The Female Fuel - Mom Life + Fit Motherhood

Sheila first met Meaghan during an interview about 10 years ago. She did a story for Glamour magazine about Bobby's girls. Sheila shares with us how being a mom is so much more sophisticated now & harder in other ways. She shares a bit about her career and what it was like being a career focused mom in the 80s. In true Sheila style, she even interviews Meaghan & Karen a bit!

Lauren Lobley is a mom of a girl that is 2 & 1/2 ; The Founder of Delectable U, a blog where she posts recipes & also does local catering. Lauren tells us about her marathon labor & delivery and also shares about her journey as a mom and entrepreneur. Lauren currently lives in Malibu with her husband and daughter.

Jennifer Pastiloff is a mamma, author, retreat leader, public speaker & yoga instructor. Jennifer lives in Los Angeles with her husband & 2 year old. She is also deaf. Jennifer shares what it was like getting pregnant at 40 after 2 ectopic births. She also shares how becoming a mom at 40 has enhanced her career. Jennifer's newest book titled On Being Human is available for pre-order through Dutton Books. 

Lauren Franks is a mom of a 3 ½ year old. Lauren is a mompreneur who shifted career directions a little bit after she became a mom. She went from being a fashion consultant & buyer to doing more jewelry designing. She was looking to do something that was less labor intensive once she became very pregnant. Lauren shares what it was like going thru a miscarriage at 17 weeks. Her strength, honesty & courage are so inspiring!

Today Meaghan interviews Karen & her friend Becca whom she met at the gym in Durham, NC. Like Karen, Becca moved to Durham, NC about a year ago with her then 6 week old baby. Becca & Karen talk about their experience moving to a new place with new babies while still being newly postpartum.

Maura Barclay is one inspiring mama. Maura is a mom via foster to adopt. She has an adorable girl named Freddy. Maura overcame cancer a few years ago, has her own brand, The Unbreakable Woman & most recently began working with Equinox again as their Director of Empowerment & Advocacy. Maura shares some incredible advice and words of wisdom with us that we are so excited to share!

Deborah Engel is a mom of 3 girls & an entrepreneur with an amazing business based in South Orange, NJ called Work & Play & an e-commerce site for local independent artists & entrepreneurs in the South Orange, NJ.  Deb is a mom of 3 & a relatively new running enthusiast. She inspires us as she shares how she she juggle it all!

What's it like going from mom of 1 girl to 2 girls? Jacki Carr lets us in on the scoop and so much more! Get to know Jacki Carr. She is a goal coach & entrepreneur. Her company which she co-owns is called Rock Your Bliss. Jacki recently became a mom of 2. Jacki lives in the rocky mountains. She has a 2 year old and a newborn, respectively named Evergreen & Nora. Jacki talks candidly about how she rocks life as a mom of 2 while trying to juggle growing her businesses.

Amy Nicole is the founder of Chic Studios, School of Makeup. Based in NY, LA & Denver which is the first pop-up concept. Amy is originally from Canada and moved to the states for career opportunities. She is getting ready to move to Canada to be closer to family but first she will be traveling with her husband & 2 boys. She shares what's important to you right now - you can't have it all.

Today Meaghan & Karen "officially" share the news that they are both pregnant (again) with boys! Meaghan & Karen will talk about the excitement and apprehension they have both experienced with this pregnancy. From their experiences with miscarriages, to fitness, to anxiety to how this second pregnancy has been different all around.