Moms Got This

Comedian, actor, dad, big fan of his wife…The morning routine, the daily giant omelette, doing whatever you can, earning parent currency, a symbiotic relationship with one’s spouse, having family around to help, how almost dying led Michelle to start an Instagram account for her daughter, and Michael Keaton. Actor and comedian Ike Barinholtz (Blockers, The Mindy Project, MADtv, and many more) shares his dad journey, and salutes his wife (mompreneur with three daughters), and the routines and relationships in his life as a dad — just in time for Father’s Day — with hosts Stacy Igel and Michelle Park. (Instagram: ikebarinholtz) How Ike is the routine Michelle on when her daughter was first born she decided to take everything on herself, but after her daughter turned 1 ½ she told her husband he is now part of this situation, now he’s finally part of the morning. routine, but he didn’t want to — how there’s breakfast, and he’s part of it all Ike has “Jewish dad guilt”, does most of the cooking The morning routine

Comedian, actor, dad, big fan of his wife…Leaving baby home for a trip, a brand new third daughter, dad guilt, how having babies creates focus in careers, transitioning children for the new baby, when kids can finally play together, the miracle of a bouncy castle, predicting your kids’ careers, and when dad admires mompreneuring during labor. Actor and comedian Ike Barinholtz (Blockers, The Mindy Project, MADtv, and many more) shares his dad journey, and salutes his wife (mompreneur with three daughters) on her mom journey — just in time for Father’s Day — with hosts Stacy Igel and Michelle Park. (Instagram: ikebarinholtz) Stacy’s trip to Paris and Finland – 9 days with husband and staff – without 2 ½ yo baby! How Stacy’s mother watches Dylan, and the process of preparing for that Ike talks about the movie “Blockers” Ike on being friends with Stacy since preschool Being a new dad to baby Eleanor, his third daughter (other two are five and two ) Don’t say a woman looks pregnant Missing the baby a lot How Ike’s

Playing the most important role (mommy), when kids say loving things, a charity to inspire inclusion and photography, how taking photos of imperfect moments capture the real story of growing up, finding satisfaction in a creative job, how having a baby humbles you, when your own baby is the first one you’ve ever held, sick kids, and when the husband is the baby whisperer. Fashion and portrait photographer Sophie Elgort reveals special moments and aspirations to hosts Stacy Igel and Michelle Park. (Instagram: @sophieelgort)In this episode: Special times when kids say things, when they say “I Love You” or “Mommy”, not realizing how special being a mom is, and how it is the most important role Sophie’s charity – Through Our Lens, access and mentorship to high school girls passionate about photography and fashion, with an inclusive spirit, underserved communities, how fashion is historically an exclusive career, finding and nurturing this talent, and sharing their creative passions How Sophie’s father, as a photo

Hiding veggies in kids’ food, food charts, when kids start choosing their own food, moving in with parents, how little you actually need for a baby, multi-purpose bassinet, mixing sleep with play, and renting maternity clothing. Fashion and portrait photographer Sophie Elgort reveals the products and services she finds helpful to Stacy Igel and Michelle Park. (Instagram: @sophieelgort)Support for today’s episode comes from luxury footwear brand Tamara Mellon. Visit tamaramellon.com today to receive a $100 gift toward your first order using code MOMS100!In this episode: When kids start to choose their own food and are getting excited about easting Getting them to eat veggies by their hiding them in foods they love Food charts When Sophie and her husband moved in with parents a month before having the baby, having no space, so they lived as minimally as possible Realizing how little you need for baby Using the stroller bassinet for regular sleeping The usefulness of the Dockatot ( a “multi-functional portable c

Finding date time in commuting, the time demands of breastfeeding, regimenting routines, how work relationships and expectations change with pregnancy, and when clients and employers disappoint based on motherhood. Fashion and portrait photographer Sophie Elgort reveals how routines and relationships have changed in motherhood to Stacy Igel and Michelle Park. (Instagram: @sophieelgort)In this episode: Michelle on commuting with her husband as their only consistent date time Michelle on breastfeeding, weaning as freedom, breastfeeding only for 16 months Pumping in-between takes on a TV shoot Having to become regimented with routines with a baby The workout has been slipping, discipline is needed, maybe moving it to the beginning of day How relationships have changed since having a baby When you bring up you’re pregnant in work situations, do employers and clients need to know? Why people might be nervous about hiring for some jobs, such as a photography job Trusting in the pregnant professional to have things

Kids learning to dress themselves, when pregnancy impacts work opportunities, going back to work and going out for the first time after giving birth, the isolation and guilt of loving your job as a new mom, and when your own mom breaks and enters. Fashion and portrait photographer Sophie Elgort reveals her mom journey to Stacy Igel and Michelle Park. (Instagram: @sophieelgort)In this episode: Having patience with kids learning to dress themselves Almost 10 weeks old daughter Stella, being so small How having limited time allows you to pick and choose clients more carefully Great clients giving Sophie jobs late in pregnancy to shoot jobs A disappointing instance with a client, despite having the job  covered she doesn’t have client any more When is the right time to be going back to work, and working jobs between feedings Going out after baby is only 10 days old, leaving the baby with parents, and freaking out Keeping some semblence of your pre-baby life, feeling like you need to get back to it Feeling the gui

When toddlers become kids, the dream of taking a year off to travel and home-school, creating friendships with your kids, postpartum depression the lowest moment, overcoming depression, the challenge of weaning at 15 months, when moms put themselves last, and a boost for a mommy-oriented web-series. “Real Mommy Confessions” creator, actress, producer, and owner of Brooklyn, NY restaurants Cup and Brooklyn Mac, Bianca Jamotte Leroux shares thoughts on special moments and aspirations with hosts Stacy Igel and Michelle Park. (Instagram: @biancajamotte)In this episode: Michelle looking at her two-year old and how different she is, looking forward to doing real grown-up-style things with her When toddlers turn into kids, being able to just go places and have fun with one another How a kid is a little person to talk to, with their own interests Bianca’s daughter likes tea at Alice’s Teacup, and her son likes dinosaurs With her firefighter husband retiring in seven years the dream of taking a year off and home schoo

Renting your wardrobe, why feeling fulfilled as a mom is crucial, when gift cards are not for the kids, cash back on groceries, keeping kids entertained, Sunshine Mom, The Land of Yes,  bathtub painting, and more. “Real Mommy Confessions” web series creator, actress, producer, and owner of Brooklyn, NY restaurants Cup and Brooklyn Mac, Bianca Jamotte Leroux shares thoughts on products and services with hosts Stacy Igel and Michelle Park. (Instagram: @biancajamotte)Support for today’s episode comes from luxury footwear brand Tamara Mellon. Visit tamaramellon.com today to receive a $100 gift toward your first order using code MOMS100!In this episode: Stacy on the loving the solution of being able to rent clothing with Rent the Runway, and the unlimited possibilities Bianca on going to circus school Putting yourself last may not always be ideal Making sure you feel fulfilled too Gift cards as gifts, and not for kids Amazon Fresh, getting cash back on groceries Keeping kids entertained Being Sunshine Mom (and wif

Bedtime routines and nighttime songs, sharing a bed, great babysitters, day sex, when your spouse can’t take sick time, the importance of flexible systems, kids come first, being a mom trains you for almost anything, being a successful mom is a team sport just like business and entertainment, and expecting your kids to use their smarts. “Real Mommy Confessions” web series creator, actress, producer, and owner of Brooklyn, NY restaurants Cup and Brooklyn Mac, Bianca Jamotte Leroux shares her routines and relationships with hosts Stacy Igel and Michelle Park. (Instagram: @biancajamotte)In this episode: Stacy’s routine with her son Dylan son, singing Forever Young every night, and when a routine can be remembered Bianca’s 6 year old girl and 5 year old boy Routines important for kids, and somewhat, and for adults to not their lose minds Every night — bedtime together, Bianca’s husband often works overnights with fire department Bianca on how she says she loves them every night, with nighttime songs Bedtime in sa

Real Mommy Confessions, owning restaurants and handling multiple careers with babies, a firefighter husband, getting married after two months, balancing acting and babies, the entertainment industry’s negative attitude on babies, walking out of audition to be a VIP to your baby, temper tantrums on social media, mom confessions from moms of all types worldwide, and how acknowledging your own mom can give you strength. “Real Mommy Confessions” web series creator, actress, producer, and owner of Brooklyn, NY restaurants Cup and Brooklyn Mac, Bianca Jamotte Leroux on her Mom Journey with Stacy Igel and Michelle Park. (Instagram: @biancajamotte)In this episode: Michelle’s sandbox discovery, and simple toys How Bianca has three lives Cats and dogs Owning restaurants, Brooklyn Mac (mac and cheese for everyone) and Cup coffee shop Hitting 29 and that “get me pregnant” feeling, needing a baby yesterday Having a baby with two restaurants and two careers and getting a dog – all at the same time Working as an actress and

Doing enough as a mom, what a working mom gives her child, being on American Idol, why it’s O.K. to not be with your kids every moment, making life better for others, mantras, mom-shaming, and why just being you is perfect. Cassandra Jones, Senior Vice President of Fashion & Digital Strategy for Macy’s, on moments and aspirations, with Stacy Igel and Michelle Park. (Instagram: @cassandrajones).In this episode: Wondering if one is doing enough as a mother A work ethic at — three years old! What are you giving children as a working mom? When your son says “cheese “more than “mom” Being on American Idol for Macy’s Growing kids into a person because of what a mom is able to showcase, and not about being there every moment The need for a mantra A focus on making life better for others Feeling shamed by other moms by not knowing about protocol, such as how to prepare for play dates Just being you and rocking it, and how it isn’t about perfect or pretty To share your #MOMSGOTTHIS MOMENT just call 833-844-THIS-MOM

Sucking a child’s nose, getting vegetables into a child’s diet, fat  inside and out, apparel and style for boys, and should TV be used as a reward? Cassandra Jones, Senior Vice President of Fashion & Digital Strategy for Macy’s, on products and services, with Stacy Igel and Michelle Park. (Instagram: @cassandrajones).Support for today’s episode comes from luxury footwear brand Tamara Mellon. Visit tamaramellon.com today to receive a $100 gift toward your first order using code MOMS100!In this episode: Michelle on a new product that doesn’t work, and a hilarious story of sucking her daughter’s nose Packets of food, getting vegetables into the kids’ diets Life hack of roasting vegetables and calling them fries Microfacials, fat inside and out, rubbing oils on faces Boys’ apparel and styles First steps of self  expressions in a child, discovering ‘that’s who you are” Moving out of the city The energy of boys Using tv shows as a reward to getting things accomplished To share your #MOMSGOTTHIS MOMENT just call 83

Why scheduling equals freedom, prepping food for meal planning, immersion blenders, self care, leading as an executive who is a mother, and  — are play dates a bad idea? Cassandra Jones, Senior Vice President of Fashion & Digital Strategy for Macy’s, on routines and relationships, with Stacy Igel and Michelle Park. (Instagram: @cassandrajones).In this episode: Having more freedom as a mom if certain things are carefully scheduled Food prep on Sundays, batch-cook a ton make enough food through Thursday Everything is written out morning, noon, night meal plan Immersion blenders The importance of self care, massages Feeling martyred if not taking care of oneself Not as many moms are where Jones is in her business as she’d like, but can pave the way for others under her A great hangover cure Why she doesn’t believe in play dates To share your #MOMSGOTTHIS MOMENT just call 833-844-THIS-MOM (833-844-7666) and leave a voicemail with your first name and city along with your moment. _________________________________

The terrible two’s, raising men, balancing family with work passion, setting priorities, being a mom in a sea of male executives, being O.K. with not being there for all the moments, the independent four-year-old, how a woman’s identity is more than motherhood, and the sexy and powerful mom. Cassandra Jones, Senior Vice President of Fashion & Digital Strategy for Macy’s, on her Mom Journey, with Stacy Igel and Michelle Park. (Instagram: @cassandrajones).In this episode: “Yogurt moments”, the terrible two’s Growing up in South Dakota, pursuing a finance major, half art/half science, being bored balancing trades, Jones realizing she loves to shop Dressing America, many types of people, everyone is important in expressing style inside and out A family of a 4 year old, 1 year old, supportive husband an artist primary caregiver People still surprised she is a breadwinner How do you raise boys into men Balancing loving being with children while maintaining a passion for work. The biggest priority is setting one’s p

Death & the world with young kids, the trauma & bonding of child surgery, what Oprah asked Chloe, Mother’s Day rewards, doubt & emergency  surgery, career future, and  the moment Chloe knew she could do it.  Chloe Melas, Entertainment Reporter at @CNN on special moments & aspirations, with Stacy Igel & Michelle Park. (Instagram: @chloemelas).In this episode: When Stacy travel to see her Uncle in hospice, why she didn’t tell her son she was going away to Chicago, and whether you tell your child the truth about special trips like that When is the right time to talk about death and the ways of the world with kids? What Stacy’s son thinks about Donald Trump How Chloe wanted to be a mom so much, and because of the struggle she is very grateful, and has made her appreciative of being a mom and more patient How Chloe’s son Leo had major surgery this year and the trauma of that, how it created special bonding with him, and every day is a special moment Chloe’s anticipation of hearing the word “mama” and traveling abr

Flying w/ small kids, powder formula vs. ready-made, a hotel disaster, a travel stroller & glow-in-the-dark pacifier, a crazy baby shower, & a 2nd one? Chloe Melas, Entertainment Reporter at @CNN on products & services that work & don’t work, with Stacy Igel & Michelle Park. (Instagram: @chloemelas).Support for today’s episode comes from luxury footwear brand Tamara Mellon. Visit tamaramellon.com today to receive a $100 gift toward your first order using code MOMS100!In this episode: Flying with small children The plan to go to the Amalfi Coast to visit family – when Chloe’s son Leo is 11 months old Traveling a lot, tips How it was easier when Leo was an infant Feeling it necessary to use powder formula, why Chloe then switched to ready-made formula A hotel disaster with formula bottles A fantastic travel stroller, adaptable to different brands of car seats How Chloe made own baby food for a bit, and why she stopped and started using Happy Baby food The amazing pacifier, MAM pacifiers, and why the glow in the

Husbandly support, better communication, love languages, compliments, balancing work & baby, a supportive boss, child surgery, protecting family time, unexpected health issues, moments that matter, & making it all work! Chloe Melas, Entertainment Reporter at @CNN on routines & relationships, with Stacy Igel & Michelle Park. (Instagram: @chloemelas).In this episode: Calling on your husband to step up when you’re pregnant, filling the void, thanks to those who do The need to communicate better Crazy schedules making it tough to find time together, trying to carve out time together and trying to do little things to do acts of kindness Paying attention to love languages and seeing a spouse go out of their way When your partner spends too much time on their phone as a source of stress The power of compliments Balancing unexpected moments with strict job demands and being in the public eye Having a very supportive boss A seven-to-eight month old in surgery caused a change in ability to be at work unexpected Being a

Maternity leave, the guilt of returning to work, breaking a big #METOO story, the rollercoaster of IUI, IVF, & low egg reserve, & what Nicole Kidman & Sarah Jessica Parker had to say. And, Michelle’s potty training disaster! Chloe Melas, Entertainment Reporter at @CNN   on her Mom Journey, with Stacy Igel & Michelle Park in our first-ever episode! (Instagram: @chloemelas).In this episode: Michelle’s potty training nightmare Taking maternity leave The challenges and guilt of going back to work Chloe’s baby boy Leo and restauranteur/fitness enthusiast husband The pros and cons of a new longer commute after moving to the suburbs from Manhattan Coming back to work to break a huge #METOO story as a reporter, and falling back in love with her job Difficulty conceiving a child, then intrauterine insemination (IUI), and didn’t work Limitations of what insurance covers and affordability of artificial insemination When sex becomes a job Making the decision to undergo In vitro fertilization (IVF) and the demanding proce

To all you amazing moms: This is for you. What better way to celebrate motherhood and mom than to premiere our brand new podcast: #MOMSGOTHIS! Every Monday-Thursday weekly, starting Monday, May 15th, you’ll enjoy lively interviews with accomplished, inspiring entrepreneurs,  influencers, leaders, and entertainers who are each also a mom. Each day covers a different parts of a guest’s life including career and adventures, their “mom journey”, the high and lows, the products they like (and don’t like), recipes that save the day, how they love and nurture their kids, the work-life balance, and more! Listeners will discover tips and tricks, be inspired, find the confidence to know that they’ve “got this” — and even get a chance to share their own #MOMSGOTTHIS moment with hosts (and moms) TV host and fashion brand founder and lifestyle blogger Michelle Park (@growingupbabym) and fashion brand founder and blogger Stacy Igel (@stacyigel)! Inspired by their struggles of building successful careers and becoming mo