World Breastfeeding Week is a way to honor and celebrate mother's in their breastfeeding journeys with their babies. This episode timed perfectly with the celebration of this week, as I am sitting down with 2 International Board Certified Lactation Consultant's (IBCLC) who own The Nest Collective in our hometown. Angel and Jenna are two moms, dedicated to support lactation, help mothers meet their goals while providing compassion, education and encouragement. They recently expanded their mission by opening The Nest Baby Co., a children's boutique featuring thoughtfully selected clothing, gifts and essentials for little ones from newborn through age six. Our conversation dives deep into their education, services, and of course how they balance motherhood and share in this journey as a dream team with their children and husbands support. For any mom out there, this episode is so special, it resonated with me deeply. Enjoy!

Sometimes the dream job finds you in the middle of motherhood. This week on Holding the Harvest, I'm joined by a longtime friend, Tigh- who runs Travel By Tigh. She turned her love for Disney into a thriving business, helping families create magical vacations without the stress. She is also a mom of two young Disney lovers as well, and she shares what it's like balancing entrepreneurship, family life, and a passion for making unforgettable memories. She gives practical tips, insider advice, and why she loves taking the pressure off busy families. If you're like me, and have dreamt to take your family to the most magical place on Earth, or wondered what it takes to build a business while raising young children, this conversation is one you won't want to miss.

This week I am sitting down with Emma of Emma's Farmhouse Confections. She is a local mom of two whose passion for baking has become a way to serve her community, one from-scratch pastry at a time. Raised with strong roots in farm life, we connect deeply on the heart, hard work and dedication that goes into growing the ingredients that eventually make their way to our tables. We also discuss balancing motherhood while running a thriving baking business and the time that goes into each and every piece she creates. Her story is a reminder that meaningful work often starts with humble beginnings!

This week I'm joined by my best friend Jenna of 20 years, the girl and now woman who has walked beside me through childhood, marriage, motherhood, and everything in between. While life has taken us in different directions we have never grown apart. She shares how she built her photography business, New Mercies Photography, while navigating life's unexpected twists. She also opens up about the emotional road that led to her miracle pregnancy. We reflect on hope, faith, resilience and what this long awaited season means to her. This episode is a reminder that the deepest friendships don't require constant proximity- just unwavering love.

I'm back with a guest this week, Reece Wagner. A local mom and Speech-Language Pathologist who talks about the journey that changed everything for her. From the moment she learned she was expecting twins which lead her to a season of uncertainty, strength and a lengthy stay in the NICU. She shares what its like navigating emotional highs and lows of becoming a mom to premature babies while balancing her career as an SLP. We dive into early childhood communication, developmental milestones and the practical ways parents support their little ones speech development. This conversation is a real life perspective for parents walking through unexpected challenges but also the joy and double the love of two babies at once.

Welcome to a special Sunday edition of HTH! This week I'm celebrating one whole year postpartum, and it's been a ride the last 12 months. I'm reflecting on the highs, the hard moments, the milestones, and the ways to navigate feeling like yourself again. I yap about postpartum hair loss (and the regrowth that seems to have a mind of its own) the emotions and anxiety, and what life looks like balancing being a mom of 3, work, and finding pieces of myself along the way. I also talk about my baby's first birthday plans because how did we get here?! Whether you're freshly postpartum, approaching your baby's first birthday, or simply looking for someone to remind you that you're not alone in this season, I hope this episode feels like a conversation with a friend.

Happy Blueberry Season! We are officially in the thick of the busiest time of the year on the farm and this week I'm sitting down with Caitlyn Macrie who is a fellow blueberry farmer's wife. She knows firsthand while raising children the beauty, challenges and dedication that come with life on the farm. We talk balancing motherhood with a career, building a life rooted in agriculture, and the passion behind her newest venture - a podcast created to share the stories of American farmers and help consumers better understand where their food comes from. Enjoy this conversation about motherhood, farming, community and stepping out of your comfort zone to make an impact.

In this week's episode, I'm talking with Caroline Auwarter, who owns Mae Flower Photography, runs a horse boarding business alongside her fiance, is the mom to a sweet 6 month old baby boy, balancing all of life's tasks day by day. We talk about our cringy moments of high school, the reality of running multiple businesses with a baby at home, and how much work horses and photography truly are - things the public doesn't see. This conversation is a reminder that there is so much beauty in the hustle, from early mornings and full calendars to finding purpose in the in-between moments.

Join me as I sit down with Chrissy Montenegro, owner of Emerald Lily Cafe and one of my friends from high school to talk about her incredible journey from competitive gymnast to coach, entrepreneur and former cheerleader for the Philadelphia Eagles. We also talk the realities of motherhood, including the first few months postpartum and how life really changes when your baby is officially earth side, and all of the beautiful moments and milestones her daughter is meeting in life right now. She shares behind the scenes stories from her time at NFL games, lessons she's learned and her biggest adventure yet- transforming a 40 foot trolley into a coffee shop. We laughed a lot in this one! Whether you're a mom, athlete, business owner or someone chasing a dream, this episode is for you.

This week's episode I sit down with Alyssa, a local friend who runs an animal farm with her husband. By day she is a dedicated NICU nurse caring for the tiniest patients and their families, and she recently stepped into the role of mom herself, experiencing the greatest honor one could have. We discuss the realities of balancing motherhood, farm life, along with her goals for her career when she returns from maternity leave. Her nurturing character is felt through this whole episode, and it was a joy to sit down with her and chat.