We know you’re busy. That’s why we created this space to share stories of real mom successes, failures, challenges, and hacks - in under 15 minutes per episode.

Our mission is to create snackable content that invites women to participate in validating, inspiring, and encouraging other moms as we embrace the chaos together.

Brought to you by The MomCo and Colorado Christian University.

Meet the Hosts

  • Kelli Smith

    Kelli Smith

    Vice President of Marketing and Church Engagement
    The MomCo

    Kelli Jo Smith has been heavily involved in The MomCo for 15 years and is ardent in growing Christian non-profits to change the world. Some may call she and her husband, Ellery, the Chip and Joanna Gaines of the Rockies, as they enjoy wandering the aisles of Lowes in their passion for remodeling projects around their Denver home. Other hobbies include road trips with her family, and making and bottling her own wine. She has just entered the teen years with her children, raising a 15-year-old girl, Madelyn, and 13-year-old boy, Liam. To complete her family, she has a beloved Bernedoodle named Ashton O’Malley.

  • Tia Gerdsen

    Tia Gerdsen

    Assistant Vice President of Strategic Marketing
    Colorado Christian University

    Tia Gerdsen is a mom, student, AVP, worship leader, advocate, activist, and friend. She is a Colorado native but currently lives in Lafayette, Louisiana (embracing the Cajun culture) with her husband and 5-year-old daughter, Adeline. Tia is a MomCo leader and she is passionate about helping moms find community and freedom in knowing they are not alone. Tia’s favorite color is glitter and she loves using her creativity to inspire others.

This podcast is made in partnership with:

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Colorado Christian University

  • CCU’s mission is to provide Christ-centered higher education transforming students to impact the world with grace and truth. The unique integration of faith and learning gives you the opportunity to earn your education at a school that shares your values. This means you will be equipped for success to make a positive impact in the world. Click here to learn more about the CCU difference.

  • Are you a MOPS member? You and your spouse can take advantage of up to 30% off tuition with CCU’s exclusive MOPS member discount. That’s up to $17,000 in savings! Learn more at ccu.edu/mops.

  • Colorado Christian University offers over 100 associate, bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral, and certificate program options 100% online. All classes are taught with a biblical worldview. Most classes are only 5 weeks long, so you can take one class at a time. Click here to learn more about CCU’s online degree program options.

  • 90% of CCU Online students qualify for financial aid. CCU helps make going back to school possible with tuition discounts, scholarship opportunities, military discounts, and credit for life experience. You can even get a scholarship just for transferring credits from another accredited school! Click here to learn more.

  • The CCU blog includes devotionals, career topics, and tips for students. Click here to check it out.

The MomCo

  • The MomCo believes in the power of equipping and encouraging moms. Through community, compelling content, and incredible partnerships, our globally reaching network has walked alongside moms in all seasons of motherhood from diapers to diplomas. We’re here to do this messy, beautiful, life together. Learning, laughing, and growing from one another as we rise to meet our potential as mothers, community members, and followers of Jesus.

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