ALL THOSE QUESTIONS YOU HAVE ABOUT MOTHERHOOD ANSWERED. HOST DANIELLA RABBANI INVITES YOU TO LISTEN IN ON CANDID CONVERSATIONS ON TOPICS RANGING FROM EGG FREEZING TO NON BINARY PREGNANCY TO THE STAY AT HOME MOM LIFE. ALL ARE WELCOME.
Stroller In The City boasts about city living, family travel, kids fashion and all things that are mommy. Being a mom doesn’t mean you need to lose sight of the cool stuff. Brianne has has been featured on the Today Show, E! News, and People Magazine to name a few. In today’s episode, Daniella speaks with Brianne Manz, aka Stroller in the City. They talk about all the things that come with being a family blogger/influencer. Brianne opens with what being a content creator entails (2:08), then how she helps foster good relationships between her kids (8:00). Brianne gives insight on how to travel with a family (11:55), while addressing the pressure that comes with being a notable influencer (16:11). Daniella and Brianne also discuss the importance of respecting kids’ consent (33:15), a topic especially necessary in today’s world of social media. Lastly, they conclude with the topic of ambition-what drives Brianne to maintain her influencer lifestyle (41:24). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Daniella starts off the episode by introducing the guest, Eunji Kim (0:00 - 6:30), a fellow mom and accomplished stand-up comedian living in Chicago. Daniella and Eunji jump into a broad conversation covering topics including their family and their families’ religion and cultural history (6:30 - 9:48). Eunji expands on her own relationship with Judaism, her family’s relationship with Judaism, and navigating the cross-cultural differences between the US and the former Soviet Union. (9:48 - 15:12). The conversation segways into Eunji and Daniella sharing stories of being first-generation immigrants (15:21 - 29:41), the cultural and generational differences in parenting (29:41 - 46:32), and balancing parenting responsibilities with personal goals (46:32 - 47:39). Lastly, Eunji and Daniella discuss the perception of pregnant women in the entertainment industry (57:39 - 1:04:15) before wrapping up the episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Daniella begins the episode by introducing her guest, Natalie Brunswick (0:00 - 4:50). Natalie then dives into her speciality of the intersection between mental health and its impact on young families (5:00 - 8:42). Natalie extrapolates on her background by sharing personal examples from her own life and interweaves the influence of the body’s nervous system in her stories (9:20 - 16:56, 17:45 - 23:52, 24:02 - 28:07). Daniella jumps into the conversation and the two discuss common misconceptions surrounding parenthood, and particularly motherhood (28:16 - 35:49). The two then discuss how being a highly sensitive person impacts parenting and other aspects of life (36:10 - 48:16, 48:33 - 51:44), before wrapping up the episode (53:33 - 58:41). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Cat Pierce is a singer/songwriter, half of the sister duo The Pierces, best known for penning and performing the song “Secret” which became the theme for Pretty Little Liars. She also created the Hay House published tarot deck The Wandering Star Tarot. Her most recent venture is creating and founding Omen Beauty, a line of handmade, organic beauty products. She is currently working on an Oracle Deck slated for release in 2024.
In today’s episode, Daniella talks with Catherine Pierce about her journey to motherhood and starting her own beauty line (1:10). Daniella and Catherine dive into Catherine's experience using a donor egg (7:20) and her experience of pregnancy (24:19). Lastly, Catherine shares the advice she would give to anyone thinking about using a donor (39:05). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In today’s episode, Daniella talks about her experience celebrating Jewish American Heritage Month with her son (1:00). Next, Daniella recounts a story of visiting her son’s school to celebrate the month and spread cultural awareness about Judaism in his school. Daniella specifically comments on the impact of cultural appreciation and experiences on children (4:30; 7:18). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today Daniella speaks with Astrid Schmidt, a licensed social worker, and dedicated mental health professional, as they dive into the mental health journey through a holistic approach. Daniella starts off the episode by inviting Astrid to explain the concept of spiral mapping (1:40). Later the two discuss the influence of the inner child and its relationship to mental health (10:10; 14:15). Broadening the conversation, Daniella and Astrid weave in society’s impact and influence on mental health (23:00). Afterwards Astrid pivots the conversation to discuss how depression specifically plays a significant role in mental health and towards healing the inner child (29:37; 26:28). To wrap up Daniella and Astrid converse about the effects of generational trauma (39:49) before Astrid parts with some advice for the listeners (43:46). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jadi Collado is a certified fitness instructor and content creator. Specializing in high-energy dance and cycling, Jadi blends her fitness expertise and Afro- Latina swag to create an environment that helps women get back to moving and feeling like their full selves again. With Jadi you’ll always get fun, accessible and easy- to-follow workouts that help get you out of your head and into your heart as you reconnect with your body, your community and culture. This week, Danielle speaks with actress, fitness professional, and mom Jadi Collado. Danielle and Jadi engage in a conversation about how life has changed since motherhood (2:45), the shift in mindset of the fitness industry (4:46), and their hopes and dreams for the women of the future (30:05). Jadi leads a vulnerable conversation about the importance of community (19:54), her relationship with her body postpartum (9:04), and concludes with giving other postpartum women meaningful advice about their fitness and health journeys (32:08). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Courtney Platt is a New York native who moved to California after coming in the Top 4 of So You Think You Can Dance. She pursued her dream as a professional dancer appearing in many TV shows, movies, music videos and live tours. In the midst her dance career, she was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis at age 23 but didn't let that stop her and became active in the MS community. After she become a mother to Joey (now age 4!) she transitioned into the fitness world. She recently just gave birth to a beautiful baby girl, Raquel (4 months) Of all the things she has accomplished in her life, she feels her family of 4 is by far the best.
This week, Danielle speaks with So You Think You Can Dance star and Multiple Sclerosis warrior Courtney Platt. Danielle and Courtney engage in riveting conversation regarding what Courtney’s new chapter of life looks like (5:58), navigating motherhood, health, and happiness while battling chronic illness (18:24), and how having a strong marriage and support system is crucial to successful parenting (28:47). Courtney delves into her Multiple Sclerosis diagnosis, providing insight on the details of the disease and sharing her personal stories and experiences with MS (39:07). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today Daniella hosts the episode by herself, speaking specifically about her recent trip to Israel (3:21) and its purpose. Daniella introduces a joint Israeli-Palestinian organization called the Parent Circle (5:03) and elaborates on the organization’s mission. Daniella specifically mentions a personal story she recounts from her trip. Daniella wraps up the episode by encouraging listeners to become involved and aware of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the Parent Circle organization. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nikki Dinki is a chef, author, mom, actor, TV host and picky-eater-turned-veggie-lover! You can flip through her award-winning first book, Meat On The Side, follow her adventures and unique creations on multiple Food Network and Cooking Channel series, and watch her share recipes and tips regularly on the Wendy Williams, Dr. Oz, Nick Cannon and Today show. Her newest cookbook More Veggies Please! has recently hit the marketplace with critical acclaim and her podcast “You’re So Creative”, exploring the business behind creative professionals launches this summer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ruby Warrington is the author of the 2018 book, Sober Curious, and million download podcast of the same title. Her work has spearheaded a global movement to reevaluate our relationship to alcohol. With 20+ years’ experience as a lifestyle journalist and editor, Ruby is also the founder of self-publishing incubator Numinous Books. Her new book, Women Without Kids, is out now.
Today Danielle talks with Ruby Warrington, author of Women Without Kids about all things motherhood, family, and the process of women crafting their own identities separate from societal and patriarchal standards. Ruby introduces the motherhood spectrum (6:16) and continues on talking about the consequences of choosing not to have children (11:40). Later Ruby mentions the idea of pro-natalism and its effect on various facets of society (18:33) and her own relationship with her mother (30:23). Ruby and Danielle finish up talking about the concept of family constellations (38:16) and relationship between female pleasure and procreation (42:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jonathan is a NYC-based drag queen and Executive Director of the children's literacy non-profit "Drag Story Hour". The organization's work has inspired and lead the movement in the latest wave of LGBTQ+ rights. He has been featured on CNN, NBC, and has spoken around the country on the vital need for keeping art and literacy open for all. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Daniella speaks about the importance of setting boundaries and the ongoing Writers Strike (0:33). She recalls one experience where she was asked to do a commercial photo shoot with product but the contract was not fair (9:06). She then stresses the importance of asking clarifying questions, asking for fair payment, and meaning exchange (12:54). She concludes with that we should always serve our own rights first. We are not only doing this for ourselves but also for the people in the community. It is important to set standard in the industry (20:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We all know plastic is harmful to the environment and to our bodies. But how bad can it really be? And how can we even avoid it? In this conversation, Daniella sits down with a Pediatrician who has made it her life's mission to curb the use of plastic (particularly in kid's dishes) in order to save the next gen's health. And she does it with STYLE!! Dr. Mantravadi is a Pediatrician and mother of 3. Most recently, she launched the world's first colorful stainless steel dishes for kids, Ahimsa, after the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) highlighted the growing evidence of chemicals in plastic harming children's health. The company has been featured in Parents Magazine, Today Show, Good Morning America and was the recipient of The Good Housekeeping Parenting Awards in 2021. She is now on the Council for Environmental Health and Climate Change as well as the Council for School Health at the AAP. She loves to educate and empower parents with evidence-based information to raise healthy children and *protect our planet. Head to ahimsahome.com for more information and to snag the best deal of the year this holiday season.
When Emily's son was diagnosed with life-threatening food and environmental allergies, her world stopped. She knew she had to do something to keep him safe and well, but without helpful guidance she felt totally lost and absolutely terrified.
After doing her own research, and making connections with pediatricians and allergists across the country, she found freedom from fear, and created an online course, Fear to Freedom, to help other mamas along their pediatric food allergy journey. Emily is also the host of the podcast, Whole-Body Health, supporting parents through their child's food allergy journey and total well-being. More at EmilyNolan.com.
Daniella sits down with close friend Rae Cohen Bernamoff to discuss the unmedicated labor story behind the birth of her child! Rae covers all the details no one thinks to warn expectant mothers about!
Michelle recognizes the value in capturing moments. She has a way of getting the best out of families while always allowing their individuality shine. In this conversation we get to know how Michelle became the go to family photographer in New York City as she opens up about her business and health journey. Michelle is a New York City based lifestyle photographer specializing in family portraits. She was introduced to photography at summer camp around age 11 when she was allergic to everything else the outdoorsy camp had to offer. She went on to receive her BFA in art photography and hold prestigious internships with photographers and magazines -- the Annie Leibovitz Studio and Instyle Magazine to name a few. After spending 10 years as a women's magazine photo editor at titles such as Cosmopolitan and Glamour, Michelle went out on her own and created Michelle Rose Photo. She feels very lucky to be able to spend time capturing photos for families, brands and magazines.
Women have more control over their life and fertility than we may recognize. Mara Gersten walks us through her thought process and actions to conceive, birth and raise her daughter on her own. She is an inspiration in so many ways and encourages any listener wanting to parent solo from the start to go for it.
Serving yourself isn't selfish. It's necessary. You matter. Thank you Jess for this very real very necessary reminder. Enjoy the deliciousness that is Jess Krux! Jess Krux is a Health Chef, Nutrition Practitioner and Mama of two boys. She lives in New York City and part-time on their organic farm in upstate New York. She believes food is medicine and has the capacity to transform the body and mind. She specializes in vibrant, nutrient dense, anti-inflammatory foods. Her focus is on the gut-brain-skin connection and teaches how to implement simple ways of cooking using real food ingredients. Jess struggled terribly with cystic acne. She dove deeper into nutrition to continue learning the effects food has on the skin. Through the voyage of endless experiments, food eliminations and hours of study she came to learn that the health of the skin is directly related to the health of the gut. Jess is an advocate for intuitive eating, cooking with the senses, and tuning into what the body's personal constitution needs. Certified in Yoga and Meditation, she often brings eastern medicine practices into the kitchen. She believes it doesn't have to be complicated to be effective, not only while cooking, but in everyday life.
Alexis Barad-Cutler is a journalist, community-builder and advocate whose work explores the intimate truths within the motherhood experience. She is the founder of Not Safe For Mom Group (nsfmg) — a community and platform where moms can talk about the things they can’t say anywhere else, in a safe and judgment-free space. She is the host and creator of The Not Safe For Mom Group podcast. This year, she co-founded Chamber of Mothers - a non-profit uniting American mothers as advocates to create the kind of country they want to live in and bestow upon future generations. Prior to founding (nsfmg) Alexis was a ghostwriter, an editor at Random House, and Harper Collins, and ran the U.S. arm of PlayBac — a Paris-based children’s publisher. Alexis’s work has been featured on The New York Times, Today Show, Parents, The Wall Street Journal, New York Family, and Bloomberg.
A blog post by Alexis that contains a lot of gender non conforming books: https://www.notsafeformomgroup.com/blog/gender-non-conforming-books
Alexis' favorite book for grownups is: https://www.amazon.com/Gender-Creative-Child-Nurturing-Supporting/dp/1615193065
Alexis' favorite kids books (from the blog post): A House for Everyone by Jo Hirst It Feels Good to Be Yourself by Theresa Thorn Pink Is For Boys by Robb Pearlman
Brianna Collete is a relationship coach and psychic medium. In this episode we talk about how she guides clients to their soul mates. (Psst! First step is deep and sacred self love.) We dive into her own experience as a new mom in sacred partnership, the mother wound and the intergenerational burdens we carry. More @briannacolette on Instagram and BrianaColette.com.
Danila approaches happiness as a choice and she shares it with her ever growing community on Instagram. I'm a NYC mom to 4 little ones, soon to be mom of 5. Originally from Italy, I relocated to NYC from sunny Australia a little over 8 years ago, while pregnant with my first baby girl.
As for my background I’m a “political scientist” turned “tech founder”, turned “content creator” a few years ago. I love NYC, its energy & people, and most of all the community of incredible moms I’m part of, my sweet village. I'm currently trying to "live my best life + work on my dreams” while raising young children in the most beautiful city in the world, together with my Israeli husband, Ron.
Dr. Christine Sterling is a board-certified ObGyn and founder of Sterling Parents, a membership that provides the heartfelt support, expert advice, and timeless wisdom people deserve as they grow their families. After becoming a mother herself, she discovered firsthand how little support western medicine offers to women moving through the life-altering transition into motherhood. Now a ‘mom on a mission’ dedicated to ensuring women get the maternal care and support they deserve, Dr. Sterling has developed a signature Body, Mind & Heart model of care, combining cutting-edge science and ancient wisdom with her years of patient care, thousands of births, and long-standing meditation practice. Join her community at sterlingparents.com, follow her daily stories on Instagram.
Jenni Mahnaz is a Homeschool Consultant and Unschool Advocate based in upstate NY. For over ten years, she has worked with families in NY and beyond to find their footing and build their confidence as they take charge of their child(ren)'s education. Over the course of her personal journey into alternative education, she has worked closely with Manhattan Free School (now ALC NYC), Brooklyn Apple Academy, ALC Mosaic in Charlotte, NC, and Omnis Education. Her writings on education can periodically be found in Tipping Points, the online publication for The Alliance For Self-Directed Education. Jenni is now homeschooling and learning alongside her 3 unique little humans. You can learn more about homeschooling in NY and Jenni's work on her website, NYHomeschoolHelp.com.
Daniella sits down with childhood friend and bestselling cookbook author Kim Kushner to riff on the meaning of host. Both women love to serve and while there's good long talk about food and nourishment, Kim also opens up about finding out that she's a carrier for the brca gene. She lovingly shares her journey and process to life long health in the hopes of helping even just one listener.
Kim Kushner is a culinary educator and the author of four bestselling cookbooks: The Modern Table, I Love Kosher, The New Kosher, and The Modern Menu. Raised in Montreal, Canada, Kim learned to cook at an early age from her Moroccan-born mother and spent summers with family in Israel. A graduate of the Institute of Culinary Education in Manhattan, she has developed recipes for Food & Wine and Chile Pepper magazines, and has worked as a private chef. In 2005, she launched Kim Kushner Cuisine and now travels the world teaching her wildly popular cooking classes. Kim has appeared on the Today Show and has been featured in the New York Times International Edition, Huffington Post, Saveur, and the Chicago Tribune, and is recognized as a leader in redefining kosher cuisine; her cookbooks feature everyday recipes for delicious and artful dishes made from accessible, seasonal ingredients. Kim lives in New York City with her husband and children.
What does it take to take care of yourself, your mother, two children and dog at the height of the pandemic. Michelle Garside tells her story of resilience and sobriety while the world was falling apart. If you ever wondered what The Sandwich Generation is and how to come at the demands with care, here's your listen.
Michelle Garside is the Co-founder and Lead Strategist behind Soul Camp Creative, a full-service Creative Agency devoted to working with mission-driven companies and brands that are positively impacting the planet. Her expertise lies in creating authentic, aligned, soul-driven branding. Prior to creating Soul Camp, Michelle helped to create some of the biggest pharmaceutical brands on the market. Michelle and her companies have been featured inOprah Magazine, Travel and Leisure, Fitness, Women’s Health, Good Morning America, ABC News, Parents, Fortune, Inc., and Forbes.
After eighteen years as a psychologist, Dr. Sam Rader has created a new approach to healing called Source Code. She believes that in our first five years of life, our early experience writes a source code in our unconscious, which then determines the rest of the way that our story unfolds. Dr. Sam helps people rewrite their code for a healthier, more beautiful life. She is currently authoring a book with Harper Wave Publishers about the 12 Coping Styles we adopt during childhood, which helped us then and hurt us now, and how we can heal.
Offers
Source Code offers 1:1 coaching, and also a live 12-week zoom intensive on the Coping Styles which is the course Daniella took and cannot recommend highly enough.
What would make a Texas church going God fearing Christian into an abortion rights advocate? Haylie Grammer, history professor and mom of two, tells us in this important episode about women's health care. You can find follow Haylie @hayliegrammer on Instagram where she shares insightful videos we can all learn from. Haylie often identifies herself as the personification of the phrase, “jack of all trades, master of none.” Due to a long term relationship with ADHD she has developed a skill of dabbling in lots of things and gathering just enough skills and knowledge to give the appearance of being an expert. A list of these might include: motherhood, deconstruction, history, teaching, abortion bans, styling, and of course ADHD. One of her favorite hobbies is spreading the Pro-Abortion cause and educating people and white male politicians on the nuances that surround the situations that call for this medical procedure. She also enjoys spending time with her husband, daughter, and friends that have become family. Overall, Haylie is just another mom who is trying to not screw it all up while also trying to make the world a better place for her daughter to grow up.
Abortion Access Resources:
https://abortionfunds.org/
https://janesdueprocess.org/
Educator and mother of two Caitlin Greer delves into managing her own anxiety while attuning to her children in a pandemic. We touch on gifted learners as well as our own groth edges as friends and professionals.
Alexandra Roxo is the author of Fck Like a Goddess, the host of the Holy Fck podcast and founder of Radical Awakenings where she leads woman in embodiment practices and reclamation journeys. Alexandra and Daniella studied acting together at NYU and talk about love as friends do (only with an audience- you). Enjoy!
Human Design - What it is and how it can make you a better parent to your kids and yourself.
Visit humandesignblueprint.com for more details, and use the code MOMCURIOUS for a discount!
For Pride month 2022, Daniella is joined by her friend and stylist, Jenny Greenstein, the mother of two in a same sex marriage from season one.
This episode was recorded before the SCOTUS announcement.
A book baby and her mother. Eleanor Reissa is an award winning director, actor and full on legend in the Klezmer music scene. Her new book, The Letters Project, details the journey she takes to find out who her parents were before during and after the Holocaust.
Conz Preti is done with shallow mom talk. The mother of three (two being twins born days before lockdown in New York City) is a writer on a mission to tell the truth.
Maura Roosevelt is a writer and professor. She's also the mother to two, her youngest Una being the subject of our conversation. Maura tells the story of her daughter's early birth, sharing all the twists and turns it took to get Una home. Happy and healthy.
Jennie Monness is the Queen Mom of Union Square Play, a play space in New York City. Mom to Tess and Nell, Jennie documents her journey as an educator and mother online where she's created a respectful parenting community on Instagram. Here we unpack her IVF journey and her surprise pregnancy with baby number two. We laugh we cry it's all in here. Enjoy!
Surrogacy: Jamie Lilly is an educator and mother of two. Side note, she was also a lifeline for Daniella in 2021 while their kids attended preschool in pandemic Brooklyn. Jaime shares the birth story of her son Gavin. Tearful and hopeful. Informative and inspiring. We're so grateful to have Jamie on the pod this week.
How one mother overcame postpartum depression and found her self expression again. Danielle Bigby is The Pivot Queen. A fully embodied mother and woman who guides others to live fully boldly and honestly. Here we talk about her journey home to herself. It is a heart expanding chat and I am beyond stoked to share. Follow Danielle at @daniellebigby on Instagram. You're welcome!
Rachel Nicks is an actress, trainer and doula advocating for Black Maternal Health with her non profit Birth Queen. She is the mother of two and a powerhouse speaker. To support the cause, check out BirthQueen.org. You can catch Rachel training women all over the world on Mirror.
Weed and Motherhood? Wait what. Is that even possible. Danielle Brand, author of, Weed Mom. Gives us the how when where why and how of Pot and parenthood.
From birthing scenes to moms hiding from their kids in the bathroom: let's just say that the media doesn't paint the prettiest picture of motherhood. True or False? Daniella weighs in on solo ep.
Stylist Jenny Greenstein lets the Mom Curious crowd in on her fertility and pregnancy journey as a woman in a same sex marriage. She generously breaks down the process and reminds us that we value things people events experiences more because of the work we pour into them. Oh yum.
Adina Verson is an acclaimed Broadway, TV and Film actress. Last seen on Only Murders in the Building on Hulu. They are mommy to Zelda. We talk about their non binary pregnancy and more.
Kat Dines has the driest sense of humor. She's the filmmaker behind Good Egg and Sorry for your Loss both available on Amazon Prime. A model, writer/ actor, mom of two: Kat enjoys every bit of what she gets to do and be in this world. Daniella once asked her how (especially in regards to managing it all with kids) and her response was: Divorced Dad Energy!!!! Find out what that means. You're welcome!
Liz is a stylist and mother of two (one being born at the height of the pandemic in April 2020), she motivates women to get dressed well and sustainably on Instagram and launched her own podcast #momgoals earlier this year. We talk about pivoting career wise during Covid and delve into what has helped shape her into the resilient mom and entrepreneur she is.
Daniella has alluded to her chronic illnesses in previous episodes and we're like wait: you don't seem sick?! How you doing whatchu doin? So we asked her!
Celebrated actress, writer and newly minted ASMR Artist (do yourself and check out her YouTube channel omg), Genevieve Angelson gets nitty gritty about freezing her eggs. Before that, we discuss the ins and out of being friends with a mom, namely Daniella: the challenges and pleasures of it. Most notably, we touch on the inherent value of every single freaking soul and the misconception that children or having children makes any woman more or less worthy than another. For more Genevieve (you’ll want more) check out her bonkers performance on AppleTV’s The After Party out now.
Kicking off solo episodes with a fireside chat with Daniella about her Disordered Eating recovery as it relates to her mothering journey. She delves into the perfectionism that plagued her and the gifts of the early days of breastfeeding not going her way.
Avital Shreiber is the mother of five and the founder of The Parenting Junkie, an award winning YouTube Channel chock full of respectful parenting advice. She's also the founder of Present Play, a global community set out to create Family Bliss. In this episode we talk about the effort we put into parenthood being linked to its inherent value. And other musings.
Ariel Stein is a beloved Jewish Influencer, educator and mother. In this episode we talk about raising Jewish children in an increasingly uncomfortable environment as antisemitism is on the rise.
Annalaina Marks is a model, the mother of three (two of which are twins!) and the founder of Full Feedings where she helps parents get the sleep they need. In this episode we cover the not so hidden gifts of divorce, reconning with the parenting we received, the Twelve Steps and more. This raw and real conversation is a gift to the listener.
Neha Ruch is the founder of Mother Untitled, a site that empowers the ambitious woman choosing to pause paid work to focus on family life. In this conversation we cover privilege, racial consciousness, feminism and motherhood as an opportunity for growth.