Profiles & Interviews Posts

Ted Glasoe, Local Artist Spotlight & Giveaway!
Lake Michigan is the star of the North Shore- it’s our gorgeous backdrop, our wellness retreat and play space. Local Artist Ted Glasoe captures it’s beauty and is giving away one his photograph to one lucky winner!

Small Business Love with Playgroup North Shore!
Small Business Love with Playgroup North Shore!

Meet a Mom: Elizabeth Berkley Lauren of Saved by the Bell!
We spoke to the actress and advocate about everything from pandemic parenting to the new SBTB!

The Elf on The Shelf Interview: Behind The Book & Brand
It’s that time of year! The Local Moms Network sat down with one of the creators of The Elf On the Shelf, to talk about the brand, the story behind it, and what’s next.

Enduring Friendships: Local Author Janea D. Harris’ Latest Children’s Book!
Janea D. Harris on the inspiration behind her newest children’s book, “Through the Window of Winter, The Rabbit.”

Meet a Mom: Meet Local Influencer Johanna Grange!
This week’s Meet a Mom feature is the uber creative local influencer from Glenview, mom of two wee ones and Owner of Oak Street Social = entrepreneurial growth and social media advice!

The Local Moms Network Book Club: Eliza Starts a Rumor!
We’ve started a book club! Here’s our interview with author of Eliza Starts a Rumor and NYC mom of three, Jane Rosen. Exciting!

Beyond Mom’s Randi Zinn on Raising Biracial Children
This mom of two shares her experience and perspective.

Meet a Dad: Owner and CEO of Pinstripes, Dale Schwartz!
This Lake Forest father of four couldn’t be nicer, more business savvy and… well, busy.

New Summer Read: Author Laura Hankin’s book, Happy & You Know It!
We speak to the author of one of this summer’s funniest books—all about mom culture.

Meet a Mom: Auctioneer and Author Lydia Fenet!
This week’s profile is the author of a fantastic book empowering women.

Local Nonprofit, KID, Stands Tough on Product Safety Standards
There’s so much good happening in our communities. ED Nancy Cowles introduces us to Kids In Danger (KID), a 22-year-old local nonprofit striving to help prevent accidental injury to small children one product at a time.

Meet a Mom: Kerri Walsh Jennings!
The 3 time Olympic gold medalist shares her thoughts on family, competition and Tokyo 2020.

Meet a Mom: Actress Ali Landry!
This mom of three shares her New Year’s resolutions, her passion project, what makes a great mom friend and more!

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!

Actress Poppy Montgomery on Co-Parenting, Embarrassing Her Kids at School Drop Off & More!
The star and creator of Reef Break shares her parenting experience, from mom guilt to childcare.

Lake Bell On Her New Movie, Saying No to Helicopter Parenting & More!
The Secrets Life of Pets 2 star shares on topics including her parenting philosophy, her favorite mom hacks, and doing press on Spanish TV with Kevin Hart.

Evangeline Lilly: The Avengers & Lost Star on Her New Children’s Book Series, Motherhood and More!
If you’re a Lost fan, parent of a reluctant reader, or a mom thinking of starting a passion project, you don’t want to miss this interview.

Meet a Mom: Meet Andrea Doesn’t Give a Duck!
If you live in the North Shore or on Instagram, likely you’ve had a virtual run-in with our very own local Comedian, Andrea Rappaport, Founder and Social Media Personality of Andrea Doesn’t Give a Duck. Meet Andrea!

Denise Richards On Adopting, Co-Parenting and Raising Teen Girls
Get ready to be inspired by this amazing (until recently) single mother of three, new star of Real Housewives of Beverly Hills and The Bold and the Beautiful, and master of co-parenting.