have to be part of the equation.

Mentioned in This Episode:

• Check out the salon mentioned, Quinn Vise Hair Salon, in Holland, MI or on the web

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Take a moment to reflect on the people who have supported you in your journey, whether they are a parent, mentor, or friend. Reach out to them and let them know about the impact they’ve had on your life.

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In this episode, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Claire, a bright and ambitious young woman who just graduated from cosmetology school. We had an honest conversation about the beauty industry and how it is about more than beauty. Claire shared her journey into the industry, which was deeply influenced by her mother’s battle with cancer. She talked about how helping her mother regain confidence after losing her hair pushed her toward this career path and how her close-knit family plays a key role in shaping her dreams.

Beyond her career path, we discussed the importance of choosing the right people to surround yourself with, the importance of dreaming big, and sharing a bit of advice I wish someone gave me when I was starting out not only in the beauty and self-care industry, but with entrepreneurship as a whole.

The conversation left me inspired by Claire’s drive and perspective at just 19 years old. She’s just getting started in her career, but she already has the wisdom to know that success is shaped not just by talent, but by mindset and the people we choose to keep around us.

In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

• The power of support systems and how having a strong network of family and friends can be crucial in shaping your career and personal growth.
• Why dreaming big and overcoming comparison puts you on the path to reach your potential

Mentioned in This Episode:

• Episode 3 of The Quinn Essential Life: The Audacity to Dream Bigger: How Dreaming Transformed My Journey
• Find Claire on Instagram at @style.with.claire
• Check out the salon mentioned, Quinn Vise Hair Salon, in Holland, MI or on the web

Join the Conversation:

Take a few minutes and do what Claire is doing. Write down two sentences about how you want your next year to go. Be bold. Be grand. If you’re brave, take a video of you doing it and post it to your Instagram story! If you do, tag me so I can cheer you on!

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In this episode, I had the pleasure of chatting with Hannah about growing up with a working mother, seeing her mom as a role model, and the dynamics of being a child in a divorced family. We dove into the often polarizing narratives of working mothers, either being perceived as struggling to balance it all or excelling to an unattainable degree. Hannah shared her perspective on watching her mother juggle college, career, and parenting, and how that shaped her own aspirations.

Hannah’s story is deeply inspiring. Her mother started her family young but pursued higher education while raising four children, ultimately working toward a doctorate. Despite the demands of her career, she remained a constant source of support, attending every performance, concert, and event Hannah participated in.

We also explored the complexities of growing up in a divorced household—navigating different family dynamics, adjusting to step-parents, and the emotional shifts that come with transitioning between homes. Hannah’s candidness about these experiences shed light on the pressures children face in blended families, especially when they feel caught between adult expectations and their own need for stability.

Now, at 20, Hannah is forging her own path, having just completed cosmetology school. Her journey is a testament to perseverance, independence, and the importance of a strong support system.

In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

• Being a working parent is not causing harm to your children.
• Being a child in a blended family has challenges parents often don’t consider.
• How important support systems are for success

Mentioned in This Episode:

• Find Hannah on Instagram at @hairby.hannahvk
• Check out the salon mentioned, Quinn Vise Hair Salon, in Holland, MI or on the web

Join the Conversation:

Take a moment to reflect on the people who have supported you in your journey, whether they are a parent, mentor, or friend. Reach out to them and let them know about the impact they’ve had on your life.

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