Moms Got This

Kids learning to dress themselves, when pregnancy impacts work opportunities, going back to work and going out for the first time after giving birth, the isolation and guilt of loving your job as a new mom, and when your own mom breaks and enters. Fashion and portrait photographer Sophie Elgort reveals her mom journey to Stacy Igel and Michelle Park. (Instagram: @sophieelgort) In this episode: Having patience with kids learning to dress themselves Almost 10 weeks old daughter Stella, being so small How having limited time allows you to pick and choose clients more carefully Great clients giving Sophie jobs late in pregnancy to shoot jobs A disappointing instance with a client, despite having the job  covered she doesn’t have client any more When is the right time to be going back to work, and working jobs between feedings Going out after baby is only 10 days old, leaving the baby with parents, and freaking out Keeping some semblence of your pre-baby life, feeling like you need to get back to it Feeling the guilt of being a working mom and loving your job The isolation of being a new mom, the need for visitors A memorable @MOMSGOTTHIS Moment -- Ski racing in Vermont, Sophie's mother driving 5 hours with 2 year old at night so they can east and sleep, locked out of grandparents house, and breaks into the window To share your #MOMSGOTTHIS MOMENT just call 833-844-THIS-MOM (833-844-7666) and leave a voicemail with your first name and city along with your moment.

When toddlers become kids, the dream of taking a year off to travel and home-school, creating friendships with your kids, postpartum depression the lowest moment, overcoming depression, the challenge of weaning at 15 months, when moms put themselves last, and a boost for a mommy-oriented web-series. "Real Mommy Confessions" creator, actress, producer, and owner of Brooklyn, NY restaurants Cup and Brooklyn Mac, Bianca Jamotte Leroux shares thoughts on special moments and aspirations with hosts Stacy Igel and Michelle Park. (Instagram: @biancajamotte) In this episode: Michelle looking at her two-year old and how different she is, looking forward to doing real grown-up-style things with her When toddlers turn into kids, being able to just go places and have fun with one another How a kid is a little person to talk to, with their own interests Bianca’s daughter likes tea at Alice’s Teacup, and her son likes dinosaurs With her firefighter husband retiring in seven years the dream of taking a year off and home schooling kids as they travel for a year Creating a friendship with children Solidifying their bond, the world is your classroom, the power of the Internet to teach on the go A lowest moment having to overcome, postpartum depression after weaning her son after 15 months, hadn’t slept, hormones were crazy, hit bottom Delayed postpartum depression, her lowest moment when she just put son to bed, her daughter woke him up on purpose for fun, grabbing daughter and really was so tired and sick and chemically off and depressed, triggered her so hard, never wanted to scare kids Taking anti-depressants, and going to gym to fight depression Weaning her son, how she went to California, sleeping on other side of the house so son wouldn’t come looking for her, how it was horrible but she had to become a human again, her body was not her own for 3 years and it failed her Being angry with her body and brain Mothers put themselves last by nature, and how moms pay for it Depression is not to be ashamed of, just take care of yourself to be the best version of yourself and the best version of a mother you can be A big and exciting change for Bianca’s web-series To share your #MOMSGOTTHIS MOMENT just call 833-844-THIS-MOM (833-844-7666) and leave a voicemail with your first name and city along with your moment.

Renting your wardrobe, why feeling fulfilled as a mom is crucial, when gift cards are not for the kids, cash back on groceries, keeping kids entertained, Sunshine Mom, The Land of Yes,  bathtub painting, and more. “Real Mommy Confessions” web series creator, actress, producer, and owner of Brooklyn, NY restaurants Cup and Brooklyn Mac, Bianca Jamotte Leroux shares thoughts on products and services with hosts Stacy Igel and Michelle Park. (Instagram: @biancajamotte) Support for today’s episode comes from luxury footwear brand Tamara Mellon. Visit tamaramellon.com today to receive a $100 gift toward your first order using code MOMS100! In this episode: Stacy on the loving the solution of being able to rent clothing with Rent the Runway, and the unlimited possibilities Bianca on going to circus school Putting yourself last may not always be ideal Making sure you feel fulfilled too Gift cards as gifts, and not for kids Amazon Fresh, getting cash back on groceries Keeping kids entertained Being Sunshine Mom (and wife), winter is tough, Having to bulldoze the entire house, but getting a finished basement out of it Creating “The Land of Yes” – where kids are allowed to do almost anything Some great tops for keeping kids entertained Giving space for kids to be the people they need to be, and as a result you understand there are places you don’t Painting with the kids in the bathtub Dealing with going 24 hours without seeing another adult due to husband being a firefighter To share your #MOMSGOTTHIS MOMENT just call 833-844-THIS-MOM (833-844-7666) and leave a voicemail with your first name and city along with your moment.

Bedtime routines and nighttime songs, sharing a bed, great babysitters, day sex, when your spouse can’t take sick time, the importance of flexible systems, kids come first, being a mom trains you for almost anything, being a successful mom is a team sport just like business and entertainment, and expecting your kids to use their smarts. “Real Mommy Confessions” web series creator, actress, producer, and owner of Brooklyn, NY restaurants Cup and Brooklyn Mac, Bianca Jamotte Leroux shares her routines and relationships with hosts Stacy Igel and Michelle Park. (Instagram: @biancajamotte) In this episode: Stacy’s routine with her son Dylan son, singing Forever Young every night, and when a routine can be remembered Bianca’s 6 year old girl and 5 year old boy Routines important for kids, and somewhat, and for adults to not their lose minds Every night -- bedtime together, Bianca’s husband often works overnights with fire department Bianca on how she says she loves them every night, with nighttime songs Bedtime in same bed The nighttime “concert” Bianca’s great sitter luck and nanny-karma Being day sex people to make kids comfortable coming into the parents’ bed Making sure kids feel like there is never a time they are not welcome home Husband being a very supportive, wonderful father How Bianca’s husband cannot call out sick as firefighter, no flexibility to be there and relieve husband on time Must have systems, but must be flexible When husband got injured on job, and whole system went out window Once you become a mother there is no job you’re not qualified for Kids come first always Expecting kids to be smart about things and smart enough to listen Learning from productions and businesses as a team sport, choosing the right teammates Being surrounded by good and smart people instead of trying to be someone who can run the world No WiFi in Bianca’s coffee shop Cup to make sure people talk, and real trust in managers To share your #MOMSGOTTHIS MOMENT just call 833-844-THIS-MOM (833-844-7666) and leave a voicemail with your first name and city along with your moment.

Real Mommy Confessions, owning restaurants and handling multiple careers with babies, a firefighter husband, getting married after two months, balancing acting and babies, the entertainment industry’s negative attitude on babies, walking out of audition to be a VIP to your baby, temper tantrums on social media, mom confessions from moms of all types worldwide, and how acknowledging your own mom can give you strength. “Real Mommy Confessions” web series creator, actress, producer, and owner of Brooklyn, NY restaurants Cup and Brooklyn Mac, Bianca Jamotte Leroux on her Mom Journey with Stacy Igel and Michelle Park. (Instagram: @biancajamotte) In this episode: Michelle’s sandbox discovery, and simple toys How Bianca has three lives Cats and dogs Owning restaurants, Brooklyn Mac (mac and cheese for everyone) and Cup coffee shop Hitting 29 and that “get me pregnant” feeling, needing a baby yesterday Having a baby with two restaurants and two careers and getting a dog – all at the same time Working as an actress and appearing on “As the World Turns” and “One Life to Live” Bianca’s six-year old girl, five-year old boy How she and her husband met and got married within 2 months FDNY firefighter People in the entertainment industry being negative about pregnancy and babies How having a baby puts life in perspective and opportunities come to you Walking out of an audition because they made her wait, how it was the best decision ever, and never auditioning since Being VIP to your baby Moved to the suburbs, posting her son’s temper tantrums on social media, and showing the real side of being a mom when she created a web series “Real Mommy Confessions” Wanting to portray real moms of all types Getting many confessions from around the world via social media Bianca’s #MOMSGOTTHISMOMENT when she thought she was never going to be able to do it, and realizing her mom had it harder, putting it in perspective, and how acknowledging her mom, and Bianca realizing she’s from that stock as well, gave her confidence To share your #MOMSGOTTHIS MOMENT just call 833-844-THIS-MOM (833-844-7666) and leave a voicemail with your first name and city along with your moment.

Doing enough as a mom, what a working mom gives her child, being on American Idol, why it's O.K. to not be with your kids every moment, making life better for others, mantras, mom-shaming, and why just being you is perfect. Cassandra Jones, Senior Vice President of Fashion & Digital Strategy for Macy's, on moments and aspirations, with Stacy Igel and Michelle Park. (Instagram: @cassandrajones). In this episode: Wondering if one is doing enough as a mother A work ethic at -- three years old! What are you giving children as a working mom? When your son says "cheese "more than "mom" Being on American Idol for Macy’s Growing kids into a person because of what a mom is able to showcase, and not about being there every moment The need for a mantra A focus on making life better for others Feeling shamed by other moms by not knowing about protocol, such as how to prepare for play dates Just being you and rocking it, and how it isn't about perfect or pretty To share your #MOMSGOTTHIS MOMENT just call 833-844-THIS-MOM (833-844-7666) and leave a voicemail with your first name and city along with your moment. _______________________________________________________________________________ Every Monday-Thursday weekly, starting Monday, May 15th, you'll enjoy lively interviews with accomplished, inspiring entrepreneurs,  influencers, leaders, and entertainers who are each also a mom. Each day covers a different parts of a guest's life including career and adventures, their “mom journey”, the high and lows, the products they like (and don’t like), recipes that save the day, how they love and nurture their kids, the work-life balance, and more! Listeners will discover tips and tricks, be inspired, find the confidence to know that they’ve "got this" -- and even get a chance to share their own #MOMSGOTTHIS moment with hosts (and moms) TV host and fashion brand founder and lifestyle blogger Michelle Park (@growingupbabym) and fashion brand founder and blogger Stacy Igel (@stacyigel)! Inspired by their struggles of building successful careers and becoming moms, this fun and energetic duo sit down with accomplished entrepreneurs and entertainers to share their “mom journey,” in a brand new podcast produced by MouthMedia Network.

Sucking a child's nose, getting vegetables into a child's diet, fat  inside and out, apparel and style for boys, and should TV be used as a reward? Cassandra Jones, Senior Vice President of Fashion & Digital Strategy for Macy's, on products and services, with Stacy Igel and Michelle Park. (Instagram: @cassandrajones). Support for today’s episode comes from luxury footwear brand Tamara Mellon. Visit tamaramellon.com today to receive a $100 gift toward your first order using code MOMS100! In this episode: Michelle on a new product that doesn’t work, and a hilarious story of sucking her daughter’s nose Packets of food, getting vegetables into the kids' diets Life hack of roasting vegetables and calling them fries Microfacials, fat inside and out, rubbing oils on faces Boys' apparel and styles First steps of self  expressions in a child, discovering ‘that’s who you are” Moving out of the city The energy of boys Using tv shows as a reward to getting things accomplished To share your #MOMSGOTTHIS MOMENT just call 833-844-THIS-MOM (833-844-7666) and leave a voicemail with your first name and city along with your moment. _______________________________________________________________________________ Every Monday-Thursday weekly, starting Monday, May 15th, you'll enjoy lively interviews with accomplished, inspiring entrepreneurs,  influencers, leaders, and entertainers who are each also a mom. Each day covers a different parts of a guest's life including career and adventures, their “mom journey”, the high and lows, the products they like (and don’t like), recipes that save the day, how they love and nurture their kids, the work-life balance, and more! Listeners will discover tips and tricks, be inspired, find the confidence to know that they’ve "got this" -- and even get a chance to share their own #MOMSGOTTHIS moment with hosts (and moms) TV host and fashion brand founder and lifestyle blogger Michelle Park (@growingupbabym) and fashion brand founder and blogger Stacy Igel (@stacyigel)! Inspired by their struggles of building successful careers and becoming moms, this fun and energetic duo sit down with accomplished entrepreneurs and entertainers to share their “mom journey,” in a brand new podcast produced by MouthMedia Network.

Why scheduling equals freedom, prepping food for meal planning, immersion blenders, self care, leading as an executive who is a mother, and  -- are play dates a bad idea? Cassandra Jones, Senior Vice President of Fashion & Digital Strategy for Macy's, on routines and relationships, with Stacy Igel and Michelle Park. (Instagram: @cassandrajones). In this episode: Having more freedom as a mom if certain things are carefully scheduled Food prep on Sundays, batch-cook a ton make enough food through Thursday Everything is written out morning, noon, night meal plan Immersion blenders The importance of self care, massages Feeling martyred if not taking care of oneself Not as many moms are where Jones is in her business as she’d like, but can pave the way for others under her A great hangover cure Why she doesn’t believe in play dates To share your #MOMSGOTTHIS MOMENT just call 833-844-THIS-MOM (833-844-7666) and leave a voicemail with your first name and city along with your moment. _______________________________________________________________________________ Every Monday-Thursday weekly, starting Monday, May 15th, you'll enjoy lively interviews with accomplished, inspiring entrepreneurs,  influencers, leaders, and entertainers who are each also a mom. Each day covers a different parts of a guest's life including career and adventures, their “mom journey”, the high and lows, the products they like (and don’t like), recipes that save the day, how they love and nurture their kids, the work-life balance, and more! Listeners will discover tips and tricks, be inspired, find the confidence to know that they’ve "got this" -- and even get a chance to share their own #MOMSGOTTHIS moment with hosts (and moms) TV host and fashion brand founder and lifestyle blogger Michelle Park (@growingupbabym) and fashion brand founder and blogger Stacy Igel (@stacyigel)! Inspired by their struggles of building successful careers and becoming moms, this fun and energetic duo sit down with accomplished entrepreneurs and entertainers to share their “mom journey,” in a brand new podcast produced by MouthMedia Network.

The terrible two's, raising men, balancing family with work passion, setting priorities, being a mom in a sea of male executives, being O.K. with not being there for all the moments, the independent four-year-old, how a woman's identity is more than motherhood, and the sexy and powerful mom. Cassandra Jones, Senior Vice President of Fashion & Digital Strategy for Macy's, on her Mom Journey, with Stacy Igel and Michelle Park. (Instagram: @cassandrajones). In this episode: "Yogurt moments", the terrible two’s Growing up in South Dakota, pursuing a finance major, half art/half science, being bored balancing trades, Jones realizing she loves to shop Dressing America, many types of people, everyone is important in expressing style inside and out A family of a 4 year old, 1 year old, supportive husband an artist primary caregiver People still surprised she is a breadwinner How do you raise boys into men Balancing loving being with children while maintaining a passion for work. The biggest priority is setting one's priorities Get up really early, make sure to work out daily Operating with upper executives and board members, mostly older white men not small women, with Jones building strength mentally and physically to show up as fully as she wants to The philosophy of having an ease that you might not be there Parents being there 24/seven didn’t make her who she is, being present when she is did Having no toolbox for independence at  four years old Why Jones didn’t love having two kids until recently Being O.K. not being the kind of mom she though she would be Just being a mom doesn’t mean one's entire identity is being a mom Jones' #MOMSGOTTHIS Moment, the moment something clicked after a speech for Oprah and leadership from Hillary Clintonfor her that she can be a mom and still be successful, sexy, powerful To share your #MOMSGOTTHIS MOMENT just call 833-844-THIS-MOM (833-844-7666) and leave a voicemail with your first name and city along with your moment.

Death & the world with young kids, the trauma & bonding of child surgery, what Oprah asked Chloe, Mother's Day rewards, doubt & emergency  surgery, career future, and  the moment Chloe knew she could do it.  Chloe Melas, Entertainment Reporter at @CNN on special moments & aspirations, with Stacy Igel & Michelle Park. (Instagram: @chloemelas). In this episode: When Stacy travel to see her Uncle in hospice, why she didn’t tell her son she was going away to Chicago, and whether you tell your child the truth about special trips like that When is the right time to talk about death and the ways of the world with kids? What Stacy’s son thinks about Donald Trump How Chloe wanted to be a mom so much, and because of the struggle she is very grateful, and has made her appreciative of being a mom and more patient How Chloe's son Leo had major surgery this year and the trauma of that, how it created special bonding with him, and every day is a special moment Chloe's anticipation of hearing the word “mama” and traveling abroad with Leo When Oprah asked Chloe what she’s learned and how it has changed her -- and why doesn’t have an answer yet Creating another human being Why Mother’s Day is a chance to feel the pride of accomplishment of achieving motherhood, and why she wants a party, parade, major Instagram shout-out -- and maybe a tub of diamonds! A moment of doubt and sickness when Chloe was without sleep after her son’s surgery -- and how her husband stepped up -- only to end up with emergency surgery herself Wishing for public professions of love from husbands Waiting for the other shoe to drop How a lot of opportunities can come to you, and careers can blossom after having a child Always thinking of what’s next, wanting more, and pushing herself, wanting to tell stories for people who don’t have a voice A good journalist can report on many topics, and why Chloe may not always be an entertainment reporter A second child--naturally? Can Chloe imagine her life while not working? Surrounding yourself with people who understand everyone has issues in life, needing flexibility Why Michelle won’t work five days a week in her career, and the “No Mondays Club” A grandmotherly Maid of Honor Chloe’s #MOMSGOTTHIS Moment about her taking her son to the emergency room and trying to understand what was wrong with him, being up all night while husband Brian was out of town, then making it to work in the morning, and realizing she can truly do it!   Be a part of the show by sharing your #MOMSGOTTHIS STORY ! Call toll free at 833-THIS MOM! That’s 833-844-7666 --- and share YOUR own #MOMSGOTTHIS MOMENT! It can be about your mom and you, about your own mom journey, or even about another amazing mom! Make sure to tell us your first name and where you’re from! And Michelle and Stacy might share your #MOMSGOTTHIS MOMENT on the show!

Flying w/ small kids, powder formula vs. ready-made, a hotel disaster, a travel stroller & glow-in-the-dark pacifier, a crazy baby shower, & a 2nd one? Chloe Melas, Entertainment Reporter at @CNN on products & services that work & don't work, with Stacy Igel & Michelle Park. (Instagram: @chloemelas). Support for today’s episode comes from luxury footwear brand Tamara Mellon. Visit tamaramellon.com today to receive a $100 gift toward your first order using code MOMS100! In this episode: Flying with small children The plan to go to the Amalfi Coast to visit family – when Chloe's son Leo is 11 months old Traveling a lot, tips How it was easier when Leo was an infant Feeling it necessary to use powder formula, why Chloe then switched to ready-made formula A hotel disaster with formula bottles A fantastic travel stroller, adaptable to different brands of car seats How Chloe made own baby food for a bit, and why she stopped and started using Happy Baby food The amazing pacifier, MAM pacifiers, and why the glow in the dark pacifiers are everything Why Chloe didn’t need or use a bottle warmer or sterilizer Chloe's crazy  baby shower, the huge party, her need to really celebrate impending motherhood, some 200 people circus-themed party, and why she invite so many people Why Chloe held a diaper raffle Why she decided to know the gender of her baby Why Chloe will definitely have a second baby shower if she has a second baby Be a part of the show by sharing your #MOMSGOTTHIS STORY ! Call toll free at 833-THIS MOM! That’s 833-844-7666 --- and share YOUR own #MOMSGOTTHIS MOMENT! It can be about your mom and you, about your own mom journey, or even about another amazing mom! Make sure to tell us your first name and where you’re from! And Michelle and Stacy might share your #MOMSGOTTHIS MOMENT on the show!

Husbandly support, better communication, love languages, compliments, balancing work & baby, a supportive boss, child surgery, protecting family time, unexpected health issues, moments that matter, & making it all work! Chloe Melas, Entertainment Reporter at @CNN on routines & relationships, with Stacy Igel & Michelle Park. (Instagram: @chloemelas). In this episode: Calling on your husband to step up when you're pregnant, filling the void, thanks to those who do The need to communicate better Crazy schedules making it tough to find time together, trying to carve out time together and trying to do little things to do acts of kindness Paying attention to love languages and seeing a spouse go out of their way When your partner spends too much time on their phone as a source of stress The power of compliments Balancing unexpected moments with strict job demands and being in the public eye Having a very supportive boss A seven-to-eight month old in surgery caused a change in ability to be at work unexpected Being able to do a job from home at times, but at beck and call of breaking news Life is unexpected, Chloe has to be flexible with herself Protecting weekends and family time Dealing with child health issues Understanding you cannot do it all Children remembering the times they are with their parents can matter more than other times Just trying to make it all work Be a part of the show by sharing your #MOMSGOTTHIS STORY ! Call toll free at 833-THIS MOM! That’s 833-844-7666 --- and share YOUR own #MOMSGOTTHIS MOMENT! It can be about your mom and you, about your own mom journey, or even about another amazing mom! Make sure to tell us your first name and where you’re from! And Michelle and Stacy might share your #MOMSGOTTHIS MOMENT on the show!

Maternity leave, the guilt of returning to work, breaking a big #METOO story, the rollercoaster of IUI, IVF, & low egg reserve, & what Nicole Kidman & Sarah Jessica Parker had to say. And, Michelle's potty training disaster! Chloe Melas, Entertainment Reporter at @CNN   on her Mom Journey, with Stacy Igel & Michelle Park in our first-ever episode! (Instagram: @chloemelas). In this episode: Michelle’s potty training nightmare Taking maternity leave The challenges and guilt of going back to work Chloe's baby boy Leo and restauranteur/fitness enthusiast husband The pros and cons of a new longer commute after moving to the suburbs from Manhattan Coming back to work to break a huge #METOO story as a reporter, and falling back in love with her job Difficulty conceiving a child, then intrauterine insemination (IUI), and didn’t work Limitations of what insurance covers and affordability of artificial insemination When sex becomes a job Making the decision to undergo In vitro fertilization (IVF) and the demanding process including blood testing and injections followed by surgery and depression Why Chloe didn’t feel entirely happy when she found out she was pregnant The rollercoaster of dealing with low egg reserve and an amazing stroke of luck What Nicole Kidman told Chloe Why Chloe cried with Sarah Jessica Parker A #MOMSGOTTHIS Moment about breastfeeding, pizza, and doing business with someone in China Be a part of the show by sharing your #MOMSGOTTHIS STORY ! Call toll free at 833-THIS MOM! That’s 833-844-7666 --- and share YOUR own #MOMSGOTTHIS MOMENT! It can be about your mom and you, about your own mom journey, or even about another amazing mom! Make sure to tell us your first name and where you’re from! And Michelle and Stacy might share your #MOMSGOTTHIS MOMENT on the show!

What better way to celebrate motherhood and mom than to premiere our brand new podcast: #MOMSGOTHIS!