Posts tagged: Real Mom Features

Bethany Ciotola is the (absolutely gorgeous) gal behind Bethany and Her Boys. The NYC blogger shares a home with two — well, three if you count her husband, Chris — dashing heartbreakers, two-year-old Kai and one-year-old Rowan. We adore her Pinterest-worthy jaunts through Central Park and totally relatable musings on the messy world of motherhood (mama friends are a must). And that’s just scratching the surface. In our interview, she recounts how sharing her pregnancy experience on social media started it all, the challenges of making your own work schedule,...

Your world undoubtedly changes when you gain mom-to-be status. You’re overwhelmed with joy — and just plain overwhelmed! Cue sisters Leslie Venokur and Risa Goldberg.The cofounders of Big City Moms, a social network for new and expectant mothers, started their company in 2004 when social media was in its infancy. Translation: stopping moms on the street and inviting them to meetups. Since then, the company has flourished into an online community with events in major cities across the country.These sage sisters share how it all began and what they’ve learned...

With close to 100k followers on Instagram, we’d say Liz Adams of Sequins & Stripes is doing this social thing right. We just can’t seem to get enough of her refreshingly honest (and fashion forward) approach to balancing it all. And big news: she’s expecting a second baby this fall. We sat down with her to talk candidly about family, blogging, and how it all fits together. Tell us a little bit about your family these days. I am a mom to Charlie (21 months old) with baby #2 coming...

If there’s a mompreneur out there that makes it all look easy, and oh-so-darn-good, it’s the founder of eDrop-Off Luxury Consignment, Corri McFadden. And while she makes it look easy, it’s been a lot of hard work that’s earned her style expert status and entrée into the homes and closets of loyal clients.We were thrilled to catch up with Corri, get the inside scoop on her inspiring journey and snag a few closet-purging tips along the way. First and foremost, let’s talk family. Can you tell us about yours and...

My dear Sloane,Today you are six weeks old. As I type this, you’re curled up on my chest, belly full and sleepy faced. I’ve positioned you at the perfect angle, cradled between my arms as I reach around you to type. Every few sentences I dip my head down to inhale your sweet smell (and I thought I could multitask before!). I’ve been writing you letters since you were born—a tradition I’ve borrowed from my Dad—whenever I find time. Time is so different now. So many endlessly long moments, hours,...

When we think of all the GirlBosses we’re lucky to call friends, there’s one we like to make of point of keeping up with—Sari Azout. If she’s not off starting her own businesses, she’s helping other businesses get off the ground or investing in people and products she believes will change our lives for the better.On top of that, she’s a wife and mother to two sweet little boys. Busy? To say the least. But you won’t hear her complain about it. Because she’s driven by the desire to be...