Child Care Rockstar Radio

How Childcare Business Owners Can Give Themselves Permission to Grow, Change and Let Go

Ep. 234 — Is Your Childcare Center Overspending on Food? How to Find the Hidden Savings with Kris Davis

This episode could save you money, hours, and maybe a few future Saturdays pushing an overflowing cart through a warehouse store! Jennifer sits down with Kris Davis, Seni

Ep. 233 — Becoming a Magic Maker with Tammy England

Jennifer sits down with a true magic maker, Tammy England! Tammy is part of the team at The Child Care Success Company and often one of the first friendly faces members m

Ep. 232 — Stop Sounding Like Everyone Else: What Today's Parents Really Want with Zach Merritt

In this episode, Jennifer sits down with Zach Merritt, Senior Manager of Product Marketing at Procare Solutions, who spends his days talking with child care programs acro

Ep. 231 — You Already Have What You're Fighting For with Rachel Chaisson

Jennifer welcomes Rachel Chaisson, owner and CEO of A Joyful Noise Preschool and Child Care in Maine. Rachel's journey is incredible: after earning her GED and raising th

Ep. 230 — The Difference Between Owners Who Grow and Owners Who Stay Stuck with Ben Poswalk

In this episode, Jennifer sits down with Ben Poswalk, Director of Business Development at The Child Care Success Company, for a chat about what really separates owners wh

Ep. 229 — The End of "Perfect" Child Care Marketing with Parissa Snider

For years, child care marketing followed a pretty familiar formula: build a beautiful website, drive traffic, collect reviews, book tours, and convert families once they

Ep. 228 — It's Not If, It's When: How to Protect Your Child Care Brand in a Crisis with Marsha Archer

Most child care owners do not think about crisis management until they are already in the middle of one, and by then emotions are high, information is moving fast, and ev

Ep. 227 — The New Rule of Child Care in 2026: What Owners Need to Know with Kris Murray

Kris Murray returns! In this episode, Jennifer sits down with Kris for a timely conversation about what is really changing in child care in 2026 and what owners cannot af

Ep. 226 — The Intentional Path to Your Next Location with Thomas Brawner

In this episode, Jennifer sits down with Thomas Brawner, owner and CFO of Alta Schoolhouse in Lakeland, Florida, to talk about what it really looks like to grow with inte

Ep. 225 — The Real Reason You Can't Let Go with Barbara Tedrow

In this episode, Jennifer opens with an honest reflection on control and the emotional weight so many child care owners carry without even realizing it. That sets the sta

Ep. 224 — This is Why It Still Keeps Coming Back To You with Toni Bedford

Real leadership takes time, clarity, and the willingness to slow down and lead with intention. In this episode, Jennifer reflects on a recent VIP Day at the Child Care Su

Ep. 223 — Protect What You've Built with Sharita Brown

In this episode, Jennifer shares a personal moment that slowed her down and clarified what matters most: impact, leadership, and protecting what's been entrusted to you.

Ep. 222 — When Loving Kids Isn't Enough with Michael Ingram

A new season of Child Care Rockstar Radio begins with Jennifer Conner, CEO of the Child Care Success company, stepping in as host! Jennifer shares the real behind-the-sce

Ep. 221 — Happier Mamas, Happier Babies with Camille St. Martin

In this heartfelt sendoff episode, Kris sits down with her very first hire, Camille St. Martin, for a deeply meaningful conversation about the postpartum experience, nerv

Ep. 220 - Becoming Stronger and Getting Better Each Day with Cynthia Maher

 Are you ready to grow stronger as a leader and show up bigger for your center? This week, Kris sits down with Cynthia Maher, owner and founder of Bedford Child Developme

Ep. 219 - Having a Seat at the Right Table Is Everything with Kyleigh Tolman and Keaton Ross

Kyleigh Tolman and Keaton Ross are the powerhouse sister duo behind Klever Kidz Academy in rural Southeast Oklahoma. With three centers and over 300 children served, Kyle

Ep. 218 - Stamp Your Center's Footprint in the Community with Megan Ferring

Happy New Year and welcome to 2026! In this episode, Kris sits down with Megan Ferring, a dynamic regional director at Hamilton Heights Child Development Center, where he

Ep. 217 - Not Your Typical Childcare Center with LaVonda Paul

This week, Kris welcomes LaVonda Paul, a trailblazing early childhood leader and fourth-generation entrepreneur, for an inspiring conversation about legacy, leadership, a

Ep. 216 - What "Trust the Process" Really Means with Kris Murray

It's solo episode time! Kris shares insights from her new book, The Antidote to Fear, and outlines three practical ways to trust yourself and the process. She talks about