Meet A Mom
My Mom Uniform: The Blogger Behind Lady and Red Shares Her Staples
One of our favorite parts of launching The Local Moms Network has been discovering talented mamas across the country, finding projects that are meaningful to them while raising their families. One of our recent fave finds? Ashley DeJong, the beautiful and real...
Meet a Mom-to-Be: Daniella Monet
Daniella Monet has a lot going on. At just 30 years old, the former Nickolodeon (Victorious) star, who also appeared opposite Seinfeld’s Jason Alexander on Listen Up and in former co-star Ariana Grande’s “Thank You, Next” music video, is adding a second...
The Mom Who Caught Tyler Perry’s Attention with a Billboard
Racquel Bailey a mom of two—her son is 13 and daughter is 13 months. She’s also a working actress with ambition—namely, to work with industry legend Tyler Perry. This week, she’s making headlines with her new recurring role as a police officer on Perry’s BET show...
Christina Geist on Sorry Grownups, You Can’t Go to School!
A few months ago, we spoke to news anchor Willie Geist and his wife Christina about their busy family life with two working parents, their happy marriage, and more. Christina mentioned her upcoming book, Sorry Grownups, You Can’t Go to School!, and now that it’s out...
Actress Poppy Montgomery on Co-Parenting, Embarrassing Her Kids at School Drop Off & More!
You probably recognize Poppy Montgomery from her breakout role as FBI agent Samantha Spade in Without a Trace, which ran for seven successful years. She has also appeared on the small screen in Party of Five, Glory Days and Unforgettable. Currently, she’s playing a...
Meet a Mom: Pamela Pekerman
Pam Pekerman is a TV veteran, a successful blogger who constantly champions other women and a dedicated mother. The Local Moms Network has loved collaborating with this positive mama on several events as well as her Youtube series, Hustle Like a Mom. We spoke to Pam...
Meet a Mom: Investigative Journalist Virginia Sole-Smith
Journalist Virginia Sole-Smith has made a career out of tackling tough topics, from multi-level marketing schemes to the hazards of nail salon jobs. As a new mom, she was forced to dive into an equally tough personal journey, when her newborn was diagnosed with a...
Meet a Mom: Micaela Birmingham of Scary Mommy
Launched in 2008, Scary Mommy is a guilty pleasure for millions of moms—including us. The site's intelligent take on tough mom issues are must-reads, and its no holds barred video series (from Momsplained to Preggo Nancy) is addictive. So we couldn’t wait to speak...
Toby Lightman: A Musician and Mom with a New Album—and Outlook
When singer Toby Lightman’s first album Little Things debuted on the prestigious Billboard Top 100 in 2004, the music industry took notice. As Entertainment Weekly put it, “Lightman’s debut suggests bigger things to come.” And bigger things certainly did come for the...
Meet a Mom: Lake Bell
We’re calling it now: One of the biggest movies for kids this summer is bound to be The Secret Life of Pets 2, which is out June 7 and which we recently previewed. Clever writing, skilled animation and smart messages (a warning about helicopter parenting is a theme...
Meet a Mom: Evangeline Lilly
We love a mama who thinks and acts outside the box, and that’s a category Evangeline Lilly fits squarely in. You may know her as the effervescently beautiful star of the cult favorite television series Lost, for which she was nominated for a Golden Globe. Currently,...
Meet the Mom Behind Parents and Play: Bailey
Where are you from originally and how long have you lived in town? I was born in Louisiana but was primarily raised in Branson, MO. I moved back to Louisiana for college and attended the University of Louisiana-Lafayette, where I obtained my Bachelor of...
Meet A Mom: Cristin
I met Cristin on a local Facebook Group for Moms as she and her husband were considering selling their house and building something new. We got to know each other a bit through that process and we had such a good time! She's got the sweetest kids and I'm so excited to...
Meet-a-Mom: Karolina Kurkova
Over the last few decades, Karolina Kurkova has made a name for herself with a hugely successful modeling career. Her resume includes highlights such as twenty-five Vogue magazine covers, being named a Victoria’s Secret Angel and completing massive campaigns with...
Meet A Mom: Kathryn
Where are you from and how long have you lived in town? I’m originally from Birmingham AL. Moved to Nashville in 2013 when I met Leroy…so 6 years? Children? Ages? I have two daughters. Athena is 4 and Glory is almost 2. Anyone special you’d like to thank for helping...
Meet-A-Mom, the Libertyville Moms Network!
“I’m so grateful for the opportunity to bring TLMN to the Libertyville Area! It is my dream job.” Here’s more about why Sarah decided to join The Local Moms Network, and inside tips for visitors to (or anyone thinking of relocating to) these sought after Chicago ‘burbs!
Meet-a-Mom: Lauren
California transplant in Nashville 7 years now. Find out what wisdom she wants to impart to her boy Milo:)
Meet Ellie Ander of Chicago Local Moms Network
With over 70 different sites across the country, The Local Moms Network has dozens and dozens of moms working to give their followers the gift of time. The best part? Each mom has a different perspective, story, and expertise on their unique suburb. That’s...
Meet Beth
Meet Beth! She makes the cutest things for Moms and babies that she sells online, at local events around Nashville and wholesale! And she’s got the most adorable family! Enjoy!
Meet Jenni
I met Jenni last year when she moved into our neighborhood and started up a super fun monthly Bunco night! Not only is she a mean dice thrower, but a great mother and she has started a fabulous business I'm excited for you all to learn about too! Thanks for letting us...