The Educated Mama

In today's episode, Ryan Jordan has a beautiful conversation with Stephanie Levich about her adoption journey, and her passion for helping future parents navigate the often emotional process of finding egg donors and surrogates. What is the financial investment for hopeful parents? Who is the ideal surrogate for a family? What made Stephanie's parents choose adoption? Listen and learn!Stephanie Levich is the Founder and President of Family Match Consulting and she has have worked in the fertility world for over 20 years. When she and her husband decided it was time to start their family, she knew all too well the struggles so many people faced with infertility but crossed her fingers as tightly as possible and hoped their journey would be easy.  After a year and a half of trying (and never wanting to look at another home pregnancy test again), they were still unsuccessful. After countless tests and fertility treatments, nothing was happening.  But thanks to the miracle of IVF, they finally found success and are now the proud parents of two beautiful children.Stephanie's career in this field began while working for a Los Angeles based egg donor and surrogate agency. She fell in love with the work but wanted to do things differently so a colleague and her decided to start their own egg donor and surrogate program.  Under her leadership, the agency became a world-renowned egg donation and surrogacy program.She ultimately decided to leave the agency side of the business and use her unique background to start Family Match Consulting.  She has helped over 3,000 prospective parents find their egg donors and surrogates and has held their hands through the parenting journey.Stephanie is also the Co-Author of the children's book From The Start: A Book About Love and Making FamiliesFind us on Social Media!http://www.instagram.com/educatednanniesPlease snap a screenshot and tag us if you found this episode informative, inspirational, or educational. Hashtag #theeducatedmama and we can share your post too!

In today's episode, Ryan Jordan has a candid conversation with ESPN's Liz Loza about her journey to fantasy football, how her grandfather inspired her, and many of the expectations of being a working mama. Can you guess what her first Halloween sports costume was? We find out! Listen and learn!Liz Loza is a writer and on-air personality at ESPN. She covers fantasy football, fantasy WNBA, and Formula 1 Racing. She writes numerous columns throughout the calendar year while appearing on several productions in both digital and linear formats. Whether she's contributing to a fantasy WNBA roundtable, hosting an F1 focused post-race show, or dishing out NFL waiver wire picks on Sports Center, Liz is always using her voice to deliver an authentic and witty take. She has won numerous honors, including a Fantasy Sports Writers Association award for her weekly video show, “Ekeler's Edge.” Liz lives in Los Angeles with her husband and two kids.Find us on Social Media!www.instagram.com/educatednanniesPlease snap a screenshot and tag us if you found this episode informative, inspirational, or educational. Hashtag #theeducatedmama and we can share your post too!

In today's episode, Ryan Jordan has a conversation with Attorney Lisa Pierson Weinberger about laws for household employees. This is the episode of the year to listen to if you have a nanny, babysitter or any other domestic employee working in your home. Can I 1099 them? Do I have to put them on payroll? Do I need to pay overtime? Get these questions answered and more! Listen and learn!Lisa's employment law career is well rounded and deep, beginning well over a decade ago at UCLA School of Law. Prior to founding Mom, Esq., she had the good fortune to practice employment law at the well-known law firm of Greenberg Glusker for seven years, representing some of the biggest names in Hollywood. Her practice included a broad spectrum of employment law matters for both corporate entities and high net worth families who needed counsel to manage their domestic staffs.Find us on Social Media!www.instagram.com/educatednanniesPlease snap a screenshot and tag us if you found this episode informative, inspirational, or educational. Hashtag #theeducatedmama and we can share your post too!

In today's episode, Ryan Jordan has a conversation with Dr. Alyssa Berlin,  a clinical psychologist specializing in pregnancy, postpartum, and parenting. We discuss postpartum preparation, the true struggles as a parent and the pressure we feel. Listen and learn! @dralyssadberlin @theafterbirthplanDr. Berlin is the creator of The AfterBirth Plan™ , a program that prepares couples for what to expect after a baby is born. The workshop teaches couples how to prepare for a healthy postpartum transition for the baby, for each partner, and for the evolving relationship. Dr. Berlin is also a labor support doula, she is on the Board of Advisors for the International Cesarean Awareness Network (ICAN) and is a faculty member of Maternal Mental Health NOW Training Institute. Dr. Berlin received her doctorate at Argosy University in Atlanta, GA and went on to become a certified Gottman educator. She is a member of the American Psychological Association. Dr. Alyssa and her husband, prenatal chiropractor Dr. Elliot Berlin, live in Los Angeles and are the proud parents of four amazing children.Find us on Social Media!@educatednanniesPlease snap a screenshot and tag us if you found this episode informative, inspirational, or educational. Hashtag #theeducatedmama and we can share your post too!‌‌

In today's episode, Ryan Jordan has a conversation with Annie Delaney the founder of Rayz Kidz, an app she developed for parents and nannies about how technology can support families and childcare providers. Listen and learn! @rayzkidzAnnie Delaney is the Co-Founder and CEO of Rayz Kidz, a childcare app for parents and caregivers specifically designed for the home environment. She's a mom who became an entrepreneur to solve her own personal need, leaving her 13-year career in corporate America to design and build this app to benefit families in a similar position. She has a passion for children, understands the unique challenges of home childcare and is on a mission to improve the experience for parents and caregivers which in the end will benefit the kids. Annie resides outside of Boston with her husband, three children, and their 30 lb rescue pup.Find us on Social Media!www.instagram.com/educatednanniesPlease snap a screenshot and tag us if you found this episode informative, inspirational, or educational. Hashtag #theeducatedmama and we can share your post too!

In today's episode, Ryan Jordan has a conversation with Interior Designer Jill Sipkins about interior design, creating beautiful spaces, the emotional journey of making the change, and being a mama with diabetes. Listen and learn!Find us on Social Media!www.instagram.com/educatednanniesPlease snap a screenshot and tag us if you found this episode informative, inspirational, or educational. Hashtag #theeducatedmama and we can share your post too!

In today's episode, Ryan Jordan chats with Camilla Jeffs, CEO and Founder of Steady Stream Investments, about allowance, teaching financial literacy to children and investing. It's so important to give children the skills to manage, budget, and be comfortable with money. Listen and learn!Find us on Social Media!www.instagram.com/educatednanniesPlease snap a screenshot and tag us if you found this episode informative, inspirational, or educational. Hashtag #theeducatedmama and we can share your post too!

In today's episode, Ryan Jordan has a conversation with the Co-Founder of Sproutable, Julietta Skoog about positive discipline. What is positive discipline? What tools can we use to help encourage confidence in our children and make them feel connected to us? We dive in and answer these questions and more!Find us on Social Media!www.instagram.com/educatednanniesPlease snap a screenshot and tag us if you found this episode informative, inspirational, or educational. Hashtag #theeducatedmama and we can share your post too!

In today's episode, Ryan Jordan has a conversation with Your Fertility Advocate Founder Megan Edgecumbe about surrogacy. Why is surrogacy such a taboo topic? Who makes a great surrogate? What is the process? Join us as we learn about Megan's story which brought her on this beautiful surrogacy journey.Find us on Social Media!www.instagram.com/the_educated_mamaPlease snap a screenshot and tag us if you found this episode informative, inspirational, or educational. Hashtag #theeducatedmama and we can share your post too!

In today's episode, Ryan Jordan chats with IBCLC Avery Young about feeding babies and the challenges that come with breastfeeding. If it has been difficult for you, and you want to feed better and feel better,  this is the episode to listen to. Did you know that latching can be learned?  Human bodies come in different shapes and sizes, and you are enough for your baby no matter what!Find us on Social MediaPlease snap a screenshot and tag us if you found this episode informative, inspirational, or educational. Hashtag #theeducatedmama, and we can share your post too!

In today's episode, Ryan Jordan has a conversation with actor Katie Lowes ("Scandal", "Inventing Anna") about postpartum depression. What are the signs of PPD, and who should mamas lean on during this overwhelming 4th trimester? Katie gives a vulnerable recap of her experience with PPD after each of her pregnancies. Find us on Social Media!www.instagram.com/the_educated_mamaPlease snap a screenshot and tag us if you found this episode informative, inspirational, or educational. Hashtag #theeducatedmama and we can share your post too!

In today's episode, Ryan Jordan chats with Jennifer Anderson, the founder of Kids Eat in Color, a public health company that helps parents reduce mealtime stress and help their kids eat better, about picky eaters, fostering a love for food and coming from a place of compassion when talking to our children about food. Find us on Social Media!www.instagram.com/the_educated_mamaPlease snap a screenshot and tag us if you found this episode informative, inspirational, or educational. Hashtag #theeducatedmama and we can share your post too!

In today's episode, Ryan Jordan chats with Naama Cameron, M.S. about parenting during a pandemic, the expectations we have as mothers, how to instill confidence in our children, and setting new boundaries.Find us on Social Media!www.instagram.com/educatednanniesPlease snap a screenshot and tag us if you found this episode informative, inspirational, or educational. Hashtag #educatednannies and we can share your post too!

Jenn is a leading executive in the baby industry. She made her mark on the world by conceptualizing, developing, patenting, manufacturing, marketing, distributing, and retailing new brands within the mom and baby space, propelling her most recent cloth diaper brand onto disposable diaper shelves in Walmart stores.Her privately held company developed out of a $100 investment and is now a multi-million dollar concept-to-consumer operation representing seven, on-shelf consumer brands that are manufactured and shipped to businesses and consumers all over the world.bumGenius, Flip, Econobum, Elemental Joy, MilkDaze, and Elemum collectively have many world-wide patents and serve the baby diapering, breastfeeding, adult incontinence, and menstrual care categories.In 2008-2009, Jenn led the effort to form and served as the founding chair of the Real Diaper Industry Association, a 501(c)6 trade association for members of the cloth diaper industry.Several years later, she founded Share the Love, a national cloth diaper bank providing essential diapers to underprivileged families living in cities across the United States.Over the last few years, Jenn has also served as a private advisor to some of the largest retailers in the world, assisting their buying teams through transitions into the cloth diaper space. She is an active voice in Congress on poverty related issues. She has served on several non-profit Boards of Directors. She has taught about various topics including entrepreneurship, platform economics, corporate social responsibility, big data analytics, and strategy at Washington University in St. Louis, Columbia University, and Virginia Tech.Notable media mentions include Time Magazine, Mothering Magazine, Parents Magazine, Pregnancy Magazine, Consumer Reports, the Washington Post and the New York Times.Other recognitions and awards include:In 2020, Jenn was a Finalist for the YPO Global Impact Award.The World Affairs Council and the St. Louis Regional International Partnership awarded Jenn their Global Pioneer Award in 2019.Jenn received a Leaders of Distinction award for Entrepreneurship from YWCA in 2017.Jenn is listed as one of 50 Missourians You Should Know.Jenn received the 40 Under 40 award from the St. Louis Business Journal.Jenn received the Most Influential Business Woman award from the St. Louis Business Journal.

In today's episode, Ryan Jordan chats with Anna Gross and Dr. Chelsea Pinto from The Breathe Institute in Los Angeles about lip ties, tongue ties, and the importance of supporting oral motor and feeding development with a collaborative care team. Find us on Social Media!www.instagram.com/educatednanniesPlease snap a screenshot and tag us if you found this episode informative, inspirational, or educational. Hashtag #educatednannies and we can share your post too!

In today's episode, Ryan Jordan chats with pediatric dentist Dr. Jill Lasky about oral hygiene for children and how she collaborates with parents to ease some dental fears. Find us on Social Media!www.instagram.com/the_educated_mamaPlease snap a screenshot and tag us if you found this episode informative, inspirational, or educational. Hashtag #theeducatedmama and we can share your post too!

In today's episode, Ryan Jordan chats with sleep consultant and expert Jenni June about sleep hygiene and how to help our children sleep. All of us mamas could sure use some more sleep! Find us on Social Media!www.instagram.com/the_educated_mamaPlease snap a screenshot and tag us if you found this episode informative, inspirational, or educational. Hashtag #theeducatedmama and we can share your post too!

In today's episode, Ryan Jordan chats with author, advocate, and Pastor Melody Geddis McFadden about domestic violence, gun violence, and Moms Demand Action. Find us on Social Media!www.instagram.com/the_educated_mamaPlease snap a screenshot and tag us if you found this episode informative, inspirational, or educational. Hashtag #theeducatedmama and we can share your post too!

In today's episode, Ryan Jordan chats with comedian and journalist Heather Brooker about parenting while working in show business. She is hilarious and also super-mindful about how she parents her daughter.Find us on Social Media!www.instagram.com/the_educated_mamaPlease snap a screenshot and tag us if you found this episode informative, inspirational, or educational. Hashtag #theeducatedmama and we can share your post too!

In today's episode, Ryan Jordan chats with the founder of Newborn Care Solutions Tonya Sakowicz all things newborn and newborn care specialists. She has over 36 years of experience in the newborn industry and some amazing tips to share!Find us on Social Media!www.instagram.com/the_educated_mamaPlease snap a screenshot and tag us if you found this episode informative, inspirational, or educational. Hashtag #theeducatedmama and we can share your post too!

In today's episode, Ryan Jordan chats with Lori Bregman, doula, author, and women's wellness coach about support during and after pregnancy. We all could use a little TLC, mamas! Find us on Social Media!www.instagram.com/the_educated_mamaPlease snap a screenshot and tag us if you found this episode informative, inspirational, or educational. Hashtag #theeducatedmama and we can share your post too!

In today's episode, Ryan Jordan chats with Certified Holistic Nutritionist Jenny Jiles about her love/hate relationship with sugar and how themed family meals have saved her sanity!Find us on Social Media!www.instagram.com/the_educated_mamaPlease snap a screenshot and tag us if you found this episode informative, inspirational, or educational. Hashtag #theeducatedmama and we can share your post too!

In today's episode, Ryan Jordan chats with Rachel Neill and learns about her amazing entrepreneurial background, the Figgy, and how this mom of five, with a baby on the way balances it all!Find us on Social Media!www.instagram.com/the_educated_mamaPlease snap a screenshot and tag us if you found this episode informative, inspirational, or educational. Hashtag #theeducatedmama and we can share your post too!

In today's episode, Ryan Jordan chats with Celina Caesar-Chavannesabout her book, Can you Hear Me Now? as well as her journey in politics and motherhood. What makes her so powerful is her values and authenticity. Find us on Social Media!www.instagram.com/the_educated_mamaPlease snap a screenshot and tag us if you found this episode informative, inspirational, or educational. Hashtag #theeducatedmama and we can share your post too!

In today's episode, Ryan Jordan chats with Jenny Nuccio about being an ethical and social entrepreneur.Find us on Social Media!www.instagram.com/the_educated_mamaPlease snap a screenshot and tag us if you found this episode informative, inspirational, or educational. Hashtag #theeducatedmama and we can share your post too!

In today's episode, Ryan Jordan chats with Sue Groner about positive discipline and parenting to raise confident and resilient children. Find us on Social Media!www.instagram.com/the_educated_mamaPlease snap a screenshot and tag us if you found this episode informative, inspirational, or educational. Hashtag #theeducatedmama and we can share your post too!

In today's episode, Ryan Jordan chats with PR Mama Melissa Beeler aboutthe benefits of landing media coverage to build your brand/ customer base and shares her story of becoming a mompreneur to help other moms do the same. Find us on Social Media!www.instagram.com/the_educated_mamaPlease snap a screenshot and tag us if you found this episode informative, inspirational, or educational. Hashtag #theeducatedmama and we can share your post too!

In today's episode, Ryan Jordan chats with clinical social worker Rachel Gipson about how parents can talk to kids about gender and gender identity. Find us on Social Media!www.instagram.com/the_educated_mamaPlease snap a screenshot and tag us if you found this episode informative, inspirational, or educational. Hashtag #theeducatedmama and we can share your post too!

In today's episode, Ryan Jordan chats with Michele Neskey, the owner of The Posh PA, about how to balance life as a mother while in the medical field and the mental load of juggling it all. Find us on Social Media!www.instagram.com/the_educated_mamaPlease snap a screenshot and tag us if you found this episode informative, inspirational, or educational. Hashtag #theeducatedmama and we can share your post too!

As mothers, many times we need to pivot our ideas and goals to balance it all. Sometimes we even change careers! In today's episode, Ryan Jordan chats with Kelli Anderson, the owner of Mindset Mamas, about how to create space and get into the best mindset to fulfill our goals and dreams. Find us on Social Media!www.instagram.com/the_educated_mamaPlease snap a screenshot and tag us if you found this episode informative, inspirational, or educational. Hashtag #theeducatedmama and we can share your post too!

Have you ever wondered if your child is making age-appropriate mistakes while learning to read? In today's episode, Ryan Jordan chats with Mara Koffman about reading readiness and differentiated learning. Find us on Social Media!www.instagram.com/the_educated_mamaPlease snap a screenshot and tag us if you found this episode informative, inspirational, or educational. Hashtag #theeducatedmama and we can share your post too!

In today's episode, Ryan Jordan chats with Bethany Warren about perinatal mental health and support for mamas. Find us on Social Media!www.instagram.com/the_educated_mamaPlease snap a screenshot and tag us if you found this episode informative, inspirational, or educational. Hashtag #theeducatedmama and we can share your post too!

In today's episode, Ryan Jordan chats with Brandi Milloy about the joys of parenthood, her incredible water birth story, and some great mom hacks. Find us on Social Media!www.instagram.com/the_educated_mamaPlease snap a screenshot and tag us if you found this episode informative, inspirational, or educational. Hashtag #theeducatedmama and we can share your post too!

In today's episode, Ryan Jordan chats with Katherine Wolf, who is disabled after suffering a massive stroke, about suffering strong and finding hope during the challenging times. Find us on Social Media!www.instagram.com/the_educated_mamaPlease snap a screenshot and tag us if you found this episode informative, inspirational, or educational. Hashtag #theeducatedmama and we can share your post too!

In today's episode, Ryan Jordan chats with Chelsea Mills about household employees, paying legally, and how to be an ethical household employer. Find us on Social Media!www.instagram.com/the_educated_mamaPlease snap a screenshot and tag us if you found this episode informative, inspirational, or educational. Hashtag #theeducatedmama and we can share your post too!

In today's episode, Ryan Jordan chats with Blair Nelson about infertility and the pregnancy journey that so many mamas go on. Find us on Social Media!www.instagram.com/the_educated_mamaPlease snap a screenshot and tag us if you found this episode informative, inspirational, or educational. Hashtag #theeducatedmama and we can share your post too!

In today's episode, Ryan Jordan chats with Carly Anderson about body positivity, social media, and creating a community filled with support.Find us on Social Media!www.instagram.com/the_educated_mamaPlease snap a screenshot and tag us if you found this episode informative, inspirational, or educational. Hashtag #theeducatedmama and we can share your post too!

In today's episode, Ryan Jordan talks with Dr. Natasha Beck about toddler tantrums, parenting during a pandemic, and fostering independent play. Find us on Social Media!www.instagram.com/the_educated_mamaPlease snap a screenshot and tag us if you found this episode informative, inspirational, or educational. Hashtag #theeducatedmama and we can share your post too!

Chudney Ross is a Writer, Teacher, Entrepreneur, and most importantly, a Mom. She is the founder of Books and Cookies, a mobile literacy enrichment program focused on rethinking the way that we share books, bring stories to life, and build community around literacy. Her love of books also led her to write a middle-grade children's book called Lone Bean, which was published by HarperCollins. Additionally, she's the Chief Kid Officer at The Jane Club where she has created a space for children to learn, play, and grow alongside their working mothers. Her 8-year-old daughter Callaway loves to learn, play, read… and eat cookies, too and the newest addition, 15-month-old Everlee is also a book lover. @chudneylrosshttps://www.booksandcookiesla.com/

In today's episode, Ryan Jordan talks with Talia Moore from Tummy Thyme about introducing healthy foods to children and establishing great eating habits. How can we avoid power struggles at mealtime? Listen to find out! Find us on Social Media!www.instagram.com/the_educated_mamaPlease snap a screenshot and tag us if you found this episode informative, inspirational, or educational. Hashtag #theeducatedmama and we can share your post too! 

In today's episode, Ryan Jordan talks with Dr. Zabina Bhasin about teaching children about diversity and inclusion, and how we as parents can set our children up for success. Find us on Social Media! www.instagram.com/the_educated_mamaPlease snap a screenshot and tag us if you found this episode informative, inspirational, or educational. Hashtag #theeducatedmama and we can share your post too! 

In today's episode, Ryan Jordan talks with Samantha Ettus about motherhood, career choices, work/life balance, and how to be an empowered woman. Find us on Social Media! www.instagram.com/the_educated_mamaPlease snap a screenshot and tag us if you found this episode informative, inspirational, or educational. Hashtag #theeducatedmama and we can share your post too! 

Ryan Jordan talks with Dr. Tanya Altmann about all things COVID, vaccines and choices we have to make as mothers to try and keep our children safe during a pandemic. Dr. Tanya Altmann is a best-selling author, network television parenting expert, entertainment industry and child product industry consultant, and an American Academy of Pediatrics spokesperson. As a child health expert for numerous news programs and talk shows, including Today (NBC), CNN, KTLA 5 Morning News (CW Los Angeles), and The Doctors, Dr. Tanya Altmann has discussed breaking medical news stories and controversial parenting issues. In addition, she is the founder of Calabasas Pediatrics. Dr. Tanya Altmann has been quoted in hundreds of periodicals, including Newsweek, USA Today, Los Angeles Times, People, and Parents magazine. She has served on the board of the National Association of Medical Communicators and the executive board of the American Academy of Pediatrics' Committee on Communications and Media. She completed her internship and residency at UCLA, and she is the proud mother of three boys. *Views and opinions expressed in the podcast may not represent the views of Educated Nannies. While we make every effort to ensure that the information we are sharing is accurate, we invite you to do your own research.  @drtanyaaltmannhttps://www.drtanya.com/