Afleveringen
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Today, Bridget chats with Toni-Ann Mayembe, podcaster and dentist.
Toni-Ann Mayembe joins us to discuss the importance of routines for ourselves and our children. Toni-Ann explains how she started her podcast and what her Sunday routines are that get her through the week. Toni-Ann provides practical tips that may help things run a bit more smoothly in your home too.Links Referenced in the Episode:
NeighborSchools Blog- Don't have time to listen? Read the blog with highlights from
Real Happy Mom Podcast and Blog- Listen to Toni-Ann's podcast where she shares a lot more helpful tips about routines!
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Today, Bridget chats with Deepti Sharma- Serial Entrepreneur.
Deeptiâs career centers on her passions- food, community and advocacy. She is unafraid to pivot to figure out a new solution to make less than ideal circumstances work- both at home and in her career. And you know whatâs most inspiring? Deepti continues to chase her dreams. She always knew that she wanted to have a greater impact in her community so she ran for City Council in New York City last year. I hope we all seek a bit of inspiration from Deepti. Becoming a mom really can open new paths and opportunities for us.
Links Referenced in the Episode:
NeighborSchools Blog- Don't have time to listen? Read the blog with highlights from
Foodtoeat- Check out Deepti's amazing start-up, Foodtoeat!
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Today, Bridget chats with Toyosi Babalola- Founder and CEO of Ablué.
Do you have these moments that stop you in your tracks and make you realize that you just canât do it all? Toyosi did too. She realized, prior to the pandemic that she couldnât be home with her daughter and work her demanding full-time IT job. Toyosi was raised in Nigeria by a âvillageâ of adults who supported her and helped share the load of raising a child. Even though she was in America, she needed to create a village to help her raise her child. Toyosi started AbulĂ©, a startup that connects parents to support each other and share the load of parenting. This amazing startup will help you find your village too.
Links Referenced in the Episode:
NeighborSchools Blog- Don't have time to listen? Read the blog with highlights from Toyosi's conversation with Bridget
Abulé is Toyosi's startup working to democratize childcare. Go check it out!
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Today, Bridget chats with Jessi Duley, Founder of BurnCycle Spin Studios.
Rarely do you get to meet someone who is willing to tell it how it is and truly expose all of their vulnerabilities, successes, faults and passions. Jessi Duley, a fearless entrepreneur and founder of Burncycle, a spin studio in the Pacific Northwest, takes truth telling to a whole other level. If only we all had the courage to be as honest with ourselves and each other as Jessi.
Links Referenced in the Episode:
NeighborSchools Blog- Don't have time to listen? Read the blog with highlights from Jessi's episode
Shame Raging Video- Have you seen this? If not you have to check it out!
The Dip- The business book that Jessi references
Burn Cycle- Jessi's spin studios in the Pacific NorthWest
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Today, Bridget chats with Jasmine Bradshaw an anti-racist educator, podcaster and mother.
When Jasmine was pregnant with her first child, she dove into anti-racism research and realized that there was a large divide between the world of academia and practical application. Jasmine launched the podcast First Name Basis to provide resources and tips for families. Her resources help parents and children engage in developmentally appropriate conversations about race, religion and differences to help parents raise the next generation to be more anti-racist.Links Referenced in the Episode:
NeighborSchools Blog- Don't have time to listen? Read the blog with highlights from Jasmine's episode
First Name Basis- Jasmine's Podcast
Anti-Racist Experts- @proftriciarose and Ta-Nehisi Coates
Anti-Bias Education for Young Children and Ourselves by Louise Derman-Sparks- a book that Jasmine references in the episode
Ally Elementary- Jasmine's resources and curriculum. A roadmap for raising the courageous, anti-racist allies our communities need.
A Bit of Optimism- The episode of Simon Sinek's podcast featuring Omar Brownson about gratitude that Bridget refers to
Flecks of Gold Journal- a journal that Jasmine recommends to help you focus on those golden moments of motherhood
Rapid Fire Responses:
Mom Gear- Itzy Ritzy Diaper bag
Who to Follow - @britthawthorne
What's on your Nightstand- Flecks of Gold Journal -
Today, Bridget chats with Eve Rodsky New York Times best-selling author of Fair Play and the newly released, National Bestseller, Find Your Unicorn Space.
Not only is Eve advocating for gender equity for women on a National level, she is also empowering women by giving a voice to the frustration that so many of us feel. Yet Eve doesnât just name the problem- that women are shouldering the burden of unpaid domestic work. She presents a solution to rebalance partnerships and ease this frustration. You have to listen to this conversation and then go check out Eveâs best sellings books- Fair Play and Find your Unicorn Space.Links Referenced in the Episode:
NeighborSchools Blog- Don't have time to listen? Read the blog with highlights from Bridget's conversation with Eve.
Fair Play- Eve's best selling book about coming up with a 21st-century solution to an age-old problem: women shouldering the brunt of domestic responsibilities, regardless of whether they work outside the home.
Find Your Unicorn Space is Eve's new book that teaches anyone how to create time in their already-busy life to tap into their unique expression of creativity and find purpose that will allow them to live a happier, more fulfilled life.
Time Out: A Fair Play Podcast Inspired to value your own time and invest in yourself? Check out Eve's new podcast. -
Today, Bridget chats with Ashley Mitchell- Wellness Professional and DEI Consultant.
Ashleyâs entire life has revolved around movement and exercise. She was raised by a professional boxer and marathon runner and was very active when she was growing up. Now, she inspires and leads others to move as a fitness instructor. Movement has also helped Ashley process trauma and grief in her own life. This passion led her to found a non-profit to bring movement as a form of processing and healing for kids experiencing trauma or the stresses of daily life. Yet Ashley also struggled with the complicated expectations from the world of physical fitness after the birth of her first son. Ashley has worked to give herself grace and not fall prey to the bounce back culture 6 months postpartum from the birth of her son.Links Referenced in the Episode:
NeighborSchools Blog- Don't have time to listen? Read the blog with highlights from Bridget's conversation with Ashley
The Courage Campaign- The non-profit that Ashley founded
Black Girl Magic Mama- Ashley's blog
Ashley Mitchell: Boston Wellness Is White-Washed. Now Is the Time to Be Better- Ashley's article -
Today, Bridget chats with Cait Zogby, Co-Founder and Chief Community Officer of MotherNation.
Cait connected with a friend when they were both postpartum. Though they had very different pregnancy and postpartum experiences, they both felt like they were failing in spite of having access to a tremendous amount of resources. Cait and her friend founded MotherNation to provide support for moms and build the skills to integrate their own needs into the demands of motherhood. She shares incredible advice to help you prioritize your own needs too.
Links Referenced in the Episode:
NeighborSchools Blog- Don't have time to listen? Read the blog with highlights from Cait's episode.
Mother Nation- Cait's company that creates spaces for Mothers to care for themselves and each other. Get and give support up close through personalized Circles, and from all of MotherNation through our Private Online Community. -
Today, Bridget chats with Reshma Saujani, Founder and CEO of Marshall Plan for Moms.
This week, Reshma joins us to discuss her experience as a working mom, societyâs assumption that moms are Americaâs social safety net, and the necessity to fix a broken system that was never intended for working moms. How can we create a society that demands true equity for all women? Reshma encourages moms to stop being martyrs and create âgood troubleâ to demand wholesale structural change.Links Referenced in the Episode:
NeighborSchools Blog- Don't have time to listen? Read the blog with highlights from Reshma's episode.
Marshall Plan for Moms- a national movement to center women in our economic recovery and champion public and private sector policies that support all moms.
Marshall Plan for Moms Op Ed- Here's Reshma's Op Ed that inspired the movement.Pay Up- Reshma's new book where she confronts the âbig lieâ of corporate feminism and presents a bold plan to address the burnout and inequity harming Americaâs working women today.
Reshma's TED talk- Teach Girls Bravery not Perfection
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Today Bridget chats with Hitha Palepu. Mother, CEO of âRhoshan Pharmaceuticals, and Author of Weâre Speaking.
Hitha self identifies as a multi-hyphenate as an entrepreneur, investor, writer, and speaker. Though Hitha is incredibly accomplished professionally, her Work Like a Mother interview convinced me that she is human and not a superhero with a cape. Hitha details her morning routine with her family, explained how she curates her #5smartreads list, and shared her tips for getting out of weeknight meal prep for her kids. Hitha unapologetically shares her struggles as a working mom during a pandemic. She uses her privilege to give others permission to speak out and advocate for themselves and their families too.
Links Referenced in the Episode:
NeighborSchools Blog- Don't have time to listen to the full episode? Check out the highlights of Bridget's conversation with Hitha on the blog.
#5SmartReads- a weekly digest of the news you should know, books you should read and things that will make your life better that Hitha publishes each week
We're Speaking: The Life Lessons of Kamala Harris- the book that Hitha published this fall
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Today, Bridget chats with âInventing Annaâ and âScandalâ actor, Katie Lowes.
This week, Katie joins us to discuss launching her podcast, Katieâs Crib, navigating pregnancy and postpartum in Hollywood and why access to quality child care matters. Katie keeps it real and connects with the challenges that all moms face, juggling career and family.Links Referenced in the Episode:
NeighborSchools Blog- Don't have time to listen? Read the blog with highlights from Katie's episode
Katie's Crib- Check out Katie's awesome podcast. She keeps it real with all things parenting.
Rapid Fire Responses:
Mom Gear- Boogie Wipes! Is your kid's nose also a faucet? Katie couldn't rave about these enough!
Who to Follow on IG- @janetlansbury, @kids.eat.in.color @workspaceforchildren @busytoddler @food_for_tots @drbeckyatgoodinside @manifestdestini
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Today, Bridget chats with Dr. Amber Thornton Clinical Psychologist and Millennial Motherhood Wellness Expert and Founder/Creator of Balanced Working Mama.
Dr. Thornton wasnât sure that she wanted to become a mom because she was fearful that she would have to give up her career, her identity and her drive. Instead, Dr. Thornton sets really clear boundaries that empower her to pursue her career, prioritize her family and also center her own wellness. Dr. Thornton shares a lot of practical tips to help moms unapologetically take care of ourselves so that we can take care of others.
Links Referenced in the Episode:
NeighborSchools Blog- Don't have time to listen? Read the blog with highlights from Dr. Thornton's episode.SudShare- Laundry Service that Dr. Thornton raves about
S4 EP 7: The Moms are Not OK- The episode of The Double Shift featuring Dr. Amber Thornton -
Today, Bridget chats with Katherine Goldstein- Journalist, and Creator and Host of The Double Shift Podcast.
Once Katherine became a mom, she became acutely aware of how society was failing mothers. She, like so many of us, fell victim to blaming ourselves rather than acknowledging that the challenges that mothers face are societal issues. But then Katherine channeled her journalist skills to âstop feeling guilty and start feeling madâ. Katherine is a passionate advocate for mothers. She uses her platform as a podcast host of the award winning Double Shift and as a writer to inspire other moms to advocate and take action.
Links from Today's Episode
NeighborSchools Blog - If you don't have time to listen to the whole episode, go check out the highlights on NeighborSchools' blogChamber of Mothers- The advocacy group that Katherine recommends. The Chamber of Mothers is a collective movement to focus America's priorities on mothersâ rights. Their first goal is to secure federal paid family and medical leave.
The Double Shift- Katherine's award winning podcast
The Double Shift Newsletter- The Double Shift is going on indefinite hiatus but stay up to date on their amazing work through this newsletter
American moms: let's stop feeling guilty and start getting mad- Katherine's article in the GuardianRapid Fire Responses:
Mom Gear- Medella Freestyle Hands-free Pump
Who to follow on IG- @babiesafter35
Mom Hack- TickTick- Katherine's list app that she, her husband and her caregiver all use -
Zoë Ruderman, editor of PEOPLE digital, was excited to quickly get pregnant after she and her husband decided to start a family. However, that elation was shortlived when Zoë had her first miscarriage. Zoë and her husband endured repeated miscarriages and were eventually advised to try IVF to conceive. Though Zoë never lost faith that she would one day get pregnant and have a family, she kept her IVF journey private to protect herself from needing to spend the emotional energy to explain her journey to others. Inspired by her own path to parenthood, Zoë launched the podcast, Me Becoming Mom. The mission of Me Becoming Mom is to destigmatize the many paths to parenthood. She wants people to hear the stories of celebrities to normalize the many ways that people can start families.
Links Referenced in the Episode:Podcast: Zoeâs podcast, Me Becoming Mom
Article: to read more about Me Becoming Mom
Book: Emily Osterâs Book, Expecting Better that Bridget and ZoĂ« nerd out on in the episode
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When Keri Setaro and Ashley Hearon-Smith auditioned and were casted as âmom friendsâ on their first podcast, Scary mommy speaks, neither of them envisioned their careers revolving around the topic of motherhood. Yet these two moms and (actual) close friends help other moms find themselves outside of their roles as mothers in their new podcast, Momtourage. Keri said it best- motherhood is messy, hard and beautiful. These two will help you laugh hysterically and feel less alone as they keep it real about all things motherhood.
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Jenny scoured the internet for helpful information about introducing real food to her 6 month old twins. Her three year old was a picky eater and she wanted to avoid the same situation with her twins. She ended up down the endless google rabbit hole. Why wasnât there a singular resource for parents to reference when introducing solid foods to their kids? Jenny decided to create that resource for parents, one ingredient at a time. Solid Starts help parents feel confident introducing real food to their littles through a finger food first approach. Parents love having a resource to create a healthy food culture with their families.
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Micheleâs son was diagnosed with autism at the age of 4. Suddenly she and her family stopped getting invited over to friendsâ houses for dinner and were asked to leave restaurants and shows. Michele and her family were rocked by the social isolation and the doors that were closed to them. Though Michele didnât previously consider herself a runner, she started running daily to take care of herself and cope with the challenges she and her family faced. And then she decided to tackle the societal issues impacting her family by founding KultureCity. KultureCity is a non-profit which creates sensory accessibility and full inclusion for those with invisible disabilities.
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Amanda Beard's entire life has revolved around the water. When the 4X Olympic swimmer finished her competitive swimming career, she just couldnât stay away. The mom of two co-founded a learn to swim school in Washington State to pass on her love of swimming and promote water safety. Amanda serves on the board of Hope Floats as an advocate for water safety and drowning prevention.
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Sarah built a career as a leader in ecommerce working for more than two decades for various companies. Yet, when Nanit approached Sarah, she jumped at the opportunity to switch careers to help parents use technology to ease their worries. With little kids at home, Sarah could connect and relate to parents who were looking for any tools and tricks to make parenting a little easier.
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Shalini Sekhar fell in love with wine, but she never imagined this love affair with wine would turn into a career. She initially studied music and earned her masters in Music Performance. She began working in a tasting room to pass the time while searching for a teaching job when she and her husband relocated to California in 2005. But soon she realized that her passion for wine was pushing her to pursue a full-time career in the wine business. Sheâs now widely recognized for her success, including accolades like Winemaker of the Year and has paved the way as a woman of color in the wine industry. All while juggling life with two kids and navigating a hectic schedule because the wine harvest doesnât follow traditional 9-5 hours.
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