Moms Got This

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.

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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.

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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!

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 & inspiration, 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!