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The Laugh Anyway Mom Show with Tracy DeGraaf

Tracy DeGraaf is an author, speaker, humorist, stand-up comedian, entrepreneur, and mother of FIVE who inspires people to LAUGH ANYWAY and make the best of every situation, no matter what! Her dynamic and entertaining presentations bring a positive and inspirational message to each audience. She encourages people everywhere to embrace life’s rewards and life’s challenges with a hope-filled perspective. And, she does it all with a sense of humor!

Tracy has a bachelor’s degree in journalism from Illinois State University. She has been trained at The Second City in Chicago, and has been called “The Queen of Mom Comedy” when performing stand-up.
She is a small business owner and has years of experience as a top manager in the direct selling industry. The DeGraaf family lives in the Chicago area. Tracy is available as an emcee and she conducts keynote presentations, workshops, break out sessions, and stand-up comedy, for events at colleges, churches, non-profit organizations, direct sales companies, and corporations. To contact Tracy for further information about her books and additional products, or to schedule her for a presentation, call 708-691-5091.

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Archived Shows

• The Laugh Anyway Mom Show – Three Reasons Why EVERY Family Should Have a Will

  Join us as we talk about the very important topic of having a will. Over 80% of Americans don't have one. This show will give you three big reasons why you should get one today! Pre-Paid Legal consultant Karine Bucci joins Tracy DeGraaf with some very ...

• The Laugh Anyway Mom Show – How to Do Marketing with a Busy Schedule

  Calling all entrepreneur moms: We have solved your "I don't have time to market my business" problem with guests Landy and Janet DeField, Synergy Marketing Agency and pros in the marketing industry for over ten years! Listen in and learn how to get rid...

• The Laugh Anyway Mom Show – Work Smarter and Not Harder by Getting Organized - Win the War on Clutter

  Join us as we solve real organizational problems with real solutions from professional organizer and creator of the SmartCut System, Debbye Cannon. She will help you put those piles to rest for the last time. Debbye will help you clear, contain, and co...

• The Laugh Anyway Mom Show – How to Mentor Your Kids in the Family Business Part 1

  Ok, moms, so you have a family business....how do you get your kids involved without pulling your hair out? Our guests, Janet and Landy DeField of Synergy Marketing Agency share tips from a decade of involving their five children in their home based bu...

• The Laugh Anyway Mom Show – How Families Can Get Affordable Accommodations for Less

  Moms know it can be stressful to take a family vacation. Dale and Michelle Bartlett, Authors of "Have Kids Will Travel" have cracked the code on saving BIG money when traveling. Listen in to their practical tips on how to get affordable accommodations ...

• The Laugh Anyway Mom Show – How to Beat Holiday Stress and Live to Tell About It!

  Have you ever been so stressed out that you forgot something on the roof of your car. Author, Speaker, Stand-up Comedian, radio host and mother of FIVE BOYS Tracy DeGraaf has.....her Christmas tree! And then she tried to go through a carwash! Listen in...

• The Laugh Anyway Mom Show – How to Motivate Your Kid to Do Stuff!

  It's human nature NOT to things unless you want to, right? And all moms know that kids have that concept down pat! Join us as Tracy talks to guest Betty Hoeffner, author of Stop Bullying Handbook and Hue-Man Kind - A Book to End Racism. Betty will hel...

• The Laugh Anyway Mom Show – How to Bully Proof Your Kid

  The long kept secret has finally been revealed and grandma was right after all! "Names will never hurt you" as long as you know how to respond to bullying behavior. Join us as author of "Love is Greater Than Hate," one of Amazon.com's Top Ten Recommend...

• The Laugh Anyway Mom Show – How Moms Can Learn NOT to Worry About Parenting

  Join us as we hear from Marriage and Family Therapist, Dr. Paul Hokemeyer, contributing expert to the Dr. Oz website. Dr. Hokemeyer shares practical tips for moms that they can do TODAY to help them overcome worry! Listen in and make sure to email Trac...

• The Laugh Anyway Mom Show – How to Take the Stress Out of Selecting Wine

  Join us as wine expert Jeff Armor helps take the guess work out of choosing the perfect bottle of wine for the perfect occasion. No more starring at a wall of wine bottles at the grocery store! Jeff will help even the most novice wine buff how to pick ...

• The Laugh Anyway Mom Show – How to Shop for An Hour and Eat for a Month!

  Join us as we interview expert organizer, Debbye Cannon, who serves up some amazing tips on how to solve that nagging problem all moms face of meal planning! Debbye shares how to get organized to create a master list that will get you in and out of the...

• The Laugh Anyway Mom Show – “What EVERY special mom needs to know about special needs children!"

  Whether you know it or not, someone in your life is living with an invisible disability such as ADHD or a dyslexia. Join us as we share what every mom needs to know about special needs children so that she has greater knowledge, understanding, and comp...

• The Laugh Anyway Mom Show – Overcoming the Supermom Syndrome: How to go from overwhelmed to living your best life!

  Join us as we tackle one of the biggest challenges known to Mom....overcoming the pressures of being "Supermom!" All moms feel it, but what do they do about it. Our guest is wellness expert, Debi Silber, author of The Lifestyle Fitness Program: A Six P...

• The Laugh Anyway Mom Show – How to Live with Less So Your Family Can Have More!

  Does the fact that you are overbooked and over budget leave you feeling overwhelmed? Listen in as Tracy is joined by author, speaker, and founder of Hearts at Home, Jill Savage. Jill is a sought after conference speaker whose mission is to encourage mo...

• The Laugh Anyway Mom Show – How Moms Can Keep the Whole Family on the Right Track with Choices and Consequences of Anger and MORE!

  We all make choices in this world and we have to live with them. Join us as Larry Lawton, a former jewelry thief and ex-convict, shares how to help kids understand the consequences of their choices. Lawton was featured on Huckabee on Fox News sharing h...

• The Laugh Anyway Mom Show – How to Have More Money at the End of the Month

  Moms are the true "masters of the universe" when it comes to squeezing blood out of a turnip, but these days, it seems like everyone is trying to find more money at the end of their month. Join us as we talk to Lola Wright of www.TotalFreedomForGood.co...

• The Laugh Anyway Mom Show – How Moms Can Send Cards and Gifts Quickly and Easily AND for Less $$$

  Often times we are prompted to send a card or gift to someone we love, but we don't because it's inconvenient, expensive, or we just forget. Kris Pasquini from Send Out Cards brings the solution with a web-based program where moms can create and send r...

• The Laugh Anyway Mom Show – CHEAP VACATIONS FOR FAMILIES:How to go to Hawaii for 5 Bucks!

  Join us as we learn from the authors of Have Kids Will Travel: A family guide to inexpensive travel anywhere in the world - most of it FREE! Dale and Michelle Bartlett are experts at traveling cheap. They've taken their entire family of six on worldwid...

• The Laugh Anyway Mom Show – YOU'RE NOT ALONE! How Moms can get support no matter what you are going through!

  Ever feel like all the other "together" moms don't have a care in the world while you are the only one struggling? Well, help is on the way! Tami Principe, creator and founder of www.womensrecreation.com, is our guest on this episode, and she shares fr...

• The Laugh Anyway Mom Show – HANDY HOME REPAIRS THAT SAVE MOMS MONEY!

  Our homes are usually our biggest investment and it literally pays to keep them maintained and in proper working order. This week, we are joined by expert handyman, Steve Gansel of Need A Hand Handyman Services in the Chicago Area. Steve shares his bes...

• The Laugh Anyway Mom Show – BACK-TO-SCHOOL ORGANIZATION TIPS (Part 2)

  Professional organizer, Jeni Ozark, joins us for our BACK-TO-SCHOOL ORGANIZATION TIPS Part 2! Get ready to help your kids establish healthy habits for after school snacks, doing their homework and keeping all their stuff in one place! And, of course, i...

• The Laugh Anyway Mom Show – BACK-TO-SCHOOL ORGANIZATION TIPS (Part 1)

  Back-to-school means back to sanity for most moms, but it also means back to schedules, structure, and the dreaded backpacks! Tune in and get lots of tips from expert organizer, Jeni Ozark, on how to make the morning routine run more smoothly. And, of ...

• The Laugh Anyway Mom Show – SURPRISE! What's in Your Food and How to Survive It

  Chemical expert, Donna Kususka, joins us again for yet another show full of shocking information that will have you reading labels and seeking new food products that are chemical free. Donna shares tips on buying produce as well as meats that are not o...

• The Laugh Anyway Mom Show – HOW TO GET RID OF UNWANTED FAT, BUMPS, AND ROLLS IN 60 SECONDS OR LESS!

  Hallelujah! It's a miracle, and you can get a piece of the action by simply joining us for this amazing show where we tackle the very real problems of arm flab, jelly rolls, and "Mama's got too much junk in her trunk!" We are joined by Amy Pedersen, au...

• The Laugh Anyway Mom Show – SURVIVING CLEANING THE TOILET BOWL AND OTHER THINGS!

  Finally, someone has admitted it, "Cleaning the house is hazardous to your health!" Chemical Engineer and Expert, Donna Kasuska shares her expertise on how to safeguard yourself from everyday chemicals that could cause harm to your health....like the s...

• The Laugh Anyway Mom Show – THE POSITIVES AND NEGATIVES OF GAMING: WHAT EVERY PARENT NEEDS TO KNOW

  Gaming, video gaming that is, is a huge industry and one that is clearly here to stay. Listen our host and her 20-year-old son Nate DeGraaf debate the positives and negatives of gaming. And, stay tuned for a big secret revealed on how parents can limit...

• The Laugh Anyway Mom Show – WHY MOM SHOULD PUT HUBBY FIRST AND LET THE KIDS CRY IT OUT!

  WHAT? This sounds nuts, but it's true. Join us as author and relationship expert, Dr. Beth Erickson shares why it's vital for moms to value their husbands in a way that enriches and grows the family unit. Want to learn the secret of NOT raising a kid w...

• The Laugh Anyway Mom Show – Surviving Parent/Teen Communication

  For parents of teens, communicating with them can feel like being on a one-way street going the WRONG WAY! But there is hope, and it comes through understanding where your teen is coming from, and learning to communicate in a way that is mutually benef...

• The Laugh Anyway Mom Show – Surviving Facebook With Your Teens

  Facebook has become a big deal with teens, and sometimes parents are fearful about letting them have access. We face those fears and get rid of them for good by talking about how teens can use Facebook as their parents "chillax!" Our guest is an actual...

• The Laugh Anyway Mom Show - Surviving Summer Break

  Moms and kids have lots of "quantity time" over the summer, but that doesn't mean it's all "quality time." This show will give moms great ideas on how to add a little structure and a lot of fun to the sunny days of summer. Our guest? Humorist, writer, ...