Mom Life, Yo

You know her from Shahs of Sunset, but this new mama has so many layers and brought them all here to the MOM LIFE YO studio. Leading with love in a reality show world aint easy, but this mama has done it with grace and confidence. What's her secret? Some of it might be in her new book, Golden. Listen in and find out!

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Count on us to open up all the sensitive subjects. Why? Because you're not alone in this mama. We are here for you. And so are the mamas of Moda Mob, Ari & Nora. After struggling with infertility themselves, feeling all the shame, miscarriages... These mamas have quite a story; individually and together as each other's support systems. Thank you for opening your hearts and your journeys to us, Moda Mob. We are ever Grateful.

Southern values with Hollywood style! Actress & Author Denise Boutte kept the conversation sweet and spicy! This mama was pure JOY in the Mom Life Yo studio as she gave us access to her life, behind the cameras. If you think you liked her on Tyler Perry's "Meet The Browns", you will LOVE her in this woman to woman, mama to mama convo with us... and with YOU!

You don't usually expect a TV star to come right out with their post partum depression story, or their recipe for a placenta smoothie, or their infant's open heart surgery story!! ... But that's EXACTLY why we LOVE Nikki DeLoach. This mama of keeps it so real about motherhood and career in hopes that other moms get a sense of sanity from her truth. Listen in as the star of MTV's Awkward chats with us as if we've been friends all our lives... After this, maybe we will be! **As T talked about at the top of the show, she has been living her best life thanks, in part, to Care Of Vitamins. For 25% off your first month of personalized Care/of vitamins, visit TakeCareOf.com and enter promo code MOMLIFEYO !

The perception of “sexiness” varies from person to person, and that’s not always a good thing. It’s okay for Justin Timberlake to bring it back, but generally speaking, it’s taboo to consider mothers or moms-to-be to be sensual or provocative. Dancer and writer Monica May challenges that notion through creative artistry and powerful burlesque performances. She pushes the norms of society’s views of what “sexy” is for mothers, and she chats with us about that, her unique journey into maternity presented in her social media, and her adventures with her newborn, Nova. It’s an electric conversation that you don’t want to miss!

Many of you us have an idea of what it might take to run a successful brand, but we rarely know the truth behind what it takes to BECOME a successful brand. The truth is, when it comes to businesses run by MOMS, each story is unique. CEO and Founder of We All Grow Latina Network, Ana Flores, was just coming off of a successful TV production career when she became a stay at home to her daughter. It was during that isolated time that creative sparks started swirling, and a few seemingly irresponsible choices eventually turned a $40 opportunity into a multi-million dollar business. Continuing to evolve that business along with navigating the new world of co-parenting has this mama continually sharpening her skills and we can't wait to see what's in store for her moving forward!

Mama, when you can't see your way out of the darkest situation, we hope that these stories bring you sparks to reignite the fire. Mary Carrillo's story is so beautiful that it will touch your heart in ways you didn't know you needed. Her path as a young mom, a single mom, an an entrepreneur mom, and all around force of love will make you lift your head a little higher today, knowing that moms can truly do anything! Listen in as she shares her journey with us, alongside her beautiful little Cielo, and learn all about how she is pushing her son's legacy forward via the Calvin Preston Foundation.

Ever needed a little Chicken Soup for YOUR Soul? The people who can serve it to you are usually the ones who once needed it themselves, in a BIG way. We are so grateful to get to know this wonderful mama & award-winning writer in this episode! Listen in as we continue to learn how much a mother's love truly does affect each and every one of our journeys. Amy B. Chesler opens up the core of her being to give us a peek into what, or should we say WHO, is at the center of all the wonderful storytelling that has propelled her very successful career. This mama is a true talent and you don't wanna miss connecting to her story!

When moms come together for a cause, truly amazing things happen. Like a lot of us, when Kerry Buzzell became a mama, she realized just how precious time was. If she was going to have a job, besides being an incredible mom, it needed to have meaning. Enter Alliance Of Moms! This organization advocates for young moms like no other organization does! Listen as as we chat with it?s Director, Kerry Buzzell about their mission, and how we can help!

What does true sisterhood mean to you? To this mama, it meant a space free of judgment... open, honest, supportive. Ana Pompa Alarcon has built such an incredible platform for women to benefit from all the things she felt she needed and couldn’t find. A true pioneer indeed! Listen in as we learn all bout this new platform where you can post about ANYTHING, Anonymously, and literally FIND SISTERHOOD!

Picky eaters, sensitive skin, and sleep issues, oh my! As moms of toddlers, we find ourselves constantly talking about these topics, and in this episode we have Dr. Eddie to answer our questions! This pediatrician comes from family of doctors, and as a father of young babes himself, he knows exactly what we all go through with our growing kiddos. The best part is that he's invented and released his own product to combat an issue he sees often!! Tune in to hear all the tips and learn all about Dr. Eddie's Happy Cappy Medicated Shampoo!

You know those moments when everything another mama is saying is slowly melting down your own fears of being exposed and vulnerable as a mom?? If you're gonna relate to any mama, it might just be this one! The purity of Lucia Rios' open heart and honesty is rare to come by in this life! Her new and thriving business, Twisted For Sugar, is one you've probably heard of, but if you have never heard her STORY you are in for an experience that will have you living in gratitude all day. We love this mama!

When the doctor said that seeing the glass half full means acknowledging the empty half as well... we needed more answers!! Luckily, Dr. Deepika Chopra was live in studio with us to explain! Our favorite part of the episode was the the list of PRACTICAL tools she gave us that we can apply to daily life and pass along to our kiddos! This mama has been a pioneer of the wellness movement before it was a social trend, and based on her extensive education, clued us in on what NOT to do in this self-diagnosing Instagram world! What a great episode! This is a must listen!

If you met Ashley Parker and her amazing daughter, Bailey, you would never have a clue about the incredible journey their family has taken. Mom of 5, Ashley Parker, is a true example of strength, not just as a Mama, but as a woman with a voice! Listen in and be inspired by this mom who's story begins as a young lady in the air force and carries on through having five children and beating cancer more than once with her sweet Bailey!

This mama's business branding tips are tools we are now planning to use for LIFE, in general. Listen in as Lorena Garcia, co-founder of Blogettes and Majka, so honestly shares her journey in creating two successful companies while building a loving home for her family. The heart-warming story of her wake-up call, and the things she learned along the way in discovering a purpose-filled life will inspire you, we promise!

We used to think WE were the pros at having the irreverent "mom convos" that are unsuitable for kids... That is, until MOMMY TONK came into the Mom Life Yo studio to show us how it's done! The cherry on top was this musical comedy duo SINGING every mom's true feelings in a few songs from their latest album, "Nailed It." Listen in to us having some honest talk with our spirit animals, Shannon and Stacie, and sing along to them strumming our pain with their fingers.

Wanna know what momming in Hollywood is REALLY like? We have Heather Brooker live in studio telling us all about It! Listen in as she shares behind-the-scenes stories of what it was like as a new mom, audition hopping with her baby daughter in tow, and how she is still killing the Hollywood game with her emmys in one arm and her daughter in the other. We love this mama!

How did ONE single military mama affect a whole company's mission?? We chat with COO & Co-Founder of Kids Embrace, Vincent Mastrangelo, about the letter he received from one mom, on behalf of her four year old daughter, that sparked a fire in his company to get Disney on board to affect the way our children see the world. We all want our kids to grow in a world where they feel seen and heard, and Kid's Embrace is taking big strides in making sure that happens. Listen in as we chat about hosting their last star studded event, and why Hollywood's VIPs were so drawn to support their latest major launch, their super cool Black Panther car

Join us as we share all the feels and talk about our kids starting Kindergarten and the shift that’s about to happen. Denise Albert and Melissa Gerstein of the The Moms Network join us for a special segment. They started off on Sirius XM, and were the first real show focused on moms and changing the lack of honesty there was when it came to the image of motherhood. Listen in and catch all our questions and doubts about elementary school -our lives are changing!

If any of our episodes were a MUST LISTEN, this is definitely at the top of the list! So many pearls of wisdom from this boss mama! Entrepreneur, Reality TV Star and motivational speaker, Sheree Fletcher shares her journey through divorce, co-mothering her son with "bonus mom", Jada Pinkett-Smith, and finding fulfillment through faith and therapy! We are covering ALL bases in this episode and we guarantee you that at the end of THIS talk, you will feel some shifts in your core perception. Something tells us there will be a part 2 to this episode soon! In the meantime, take advantage of the knowledge dropped by this beauty along with our Save YO Sanity summer skin hacks that cost virtually nothin'!

Actress, blogger, yogi, MAMA, Amy Davidson is live in the MOM LIFE YO studio with an open heart. We chat with this beauty about her love of storytelling, her journey through postpartum depression, and what it means to be "real" on social media. We LOVE Amy, but we gotta say, little Lennox is the one who really stole our hearts in this episode! Also, Breegan is back!! What unexpected surprised did she run into while traveling with two toddlers? Listen in and find out!

Catch Up: -Half of us are still in Europe! -T Lopez's inside scoop on the exclusive Nicole Kidman interview! Details about NIcole's upbringing, her personal parenting style, and beauty tips. -What is an "Instagram Husband"? In this episode we get to peek inside the brain of supermom, Rhiannon Dourado, the inspiring woman behind all those uber-cool, Instagram-worthy mama events that flood your feed! Originally from Wyoming, Rhiannon took a leap of faith in life and moved to Los Angeles. FInd out how the stay at home mom made some seemingly unrelated, out of the box decisions that ultimately lead to busy career she has today. Listen in to her story, her tips on family balance, and more!

Current Events: -Half the MOM LIFE YO team is in Europe! -Whats up with all the hater-ation on mom to almost 3, Ayesha Curry's, new biz venture? -3 ways that you can join us in helping to keep families together In this episode we get the answers to A LOT of our questions as we sit down with these two powerhouse Doctors, Dr Christine, Ob Gyn, and Dr. Cassidy, licensed family therapist. What is the fourth trimester, and what will the medical care for the fourth trimester look like in the near future? Dr. Christine's point of view as an OB GYN completely changed when she became a mother herself, 13 months ago, and she is becoming the change she wants to see in the medical field. Did you know that dads can suffer from Postpartum Depression too? Dr. Cassidy breaks down the symptoms we as moms can recognize in our husbands and partners that they may not be able to recognize in themselves, and tips on what do to from there. All this and more! Listen in now!

Half of the MOM LIFE YO voice is the single mama voice, and we are so happy to highlight the single mom journey! Our special guest, Nefertiri Plessy has built a whole community of women and resources for single parents. We get some great insight into Nefertiri's personal journey, growing up with a strong single mom herself, going through divorce, coparenting, and building a business while raising her boys!

Annette Walker, mama of six and grandmother of eleven has built herself a wonderful life, and continues to better the quality of life of others as President of Strategy, Providence St. Joseph Health. We were so eager to pick this mama's brain about how she does it all, and you better believe we did! You can too by listening in!!

It's Mental Health Awareness Month and we were so lucky to have this courageous mama come into our studio to share her postpartum experience with you. Founder of Zbini Kidz, Karina Godoy never foresaw postpartum depression being part of her motherhood journey, but as soon as her precious baby daughter arrived, after 3 years of infertility challenges, the excitement that she anticipated feeling was intercepted by other feelings, or lack thereof. Her story TRULY sheds light on what a mama going through when postpartum depression has a grip on her mind. PLEASE give it a listen, and share with others so that we can all support one another in EVERY way we can!

Mama of 2 boys, Nicole Neves tells us how motherhood launched her into being her own boss. Running her own company, connecting brands to real people, and keeping up with a house full of energy is a big undertaking, but this mama is doing it in style!

Your baby likely has owned a pair of Freshly Picked moccasins, and they are oh so cute! Meet the mama who started the uber successful line... from her kitchen! Susan Petersen is so refreshingly honest about her journey through entrepreneurship; the ups, the downs, and the family dynamic at home. We love this mama who flew all the way in from Utah to be with us live in studio!

iiiit's Dad Life Yo! We sit down with Father of 2, and President of Baja United Group, Jim Riley, and talk life! This accomplished business owner has figured out what's most important to him and his family in order to live a fulfilled life, and funnels everything he does through that mission. From building a business that celebrates culture and gives back to the world, to carving out time with his wife and two daughters to enjoy the big things in life, this Dad seems to have found the secret to family sucess!

We have Linda Garcia aka Luz Warrior, Live in the MOM LIFE YO studio! This mama of 2, career woman, and creator of the popular podcast, Let There Be Luz opens her heart about everything from teenage pregnancy, to the mom/career balance, to her spiritual journey and how she has made it her life's passion. Listen in now!

Expressing Motherhood is a stage show that has been running nationally for 10 years. It's founder, Lindsay Kavet joins us in the MOM LIFE YO studio to share with us why it was so important for her to give moms a platform to share their truths. In building such a sucessful brand, this mama of 3 faced some challenges and learned the hard way why it is so important for us as moms to focus on self care. Listen in now!

What's the story behind that mama who has the kind of IG Feed we envy, and seemingly lives one big colorful party? We get to the core of Founder of Bashery & Co, Pamelyn Rocco's journey from childhood bowling parties with her family in Pittsburgh, to a westside LA mama building an empire. Listen in now as we chat with Pamelyn about how becoming a mother unexpectedly launched her into a career she loves, and how she balances it all!

Such and inspiring episode! Evelyn Homs Medero is mama of 2 and Executive Director of Multicultural Business Development at ALSAC, the fundraising and awareness organization for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Listen in as she shares how working with St. Jude, and having real experiences with the families of St. Jude actually inspired her to be a mom in the first place! She also gives us some insight on how St. Jude is building true support for black and hispanic communtiies, and we get to share our own experiences with St. Jude. There are so many ways, big and small, that we can help!

Breegan is back from such a meaningful trip to Africa! Listen in to the amazing stories she has to tell about what the young girls in the villages she visited are faced with. From FGM to female education, Breegan has a lot of insight to share after this journey! Also, what traveling without the kiddos was like when she was faced with very dangerous situations. Listen in NOW!

What a meaningful moment in life to catch up with Ashley Freeborn, founder of the Loungewear line, Smash + Tess. This boss mom shares all the authentic feels happening in her heart during this transition of leaving her 9 to 5 job in order to focus on the company she founded that has become her passion. Listen in as she gives us such great insight on building her brand while becoming a mom, work life with her own mama at her side, and what she hopes to instill in her little one.

WE ARE BACK!! Back from travels, and traveling again! You have heard our tips on Traveling With Kids, but who knew Travel WITHOUT Kids would entail the same amount of prep, if not more! T just flew in from across the pond (London) , and Breegan is headed to Africa! Listen in on our tips on prepping your kids (and yourself) before a long trip away, how to keep the family dynamic in tact while Mama's gone, and how to recover like a boss upon your return (the recovery is so REAL).

Haven't you ever wondered what sex and intimacy is really like for your significant other during pregnancy, post baby... What's going on in their head? Is it the same as before? Is it different? Did other moms go through what we went through? ALL THIS HONESTY AND MORE as we chat with Joe & Joie Ruggiero about all the REAL stuff. We talk about our own journeys as well, and as a special treat, Awestruck was there filming it all, LIVE! Listen in now and/or WATCH this episode by clicking this link! http://bit.ly/2ouSS0H

Marriage and Relationship Therapist Greta Hassel breaks down romance in practical terms. Communication, Relationships, and the heart space all go through changes when you become a parent. Who better to give us tips on how to keep the connection strong than a woman who has seen it all and helped so many! Happy V Day peeps!

Stacy Drageset, a mama truly changing the world one heart at a time in the name of her own children, joins us in the MOM LIFE YO studio! Author, Transgender Youth Advocate and Mom of 4, including her 11 year old transgender daughter, Tate, Stacy Drageset openheartedly shares her personal experience as a mother navigating through her unique journey, and sheds some light on what a transgender youth are experiencing as they grow and discover themselves. Stacy gave up her career in marketing to advocate for transgender youth on a larger platform. Listen in as she gives tips on how to approach the world with an open heart, and how to find support within our communities, families and schools.

We love a mom who just tells it like it is!! Listen in as we chat with this mom of four and star of Bravo's There Goes The Motherhood, Meghan Conroy-Resich. This is the chick you wish you had as your mom-BFF to finally have an honest conversation about motherhood with. From tips to save time and sanity as a mother, to parenting four completely different personalities all at once, Meghan was an open book for us... and for YOU! Listen in now!

Veronica Tolentino, co-founder of Dude. Be Nice, gives us all the right vibes! Listen in as she takes us through her journey of becoming Lukas' mama while embarking on the new adventure of creating a brand to shift the world's view on the importance of kindness, one shirt at a time. So much love in the Mom Life Yo studio as Veronica opens up about the abuse in her past that transformed her, healing her into the incredible woman she is today. You don't wanna miss this episode!

*Know Thy Self* Lots of great insight from best selling author and matchmaker by trade, Dominique Clark. We dive into the importance of realizing your OWN value, before sharing your life, friendship, or heart with someone else. So fascinating what Dominique has discovered in the differences between men and women as it pertains to how they were raised. Mamas, you don't wanna miss this one!

Former Playboy model, star of WE tv's Kendra On Top, Entrepreneur and Mom of two, Jessica Hall, joins us in the MOM LIFE YO studio and keeps it very real, sharing her heart and her motherhood story. Jessica's blog, SleeplessMom.com, features all things mama, and her new passion project is all about helping moms through the postpartum journey. 2018 brought on a lot of change in our country specifically. Listen in on our conversation about women changing the course of our future and what it means to us personally, as women and as parents.

We investigate how birth order (Oldest child, middle child, baby) affects personality and plays out in our lives, in the lives of our children, and in our parenting styles! Dr. Lockhart clues us in and it is truly fascinating! Mama of 3 & Owner of Sueno, Natalia Koegen joins us for the first time to talk about the business of beautiful blankets, and the business of running a full house!

Is there a Doctor in the house?? From Bravo's Married To Medicine, Dr. Heavenly & Dr. Jackie stopped by the MOM LIFE YO studio to give us some real talk! In season 5 of Married to Medicine, many marital issues have come to surface. These two women were open and shared their hearts and experiences and for that, we are grateful! Dr. Heavenly tells us about her experience as a relationship expert, and Dr. Jackie also tells us about beating cancer TWICE! So inspiring. And we weren't gonna let these beautiful doctors get away without getting important info about how often you should be getting your mammograms and paps, and checking in on your teeth, especially while pregnant. These two are helping to heal others from the inside out. Listen in NOW!

This topic was widely requested by our listening mamas. Moms of non-typical kiddos are the mvps. Mama of 2, Jenna Chan, shares the story of her beautiful family's journey, parenting one "typical" child and one "non-typical" child with autism. Returning guest, Dr. Ann-Louise Lockhart shares her knowledge and her experience with non typical families. So much insight in this episode!

Boss babe and co-founder of Yumi baby food, Evelyn Rusli tells us all about her huge career change from journalism to baby nutrution! So empowering to learn how Evelyn and co-founder, Angela Sutherland, put their minds together to make a dream a reality. We LOVE women-led businesses with purpose!

From helping our kids with transitions in life, to ways we mamas can recover from those difficult days we absolutely lose our cool on our kids, pediatric psychologist Dr. Ann-Louise Lockhart clues us in on how to better understand what is going on in the thoughts of our littles.

What an incredible episode! We learned so much about what we THOUGHT we knew from Raised Real's co-founder Dr. Michelle Davenport. And we were honored to give Kristen Von Rotz a platform to share her story, and the reason behind the Forever Footprints organization. **Head over to RaisedReal.com and take advantage of our discount code: MOMLIFEYO **Raised Real Is a subsciption based baby food delivery service providing organically sourced, fresh, pre portioned meals on on your doorstep every 2 weeks!

Doula + Sleep Training Expert + Newborn Care Specialist?? This is a woman we need on speed dial!! We chat with Kimberly Von Slomski, founder of L.A. Doula Care, Sweet Dreams LA, and Stork and learn how she found her passion focusing on babies, though not a mama yet herself. We talk sleep training, introducing new babies to siblings, and the launch of her new company Stork, a subscription box of high end baby products specifically curated for your babies developmental needs. Such an interesting episode!