Get A Handle On It
Welcome to Get a Handle On It—the podcast where motherhood, influencing, and entrepreneurship collide. I’m your host, Lydia Jean: a mompreneur, content creator, and founder of It Girl Agency, where we’ve helped hundreds of creators secure six-figure brand deals and build thriving careers.
Each week, I bring you candid conversations, actionable tips, and real stories from moms who are balancing mom life and building their brands. Together, we’ll navigate the messy, rewarding world of influencer life because balancing it all is tough, but you don’t have to do it alone. So, grab your oat milk latte and AirPods, and listen in each week as we work to Get a Handle On It together!
Get A Handle On It
02. The Mom Friend Era: Building Your Village with Brielle Cherie
It’s easy to feel like the only one struggling. Social media makes it seem like everyone has their perfect mom group chat, their family down the street, their village locked in. But the reality? So many of us are still out here trying to find our people.
That’s why I’m sitting down with my friend Brielle Cherie, who went from being a young mom with no village to building a rock-solid support system from the ground up. We’re talking about the courage it takes to put yourself out there, the reality of making friends as an adult, and why having a community that truly gets you makes all the difference.
Because let’s be real: making friends as an adult is awkward, vulnerable, and sometimes just plain exhausting. If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing life solo, this episode is for you.
Listen in as we get real about:
- Why making friends as an adult feels like dating, but somehow more stressful
- The myth of the “supermom” and why we need to stop wearing burnout as a badge of honor
- How to build a village when you don’t have family (or your besties) nearby
- How to find real connections on social media without falling into the comparison trap
- Faith, friendships, and why Brielle prays for the right people to show up in her life
Oh, and stick around until the end for a little rapid fire Q&A where Brielle spills the details on the most unhinged brand collab she’s ever been pitched. I promise, you won’t see this one coming.
About Brielle Cherie:
Brielle is a content creator, mom of two, and the owner of Abide Studios, a bright and airy creative space in Minneapolis designed to bring women together. Whether she’s sharing about motherhood, faith, or the highs and lows of everyday life, Brielle is all about keeping it real and making sure women never feel alone.
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