Why Flamingos?
Flamingos aren’t just our favorite plastic yard ornaments—they’re the heart and soul of This Flocked Up Life. Turns out, these beautiful birds are the perfect mascot for modern motherhood, and here’s why:
Flamingo moms pour so much of themselves into their chicks—literally. When they feed their young, they lose nutrients, energy, and even their vibrant pink color. It takes months to recover and regain their strength. Sound familiar? Like flamingos, moms give so much to their families that it’s easy to forget to care for ourselves.
But there’s more. Flamingos are loyal, social, and community-driven. They mate for life, raise their chicks together, and thrive in flocks of hundreds or thousands, called a “flamboyance.” They remind us that parenting is better when you’re surrounded by a supportive village.
Inspired by their resilience, loyalty, and ability to thrive in community, we built our brand around these amazing birds. Because just like flamingos, moms are strong, social, and beautifully unique—even when life gets messy.
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Meet Your Hosts
Lacey Ring-Verbik
I’m a mom of 2 - a beautiful college-age girl and a too-smart-for-his-own-good, out-of-the-box teen boy. Our daughter is in her sophmore year of undergrad, and I like to say that I’m a ½ empty nester. I’m married to a wonderful man and have been for more than 20 years. We’re a happy, cookey, mid-western, middle-class family who love dogs. We chose the public school route for our kids and have had a largely positive experience with that. I’m a working mom and entrepreneur, and that’s a huge source of pride for me. I’m a recovering perfectionist and people pleaser. When it comes to faith, I’m a Spiritualist and love all things energetic and metaphysical. I love to entertain, have fun, celebrate, and make people laugh.
Becky North
A full-time homeschooling mother to three amazing out-of-the-box children, two boys, and one girl, all of whom are in the teen/pre-teen era of life. I am married to an amazing man who is also an out-of-the-box thinker, and our love story is my favorite. We love board games, D&D, audiobooks, and living room talent shows. I work remotely, am an Entrepreneur, and am a Master Practitioner of NLP. By nature a “helper,” which oftentimes means I have put others' needs and wants before my own health and wellness, and now that I have spent the better part of the last five years rewriting what that means to me, learning that showing up for myself allows me to show up for my family, friends and even you on a higher level. My faith is grounded in a God of Love, not judgment, and our family's foundation is love. I love making sourdough bread, spending time with the people I love, and reminding everyone I meet that at least one person in the world is cheering them on.
We Are On A Journey…
To help all mothers feel seen, supported, and beautifully vibrant. Let’s help each other bring the color back! In each and every episode, our goals are:
To provide authentic support by creating a platform where moms can openly discuss the challenges and joys of motherhood without judgment, promoting authenticity and genuine connections.
To empower moms with valuable information, resources, and advice to help them make informed decisions. Focusing on our Eight Pillars. Marriage and Relationships, Raising Kids, Finances, Extended Family, Culture & Community, Wellness, Spirituality, and Personal Growth.
To normalize imperfections, breaking the “Instagram Perfect” portrayal of motherhood by sharing real-life stories and experiences, helping moms embrace the mess and find strength in vulnerability.
To highlight the importance of self-care and provide practical tips and strategies for fitting it into their busy lives.
To address hard topics, we courageously discuss taboo subjects related to motherhood, such as postpartum depression, single motherhood, the challenges of co-parenting, out-of-the-box children, relationships, and more.
To love equally. Creating a diverse and inclusive space that welcomes moms from all backgrounds, cultures, and parenting styles, ensuring that every person in our community feels seen and every voice feels heard and valued.
To celebrate motherhood, Celebrating all the achievements and milestones of modern moms, both big and small..
Amplify the voices of women, especially mothers, by using this podcast as a platform to create a positive and supportive space for them to shine.
