Meet A Mom Posts
Meet a Mom: Meet Music Studio Owner, Erin!
“I am learning to get more comfortable with the uncomfortable feelings of not always knowing what comes next.” Confesses Erin Lonergan, owner of a bustling new music school called Twelve Tone Music School. Welcome, Erin!
Meet a Mom: Mental Health Professional, Lauren!
“Time is finite. You don’t get it back… Invest in living a life that brings you joy and one that you feel fully awake.” – Lauren Schifferdecker, MA, LCPC, owner of Inspire Counseling Center. This week’s Meet a Mom feature is sure to ‘inspire’ all of us!
Meet a Mom: Meet Fashion Blogger, Stefani!
Our featured mama is originally from Hamburg, Germany. From fashion stylist to SAHM life, this fashion influencer is styling her way through raising 3 kids in Chicago’s North Shore.
Meet a Mom: Children’s Book Author, Janea!
Highland Park resident Janae Harris has joined the ranks of our local children’s book authors! In this interview, Janea narrates her path from corporate life to writer to author, favorite local stomping grounds and solid advice for not just girls, but all woman-kind about taking charge of one’s voice!
Meet a Mom: Deka Lash Multi-Studio Franchise Owner, Bette Anne!
This week’s Meet a Mom feature is an almost empty-nester with an ultra-impressive resume. In fact, I’m not sure if she’s slept much achieving this much in such a short time! Come see what I mean…
Meet a Mom: International Fashion Distributer, Karen!
This week’s Meet a Mom feature is the very lovely Karen Anderson, Lake Forest mama of two sweet little boys and international fashion distributer! Karen embodies the essence reinventing one’s mama-self from corporate life to mom boss life!
Meet a Mom: Restaurant Owner Franny Kaulentis!
If you’ve ever visited Highwood, you know about the fabulous restaurant scene that just keeps getting better. The bustling little town also has a few classics that diners have frequented for decades, like Alex’s Washington Gardens. That’s why we are so excited to introduce to you Franny Kaulentis and her husband Mike, proud new owners of Alex’s Washington Gardens in Highwood!
Meet a Mom: Meet Ashley Kain Silver!
Ashley Kain Silver was born and raised in Glencoe. The real estate agent loves it so much, she’s raising her kids there now! Her business is bustling but life hasn’t been easy. Ashley talks about life, family, career and her divorce.
Meet a Mom: LTG Laura Richardson of the U.S. Army
In honor of Veterans Day, we are sharing our interview with a decorated military mom.
Meet a Mom: Mental Health Professional, Jenny!
This week’s Meet a Mom is Jenny Welbel, MA, LCPC; super mom of two littles and owner and lead therapist at North Suburban Center for Anxiety here in the North Shore. Learn more about NSCA and why Jenny says anxiety isn’t a bad word!
Meet the Neurosurgeon Mom Behind Cerebelly!
After Teresa Purzner couldn’t find a baby food she liked, she made her own—and now you can find it online and at Whole Foods!
Meet a Mom: A Glass of Goldwater
“… know your worth and own it.” Local mom of two toddlers and social media influencer, Alyssa Goldwater, knows a thing or two about growing a brand from scratch and she wants to tell you about it!
Meet a Mom: Optometrist Vlada Nakhlis!
This week’s Meet a Mom interview is Dr. Vlada Nakhlis, owner and optometrist (Doctor of Optometry) of EyeSee. The super busy North Shore mama of three young children has worked her butt off to be where she is today. Read on to see how!
Meet a Mom: Actress Hannah Rose!
Actress and mom of two energetic kids, Hannah Rose, has lived in Chicago’s North Shore since 2010! Learn about Hannah’s latest roll staring as Donna Sheridan in Highland Park Players production of “Mama Mia!”, Hannah’s “day job” as well as a few pretty awesome mom hacks!
Meet a Mom: Team Steph & Beth!
North Shore mamas Stephanie Maletsky and Beth Alberts are BFF’s and a business partners of a local real estate company. Learn how this powerhouse team formed and what keeps them so driven!
Meet a Mom: Meet Business Owner and Entrepreneur, Jen Luby!
Fifth generation Chicagoan, now Highland Park mama was ready for a slower pace of life. That’s when the entrepreneurial spirit took hold and she opened the area’s first coworking, childcare & wellness space!
Meet a Mom: Meet Children’s Author, Lori Orlinsky!
The WTTW Marketing Director and Chicago Parent blog contributor is a children’s book author of an award winning children’s book! And she’s just getting started!
Meet a Mom: Meet Candice!
Meet Glenview mama, Candice Silver, on the why’s and how’s of hiring an au pair plus her favorite local stomping spots!
Meet a Mom: Meet Chef Mila Furman
We are so excited to introduce to you Mila Furman, Founder and Owner of Girl and the Kitchen, a private cheffing, catering and content creation company! Meet Mila!
Meet a Mom: Meet a Mac & Mia Stylest, Kim!
Introducing super mama of two little cuties and Clothing Stylist to Marie Tillman’s Mac and Mia clothing brand, Kim Griffiths!
