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We want nothing more than to see kids thriving. That's why we're on the hunt for passionate people who are helping kids to do that in unique ways. Caregivers and parents alike will be inspired by the unicorns who are dedicated to making childhood special.


    • Aug 5, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 25m AVG DURATION
    • 15 EPISODES


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    Ep. 14 | Nicole and Jada Go On An Adventure

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2022 17:03


    To bring the podcast full circle for the last episode we have our very first Unicorn, Jada Rashawn! Jada shares how her career path has evolved since our first episode and what new “Adventures” she and Nicole have planned for the future. Stay tuned to see what's coming next from Sittercity! Follow Us On Instagram: www.instagram.com/sittercityTry Adventures: www.sittercity.com/adventuresKnow a child care unicorn that should be on the show? Have them fill out our guest submission form.The Great Unicorn Search is a Sittercity podcast. We have child care resources for both caregivers and parents and you can connect with us on Instagram or Facebook.

    Ep. 13 | Carrie Bland: Water Safety is for Everyone

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2022 24:41


    Our next Unicorn is Carrie Bland, a Certified Professional Career Nanny, that is better known as Carrie the Nanny on Instagram. She was a swimmer growing up and since becoming a nanny and now mother is even more passionate about water safety and uplifting her nanny community.Carrie the Nanny IGCarrie the Nanny LinksKnow a child care unicorn that should be on the show? Have them fill out ourguest submission form.The Great Unicorn Search is aSittercitypodcast. We have child care resources for bothcaregiversandparentsand you can connect with us onInstagramorFacebook.

    Ep. 12 | Courtnee Jones: Nannies Can Be Moms Too

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2022 30:40


    Our next Unicorn is Courtnee Jones who got her start in the daycare space then transitioned into being a full-time nanny for over a decade. She has since become a mother and is finding the balance of how to do both things together because nannies can be moms too!Courtnee Jones IGCourtnee mentions NannypaloozaKnow a child care unicorn that should be on the show? Have them fill out our guest submission form.The Great Unicorn Search is a Sittercity podcast. We have child care resources for both caregivers and parents and you can connect with us on Instagram or Facebook.

    Ep. 11 | Julianne Tejada: Newborn Care Specialist with All Heart

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2022 29:49


    Our next Unicorn, Julianne Tejada, is a Newborn Care Specialist and Nanny. She grew up with nannies and always had side gigs babysitting starting with her sister. Everyone needs a village and Julianne helps to break the stigma of families needing help no matter their position. She is all heart and brings that love into each family she helps care for.  Julianne Tejada IGKnow a child care unicorn that should be on the show? Have them fill out ourguest submission form.The Great Unicorn Search is aSittercitypodcast. We have child care resources for bothcaregiversandparentsand you can connect with us onInstagramorFacebook.

    Ep. 10 | Hayley Williams: The Big Sister Role Model

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2022 24:58


    Our next Unicorn is Hayley Williams aka @hayleywilll on TikTok. She is a Part-Time Nanny, Digital Creator, Model and Holistic Wellness Advocate. She is bringing her authentic self into her role as a part-time nanny and her “Day in the Life” videos have attracted millions of views.Nicole mentions Sittercity Community Grouphayleywilll TikTokHayley Williams IGHayley Williams Wellness IGKnow a child care unicorn that should be on the show? Have them fill out ourguest submission form.The Great Unicorn Search is aSittercitypodcast. We have child care resources for bothcaregiversandparentsand you can connect with us onInstagramorFacebook.

    Ep. 9 | Angela Johnson: Empowering the Next Generation

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2022 26:29


    Our next Unicorn is Angela Johnson of Ask the Nanny. Her passion for child care started at the age of 11 when she first began babysitting which grew into becoming a nanny full time. With over 40 years of experience in the child care industry, she has a background in Early Childhood Education and Special Education and started Ask the Nanny to empower the next generation of caregivers and parents.Ask the Nanny WebsiteAsk the Nanny IGSocial Media LinksAngela mentions the International Nanny Association, Nanny Tees and NannypaloozaKnow a child care unicorn that should be on the show? Have them fill out ourguest submission form.The Great Unicorn Search is aSittercitypodcast. We have child care resources for bothcaregiversandparentsand you can connect with us onInstagramorFacebook.

    Ep. 8 | Jillian Murray: Creating Family Wellness

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2022 24:23


    Our next Unicorn is Jillian Murray, Agency Owner of The Nanny Hub. With the goal of creating family wellness, Jillian focuses on that one-on-one impact she has had with her nanny family and brings that to her agency. The Nanny Hub guides families through the process of finding child care specialists in order to create lasting relationships to build their village and find balance. The Nanny HubThe Nanny Hub IGThe Healing TableJillian mentions the book You Are A BadassKnow a child care unicorn that should be on the show? Have them fill out our guest submission form.The Great Unicorn Search is a Sittercity podcast. We have child care resources for both caregivers and parents and you can connect with us on Instagram or Facebook.

    Ep. 7 | Hannah Ough: Making Movement Fun

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2022 30:11


    Our next Unicorn is Hannah Ough. She has an educational background in Recreation Management and Therapeutic Recreation which led her to teaching P.E. in elementary school and incorporating physical activity into her children's everyday lives. Wanting to share that love with other families, she started P.E. in the Pines which provides outdoor physical education classes that makes movement fun!P.E. in the Pines WebsiteP.E. in the Pines IGP.E. in the Pines FacebookHannah mentions Playful Parenting BookKnow a child care unicorn that should be on the show? Have them fill out our guest submission form.The Great Unicorn Search is a Sittercity podcast. We have child care resources for both caregivers and parents and you can connect with us on Instagram or Facebook.

    Ep. 6 | Nia Ellis: Providing Care in the Fourth Trimester

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2022 27:06


    Our next Unicorn is Nia Ellis. She is a Family Support Specialist and Founder of Nia's Nest which provides postpartum doula services. She discovered her passion for postpartum care when helping a dear friend, became certified and has been the Fourth Trimester Fairy for many families.Nia's Nest IGNia's Nest WebsiteKnow a child care unicorn that should be on the show? Have them fill out our guest submission form.The Great Unicorn Search is a Sittercity podcast. We have child care resources for both caregivers and parents and you can connect with us on Instagram or Facebook.

    Ep. 5 | Nubia Henderson: Leaving a Legacy of Love

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2022 39:03


    Our next Unicorn is Nubia Henderson. She is the Founder of kids jamm, a family yoga and wellness brand that shares the tools of mindful movement and mediation with children and families. Through self-love and the tools she has garnered from her yoga practice she is leaving a legacy of love supporting parents and their families to become more centered and connected. kids jamm Websitekids jamm Facebookkids jamm IGKnow a child care unicorn that should be on the show? Have them fill out our guest submission form.The Great Unicorn Search is a Sittercity podcast. We have child care resources for both caregivers and parents and you can connect with us on Instagram or Facebook.

    Ep. 4 | Amarachi Crystal: The Support Parents Need

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2022 33:16


    Our next Unicorn, Amarachi Crystal, cares for children with joy as a nanny, but it's more than just caring for children. It is also being a part of a family and therefore also being a part of the parents lives. This has led her to bridge the gap from being a nanny to a Parent Support Coach through her brand WiseChild Cares.WiseChild Cares IGKnow a child care unicorn that should be on the show? Have them fill out our guest submission form.The Great Unicorn Search is a Sittercity podcast. We have child care resources for both caregivers and parents and you can connect with us on Instagram or Facebook.

    Ep. 3 | Nanny Miss Monique: For the Love of Reading

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2022 27:06


    Our next Unicorn, Nanny Miss Monique, has a love of reading! She was inspired by her first nanny family whose inclusion of literature into their family's daily routine gave her the spark to read early and often to young children and expose them to beautifully diverse and inclusive books. Through social media she has been able to pass on that love of reading and expansive knowledge of children's literature to countless families.  Nanny Miss Monique IGNanny Miss Monique WebsiteKnow a child care unicorn that should be on the show? Have them fill out our guest submission form.The Great Unicorn Search is a Sittercity podcast. We have child care resources for both caregivers and parents and you can connect with us on Instagram or Facebook.

    Ep. 2 | Cyan Nardiello: The Fairy God-Nanny

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2022 19:06


    Cyan Nardiello, CEO of Once Upon a Nanny aka the Disney Nanny, is our next Unicorn. Her passion for child care started in high school when she got her first job at a daycare facility. Through that learning experience and her joy of going to Disney World she married the two and turned that into the business she runs today. With the help of her Fairy God-Nannies, they help families during their trips to major theme parks to create a special experience and enjoy all it has to offer.Once Upon a NannyOnce Upon a Nanny Social Media Know a child care unicorn that should be on the show? Have them fill out our guest submission form.The Great Unicorn Search is a Sittercity podcast. We have child care resources for both caregivers and parents and you can connect with us on Instagram or Facebook.

    Ep. 1 | Jada Rashawn: Making Noise in the Nanny Industry

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2022 29:40


    Our first Unicorn, Jada Rashawn, discusses her journey and transitions from being an entrepreneur in the nanny and childcare space to lifestyle content creator to caregiving tech consultant.  She does all of this with a mission and message of joyful living and making noise in the nanny industry.Jada Rashawn IGKnow a child care unicorn that should be on the show? Have them fill out our guest submission form.The Great Unicorn Search is a Sittercity podcast. We have child care resources for both caregivers and parents and you can connect with us on Instagram or Facebook.

    What is The Great Unicorn Search?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2022 1:09


    Know a child care unicorn that should be on the show? Have them fill out our guest submission form.The Great Unicorn Search is a Sittercity podcast. We have child care resources for both caregivers and parents and you can connect with us on Instagram or Facebook.

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