The podcast for brands that want to reach decision-makers inside today's families.
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

Nov. 25, 2025

161. Mental Load of Moms & How Brands Can Help | Alyssa Wolff

EP 161. What’s really weighing on moms today, and how can brands meaningfully support them instead of adding to the noise? In this episode, Sarah talks with Alyssa Wolff, founder of Unbusy and mom of five, about the invisibl...
Sept. 30, 2025

160. PR Formula to Stop Being Invisible | Amy Bartko

EP 160. PR is more than press—it’s the visibility that builds credibility and drives sales. In this episode, Sarah Panus talks with Amy Bartko, founder of Chatterbox PR & Marketing, about her PR formula: gain visibility to ...
Sept. 23, 2025

159. Women 45+ Aren't Aging Out— They're Powering Up | Sharon Macey

EP 159. Women 45+ aren’t aging out—they’re powering up, and they move markets. In this episode, Sharon Macey (Mom to MORE®) shows how ditching clichés, using real representation, and messaging function, energy, and joy conv...
Sept. 10, 2025

158. Thought I Was Going Deaf. Turns Out, I’m Just Distracted.

EP 158. Ever feel like life is just too noisy to connect—at home or in your marketing? Host, Sarah Panus, shares a personal story that started with a hearing test and sparked powerful insights about distraction, parenting, an...
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…

Recent Blog Posts

Nov. 25, 2025

Mental Load of Moms & How Brands Can Help with Alyssa Wolff, episode …

EP 161. What’s really weighing on moms today, and how can brands meaningfully support them instead of adding to the noise? In this episode, Sarah talks with Alyssa Wolff, founder of Unbusy and mom of five, about the invisible mental load moms …

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Sept. 30, 2025

How to Build Your Brand’s Story Library Using AI (ChatGPT): A Smarter…

If your content team is constantly reinventing the wheel, you're not alone. Despite having countless powerful stories, most brands struggle to harness them simply because those stories are scattered—hidden away in random notes, unfinished draf…

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Sept. 30, 2025

PR Formula to Stop Being Invisible | Amy Bartko, episode 160

EP 160.   PR is more than press—it’s the visibility that builds credibility and drives sales. In this episode, Sarah Panus talks with Amy Bartko, founder of Chatterbox PR & Marketing, about her PR formula: gain visibility t…

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