In a little change of pace from usual interviews, in this episode I share a little bit more about myself, why I started Motherhood Designed, and what I hope listeners will get out of it. I hope you enjoy finding out a little more about MD through this mini-episode! You can connect with Motherhood Designed by following @motherhooddesigned on Instagram or via message at www.motherhooddesigned.com. 

In this episode, I’m sitting down with Juliette Gallagher Murray of Gusta Embroidery. She’s a mom of two who works full time in retail finance, but has also found incredible success in the custom items she personalizes for her clients at Gusta- each project is carefully thought out and just bursting with beautiful creativity. We talk about how finding her embroidery passion has energized her, as well as about how she makes time to prioritize this side business alongside her other commitments. I know you’ll be inspired to find and pursue your own passions by the end of the episode! You can check out Gusta Embroidery @gusta_embroidery on Instagram. 

In this episode I’m excited to welcome Emma Kozlowski, mom of three and founder of Eighteen Summers. Eighteen Summers is a company devoted to helping mothers find joy in the little moments- their aptly named “Moments of Joy” journal is a space for moms to record weekly memories of their children. In addition, Emma is also a board member of The Scotty Fund, a non-profit founded in honor of her late brother that provides support to families of children with critical illnesses. I’m so excited to share this conversation with Emma about finding joy in motherhood and wearing many hats as you do so!

Join me as I sit down with Chloe Burch Seaver, new mother and co-founder of the eponymous accessories brand Neely & Chloe. Chloe shares a bit about what started her entrepreneurial spirit, as well as how she's balanced running her own business with the unpredictability and challenges of new motherhood. She also gives some great style tips for feeling polished and like yourself. as a new mom! 

To learn more about Neely & Chloe, check out @neelyandchloe on Instagram or www.neelyandchloe.com.

In this episode I sit down with speech pathologist Cara Filippelli Fox, whose business Talk, Eat, Play, Grow offers private, in-home early intervention therapies to preschool families. Cara has a wealth of information in the field of childhood development, and her candor in discussing the struggles of new motherhood and finding balance as a parent and spouse will be relatable to any mom. 

To connect with Cara, check out @talkeatplaygrow on Instagram or visit www.talkeatplaygrow.com.

In today's episode I talk to Leah Davey of Main Line Ma/Main Line Haven, a mom who is the definition of "wearing many hats!" Leah and I discuss the importance of community when making a move, how having children can force you to re-evaluate your career path, tips for taking advantages of events in your area, and how she's built two very successful online presences over the last few years. 

To connect with Leah, check out @mainlinema or @mymainlinehome on Instagram. 

Join me for today's conversation with Claire Wiley of byclairewiley.com! We cover a ton of topics, from pregnancy, to becoming a stay-at-home-mom, to how she's created her own style of influencing without the heavy focus on buying new things. Claire is candid and refreshing, and by the end of the episode I promise you'll be inspired to live your life in a more beautiful way...with the things you already own. To connect with Claire, check her out @byclairewiley on Instagram. 

In today's episode, I sit down with Aubrey O'Laskey, mother of four and owner/chef at Perenn Bakery in Reno, Nevada. Aubrey gives a behind-the-scenes perspective of how she's built several businesses in the difficult restaurant industry, all in the midst of having children. Aubrey discusses what it's like to work with your partner, challenges of having babies an entrepreneur, and how she manages to take time for her family. 

To connect with Aubrey's businesses, check out @perennbakery on Instagram. 

Motherhood Designed is a podcast about balancing all aspects of life as a mother, from style and wellness, to relationships and career paths. Join host and mom Gabriela Dokas each week as she sits down with a different guest to discuss how they’ve designed their own version of motherhood. A range of topics will be covered depending on the woman, from starting a successful business with young children, to building a passion project, to style and beauty routines, to balancing social relationships, and more. 

To find out more:

website:  https://www.motherhooddesigned.squarespace.com

instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/motherhooddesigned

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