The podcast for brands that want to target & engage more moms.
Marketing With Empathy®

Marketing With Empathy®

Marketing With Empathy® is the show for brands who want to win the hearts (and carts) of today’s busy families — and earn a trusted spot in their homes. In most households, moms still influence or control 85% of what ends up in the cart — making them a key voice to understand when marketing to families. Join host and 20+ year content strategist, Sarah Panus, as she shares ideas, stories, and strategies to grow your leads and sales. Top 5% of all podcasts and a proud member of the Marketing Podcast Network.

Recent Episodes

Aug. 26, 2025

157. Next Era Influencer Marketing: Co-Create With Moms – Monica Banks

EP 157. Connect with moms in a way that feels real—not forced. Monica Banks, founder of Mom Creators and Gugu Guru, explains the new playbook for influencer marketing. Discover why brands should think in terms of co-creation...
Aug. 12, 2025

156. Partytrick Makes Event Planning Effortless for Busy Moms & Brands - Virginia Frischkorn

EP 156. What do moms really need from brands? Spoiler: it's not just more inspiration—it's easier execution! In this episode, host Sarah Panus chats with Virginia Frischkorn, award-winning event planner and founder of Partyt...
Aug. 5, 2025

155. Red vs. Blue Customers: Drive Growth with this Non-Political Approach

EP 155. In today’s increasingly polarized market, understanding your customer base can feel like navigating a minefield. Should brands pick a side, stay neutral, or simply avoid “controversial” topics altogether? On the lates...
July 16, 2025

154. The Emotional Side of Value-Based Marketing - Emily Lyman

Why feelings drive sales. Most marketers focus on data—but people buy based on emotion. Guest Emily Lyman, the Founder & CEO of Branch & Bramble agency, breaks down value-based marketing, the 4 core human values, and how to tweak your messaging to connect and convert with more moms and other custom…
May 27, 2025

153. Fix Your Messaging Fast – workshop options

EP 153. Messaging fuzzy? Sales slow? Host, Sarah Panus walks through the mistake brands make when trying to fix their message, and how StoryBrand workshops may be just what you need to help you go from foggy to focused in abo...
May 13, 2025

152. Stop Guessing. Start Benchmarking Your Marketing with AI.

EP 152. Erik Huberman, CEO of Hawke Media, shares how AI and smart benchmarking are transforming marketing—and what brands need to do to earn moms’ trust and get better results. Discover how Hawke AI uses real-time data to fl...
April 30, 2025

151. Reach Women Going Through Menopause – ByWinona.com

EP 151. Millions of women are navigating perimenopause and menopause—but most brands are oblivious to what they’re going through. OBGYN, Dr. Cat Brown and marketing lead, Brooke Matthews, of ByWinona.com share what women really experience during these seasons and how marketers can better connect wi…
April 1, 2025

150. Understand Mompreneurs to Win Her Business - Jacqueline Green

EP 150. Want to sell to mom entrepreneurs? First, you need to understand their juggle. In this episode, host Sarah Panus is joined by business owner and mom Jacqueline Green, of Behind the Design, to dive deep into the daily struggles, desires, and decision-making process of mompreneurs. Learn what…

Recent Blog Posts

Aug. 26, 2025

Next Era Influencer Marketing: Co-Create with Moms with Monica Banks,…

EP 157. Connect with moms in a way that feels real—not forced. Monica Banks, founder of Mom Creators and Gugu Guru, explains the new playbook for influencer marketing. Discover why brands should think in terms of co-creation (not just paid pos…

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Aug. 12, 2025

Partytrick Makes Event Planning Effortless for Busy Moms & Brands - V…

Discover key insights from Virginia Frischkorn, founder of Partytrick.com, on creating authentic, effortless experiences for moms—and how brands can better connect with this influential audience.   EP 156. What do moms really need from …

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Aug. 5, 2025

Red vs. Blue Customers: Drive Growth With This Non-Political Approach…

Move beyond politics—understand your customers’ values to build lasting connections and grow your brand. WHY VALUES TRUMP POLITICS IN MARKETING EP 155. In today’s increasingly polarized market, understanding your customer base ca…

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