Motivational Moms

A little reminder of what Memorial Day is all about and how to celebrate it while honoring our heroes.

During my interview with Robby we discuss the food and beverage industry, being an award winning mixologist, The Sofia Loren cocktail Robby created, his future business venture, and Thanksgiving.

Today I interview Kristen Rinaldi, editor at Lehigh Valley Style magazine in the Lehigh Valley, PA. From interning at Popstar!, Seventeen magazine, and Men’s Health magazine, to Editor at Lehigh Valley Style magazine, which has a monthly circulation of 20,000 and readership that exceeds 80,000, is incredible and a job that Kristen is proud of. Working for the “it” magazine that celebrates all the Lehigh Valley encompasses comes with a lot of clout, and a lot of pressure, and today we discuss it all. https://lehighvalleystyle.com

Amanda Shurr is a Mom to two little loves and the new CEO of the Lehigh Valley Zoo. She is an avid runner, a CPA, and someone who found the perfect balance of work life/mom life when accepting her position at the zoo.

Today I interview Sami Riccioli, owner of Sami Riccioli Designs. This colorful, vibrant interior designer not only kills it in home decor and remodeling design, but she also started a tradition of keeping her Christmas tree up all year long celebrating each holiday along the way inspiring many. A mom to two beautiful little boys and someone who creates happiness through design....Fun! Tune in.

Jamie is the Senior Vice President of the State Theatre Center for the Arts in Easton, PA, who handles all aspects of marketing in all media forms and all press relations. She played an integral role in the development of the FREDDY Awards program and has won 3 Emmy Awards as the Telecast Producer of the program. Jamie has also been awarded an honorary Lehigh Valley Music Award, sits on many boards, and is the mommy to three wonderful children. The State Theatre Center for the Arts needs our help during this difficult time due to COVID-19. Please visit statetheatre.org to make a donation today. #savethetheatres

Today interview Vanessa Ungvarsky, who is the owner and creator of Taylor Made Polish in Easton, Pennsylvania. This brave and courageous woman was once a part of the United States Air Force serving our country proudly and honorably. She then worked for Merck Pharmaceuticals for 10 years before making some personal, healthy changes in her life that prompted her to change to an organic lifestyle and opt for ethical beauty products. She never imagined herself starting the ONLY make your own polish experience but here we are in 2020 and she is killing it bringing you an experience with non-toxic nail polishes everyone can enjoy, safely. Vanessa is also a boy mom who has enjoyed getting to spend some more time with her family since taking this journey on. https://taylormadepolish.com/

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Jeff Walsh is a man on a journey of self awareness who has been through many trials. He is a father, an ordained minister, and someone who was a top level sales consultant for Fortune 500 companies covering the entire West Coast. Through ups and downs throughout his life, and then a heart wrenching divorce and child custody battle, Jeff fell into a deep depression which led him to IV drug addiction and 29 months in federal prison. Now, 5 years later, he is here to share his journey to inspire others and bring hope to those who need to hear his message

During this episode, Mary and I have an open conversation about many topics and discuss teaching and advice to parents as the new school year starts, masks, COVID-19, the wildfires in California and on the West Coast, agreeing to disagree and remaining kind, finding the light when our country is so torn, and celebrating the uniqueness of us all.

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