Posts tagged: Real Mom Features

Our latest mom crush is Samantha Eisenberg of Samantha Faye Jewelry, a darling collection of gold plated and sterling silver pieces that you can easily splurge on (most pieces ring in under $50). We especially love her Two x Two necklaces made for mama bears and baby bears.The former lawyer-turned-jewelry designer (more on that next) charmed us with her honest answers about motherhood and running a business (spoiler: it won’t always be smooth sailing), and what makes it all worthwhile.Name: Samantha EisenbergAge: 36Your kids: Emma (3), Noah (21 months) Day...

Necessity is the mother of invention. So what’s a dirty pacifier got to do with it? Everything, according to Doddle & Co CEO and founder, Nicki Radzely. Doddle & Co. created the Pop, a clever pacifier that folds into itself when dropped. How many times have you watched in horror as the paci hits the sidewalk/bathroom floor/subway platform? With the Pop, the nipple stays clean — leaving us busy mamas with one less headache. We asked the forward-thinking problem solver how else she makes life a little bit easier, both...

Much like babes, we go gaga for pretty, shiny things. And so it was when we laid eyes on The Last Line from jewelry designer Shelley Sanders. We’re talking gorg investment pieces (minus the standard industry markup) that are both sophisticated and fun. Though Sanders loves designing a good arm candy (see: perfect rainbow tennis bracelets), she says she’s “first and forever, a mama.” Find out how the busy mom of three has successfully added a fourth child (her business!) into the mix. Your age: 36Your kids: Arrow (5), Howl...

Chloe, DKNY, Mercedes Benz, Vogue, Beyonce, Justin Timberlake, and U2—Tali Magal’s client list reads like a who’s who of the fashion, entertainment, and advertising world. By day, this powerhouse producer coordinates major photo, film, and commercial shoots. And by night (and early morning), she soaks up as much quality time as possible with her toddler twin girls and her husband Craig Fleishman, Executive Vice President of Rebecca Minkoff. In such a fashionable, fast-paced household, how do they stay centered and focused on what really matters? Here, Tali shares what surprised...

With over 10 years of public relations experience at international brands such as DVF and Farfetch, Kristen Ronan excels at communication, time management, and high-pressure situations. In other words, her career prepped her for the most demanding, yet darling clients of all: her young daughters Leighton and Gwyneth. Two years ago, Kristen launched her own PR firm to gain more flexibility in her work. We asked her to share a typical day in her household, how her own mother has influenced her career, as well as inspiring advice from her...

Motherhood may be less than glamorous (cue snotty noses and dirty laundry), but Lele Sadoughi’s jewelry would have you think otherwise. Dramatic and finely detailed, her accessories instantly elevate a basic t-shirt and jeans and add whimsical finish to eveningwear. A former jewelry design director of J. Crew and Tory Burch, Lele first launched her eponymous line five years ago. In that short time, her designs earned solid fans at Saks, Neiman Marcus, Intermix and dozens of other boutiques and Lele welcomed two adorable children with her husband. So how...

With everything going on in the world these days, it’s important to do your part to make a difference. Our spirit rallied when we spoke with alpha female Jacq Tatelman, co-founder and creative director of STATE Bags, whose company gives back to American children in need with every purchase. The socially conscious enterprise was so genius that another alpha female Beyoncé (you read that right) quickly took notice and partnered up on for a huge bag drop/donation initiative. Jacq talks about what drives her philanthropic soul, from creating and giving...

Emese Gormley is a New York City PR powerhouse who just happens to count Molly Sims as a BFF (Sims consistently relies on Gormley for beauty advice). But what happens when said powerhouse adds two adorable littles to the mix? Gormley handled becoming a working mom like a boss — by doing it on her own terms.The former VP of Global Communications at DVF currently runs her own consulting firm from home so she can spend quality time with her daughters Maeve and Grace. We caught up with the busy...

When we were expecting, we tore through all the editions of What to Expect. One thing we didn’t think about? What to expect to wear while barely getting out the door to pediatrician appointments/nursing/playdates/work! Thankfully, fashion vet Morgan Hutchinson is on it. She hand selects pieces that marry style and function for her online boutique BURU. Think on-trend silhouettes in washable fabrics from her in-house label and designers you already love. The concept is so genius, Hutchinson even snagged the instant approval of pal Rebecca Minkoff during her first market...

Left-Jill Koziol Right-Liz TenetyYou thought you knew what momlife was all about, but then came baby and, girl, were you in for a big surprise. Between juggling their own careers and family lives, co-founders Liz Tenety and Jill Koziol of Motherly are there to help you anticipate all the amazing, incredulous, and WTF to come. Their startup (which they manage from opposite coasts) provides a supportive, non-intimidating digital space for moms, with a newsletter further personalized to your particular situation (stay at home, full time, part time).We talk to Liz...