We're Momming Today! w/Lauren Simonetti

"We're Momming Today" with Christa Pitts, co-creator of The Elf on the Shelf, along with her twin sister and mother. The trio launched The Elf on the Shelf book and brand 16 years ago and has now branched into food, theater and television. They did it with their own money and talent, after being turned down by every single publisher. Their inspirational story... Plus new ways to find magic in the Season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“We're Momming Today” with Morgan Ortagus, former State Department spokesperson and familiar face on Fox News and Fox Business. Ortagus describes what it was like to be pregnant while traveling the world, including the first time she told Secretary of State Mike Pompeo she was expecting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"We're Momming Today" with racing star, philanthropist, and mom of four Renee Brinkerhoff. Brinkerhoff just competed the 356-mile trek on the treacherous blue ice of Antarctica in her vintage Porsche 356A, making her the first woman to race all seven continents. And she did so in the same car, which is the same age she is. Neither are stopping anytime soon, and she tells us why! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“We're Momming Today” with Sara Forhetz with Convoy of Hope, a non-profit that's just released a holiday gift catalog which includes sewing machines, restaurant equipment, even personal hygiene kits to help women in the developed world start their own businesses and support their families. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're Momming Today with Angela Girol, a teacher, in fact, the recipient of the Teacher of the Year awards for elementary school. Angela taught fully remote all of 2020, 76 students full time across three different schools, while having three kids of her own. She shares her award-winning teaching style and how she stayed sane in the process. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“We're Momming Today” with Brain Health Specialist Dr. Teralyn Sell about managing holiday stress. As we enter the holiday season, Dr. Teralyn shares her tips and tricks for managing stress, and reminds us that sometimes the most effective solution is simply saying “no.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"We're Momming Today" with Laurie Schalow, the Chief Corporate Reputation Officer at Mexican food giant Chipotle, and also a mother of two. We discuss the role of 'moms' at home and at work -- and how the two intersect: At Chipotle, the best recipe to build trust and honestly in the brand often stems from what Laurie is doing with her daughters at home. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“We're Momming Today” about allergies! It's a growing problem for families; roughly two children in every classroom has them, and we're often advised to not eat peanuts on airplanes or even bake cupcakes for kids' school birthday parties unless the ingredients are listed. One mom had had enough! Meenal Lele, mother of two and medical researcher with a background in chemical engineering, became a businesswoman on a mission when her son was diagnosed with severe food allergies. Determined to help him and other desperate moms, Lele invented a peanut and egg line for babies. The thinking was EXPOSE them at a young age, and REDUCE their potential allergic reaction as early as possible. She explains.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“We're Momming Today” with Mary Atwater-Kellman, dog mom to two adopted pups. Stan and Inky are senior dogs that Mary has been treating for health and emotional issues. Part of that treatment includes CBD use — a cause Mary has publicized on her Instagram page, @apugnamedemoji, with her late dog, Emoji, who was blind and deaf. Stan and Inky are dressing as Mr. Rogers and the mailman this Halloween, so keep an eye out for them in YOUR neighborhood! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"We're Momming Today" about getting back to work, particularly after mothers leave the workforce to raise their children. Fidelity has started a program called RESUME that seeks out individuals (you don't have to be a mother) who have taken a career break and are looking to resume a job in financial planning. We ask: what skills can moms bring from the home to the office? A member of the program (and mom of three boys) Julie Herrmann, as well as its recruiting director (and mom of two boys) Rachel Book, discuss.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“We're Momming Today” about perhaps the toughest topic of all: loss of a child. Kim Leonard, wife of famous grocer Stew Leonard, is a mother to four girls, but she shares the story of the loss of her toddler son to drowning in a pool on a family vacation. Shaken and overcome with guilt and grief, Kim and Stew eventually started a foundation, wrote a children's book and a guide to help ensure no other family shared their tragic fate. You can find “Stewie the Duck” in all Stew Leonard's stores, and you can listen here for simple water-safety tips that are sometimes the hardest to follow.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“We're Momming Today” about adulting, aka: how to function in the real world as an adult. It's apparently so difficult for teens and young adults these days that UC Berkeley is now offering a class in it. The course organizer, Belle Lau, tells us why. Plus: tips on how parents can teach their kids “how to be an adult” so they don't have to pay tuition for it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"We're Momming Today" about Adult Recess. Yes, it's a thing. Elizabeth Jernigan, chair of the marketing committee of the Parks and Recreation Department in Greensboro, NC, and also a mom of two, came up with the idea and attracted more than 600 adults for the city's first event in its Adult Recess series. For Greensboro residents, Friday evening has become an opportunity for multi-tasking and overwhelmed parents to get a babysitter, step away from the phone and computer, and take a trip down memory lane playing tether-ball, hopscotch, and even some pumpkin bowling. Jernigan says one of the best aspects of the event: talking to adults that don't have kids! We explore the clear need for parents to unwind and play ball! Adult Recess is spreading to parks across the country. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“We're Momming Today” with Lee Carter, a new mom, as well as president of Maslansky and Partners, and author of “Persuasion: Convincing Others When Facts Don't Seem To Matter.” While Carter looks like the epitome of success with a new book and baby, plus a booming career, her path to the top wasn't straightforward or easy. She opens up in the book and on the podcast about her process, and offers life-changing advice on how to use empathy and engage difference in order to persuade others in almost every aspect of our daily lives, from our bosses at work to our kids at home. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"We're Momming Today" with fitness expert Julie Voris. Her message: make time (don't find time) to work out; then let your fitness goals bleed into the rest of your life. Julie is a mother to three girls and makes a living teaching inspirational studio and virtual fitness classes. She says if you want your kids to be active and eat healthy, let them see you going to the gym and keeping your fingers out of the cookie jar. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"We're Momming Today" with Susan Feldman, co-founder of One Kings Lane, a luxury home decor company launched in the middle of the financial crisis. Most recently Feldman founded the website "In The Groove," a destination for women older than 50. Feldman tells us how she started a business both in the depths of recession and in the background of Amazon. Plus: watch out Millennials! Feldman tells us how society, advertisers and companies ALL miss out when they ignore older women. As a society, we're aging more gracefully than ever! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"We're Momming Today" with Leslie Rohaidy, founder of IMO Cosmetic Dermatology, a concierge service medical spa, about why more and more moms are saying they feel like they look tired. And how to fix it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're Momming Today with the incredibly talented Candace Cameron Bure. Candace, who you probably remember from her days on "Full House," is now an actress, producer, author, mother, business woman, and so much more! She shares her secret to being married for 26 years, why she took a 10 year gap from working to raise her kids, and how her parenting style has changed now that she wears so many professional hats. Candace also reveals what she and her "Full House" co-stars discuss in their group chat and how their dynamic has changed since the passing of her TV dad Bob Saget. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"We're Momming Today" about how to make authentic friendships as adults. It's often easier said than done. Mothers Jess Johnston and Amy Weatherly have experienced the struggle of loneliness and alienation. They initially met online, started to build a genuine relationship, and recently celebrated it in their new book: "I'll Be There (But I'll Be Wearing Sweatpants)." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're Momming Today with Olivia Barnard, a single mom and realtor living near Austin, Texas. After chatting with other like-minded residents at her school district's board meetings, Olivia was inspired to not only take more action in her community, but to run for and ultimately win a spot on her school's board. She's sharing the top concerns for parents in her district, including masking students and the curriculum regarding race and gender identity, and how these issues motivated a newfound activism among parents in her community. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"We're Momming Today" with mom boss Jennifer Fleiss, CEO of Jetblack, a text based personal shopping service. Jenny is also the co-founder of Rent the Runway. So how does this serial entrepreneur bring her business skills to raising three young children? How does technological innovation disrupt our parenting? Oh, maybe a peek inside her closet too! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“We're Momming Today” with Jimmy Failla, host of FOX Across America and dad to son Lincoln, about raising kids in the age of rage that now targets even jokes from popular comedians like Chris Rock and Dave Chappelle. We're discussing how to react when you don't find the joke funny, cancel culture, and if America will ever get its sense of humor back. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"We're Momming Today" with Natalie LeClaire, who shared online an invitation her 5-year-old received for a classmate's birthday. The post went viral. The birthday kid's mother set very low expectations for the party she was throwing – even admitting on the invitation that it might be a bust. But her honest and casual invite spoke to so many mothers feeling the constant stress of trying to be perfect -- in real life and on social media.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"We're Momming Today" with Todd Piro, Fox and Friends First co-host and father of two young girls. Todd offers a comical take on why dads can sometimes do "momming" better, but usually just wayyyy differently. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“We're Momming Today” with Erika Donalds, CEO of Optima Ed, boy mom, and wife of Rep. Byron Donalds (R-Fl) about the Supreme Court decision to restrict affirmative action in college admissions, and the push for school choice and better educational opportunities for young Americans. In fact, Donalds just set up a VR charter school and talks all about it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're Momming Today with Shannon Doherty. She's a mom of four kiddos, a business owner, and as of the past two years, a TikTok star! After the COVID-19 pandemic forced her to shut down her retail stores, Shannon and her kids took to TikTok as a way to have fun and keep busy, but not too long after starting her account @AtHomeWithShannon, she went viral! Shannon's "mom hacks," recipes, and parenting tips keep her 1.8 million followers productive AND entertained. She joins the podcast today to share how what started out as a fun family activity turned into a profitable full-time job, and how you too can make a living on social media. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“We're Momming Today” with manifestation coach and mother of two, Kathleen Cameron, about changing your mindset to get what you want. Cameron says giving up perfection is liberating, and tells us how to do it! From accepting a messy house, to channeling our femininity at work, to even rocking a bikini this summer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“We're Momming Today” with Leslie Zinn, CEO of Arden's Garden, plant-based living advocate, recovered addict and business mentor. Zinn is not only hilarious, but refreshingly honest and inspirational. She shares how she's stayed clean for nearly 40 years, raised four children, helped her eldest defeat morbid obesity, helped her mother build a business - and now pays it forward by helping hundreds of other women entrepreneurs.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"We're Momming Today" with Dr. Deborah Gilboa, a Family Physician, mom of four, and "Resilience Expert." Last month, U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy issued a public health advisory about the risks of social media to young people. Dr. G shares her tried and true tips to keep kids mentally fit in a world of social media and screen-time chaos, and shares some hacks for parents to make sure their children are using social platforms responsibly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're Momming Today with Joann Bogard of Fairplay for Kids, an organization standing up for what kids and families really need, free from the false promises of marketers and the manipulations of Big Tech. Joann lost her son Mason in 2019 after participating in a social media challenge that encourages kids to choke themselves. Now, Joann and Fairplay work to pass legislation in order to keep other parents from experiencing similar tragedies. We're talking about the detriments of social media for our children and teenagers, and the mental health crisis that's happening because of it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“We're Momming Today” with Florence Ann Romano, a child and “village” advocate, about how to identify and suppress “mom rage” to prevent yourself from unraveling… but also set a good example for your kids. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"We're Momming Today" with Kennedy! Lauren and Kennedy talk about raising girls, when to be hands off, how to have the drinking/drugs conversation, and the best way to handle that group of mean moms! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“We're Momming Today” with Laura Morton, a mother and producer. Her “Anxious Nation” documentary just dropped. It tells the stories of many families as they deal with their children's mental health issues. Laura also shares her own impressive journey to motherhood: a single mother who underwent seven IVF treatments. Her sperm donor was anonymous... until she and her daughter reached out to find him to help them get through some health issues. His response may surprise you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“We're Momming Today” with Gayle Keller, author of “Full STEAM Ahead,” a how-to book for women (and mothers) feeling stuck and sometimes lost at work. Hear stories and tips on how to find clarity to articulate goals, and the courage to take the risks needed to accomplish them! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"We're Momming Today" with Jill and Bryce Morrison, the founders of Mom Water, a brand we had on the podcast when they first launched their alcohol line a year ago. Now, they sell in over half the country and 10,000 stores, and are about to launch a new product, Dad Water. They share how they found success so quickly and how they plan to keep it going. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“We're Momming Today” with Raymond Arroyo, New York Times best-selling author and Fox News contributor, about his 12th and newest book, “The Unexpected Light of Thomas Alva Edison.” While the children's book is very much about Edison's brilliance and greatest inventions, it's also about the power of a great teacher: his mother, Nancy, who leaned into her son's talents and stood by him when, yes, he was kicked out of school and burned down the family house. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“We're Momming Today” with Kevin O'Leary, chairman of O'Leary Ventures and Shark Tank judge, about why he prefers to invest with women. O'Leary says women set realistic and achievable sales targets, and hit them 95% of the time. He also credits his mom for giving him the best financial advice of his life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“We're Momming Today” with Fox's Gillian Turner about the mental health crisis facing teenage girls. The CDC says 1 in 3 teen girls have considered suicide. Turner takes a deep dive into how we got to this low point, and the parenting revolution needed to climb out of it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're Momming Today with Tudor Dixon, breast cancer survivor, mom of four girls, host of "The Tudor Dixon Podcast," and former candidate for Governor of Michigan. Tudor shares how she handled running for office while momming, how her breast cancer diagnosis shaped her faith journey, and what issues she thinks are most important to parents as we head into the 2024 Presidential Election cycle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're Momming Today with Bethany Mandel, author of “Stolen Youth,” about raising six kids, homeschooling them, and having some uncomfortable conversations about what is going on in society (and why you – and your kids – don't want to participate!) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're Momming Today with Paula Faris, mom of three, Founder of CarryMedia, Advocate for working moms, and author of "You Don't Have to Carry It All: Ditch the Mom Guilt and Find a Better Way Forward." Paula shares that about 80% of working moms in America struggle with mom guilt, and her book sets out to show you how to ditch it! Paula gives insightful and practical steps for better working, momming, and living, allowing us to learn through her unique lens as a successful journalist and working mom as she reveals what it would look like to give mothers the support they need and deserve. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're Momming Today with Asra Nomani and Shawnna Yashar about Thomas Jefferson High School in Loudoun County, Virginia, denying students their merit awards in time to meet their early college application deadlines. Mothers say the school and district put wokeness over hard work, and fear their kids will pay the price. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices