In this Mother’s Day special of Minding Her Business, I sit down with the woman who raised me — and also happens to be my best friend — Michelle Sturdy.
Michelle’s story is one I’ve admired my entire life. From her early days as a bank teller to eventually managing multiple dental offices, her journey is a powerful example of resilience, growth, and showing up no matter what life throws your way.
We talk about what it was like to have me at 24, navigate single motherhood after splitting from my dad when I was two, and raise a second child at 42. Michelle opens up about the hardest seasons of her life, what kept her going, and what motherhood means to her now — having experienced it in two very different chapters.
This episode is full of honesty, reflection, and love. Whether you're a parent, navigating your 20s, or just need a reminder of the strength women carry, this conversation will leave a mark.
Happy Mother’s Day to the women who raise us, love us, and shape who we are. This one’s for you.
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