Building a Memory-Keeping Empire: Vanessa Quigley on Confidence, Family & Chatbooks

In this heartfelt episode, Allison Walsh sits down with Vanessa Quigley — mom of seven, co-founder of Chatbooks, and host of the MomForce Podcast — to talk about preserving family memories, overcoming mom guilt, and building a thriving company that makes photo books effortless for busy families. Vanessa shares her inspiring journey from overwhelmed scrapbooker to award-winning entrepreneur whose app has helped millions of families print their stories. She also dives into her best advice for tackling imposter syndrome, building confidence, and celebrating daily wins — all while raising a big, happy family and leading a beloved brand.   💡 Key Takeaways → How Vanessa turned her own mom guilt into a solution that now helps millions of parents → Why “something is better than nothing” when it comes to family memories → The surprising story behind how Chatbooks got its start with Instagram → How to tackle decision fatigue and keep memory keeping simple → Vanessa’s practical tips for overcoming imposter syndrome and showing up confidently → Why surrounding yourself with the right people accelerates success → A sneak peek into HeyFam and Quilt — Chatbooks’ exciting new apps for families   🛠️ Resources & Links 💙 Follow Vanessa: @vanessaquigley 📸 Follow Chatbooks: @chatbooks 🎙️ Listen to The MomForce Podcast: @themomforcepodcast ✨ Discount Code: SBSC12 — Get $12 off your next Chatbooks order (expires end of June!)   💬 Memorable Moments“Something is better than nothing. Moms don’t need another project — they need an easy win.”“There’s no one right way to be a mom, an entrepreneur, or to tell your family’s story. Do it your way.”“Confidence is showing up as who you really are — knowing you can figure it out, even if you don’t know it all today.”“If it feels scary, lean in. There’s growth on the other side of that discomfort.”   Connect with AllisonInterested in working together? Fill out this form.www.instagram.com/allisonwalshwww.shebelievedbook.comwww.allisonwalshconsulting.comBuild Your Brand On DemandDownload The Be Unforgettable Playbook