Founding Mothers
Welcome to Founding Mothers, the podcast about the intersection of motherhood and the founder experience. Each week, we share stories of powerful women who are building companies and raising families at the same time.
Join us to gain insight into the wins, the doubts, the pivots, and the lessons they have learned along the way.
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Episodes
17 episodes
17: Approaching Parenthood with Confidence in the Workplace, with Kelly Ling
In this conversation, Kelly Ling shares her journey from accounting to founding Stork & Spark. Kelly discovered her knack her "intrapreneurship" during her corporate career, supporting cross-functional teams and driving organizational effec...
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Season 2
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Episode 17
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48:22
16: Scaling a Creative & Inclusive CPG Brand, with Emily Scott
In this episode, Emily Scott, the co-founder and CEO of Dance Happy, opens up about what it’s really like to build a mission-driven company that's making an impact for the Down syndrome community. She shares about her lifelong passion for entre...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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46:26
15: Parenting with Joy & Leading with Gratitude, with Emily Greenberg
In this conversation, Emily Greenberg, President and Co-Founder of the Joy Parenting Club, shares her journey through motherhood and modern parenting. She discusses her pregnancy and postpartum experiences, the inspiration behind founding Joy, ...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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46:47
14: Lightening the Load in Work & Family Life, with Ashley Chang
In this episode, I connect with Ashley Chang, co-founder and CEO of Sundays, an executive assistant service designed specifically for working parents. Ashley shares the journey of building a company that gives families their most preciou...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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32:02
13: The Long Game and Building Smart Storage, with Ashley Yearby
In this conversation, Ashley Yearby shares her journey as a founder and CEO of Secure the Bags while navigating motherhood. She discusses her transition from a corporate role to entrepreneurship, the challenges she faced, and the lessons learne...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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50:22
12: Changing the Way Families Travel, with Dana Abraham
In this conversation, Dana Abraham, founder of Kidgo, shares her journey of creating a family travel platform aimed at making travel easier and more enjoyable for families with young children. She discusses the impact of motherhood on her appro...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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42:05
11: Wellness and Healing in Creativity, with Kleidi Jeen
In this episode, Kleidi Jeen opens up about her path as a wellness creative and the evolving balance between motherhood and building her brand, Soft Sundae. She reflects on the importance of tending to the nervous system, living in Paris, and t...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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41:02
10: Pandemic Pivot, Growth & Granola, with Samantha Sherman
Meet Samantha Sherman, the founder of the Hampton Grocer. In this episode, Samantha relates her impressive career in hospitality, which stalled during COVID pandemic. She pursued a nutrition coach certification, which led to the eventual birth ...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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44:23
09: Burnout, Boundaries & Better Support Systems, with Alison Campbell
After years of pushing through exhaustion and ignoring the warning signs, Alison Campbell’s body finally forced her to stop, landing her in the ER with a severe case of burnout.In this episode, Alison shares the story of how she went fro...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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40:31
08: Slow Fashion for Kids and Family Values, with Stacey Kalsi
In this engaging conversation, Stacey shares her journey of building Sunday Littles, a children's apparel brand inspired by her experiences as a mother and a dentist. She discusses the challenges of balancing motherhood with entrepreneurship, t...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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40:19
07: Building Consumer Confidence Through Transparency, with Lanning Ardente
In this episode, Lanning Ardente, CEO and founder of Sorette, shares her journey of creating a platform aimed at helping mothers navigate the overwhelming world of product choices. Lanning discusses the challenges of motherhood, the importance ...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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35:40
06: Tradition, Convenience and Nourishing New Mothers, with Yondjé Choi
Join Yondjé Choi, founder of OMA, as she shares her journey from her bicultural upbringing in France to becoming a mother and founder in the U.S. She discusses the profound influence of food on her identity, the challenges of motherhood, and ho...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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33:51
05: The Road of Risk and Reinvention, with Jane Levy
In this conversation, Jane Levy, co-founder and CEO of Plan Forward, shares her unique journey through various career transitions, the challenges of balancing motherhood with professional ambitions, and the importance of networking and support ...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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35:12
04: The MBA Journey and Maternal Mental Health, with Bindu Chanagala
In this episode, Bindu shares how her MBA journey led to co-founding nurtur, a maternal mental health startup using AI to predict and prevent postpartum depression. She opens up about balancing motherhood with entrepreneurship, why inv...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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46:41
03: Building Community and Integrating Work & Life, with Jennie Yang
Jennie Yang shares her journey of navigating dual roles as a mother and a first-time founder. She emphasizes the importance of integrating work and life, and shares about her transition from corporate HR leader, prioritizing family, and overcom...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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44:15
02: Culture and Confidence as Heritage, with Régine Théodat
In this conversation, Régine Théodat shares her journey as a mother and entrepreneur, discussing the broader definition of motherhood, the inspiration behind her business Isse & Lo, and the challenges of navigating entrepreneurship while ma...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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43:06
01: When Love and Success Feel the Same, with Hannah Ryu
In this episode, Balu Belz (creator & host) interviews Hannah Ryu, the co-founder and head of business development at Oak Theory. Hannah shares her journey as a creative strategist, storyteller, and AI enthusiast and reflects on her experie...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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44:59
