Miracle Mama Podcast

In this episode of the Miracle Mama podcast, Whitney sits down with Elisa Marshall, co-founder of Maman, the beloved café and lifestyle brand that started as one tiny shop in SoHo and has now grown to 54 locations across North America. Elisa shares the origin story of Maman, born out of a deeply personal desire to create a space that felt like home in the middle of New York City. Raised by a stay-at-home mom who was also a private chef and an entrepreneurial father in the suburbs of Toronto, Elisa always knew she wanted to build something of her own. After quitting her corporate jobs alongside her now-husband Ben — and spending a formative season running a restaurant in Ibiza — the two opened Maman in SoHo in 2014 with family heirlooms, free labor from loved ones, and a whole lot of heart. The name "Maman" came naturally. In every conversation about the concept, they kept coming back to one thing: their moms. The recipes, the warmth, the feeling of being at your grandmother's kitchen table, that was the experience they wanted to recreate for New Yorkers far from home. Elisa opens up about what it truly took to build the brand, bootstrapping through the first five locations, sleeping at the restaurant to rent out their apartment, and learning from every mistake along the way. When it was time to scale, she found a private equity partner who shared her vision and protected the soul of the brand. She also talks about how becoming a mom herself unlocked an entirely new understanding of her customer, shaping everything from the Lalo play kitchens in her cafes to top-of-the-line high chairs and changing tables. Looking ahead, Elisa is excited about Maman's continued Dallas expansion, including a gorgeous new Lakewood/Hillside Village location, plus her growing lifestyle vision: a kids clothing line called Mon Petit Chou by Maman. Find Maman: Visit mamannyc.com to explore locations near you, and follow along on Instagram @mamannyc for daily doses of that cozy, café magic.

In this episode of Message from Mom, we sit down with Liz Swail, co-founder of Alive & Well, a wellness center with locations in Austin, Dallas, and Boulder. Liz shares her inspiring journey from dealing with chronic health issues to becoming a wellness advocate focused on functional health solutions. We discuss the importance of gut health, hormone balance, and the power of making small lifestyle changes that have big impacts on overall well-being. Liz offers invaluable insights on how moms can prioritize their health, manage stress, and create more balanced lives while still juggling the demands of motherhood. Tune in to hear Liz's powerful 'pain to purpose' story and discover practical tips to feel your best every day!

In this episode, we have asked our first male guest EVER to join us! Meet, Kevin Lavelle, the founder of Mizzen + Main, a father of two, and now the brains behind Harbor, a groundbreaking platform set to revolutionize the baby monitor industry. Harbor's mission is to provide innovative sleep solutions for families, emphasizing its focus on safety, convenience, and enhancing the parenting experience. Kevin talks about how he is using the Harbor platform to give parents the tools they need to feel supported in early parenthood. You can now reserve your spot on the waitlist to experience Harbor first, by signing up at Harbor.co.

Katie Beal Brown is known as the trailblazer behind Lone River Beverage Company, the hard seltzer company inspired by her West Texas roots. Just 11 months after launch, Lone River Beverage Company was acquired by the world's leading alcoholic beverage company, Diageo. But behind the brand, is the inspiring story of Katie. In this episode, Katie talks about how she launched Lone River Beverage Company in NYC at the start of COVID. She then describes how a planned two-week photoshoot in West Texas turned into a year and a half stay due to the pandemic, and how this unexpected time with family supported her business growth. Katie emphasizes the importance of a clear business vision, authentic branding, and connecting with consumers. Her story touches on adapting to unexpected changes, integrating motherhood with entrepreneurship, and finding balance amid life-altering events. You can find Katie on Instagram @katiebealbrown and her company at loneriverbevco.com.

Today I'm chatting with Annie Schmidt. If you are in the Dallas area or love following home design or Dallas based influencers on Instagram, you've probably seen her business, it's SOS Home Organization. In this episode, Annie talks about how she left her corporates sales job to stay home with her young children, eventually discovered a knack for organization during COVID, and the steps she took to successfully launch and scale the successful luxury home organization business she runs full time today. You can find Annie on Instagram @soshomeorganization. Her website is www.sosohomeorg.com,

When you hear that a new school is coming to town, it's easy to put it into a category of schools that have come before it. But in reality, The Compass School of Texas was created to be something entirely different than any school that has come before it. The story behind The Compass School is a response to a problem seen my moms. Moms who, like many of us, were disenchanted by the options available to their children. Moms who decided to come together to create a school with full academic transparency, more parental involvement, and an environment that encourages as much outdoor learning as it does indoor. In this episode, the founders of The Compass School fo Texas share why they felt called to start a new school. What it looked like to take that first step, and what we should be looking for as we try to determine the best school for our children. If you are curious about The Compass School of Texas, you find more information at www.compassschooltx.org.

Dr. Ally Loupe has been practicing pelvic health for over a decade and currently works with Genesis PT in Dallas. In this episode, Dr. Loupe does a deep dive on the prenatal and postnatal issues that are common among most women, but aren't necessarily normal. She addresses bladder incontinence, diastasis recti, managing endometriosis, why we all need to have a better understanding of vaginismus, and so much more. Get ready because we talk about ALL. THE. THINGS. and more!