Moms Got This

OITNB, a blessingway, why "witch" can be positive, being a child in a home of two actors, hiding pregnancy while performing, a dramatic birth story, and raising a child as a busy actor. Alysia Reiner, activist and actress on "Orange Is the New Black", "Butterbean’s Cafe", "Better Things", and the new film "Egg", shares her mom journey with Stacy Igel and Michelle Park. (Instagram: @alysiareiner) In this episode: Alysia’s work as Natalie "Fig" Figueroa on Orange is the New Black, as well as her Nickelodeon show Butterbean’s Cafe, her Off-Broadway work, as well as her mom-related projects Better Things on FX and Egg, in theaters January 2019 Having a "blessingway" versus a Baby shower and creating a welcoming atmosphere for expectant moms Taking back “witch” as a positive term How having a child helped Alysia’s career The stresses of bringing a child into a household with two actors How Alysia hid a pregnancy while performing Shakespeare Alysia tells the dramatic story of giving birth to her daughter The challenges raising a daughter with a busy acting career Alysia’s #MOMSGOTTHIS Moment! Alysia Reiner is best known as “Fig” on ORANGE IS THE NEW BLACK for which she won a SAG award.  Her dark-comedic feature about motherhood, EGG, premiered at Tribeca film festival 2018, and will be released in January 2019. Reiner stars with Christina Hendricks and Anna Camp, and serves as a producer. Additionally, Reiner produced and stared in EQUITY (bought/distributed by Sony Pictures Classics at Sundance 2016). Reiner also plays “Sunny” in all 3 seasons of F/X’s BETTER THINGS (Peabody Award winner),  “Kiki” in season 2 of THE DEUCE, and “D.A. Wendy Parks” on HOW TO GET AWAY WITH MURDER. She is passionately committed to protecting the environment (see livariclothing.com) and being a change maker for women.  Reiner just returned from speaking at the Power Women Summit, and has been honored with the Voice of a Woman Award, the Moves Power Women Award, the Pioneer in Filmmaking Award, the Founders Award for Support, and recently received a Muse ‘Made In NY’ Award from The Mayor’s Office  and NY Women in Film and Television. 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.

A dance mom, growing a cosmetics business across the country, being on QVC, and why a son's first steps were extra special. Jenn Kapahi, Co-Founder of tre'Stique Beauty, shares her mom moments and aspirations with Stacy Igel and Michelle Park. (Instagram: @jenniferkapahi) Presented by Keepsake Frames. Print, frame your photos easily and fast from your phone – handmade in the USA and delivered with free shipping. Use discount code #MOMSGOTTHIS at www.keepsakeframes.com for 30 percent off first order. In this episode: Michelle on becoming a dance mom Jenn's aspirations for business at 3 years into the business Looking at what's attainable, goals grow accounts, see more sales, Amason luxury, Sephora, QVC Being on QVC Launching in many big places and 30 independent retails across the country Next year is key for Jenn's business Growing the team, getting to point sustainable for profit and can hire senior strategics Small but mighty Tiered vacations, summer Fridays, company holidays and work from home weeks Special moments when traveling, in LA 14 months old, not walking yet How her son was so excited to hang out with older kids, mimicking them How Jenn's son stood up and started walking Kids so excited, practiced walking with him A wonderful moment, everyone was there to witness, friends, husband, kids, shared by people they care about, something clicked, he got it from his peers How Jenn's son may have learned more in 3 days than a long time at home 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.

Giving kids too much stuff, toy rotation, Jetblack, makeup that's like a Swiss army knife, and soup and salad bags. Jenn Kapahi, Co-Founder of tre'Stique Beauty, shares her mom products and services with Stacy Igel and Michelle Park. (Instagram: @jenniferkapahi) In this episode: Giving your child too much stuff Not too much clutter Toy rotation, make combination of toys, rotating bags every two weeks The appearance of Jet Black again Planning a whole birthday party again with Jetblack Soup and salad bags The solution of tre'Stique Like a Swiss army knife for makeup that takes care of carrying makeup How tre'Stique took out all bad stuff 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.

Managing a child's many classes and busy schedule, spending the mornings as a family, sitting down for every meal, how relationships change when pregnant, 9 months of intense sickness as pregnant, and no time with friends while pregnant. Jenn Kapahi, Co-Founder of tre'Stique Beauty, shares her mom routines and relationships with Stacy Igel and Michelle Park. (Instagram: @jenniferkapahi) In this episode: Michelle on becoming an intense mom, managing calendars for all her daughter's activities, and Michelle's spreadsheets Jenn's son's routine, toddler programs During mornings, everyone’s with him Sitting down for every meal A child's many classes How relationships changed when Jenn was pregnant Jenn vomited many times a day, bedridden, relationships, personal and business almost entire pregnancy Only 2-3 weeks that Jennifer felt good, she had vertigo, had to have conference calls with the phone on her chest Jennifer on feeling guilty with her husband Didn’t see friends for 8 months Jennifer had a natural delivery, was very hard, felt fine immediately 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.

Carving out time with your kids, a career journey in cosmetics, building a makeup company, the value of teacher reports, and discovering a secret to traveling while abroad with a toddler. Jenn Kapahi, Co-Founder of tre'Stique Beauty, shares her mom journey with Stacy Igel and Michelle Park. (Instagram: @jenniferkapahi) In this episode: Founding a makeup company with a makeup solution for working people Stacy on apple-picking with Dylan, carving out time with kids, setting time in your business schedule Take time from work it will be there when you get back Jenn's  two-year-old son Jennifer on being a real mom, real woman On being an entrepreneur first and foremost tre'Stique Beauty being live for over 3 years Jenn's career journey No purple allowed? The "whole 360" of what it takes to run a product line at a high level A whole family of entrepreneurs How monotony got to her in corporate work Reports from her son's teacher from the day, helps a lot with phasing Traveling abroad with her son – overambitious, and then--- Not using the fold up potty seat helped with travel upon the return 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.

Swimming lessons, when your kids change and grow, a child makes an impassioned public speech about mom, and a skiing "workcation". Katya Libin, co-founder of Heymama (the working-mom tribe that helps you stay connected, driven and balanced) shares her special moments and aspirations as a mom with Stacy Igel and guest host Sophie Elgort. (Instagram: @heymamaco and @katyaslife) Presented by Keepsake Frames. Print, frame your photos easily and fast from your phone – handmade in the USA and delivered with free shipping. Use discount code #MOMSGOTTHIS at www.keepsakeframes.com for 30 percent off first order. In the episode: Swimming lessons and Humpty Dumpty, and Sophie's daughter dives not the pool - changing and growing up Daughter prepared a speech in front of everyone at a dinner party - to say how much she loves her mom – so proud/impressed First crowdfunding campaign A possible heymama app? Skiing vs snowboardng vs. concussion Workcation with cofounder and kids 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.

A life coach, a sunblock essential to the morning routine, a workout app, grocery delivery service, real time mompreneur support, leaning on community, and investing in moms. Katya Libin, co-founder of Heymama (the working-mom tribe that helps you stay connected, driven and balanced) shares her mom products and solutions with Stacy Igel and guest host Sophie Elgort. (Instagram: @heymamaco) In this episode: Why Katya hired a life coach Sharpening skills in navigating triggers, leadership styles, approaching life in a positive way, mental nourishment perspective, the AB Method New sunblock available from Goop, was able to get rid of several layers of skin care and makeup each morning Aaptiv – a workout audio app for high intensity workouts Instacart – Whole Foods delivery in around 2 hours Forum – real time support system at heymama Leaning on community for support to make fewer mistakes Investing in moms -- everyone wins Heymama’s monthly talks on supporting business to meetups for support 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.

Multigenerational moments and watching your child develop relationships with the people close to you, having a village of support as a mom, a willingness to help others, and why a thriving mother’s personal success matters to raising well-developed children. Katya Libin, co-founder of Heymama (the working-mom tribe that helps you stay connected, driven and balanced) shares her mom routines and relationships with Stacy Igel and guest host Sophie Elgort. (Instagram: @heymamaco) In the episode: When Sophie brought her daughter Stella to her father’s book signing, watched her integrating with people Sophie’s grown up with, family, etc., then to dinner, took photo of her father and her daughter – special moments Katya on the importance of having a village, leaning on a support system as a mom A willingness to help others, and have others help as well How being a part of a community of moms has changed Katya as a mother Being successful and thriving as a mom allows kids to be successful and thrive as well How asking for help is actually a huge sign of strength 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.

The clingy phase, a community for unstoppable moms across 31 cities, a missing blanket results in an important friendship, starting a new business as a young mother, and when homework becomes an important memory. Katya Libin, co-founder of Heymama (the working-mom tribe that helps you stay connected, driven and balanced) shares her mom journey with Stacy Igel and guest host Sophie Elgort. (Instagram: @heymamaco) In the episode: Katya on being a mom of a seven-year-old Stacy's son Dylan - not normal for him to not want to go to school - clingy phase lately Different stages kids go through HeyMama – a community for unstoppable moms in business How Heymama provided a platform for these moms to connect, but the moms have been amazing, stronger together, 31 cities around the country How a missing blanket and former nanny resulted in meetng her frst mom friend and Heymama co-founder Separating from her daughter’s father when her daughter was two Katya on the process of starting Heymama When Katya's daughter defended keeping her valuable homework 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.

Happy Thanksgiving from Stacy and Michelle! We're so grateful to our audience, guests, families, and production partners. We'll be back next week with a full week of brand new shows!

Raising a child aware the world around them and wants to be president, going with your gut, daily videos for grandparents, pregnancy later in life, and when your kid understands your job. Emily Blumenthal, Founder of the Independent Handbag Designer Awards, Handbag Designer 101, Author, & Professor of Entrepreneurship, shares her Mom moments and aspirations with Stacy Igel and Michelle Park. (Emily's Instagram: @handbagdesigner) In this episode: Stacy's son Dylan and President Trump, raising someone who is aware of world around them Stacy's son wants to be president Going with your gut in handling parenthood The daily videos for grandparents When Emily's mom was angry at her for getting pregnant so late in life The resource of Shark Tank Emily's son recognizing her company's launch phase, and the joy of seeing him "getting" her company 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.

The miracle of the instapot, smoothies, getting kids involved in making lunches in advance, the mixed messages of allowances, no pacifiers, and a great mom hack in the toy aisle. Emily Blumenthal, Founder of the Independent Handbag Designer Awards, Handbag Designer 101, Author, & Professor of Entrepreneurship, shares her mom products and services with Stacy Igel and Michelle Park. (Emily's Instagram: @handbagdesigner) In this episode: The miracle of the instapot instead of slow cooker The unfortunate throwing out of food Emily worked in Moscow and London, exposed to a lot of food there Kids love smoothies (until they knew what was in them) Making lunches night before, getting the kids involved in lunch making process Empowering kids to do more in the home Why allowances may send mixed messages No pacifiers in Emily's home Mom hack: Playing in the toy aisle with snacks, put them back, and leave The appeal of Target as a mom, going with a plan 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.

Husbands need care too, babysitters instead of a nanny, solutions to a nightly dinner catastrophe, life after bonus baby, and getting the other kids involved with baby. Emily Blumenthal, Founder of the Independent Handbag Designer Awards, Handbag Designer 101, Author, & Professor of Entrepreneurship, shares her mom routines and relationships with Stacy Igel and Michelle Park. (Emily's Instagram: @handbagdesigner) In this episode: Stacy husbands surgery, and how being there for him then made her sick from the anxiety Emily never had a nanny, babysitters come when she needs to leave or kids need cardio Everything is awesome until dinner, a catastrophe every night Instant Pot, Fast Pot How life has  not changed by the "bonus baby", that it is like having three kids, mostly about schedule-managing Getting the other kids involved with the baby 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.

A choking scare, requiring a media strategy for an 11 year old's social media use, handbags, an Australian DJ, deciding to build a company, and why having kids is a legitimate job credential. Emily Blumenthal, Founder of the Independent Handbag Designer Awards, Handbag Designer 101, Author, & Professor of Entrepreneurship, shares her Mom Journey with Stacy Igel and Michelle Park. (Emily's Instagram: @handbagdesigner) In this episode: A choking incident and big scare with Michelle’s daughter Emily’s 11-year-old girl has an old soul How Emily requires a media strategy for her 11-year-old's social media presence On creating photo albums, Emily is delinquent, too much is from photos just on social media Emily's almost 9-year-old boy, almost 2-year-old boy Her handbag line and handbag awards, and a book on handbag design Behind the scenes of building a company Emily's media background, how she was dating an Australian DJ and became his manager Girls were having problems with handbags when going out, and Emily wondered why there wasn’t a bag for women to hang onto when they go out. Taking a class and realizing she should be teaching it, how that inspired her How nobody cares if you’ve had kids, but it should be worthy of a job credential

Pride in your kids when they try things, keeping track of special moments so you don't forget them, taking time to hang with your kids, the exciting GenZ generation, wanting your kid to be happy and healthy, and is coding a necessary skill for the future? Joey Bartolomeo, Executive Editor of Seventeen Magazine, shares her mom moments and aspirations with Stacy Igel and Michelle Park. (Instagram: missjoey17) Presented by Keepsake Frames. Print, frame your photos easily and fast from your phone – handmade in the USA and delivered with free shipping. Use discount code #MOMSGOTTHIS at www.keepsakeframes.com for 30 percent off first order. In this episode: When kids say or do a nice thing Pride in kids when they are trying things When Joey's son face planted on his scooter, but at least he tried Moms feeling like they are going to forget things that have happened with their kids Stacy has a Google doc called "Moments" to write down and remember moments Michelle's Instagram includes her writing letters to her daughters Joey plans to be hanging out with her son for a while, not sure what’s next, so many things possible, wants to do something fun Joey on Gen Z as the coolest generation, more to do with them Her son loves music, possibly a future conductor? Joey just wants him to be a happy and healthy kid Joey's husband thinks their son needs to get into coding, that’s what he needs to know for the future 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.