I am catching a full-blown Case of the Shoppies: Black Friday nostalgia, and the Christmas gifts that raised us— what were the ones that made absolutely no sense, yet you begged for anyway? Grab an iced coffee or a marg and let’s get reel!

Halloween? Done. Mariah Carey? Defrosting. Swartzmas? Activated!

It’s that time of year where life goes from “boo” to “bananas” in 0.2 seconds — between events, holidays, and everything in between.

We’re breaking it all down with laughs, gift guides, and the truth about mom-life in the most magical (and mildly chaotic) season of the year.

Welcome to Speak Reel: Goodbye Summer & Hello School Season 2 begins!

We are back to school surviving by a thread & cold brew coffees. Amanda & I talk about the back to school expectations and trying to get back into the routines of life.

Are you smarter than a 5th grader? The jury is still out on me!

My husband saves lives at work… but the real hero is our daughter Harper, a Heart Warrior. ❤️

Life doesn’t hit pause just because things get heavy — and this week we’re diving into both the heroic and the heart-wrenching. From my husband’s real-life act of bravery at work to my most vulnerable share yet: the journey of my daughter Harper, a true Heart Warrior.

In 45 minutes, I take you through a glimpse of 11 years of surgeries, strength, tears, and triumphs. It wasn’t easy to record (two days and a lot of tissues later), but it’s a story that needs to be told — because CHD (Congenital Heart Defects) affects 1 in 100 babies and deserves awareness, funding, and advocacy.

This one is raw, real, and straight from my heart. Tune in for courage, tears, and a reminder that even when life knocks us down, we just keep moving. #HarperStrong ❤️💪🏻

Almost two decades together, you’d think we’d have each other figured out—but do we really? In this episode, we’re putting our relationship to the test: from the ridiculous practical jokes (yes, confetti bombs and water fights count as love languages), to the little things that give us the ick, we’re spilling it all. Expect playful banter, inside jokes, and the kind of laughter that only comes from surviving 20 years of together.

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Let’s Get REEL - Work/Life Balance - Get to know me a little bit better this episode! ✨

Shout out to Courtney Hirsch - CEO of Jomboy Media - Mom of 3 - who went viral getting REEL about what work/life balance looks like for her. Check her out on all social media platforms!

A moment of gratitude & thanks to my REEL listeners!

Confess & Regress

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Let’s go back, back to the beginning: My grandpa and her grandma are siblings; they had 14 children combined. Our moms are cousins and we are basically the same person—she’s got the boys, I’ve got the girls, and we both married the same type of guy.

A Maryland weekend with my cousin’s crew was exactly the reset we needed — motorbikes, fresh lashes, and the best buffalo nachos of my life. We keep it light, classy, and all the way reel.

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Pack your Minnie ears and buckle up, because we just wrapped up TWO magical (and mildly chaotic) weeks of all things Disney! From sailing away on the Disney Wish to soaking up the tropical vibes at the Polynesian Resort, we did it all—with my husband, my kids , and more Dole Whip than we care to admit. But the real fun? Chatting with complete strangers—fellow moms, park pros, first-timers—and asking them the real Disney questions no one else dares to ask. Tune in for laughs, unexpected wisdom, and the unfiltered magic that only happens when moms meet… in line for a margarita 😉

This is cheaper than therapy. This week on Speak Reel, Lexann and I pull up our emotional receipts and unpack all the mom guilt, mental load madness, and the “WTF just happened?” moments we’ve been holding in. No judgment, no copay — just two girls, a couple coffees, and a whole lot of “reel” talk. Grab your headphones (and maybe a tissue), because this is the group therapy session you didn’t know you needed.