Vanessa Jean-Louis is a Central Florida solo mom of four and the co-founder of RTM Nexus, where she connects technology solutions with retailers and brands through events, sponsorships, and media partnerships.

In this episode, Vanessa gets candid about what it really takes to scale a growing business while managing four kids with very packed schedules. She shares her story of leaving a 12-year marriage, learning to spot red flags she previously missed, and navigating the weight of disappointing family members when choosing her own path.

Vanessa also opens up about the courage it took to start a business as a single mother, how she manages the invisible load of single motherhood , and why embracing modern tools like AI can give moms back precious time in their everyday lives.

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RTM Nexus | Community for Retail, Technology & Media Leaders
Email : vanessa@rtmnexus.com
Instagram: @vanessaj.louis
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After watching the trial, my entire view on the Lindsay Clancy case completely shifted. What initially looked like a case with some holes that question her post partum psycosis defense. Now feels like a devastating failure of postpartum care, mental health treatment, and the justice system.

I no longer believe this is a case of premeditated first-degree murder. The courtroom footage, medical testimony, and autopsy evidence point me somewhere else entirely. In episode 21, I continue the conversation on maternal malice- moms who murder.

Highlighting the exact details that changed my mind in the case of Lindsay Clancy: the prosecution's use of autopsy images, Lindsay's visible anguish in court, the role of postpartum psychosis, her medical care, and the online conspiracy theories surrounding Patrick Clancy.

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Explore some of my favorite YouTube content on the Clancy case, mental illness and self-harm.

J.D. - A Lawyer Explains

Lawyer You Know

Psychiatrist Listens to Lindsay Clancy Insanity Defense - Dr. Josef

Yale Courses - Suicide Part 1: The Rationality

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Most women aren’t just obsessed with true crime; they're drawn to stories that can expose a dark, often hidden side of motherhood.

This episode of Stop Telling Me to Relax, dives into some cases of mothers who've commited crimes — from murder to financial deceit & child abuse. With a mix of detailed case analysis and raw emotional insights. Episode 20 is essential listening for anyone intrigued by true crime, financial greed or serious mental illness (SMI). Highlighting how societal pressures to have the "perfect family", can backfire into long term devastating consequences.

• Kouri Richards, a Utah real estate agent who murdered her husband by poisoning. Then tried to craft a narrative of grief through a children's book.
• Betty Broderick, an infamous case from the 80s. San Diego housewife whose bitter divorce and deep-seated resentment led her to shoot her ex-husband and his new wife.
• Lindsay Clancy, a mom suffering from postpartum psychosis who strangled her three young children before trying to take her own life.

  **REPUBLISHED ON 07/30/26 w/ AUDIO QUALITY IMPROVEMENTS

More on Kouri Richins:

Kouri Richins: Behind The Facade: Full Episode

Grief Author Murder Trial -Utah vs. Kouri Richins Full Sentencing

More on Betty Broderick:

Ex Wife Kills Husband & New Wife | The Case of Betty Broderick - dreading (Crime & Psychology) YouTube

Betty Testifies [Part 1] CA vs. Broderick (1991) - Court TV Trial Archive

More On Lindsay Clancy:

The Lindsay Clancy Case: A Family Tragedy On Trial | Case by Case - 48 Hours

A Husband in the Aftermath of His Wife's Unfathomable Act - The New Yorker

Labor & Delivery Nurse Strangles All 3 Children After Sending Husband Away | Ashleigh Bandfield x Drop Dead Serious - YouTube

Postpartum Psychosis Made Her Kill Her 3 Daugthers | Not Carol - YouTube

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Ohio (USA) resident Erin Sheen is a single mom to a 15 year old teenage daughter. Erin has recently made the transition from a successful 30 year career as a corporate recruiter for Fortune 500 companies and Big 4 public accounting firms. To transforming her weekend side hustle into a bustling business. Owning and operating multi locations of a children's lice removal buisness throughout the mid west - The Lice Nanny.

In episode 18, Erin discusses her planned path to motherhood. Choosing to embrace the option of single motherhood in her late 30s through fertility treatments. Erin shares the unexpected joys of traveling that path and the hurdles faced along the way. Our conversation exemplifies how strategic thinking, choosing the road less traveled and embracing setbacks can transform your life.

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STOP. Telling Me to Relax returns after a 2 month break!

Under the guise of anonymity that Reddit thrives off of. Episode 18 dives into anonymous posts from various communities on Reddit for single mothers. Hearing from mothers across the globe who are experiencing the isolation and loneliness experienced in young motherhood. The the importance of setting boundaries with grandparents to focus on prioritizing self-care. Experiencing the betrayal and resulting bitterness and depression the trauma of single motherhood may foster.

The conversation concludes with a focus on a very famous once single young mom and how her experiences may help us all realize that. No matter what our lives look like. We all experience the same single mom struggles.

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This episode dives into the explosive and deeply complex situation surrounding Taylor Frankie Paul, a TikTok influencer and reality star, and her tumultuous relationships and mental health struggles. We'll analyze the lessons single mothers and women can learn from her recent experiences, focusing on self-worth, boundaries, and mental health.

Watch Here on Hulu -------- > The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives

Check out additional content on Taylor Frankie Paul:

POV from a former Mormon Mom
Life, take two!

Mom Influencers
Juicy Scoop w/ Heather Mcdonald

Clinical POV on DV arrest and TFP's mental health
Denise Brady, Licsensed Therapist

Detailed breakdown on soft swinging scandal
She's Speaking with Emily Hanks

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Samantha Dench—a licensed esthetician, functional medicine practitioner, entrepreneur, and single mother of three teenagers has an honest conversation about motherhood, reinvention, and self-care. Samantha shares her personal journey through marriage, divorce, and raising teens while building a career rooted in helping others feel confident in their skin. From relocating to Austin, Texas, to navigating the realities of dating as a single parent, she opens up about the emotional and practical challenges that shape life after divorce.

With more than two decades of experience in the skincare industry, Samantha has built a reputation for taking a holistic approach to skin health. As the founder of Skin Deep Esthetics + Wellness, she focuses on addressing the root causes of skin issues by exploring the connection between internal wellness and external beauty. In this episode, she explains how factors like gut health, hormones, nutrition, and lifestyle choices all play a role in achieving healthy skin.

Samantha also discusses her work educating both clients and professionals on functional skincare, as well as her podcast, The Functional Aesthetician Podcast, where she dives deeper into the science behind skin health. She shares how blending functional medicine with esthetics allows people to look beyond surface-level treatments and instead understand how the body works as a whole.

Samantha is also the founder of Zozo Skincare, a safe skincare line designed specifically for tweens. As a busy single mom and entrepreneur, she emphasizes the importance of self-care— making space to recharge. This episode offers thoughtful insights on parenting teens, rebuilding after divorce, and why caring for yourself is essential for single mothers.

Connect with Samantha:
www.skindeepil.com
Instagram: @skindeepil
The Functional Aesthetician

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Residing in England’s West Midlands town of Stratford-upon-Avon. Elizabeth (Liz) is a 34 year old single mum, candidly sharing her experiences of the transition into pregnancy, sobriety, and single motherhood. With humility, opens up about pregnancy body image struggles, quiet resentment towards her ex partner, mum guilt, and the pressure of cultural myths that romanticize motherhood—revealing what no one talks about.

Liz reflects on overcoming alcohol dependence, resisting “mommy wine” culture, and protecting her mental health as a single mother. She shares the mindset shifts that helped her reclaim control, build confidence, and transform her identity from overwhelmed to empowered.

With the resilience and knowledge she has gained over the past few years, Liz now heads a platform that supports overwhelmed moms in feeling steadier and more like themselves again—without being told to just “relax.”

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Email: thefulfilledmumcoach@gmail.com
Instagram:@elizabethcatherinemonroe
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