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Tessa and Marie take some time to reflect on the start of the podcast, where they are now, and, of course, what their plans are for Halloween. :D Relax and enjoy while we get personal. Thank you to BetterHelp for sponsoring this episode. Go to https://betterhelp.com/shenannygans for 10% off of your first month of professional online therapy! Find the Rayz Kidz App in the App Store or go here for more information: https://rayzkidz.com/ And don't forget to check out...

We've all had it, that feeling in the gut that tells us "uh oh..." LISTEN TO IT! Sarah, a.k.a. @ @The.Modern.Nanny joins us once again to help Tessa and Marie build their listeners' confidence in their gut feelings and also offer insight into red flags we might miss or ignore. Follow Sarah on Instagram WE HAVE MERCH! Buy some! (please <3) For those looking to connect with Marie and Tessa: Instagram Facebook Twitter And if you're feeling extra generous and would like to make a Patreon...

While nanny colleges in the US were a short-lived experience, our guest offers a first-hand account of what going to one was like and the benefits she received from going. And if this episode has inspired you, Norland *is* now taking international students! Check out Carrie's red-hot IG! Check out Norland's website, too! And if you'd like to become a Newborn Care Specialist, check out this website! If you'd like to get in touch with Tessa and Marie, you can do so through the following...

Have you ever had dreams that didn't pan out despite working very hard? Have you ever been disappointed by what the reality of your dream looks like versus what you imagined it to be? Is that the reason you got into childcare? Lindsay Thomason from The Nanny League can relate! Listen as she regales us with her story of success that is anything but linear and be comforted by the fact that, even if life doesn't turn out the way that you had hoped, you can still become a badass beyond your...

Depending your country, region, or city, there might be more live-in or live-out nannies in your immediate area. Here in Pittsburgh, PA, USA, most nannies are live-out but many in London, New York, San Francisco, and LA are live-in. If you're like Marie, you're really curious to know what life as a live-in nanny is like. And if you're like Tessa, you know all to well and wish you didn't. :D Fortunately, we found a gem called Juls (ha! get it? a gem called Juls?) who makes living in sound...

As always, Marie and Tessa are here for YOU, dear listeners. For this special milestone, we wanted to give the reins over to you to show you how much we appreciate all of you! For this episode, Tessa and Marie take turns reading YOUR stories that you sent in. This might be a regular milestone event so if you like (or don't like) what you hear, participate the next time we ask for your stories! If you'd like to get in touch with Tessa and Marie, you can do so through the following...

Have you ever gone on a trip with your (nanny) kids and they come back wired and unable to sleep properly in time for school to start again? Do you find it difficult to keep normal sleep schedules during school holidays? Fear not! Sleep expert Andrea joins us to discuss how best to keep our kids on track during and after family holidays. If you'd like to get in touch with Tessa and Marie, you can do so through the following links: Instagram Facebook Twitter and email us at...

Like Marie and Tessa, are you tired of seeing nannies portrayed only as dad-stealing villains, bumbling idiots with no other job prospects, or impossibly magical beings? Well, author Monica McGurk has done us all a solid by creating a book series that portrays us as the badass, multifaceted forces to be reckoned with that we are! Listen as we discuss her new book, The Agency, our favorite (and least favorite) nanny characters, and the importance of respectful representation. Buy The Agency...

Queen of the D.C. nanny scene, Barbara Kline is here this week to tell us all about her experience building the American Nanny Agency Empire that is White House Nannies. Sit back, relax, and learn from the best of the best Stateside agents with an even greater Instagram account! Check out White House Nannies social media here: Website Facebook Instagram Twitter If you'd like to get in touch with Tessa and Marie, you can do so through the following...

What has the pandemic inspired you to do? Have you left your corporate job for the nanny world? Have you become a mompreneur? Have you CREATED A FANTASTIC APP? Annie has! Join us to hear proof that necessity is the mother of invention as Annie regales us with her story as to how she came up with the idea for Rayz Kidz. Maybe it will inspire you to make that leap to pursue your dreams! Learn more about Rayz Kidz here: Website Facebook Instagram And download it from your app store! If...

Marie and Tessa have spoken ad nauseam about dead-eyed moms at the park when they realize you're the nanny and not the parent... but what if you're BOTH? Carrie joins us this week to discuss what her nanny life is like post partum and what the dynamic of bringing your child to work can be like. Reach out to/follow Carrie here: Instagram Facebook If you'd like to get in touch with Tessa and Marie, you can do so through the following links: Instagram Facebook Twitter and email us at...

Welcome back, listeners! We're starting off 2022 with a lesson about human trafficking... ermm... we mean about Au Pairs. Our Au Pair expert, Sophie (not Sleep Consultant Sophie, this is a new Sophie) shares some fun stories, hot goss, and some horror, so please tune in and enjoy! You can contact Sophie on Instagram here If you'd like to get in touch with Tessa and Marie, you can do so through the following links: Instagram Facebook Twitter and email us at...

You knew that we had Martha from Chronicles of Nannya on in September, but did you know that we went on HER podcast? If not, that means you haven't checked her out yet - and shame on you for that because she's amazing. Regardless, she was good enough to share her mp3 with us and here it is. We love her so much and hope that you'll enjoy this episode as well as all the others she has in her library. Happy Holidays! To check out Chronicles of Nannya, touch the following magical...

Join us for the exciting 2nd installment in the life of a Doula! Today we discuss everything what PostPartum Doulas do with our hilarious and amazing guest Alex Tran from Houston Womb Service! To Visit Alex's Doula Services, find her here: Instagram Facebook And check out her podcast - In the Family Way here: Instagram Facebook And don't forget to reach out to Tessa and Marie, too! Instagram Facebook Twitter and email us at shenannyganspodcast@gmail.com You can also check out...

Do you know what a doula is? Okay smartypants, but do you know how much they DO? Join us as we hear from Jodi, a Birth Doula from the great big mitten that is Michigan. She'll tell us all about what birth doulas do and how important they have been during the pandemic. Check out Jodi's social media! Instagram Facebook Website And don't forget to reach out to Tessa and Marie, too! Instagram Facebook Twitter and email us at shenannyganspodcast@gmail.com You can also check out Tessa's...

The amazing Risa joins us this week to discuss working specifically with children on the spectrum. Learn how nannying kids on the spectrum isn't really different from nannying anyone else! In addition to working as a nanny and para-educator, Risa is also a recruiter for The Idaho Nanny Agency, helping to place nannies with families with children on the spectrum. Check out Risa's Instagram account! If you'd like to get in touch with Tessa and Marie, you can do so through the following...

Take a trip with us to the Land Down Under as we visit with Amanda, the Nanny of Oz. We discuss covid protocol, Aussie nanny agencies, vegemite, and koala pee. Follow Amanda on Instagram or check out her website! If you'd like to get in touch with Tessa and Marie, you can do so through the following links: Instagram Facebook Twitter and email us at shenannyganspodcast@gmail.com You can also check out Tessa's nanny agency at www.plumtreenannies.com! WE HAVE MERCH! Buy some! (please?...

Rainey's here from Oh So Simply to help walk us through contract negotiations and special clauses. Please feel free to reach out to her for one-on-one help! Check out Rainey's Website, Instagram, Etsy page, and Pinterest, YouTube, or fill out her contact form to contact her directly! If you'd like to get in touch with Tessa and Marie, you can do so through the following links: Instagram Facebook Twitter and email us at shenannyganspodcast@gmail.com You can also check out Tessa's nanny...

::thriller movie trailer voiceover:: Never before has there been a crossover more fun, more informative, OR more nerdy. You thought you knew these ladies before but what you hear in this episode will shock, delight, and maybe even educate you. Join us as we travel through the wardrobe to visit with Martha of Chronicles of Nannya. Careful to mark the lamp on your maps, lest you get trapped forever! To check out Chronicles of Nannya, touch the following magical...

WELCOME TO SEASON 3!!!!! To kick off our season, we have Ms. Claire Nash of Iowa talking us through how she's advocated for herself and found excellent nanny jobs on her own, and if she can do it, so can you! Agencies (like Tessa's) exist for a good reason but there are pros and cons for working with them. If you're good at advocating for yourself like Claire is, you don't need them. Follow her on Instagram at either @clairenash13 or @clevereatsbyclaire and on Twitter at @CleverrClaire! If...