In this powerful and refreshingly honest episode of Becoming HER, Nikki sits down with Keesha Scott, mom of three, certified parenting coach, co-founder of Guardian Recovery, and host of the podcast Cake for Dinner.

What started as a project tied to her upcoming parenting book has evolved into a movement, one that invites women to have real conversations about motherhood, marriage, sobriety, identity, and the messy middle of becoming who we’re meant to be.

Keesha opens up about her personal journey, from early struggles and single motherhood to finding purpose through healing, faith, and self-awareness. She shares how we can release perfectionism, reconnect with who we are in this season, and raise our kids (and ourselves) with more grace and truth.

If you’ve ever felt lost in the roles you play as mom, partner, professional, friend, this episode will remind you that becoming her isn’t about having it all figured out. It’s about showing up as your truest self, one imperfect day at a time. Tune in.

In this episode…
The real reason Keesha created Cake for Dinner — and how it grew beyond a book launch.
Why women lose their sense of identity in motherhood (and how to reclaim it).
The truth about balancing marriage, motherhood, and self.
What authenticity really looks like — and how to stop chasing “perfect.”
How to strengthen connection and communication with your kids.
The mindset shifts that help us thrive in every season of life.

Quotes

“You can’t outparent genetics.” - Keesha Scott

“People don’t connect with perfection. They connect with reality.” - Keesha Scott

“Resentment is like drinking the poison but expecting someone else to die.” - Nikki Spo

Timestamps:
0:00 - 3:05 | Intro
3:05 - 6:50 | Paths shifting
6:50 - 11:00 | Addiction in young people
11:00 - 15:25 | Parenting from a pure space
15:25 - 17:55 | Coming out the other side
17:55 - 20:55 | Turning point
20:55 - 23:15 | Staying sober through the hardships
23:15 - 26:15 | Rise of the community
26:15 - 37:00 | Resentment
37:00 - 43:30 | The gift of being a mom
43:30 - 45:15 | Different experiences
45:15 - 50:15 | Giving life meaning
50:15 - 51:50 | The desire to be of service
51:50 - 53:00 | Women coming together
53:00 - 56:05 | Cake for Dinner
56:05 - 56:30 | Single mom
56:30 - 58:59 | Outro

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Connect with Keesha Scott
keeshascott.com
@keeshascottparentcoach

Connect with Nikki
www.nikkispo.com
@nikkisappspo / @wearebecoming_her

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