Not Your Average Mom

Estee Levin sits down with Sammi Gropper aka Mama of All Trades to discuss all things motherhood, entrepreneurship, raising babies while changing your career goals and the ever changing career goals once becoming a parent. Sammi is a real estate agent on Long Island and is a certified breast feeding consultant, helping new moms navigate breastfeeding and pumping. Check out Sammi at @sammigropper for all your real estate needs, your daily dose of motherhood content as well as if you are a new mama in need of breastfeeding and pumping assistance, reach out to her.

Estee Levin sits down with Genevieve Kreindel - the creator of Off Duty Moms Club Long Island to discuss how the Off Duty Moms Club came to be. These mamas know the importance of self care and doing things to fuel their fire or just enjoy some R+R so they can show up as the best moms at home! Genevieve is working to create a motherhood community where moms can get together and just enjoy nights out, as well as enjoy some solo time. Stay tuned for all the exciting events to come in 2026 and grab your mom friends and enjoy a night out!

In this episode of the Not Your Average Mom podcast, Estee Levin speaks with Lily from Lilypad SLP about the critical aspects of speech and language development in children. They discuss the importance of early intervention, the impact of social media on parental anxiety regarding child development, and practical techniques for engaging with children to enhance their communication skills. Lily shares insights on developmental milestones, the role of parents in speech therapy, and available resources for families. The conversation emphasizes the significance of play in learning and the need for accessible speech therapy services.

Estee Levin sits down with Alexa Conlon - wife, mother, nurse, businesswoman, podcast host and foundation founder to discuss all things motherhood. Alexa is a mama who is truly doing it all, and she is helping women from all over who have experienced loss, grief and birth trauma. She has so much going on with The Kayde Foundation, please tune in and see how Alexa is making a difference and see how you can get involved!

Estee Levin is on her first work trip since giving birth and she’s giving all the deets on her first night away, how she’s combating the mom guilt and what she’s doing for work. Being a working mom is not an easy task, it comes with a lot of preparation but it’s important for your kids to see you going after your dreams and taking a little time for yourself when needed. She’s excited to be back in her element of weddings but more importantly she’s looking forward to getting back home to her boy.

Estee Levin is getting real and spilling the tea on her postpartum weight loss journey. She’s discussing her decision to go on a GLP-1 early in her postpartum period to help get in the best shape. She is also discussing all the other lifestyles choices she is making to be in the best health possible. Check it out as she continues her health journey and takes you all along on the ride!

Estee Levin sits down with Gabby of Serene Moms to talk about the motherhood community she has cultivated with a love of yoga and meditation. Gabby started Serene Moms in her motherhood and postpartum era and has given a safe and fun space for moms to come together, workout and meditate. In addition to creating Serene Moms, she organized her first retreat this year in Mexico, and is coming up with an additional retreat this fall! Stay tuned, and consider joining Serene Moms for community, fun and relaxing workouts and meditations alongside other moms!

Estee sits down with F Bomb Nonna also known as Nina, who is Melanie Palmeri's (of Mindful Red Barn) Mother in Law. They discuss motherhood, grandmotherhood, Nina's experience as a teacher for 34 years in Brooklyn and what is different in today's times. Nonna shared so much and really emphasized on the importance of being an involved mother.

Estee sits down with her husband Ira and discusses their exciting roles as parents. Ira gives his take on becoming a father, all the exciting milestones as well as the things he’s looking forward to. Ira gives advice to the parents to be and to let them know not to be scared, it’s going to be the best journey!

Estee is riding solo for today’s episode and discussing the difficulties of balancing it all with a baby on your hip, working full time and feeling like you’re making everything work successfully. It’s not easy and not everyday will be perfect but it’s perfectly normal to feel like it’s tough to find balance.