Moms To Know: Nicole Northway, Founder, Emerson and Friends
Get to Know the founder of Emerson and Friends, the Clearwater-based children’s lifestyle brand, specializing in clothing, pajamas, and more!
Maggie Rodriguez
Maggie Rodriguez co-hosts the nationally-syndicated lifestyle show, Daytime on WFLA, Channel 8. She recently returned to tv after taking a 10-year break to raise her two children. During her career, Maggie reported and anchored the news in Miami, Los Angeles, and at the network level in New York as the host of The Early Show on CBS. She now lives in South Tampa, which she calls the perfect place to raise a family.
Moms to Know: Arch Tuli, Founder, Arch & Sons
For Arch Tuli, food has always been a love language. She remembers gathering around the family table as a child to enjoy wholesome, delicious meals that her parents lovingly prepared from scratch. “When I became a mom, I intentionally carried those traditions into raising my two boys,” she says. Today, those two boys, now 20…
Moms to Know: Danielle Bayard Jackson, Female Friendship Coach, Educator & Author
With schedules that are packed with playdates, sports, school, and the many other ways we socialize our kids, what, then, is left for us parents who also dream of a Monica to our Rachel? This is where a Friendship Coach comes in.
Moms to Know: Jen Smurr, Owner, Born + Bread Bakehouse, Lakeland
Meet Jen Smurr, Owner of Born + Bread Bakehouse in Lakeland, Florida.
Moms to Know: Jenny Hales, Vice President of Operations, Grateful Hospitality
Fifteen minutes before the doors of Hales Blackbrick open, the staff of the popular South Tampa restaurant gathers for a motivational meeting. “It’s really a pep talk before a busy dinner service,” says co-owner Jenny Hales. “We have something in our company called grateful armor, and we like to touch on that in those meetings. It helps…
Moms to Know: Steffany Rodriguez-Neely, Founder, The Tampa Bay Moms Group & TBMG Cares
Meet Steffany Rodriguez-Neely, Mom and Founder of The Tampa Bay Moms Group and Tampa Bay Moms Group Cares!
Moms to Know: Amy Martinez-Monfort, Founder/CEO, Tampa Laundry Company
Owning her own business was a childhood dream that nagged at Amy Martinez-Monfort even after succeeding as a corporate litigator for a top law firm and climbing to upper management at a pharmaceutical company. “I loved the work and the people,” she says, “yet deep down, I knew I was destined to build something of…
Moms to Know: Yamel Belen, Founder, One Love Doula & One Love Nanny
Yamel Belen was 17 when she had her first of five children. Another baby arrived three years later. Fast forward two decades and those daughters, now 27 and 24, are a huge part of their mother’s career success. They not only help with childcare for their younger siblings but also work alongside their mom at…
Moms to Know: Margaret Zakarian, CEO of Zakarian Hospitality
Meet Margaret Zakarian, CEO of Zakarian Hospitality and mom of three.
Local mom writes instruction manual for teaching kids life skills
A conversation with Andria Owen on teaching motivational life skills and her new book, “Connection Over Perfection.”
Tampa mom gets new home for the holidays thanks to local HGTV stars and Habitat for Humanity
Thanks to Habitat for Humanity, a new Thanksgiving tradition is beginning at the Simmons family home this year. As usual, three generations of women — grandmother, mother and daughters — will prepare the meal together “from scratch and with love.” The menu will include all their favorite dishes: turkey, pot roast, honey ham, mashed potatoes,…
What do Kids Want More than Phones? Independence!
Lenore Skenazy co-founder of Let Grow with “The Anxious Generation” author Jonathan Haidt, discuss what kids want more that phones.
Tampa Bay Boy Inspires Book Series
Meet the local 6-year-old boy who became the inspiration for the book “A Boy with Blue Dino Glasses.”
Maggie & the Moms: Tips for Traveling with Kids
Learn smart tips for traveling with kids from Maggie and the Moms, including when to go, how to save money, and how to keep things fun!
Maggie and the Moms: What to do with your kids this summer
Need ideas for summer fun with kids? Local moms share their go-to parks, indoor spots, and even overnight trips that won’t break the bank!
Helping children cope with losing a loved one
Learn how Danielle Wondrak helps grieving children and families navigate loss through support groups and Camp Blue Butterfly.
Second Act: Finding a Job That Fits After Motherhood
Read about moms who navigated career transitions after motherhood and found new purpose in their work and lives.
Remember Your Gal-entines: Why friendships are key to happiness
Danielle Bayard Jackson explains why friendships are key to happiness and how to make this Galentine’s a meaningful celebration of connection.
New Year, New You: Why it’s Never too late to Reinvent Yourself
We’re chatting with Amy Schmidt, author of Cannonball!, on inspiring women to embrace change and start fresh at any stage of life.
Navigating Parents’ Digital Dilemma: Balancing Technology and Education
Tech isn’t all bad! We’re sharing expert tips for parents on how to balance technology and education to promote safe and effective digital use.
