A Day In Her Life
A Day In Her Life is a weekly podcast hosted by Ellie Rineck. Each episode features conversations with women about their daily lives, including the struggles, wins, and favorite parts of their routines. The show aims to offer authentic, real-life stories rather than curated social media highlight reels. Listeners hear from everyday women and learn from shared experiences. It is a space to normalize what daily life actually looks like.
Episodes
Episode 173: A Day in Her Life with Erin Roberts - Third-Generation Coca-Cola Bottler and Mom of Three in Rural Missouri
Tell us what you think!!!This week, we're sitting down with Erin Roberts, vice president of her family's third-generation Coca-Cola bottling company, writer of the Substack What Erin Cooks, and mom of three in rural Missouri. Erin shares what it's like to wake at 5:10am for a basement workout, have groceries delivered to her office (stores won't deliver out to her house), and p
Episode 172: A Day In Her Life with Kate Fisher - Tutoring Company Founder and Mom of Two Under Four
Tell us what you think!!!This week, we're sitting down with Kate Fisher, founder of Kate Fisher Tutoring and mom of two daughters on New York's Upper East Side. Kate shares what it's like to tutor back-to-back on Zoom from 4pm to 9pm with zero breaks (dinner included), cook the family's dinner at 11am so it's ready to reheat later, and pop out mid-session to say goodnight
Episode 171: A Day In Her Life with Elizabeth Wellington Rollins - Author and Mom in Vermont
Tell us what you think!!!This week, we're sitting down with Elizabeth Wellington Rollins, a former award-winning tech copywriter turned full-time novelist whose debut, "The Three Graces of Pearl Street," just landed on the USA Today bestseller list. Liz shares what it's like to launch a book she's been working toward for 20 years, working "investment banking hours&quo
Episode 170: A Day in Her Life with Carly Martin - Illustrator and Author-Illustrator
Tell us what you think!!!This week, we're sitting down with Carly Martin, an illustrator and mom of two boys in Denver who spent over a decade building a custom wedding stationery business before pivoting to align with her passion. Carly shares what it's like to wake up at 5am for a workout before her early-rising kids are up, and why she's now pouring her energy into writing and il
Episode 169: A Day In Her Life with Elizabeth Fitzsimmons - Retired U.S. Ambassador Turned Personal Stylist and Memoirist
Tell us what you think!!!This week, we’re sitting down with Elizabeth Fitzsimmons, a retired U.S. ambassador who spent thirty years in the Foreign Service before reinventing herself as a personal stylist, memoirist, and small-town finance committee volunteer. Elizabeth shares what it’s like to trade fifteen-minute State Department increments for mornings with no alarm clock and to “walk the estate
A Day In Her Life Coffee Chat - Lessons Learned from 168 Episodes (and counting)
Tell us what you think!!!Welcome to this week's episode - a quick coffee chat of sorts - about the lessons I've learned from guests over the past 3.5 years.I went through every episode - honest - it took way longer than I thought it would, and distilled down the biggest lessons I've learned so far. There's no right or wrong way to do something. Just what's working for each
Episode 168: A Day In Her Life with Kate Zeitler - Founder of Zeitler Design and Mom of Three
Tell us what you think!!!This week, we're chatting with Kate Zeitler, founder of Zeitler Design — the creative agency behind A Day in Her Life's own rebrand — who runs her studio on an "intensive model," taking on just one client at a time. Kate shares what it's like to build an entire brand and website in a single week, raise three kids in Natick, Massachusetts, and still
Episode 167: A Day In Her Life with Alexa Archibald - Jewelry Brand Founder and Content Creator
Tell us what you think!!!This week, we're chatting with Alexa Archibald, who spent nine years at Meta — including a stretch on the AI and machine learning team — before walking away to run her jewelry brand, Charm Lane Collection, and her content business (@CharmLane) full-time. Alexa shares what it's like to pack every order herself out of her home studio and parent two wild little boys
Episode 166: A Day In Her Life with Emma Shulman - Recovering Executive Turned Debut Novelist and Mom of Two
Tell us what you think!!!This week, we're sitting down with Emma Shulman, a self-described "recovering executive" who left a 15-year tech career to chase her lifelong dream of writing a novel. Emma shares what it's like to be out the door by 4:45am three to four mornings a week to write at her regular Starbucks — where she knows every barista by name — before her kids can "
Episode 165: A Day in Her Life with Catharine Perry - COO of a Global Trade Organziation and Mom in NE
Tell us what you think!!!Catharine Perry is the chief operating officer of a global trade association, splitting her time between Omaha, Nebraska and Washington, D.C., overseeing finance, HR, operations, and member programs for an entire industry — and she still blocks her 9:00–9:30am Eastern hour as "available by phone" so she never misses daycare drop-off.In this week’s conversation, C
Episode 164 - A Day In Her Life with Ellie Rineck - Talking about Work Travel
Tell us what you think!!!This week, you're stuck with me for a solo episode on what it actually looks like when I travel for work. I'm walking through my exact packing system (mouth tape included), the carry-on I've used for almost 10 years, and the loyalty programs I will defend to the death.In this casual check-in, I share my TSA Touchless routine at Logan, why I'll do just a
Episode 163: A Day In Her Life with Karina Monesson - Workforce Researcher and Mom of Four in Florida
Tell us what you think!!!This week, we're sitting down with Karina Monesson, a workforce researcher at Great Place to Work and mom of four girls (ages 1, 3, 6, and 11) in South Florida. Karina shares what it's like to run a three-and-a-half-hour bedtime marathon every night, wear a continuous glucose monitor that shows her blood sugar spiking from stress alone, and grow a food forest of
Episode 162: A Day In Her Life with Hannah Rosenberg - Poet and Mom of Two!
Tell us what you think!!!This week, we're sitting down with Hannah Rosenberg, a poet and writer whose first book, "Same," came out this past October. Hannah shares what it's like to write about your own life as it's happening, four months postpartum with a newborn and a three-year-old, catching poems in parked cars and the gaps between camp drop-off and coffee with friends
Episode 161: A Day In Her Life with Sabina Hitchen - Founder of Press for Success and Mom in Portland ME
Tell us what you think!!!This week, we're sitting down with Sabina Hitchen, founder of Press for Success and mom to a seven-year-old in Portland, Maine. Sabina shares what it's like to wake by 5am for a solo walk that doubles as her idea generator, run a PR company with her husband (who she hired away from his own media career), and touch an actual tree before she can stop being "PR
Episode 160: A Day In Her Life with Barbara Mighdoll - Wellness Club CEO, Entrepreneur, and Mom of Two in San Francisco
Tell us what you think!!!This week, we're sitting down with Barbara Mighdoll, owner and CEO of MNT Studio — the first wellness social club combining Pilates, co-working, sauna, and childcare — who also runs the marketing agency behind her brand New Modern Mom and just co-founded Roam Collective, a family sabbatical company. Barbara shares what it's like to grow one Pilates studio into se
Episode 159: A Day In Her Life with Lydia Fenet - World's Leading Charity Auctioneer, Founder, Author, and Mom of 3 in NYC
Tell us what you think!!!This week, we're sitting down with Lydia Fenet, the world's leading charity auctioneer who has raised over a billion dollars for nonprofits, founder of a talent agency for auctioneers, two-time author (her first book optioned by Hulu), and mom of three living in Tribeca. Lydia shares what it's like to spend 90 nights a year on stage, run a household where he
Episode 158: A Day In Her Life with Rachel Hochhauser - Hectic, At Home, Multitasking - NYT Bestselling Novelist & Design Company Founder
Tell us what you think!!!Rachel Hochhauser was killing time on her phone in a hospital waiting room — her husband recovering from emergency brain surgery, her 18-month-old at home — when a meme of Cinderella's evil stepmother stopped her cold. "This isn't a villain. She's just trying to take care of her two daughters." That spark became "Lady Tremaine," her debut
Episode 157: A Day In Her Life with Emilie Dayan Hill - High Net Worth Investment Advisor & Creator of Finance That Feels
Tell us what you think!!!Emilie Dayan Hill got her start in finance by pure luck — a phone call that came as she was literally climbing into a moving truck, leaving Mississippi for Atlanta with no job and no connections. A decade later, she's a partner and high net worth investment advisor at a major investment firm, and the writer behind Finance That Feels, where she's reshaping the way
Episode 156: Melissa Hines - Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist & Founder of Wellest Integrative Health
Tell us what you think!!!Melissa Hines never planned to own a business. She just refused to compromise on care — and that single non-negotiable turned a one-woman practice into Wellest Integrative Health, a Back Bay pelvic floor PT clinic with seven practitioners and an expansion already underway. In this episode, Melissa pulls back the curtain on building what she calls her "third baby"
Episode 155: A Day In Her Life with Francesca Cervero - Yoga Teacher, Teacher Trainer, and Mom in VA
Tell us what you think!!!Francesca Cervero has been a full-time yoga teacher for 21 years — and she will tell you, this is her passion. Francesca has evolved her teaching from 40-50hr weeks in person in New York, to now teaching exactly when her son is in school virtually.In this week’s conversation, Francesca shares how a serious hip injury at 23 (she was walking with a cane while teaching full-t
Episode 154: A Day In Her Life with Jennifer Cook - Fashion Buyer, Yoga Teacher, and Substack Writer
Tell us what you think!!!Jennifer Cook wakes up at five every morning — not because she has to, but because she's wired that way. A fashion buyer for a multi-brand store in Soho, a hot yoga teacher, and the writer behind the Mom Friend Substack, she's built a life in Brooklyn that holds a two-and-a-half-year-old, three jobs, a musician husband, and a self-imposed 8:45pm bedtime. The key,
Episode 153: A Day In Her Life with Alison Hall - Inside Edition Correspondent and Breast Cancer Survivor
Tell us what you think!!!Alison Hall doesn't know where her day will take her — and that's the point. As a correspondent for Inside Edition, she might get a call at 7am sending her to Long Island for a court hearing, spend the afternoon at the FaceTime set doing virtual interviews with sources in California, or hop on a flight to London. Her workday ends with show tape between 3 and 5pm,
Episode 152: A Day In Her Life with Kathryn Humphries - PR Consultant and Co-Founder of All You Need Method
Tell us what you think!!!Kathryn Humphries turned down a buying position at Bergdorf Goodman to bet on a one-woman PR agency run by someone she'd just met — and that gut instinct shaped everything. From interning in Ralph Lauren's celebrity dressing department to running social media at Gap, she built a career across New York's fashion world before moving home to Houston, meeting he
Episode 151: A Day In Her Life with Chassity Evans - Influencer, Blogger, and Debut Novelist!
Tell us what you think!!!Chassity Evans woke up one morning with a fully formed novel in her head. She hadn’t taken a single writing class, had never planned to write a book, and was about to board a flight to the Bahamas — but by January 6th she was writing chapter one, and a little over a year later, her debut rom-com Pink Sand Summer was finished. Now the Charleston-based content creator (forme
Episode 150: A Day In Her Life with Rebecca Matchett - Serial Entrepreneur and Co-Founder of Synchrony
Tell us what you think!!!Rebecca Matchett co-founded Alice and Olivia at 23 with zero fashion experience, now she's building Synchrony, a social platform for neurodivergent adults, and navigating life as a mom of three in downtown Manhattan — including sending her oldest to college in California this fall.In this honest conversation, Rebecca opens up about the pattern that's defined her
Episode 149: A Day In Her Life with Hannah Pitner: Spanish Linguistics Professor and Language Business Co-Founder
Tell us what you think!!!This week, we're sitting down with Hannah Pitner, a professor of Spanish Linguistics in Memphis and co-founder of Lingua Viva, an online language collective she launched with her business partner while juggling a full-time teaching load and a one-and-a-half-year-old son. Hannah shares what it's like to get in movement in between pour over coffee pours at 6am, tea
Episode 148: A Day In Her Life with Kate Stricker - Naptime Kitchen Creator, Author, and Mom of Four
Tell us what you think!!!This week, we're sitting down with Kate Strickler, the creator behind Naptime Kitchen, author of "I Just Wish I Had a Bigger Kitchen," and mom of four kids ages 10, 9, 7, and 4 in Charleston, South Carolina. Kate shares what it's like to squeeze an entire content business into a four-hour window while her youngest is in preschool, work on a walking pad
Episode 147: A Day In Her Life - How I Actually Use AI Every Day
Tell us what you think!!!From Googling to Building Skills, Markdown Files, and Scheduled WorkflowsI uploaded my son's entire baseball schedule into Google Calendar in under two minutes this morning. No manual entry, no typos, no cross-referencing dates. I pasted a link into Claude, hit enter, and 18 games appeared on my calendar. Then I did the same thing with soccer. This is the kind of stuf
Episode 146: A Day in Her Life with Rachael Dillon - Cofounder of Mary & Jane and mom of two, splitting time between MN and Costa Rica
Tell us what you think!!!This week, we're sitting down with Rachel Dillon, co-founder of Mary and Jane (a hemp-derived edibles company) and mom of two boys who splits her time between Minneapolis and Costa Rica as a "millennial snowbird." Rachel shares what it's like to train for the Boston Marathon in Costa Rican heat, run a startup with just two full-time employees, and simpl
Episode 145: A Day In Her Life with Adriana Mastronardi: High School Math Teacher, Mom of 3, and Fitness Coach
Tell us what you think!!!This week, we're sitting down with Adriana Mastronardi, a high school math teacher, mom of three teenagers, and online fitness and nutrition coach for midlife women. Adriana shares what it's like to wake up at 4:50am every single morning (no snooze button allowed), front-load two liters of water before work, and record podcast episodes while driving to the gym in
Episode 144: A Day In Her Life with Kaylee Brown - Associate Attorney and Mom of One (Soon Two)
Tell us what you think!!!This week, we're sitting down with Kaylee Brown, an associate attorney in toxic tort litigation who's navigating the unique experience of having two kids as an associate rather than waiting until partnership. Kaylee shares what it's like to bill your time in six-minute increments, work from home while managing depositions and drafting motions, and squeeze in
Episode 143: A Day In Her Life with Megan Henken - Co-Founder of MyUTI and Mom in CO
Tell us what you think!!!This week, we're sitting down with Megan Henken, co-founder of My UTI and healthcare consultant, who's juggling multiple businesses, a 14-year-old daughter, and learning to unwind a decade-long hustle mindset. Megan shares what it's like to leave the corporate ladder at Quest Diagnostics to build a consulting business in Colorado, how COVID created the perfe
Episode 142: A Day In Her Life with Ashley Kang - Intentional, Structured, and Joyful - Leaving Fashion to Invest in Family
Tell us what you think!!!This week, we’re sitting down with Ashley Kang, a former fashion executive who made the intentional decision to pause her career almost a year ago to invest in herself and her family. Ashley shares what it’s like to leave a job she loved at a fashion company after five years, move to New Jersey to live near her family (yes, literally in the same building complex), and buil
Episode 141: A Day In Her Life with Ellie Rineck
Tell us what you think!!!Welcome to my first solo episode of 2025! After 140 episodes of talking with incredible women about their days, I'm turning the mic on myself to share what my life looks like right now as a working mom of two in the Boston area.In this quick check-in episode, I'm opening up about how my days have shifted over the past year, what's working, and what I'm
Episode 140 - A Day In Her Life with Afoma Umesi - Building a Creative Life While Navigating Grief and New Beginnings
Tell us what you think!!!This week, we’re sitting down with Afoma Umesi, a writer and content creator who left a career in medicine to build a life centered around books, creativity, and human connection. Afoma runs Reading Middle Grade, a website and newsletter that helps parents find the perfect books for kids ages 8-14, and she’s doing it all while navigating profound grief, three moves in thre
Episode 139: A Day In Her Life with Sofi Madison - Building a Creative Career Around Family, From Retail Shop Owner to Independent Consultant
Tell us what you think!!!This week, we're sitting down with Sofi Madison, a former shop owner turned independent consultant who's redefining what work-life balance looks like in the North Shore. Sofi shares her journey from running Olives and Grace—a beloved retail destination—to consulting for independent retailers and hospitality teams, all while raising two boys (ages 3 and 5) in Manc
Episode 138: A Day In Her Life with Layla Shaikley - Founder and Mom of Three
Tell us what you think!!!A Day In Her Life with Layla Shaikley – Efficient, Full, Emotionally Regulated Days as a Founder and Mom of ThreeWhat does it look like to build a venture-backed tech company, raise three young kids, recover from a major injury, and stay emotionally steady through it all?In this episode of A Day In Her Life, Ellie sits down with Layla Shaikley, co-founder of Wise Systems,
Episode 137: A Day In Her Life with Dahlia Stroud - UK Founder, Consultant, and Mom of Two
Tell us what you think!!!A Day In Her Life with Dahlia Stroud – Crazy, Stressed, Well-Dressed Days as a Founder and Mom of TwoWhat does it really look like when you’re building something new, parenting school-aged kids, and trying to keep yourself intact in the process?In this episode of A Day In Her Life, Ellie chats with Dahlia Stroud, a UK-based consultant and host of Stressed But Well-Dressed,
Episode 136: A Day In Her Life with Mary James - Pharma Analytics Leader and Breadwinner Mom of Two
Tell us what you think!!!On today’s episode of A Day In Her Life, Ellie sits down with Mary James, who leads an analytics group at Real Chemistry (a pharmaceutical marketing and communications company) and is raising two little ones, a 9-month-old and a 2.5-year-old. Mary is the primary earner in her household, while her husband is a stay-at-home parent, and she gives an honest look at what it act
Episode 135: A Day In Her Life with Kelsey Smith - Working Mom of Two and Email Accessibility Consultant
Tell us what you think!!!A Day In Her Life with Kelsey Smith – Adaptable, Intentional, Caffeinated Days as a Working Mom of Two and Email Accessibility ConsultantOn today’s episode of A Day In Her Life, Ellie sits down with Kelsey Smith, a working mom of two toddlers living just outside Denver. Kelsey works in marketing, technology, and digital communications for a large public university and also
Episode 134: A Day in Her Life with Lucie Corkery - Stay at Home Mom of Three in MA
Tell us what you think!!!A Day In Her Life with Lucie Corkery – Chaotic, Messy, Joyful Days as a Mom of ThreeOn today’s episode of A Day In Her Life, Ellie chats with Lucie Corkery, a mom of three under five, writer, and creator behind What Lucie Says and the Substack series Between Friends. Lucie lives in Massachusetts with her husband Kevin, their three kids, and their corgi Beverly, and shares
Episode 133: A Day In Her Life with Kyla Hanaway-Quinlan - COO at Feast & Fettle and Mom of Two between RI and DC
Tell us what you think!!!A Day In Her Life with Kyla Hanaway-Quinlan – Chaotic, Peopley, High Energy Days as a COO and Single Mom of TwoOn today’s episode of A Day In Her Life, Ellie sits down with Kyla Hanaway-Quinlan, Chief Operating Officer and Head of People at Feast & Fettle, and single mom of two girls, ages 5 and 13. Kyla splits her life between Rhode Island and Washington DC and gets r
Episode 132: A Day in Her Life with Cameron Oaks Rogers - Content Creator, Podcast Host, and Mom of 2
Tell us what you think!!!A Day In Her Life with Cameron Oaks Rogers — Routine, Chaos, and Joy in the Thick of MotherhoodIn today’s episode, Ellie sits down with Cameron Oaks Rogers — full-time content creator, podcast host, mental health advocate, and creator of Quiet Your Mind and Busier Hands. Cameron opens up about raising two young boys, building a multi-layered career, and navigating the beau
Episode 131: A Day In Her Life with Emily Doyle - Co-Founder of Ursa Major and Mom in Vermont
Tell us what you think!!!A Day In Her Life with Emily Doyle — Founder, Mom, and Creative Building a Colorful Life in VermontJoin Ellie for this week’s episode of A Day In Her Life with Emily Doyle—co-founder of Ursa Major Skincare, mom to eight-year-old, and longtime Vermonter balancing entrepreneurship, parenting, partnership, and creativity. Emily’s days are exactly how she describes them: livel
Episode 130: A Day In Her Life with Tory Stroker - Dietitian and Mom of Two in New Jersey
Tell us what you think!!!A Day In Her Life with Tory Stroker — Chaotic, Fulfilling, and Busy Days as a Dietitian & Mom of TwoJoin Ellie for this week’s episode of A Day In Her Life with Tory Stroker, a registered dietitian, content creator, and mom of two living in New Jersey. Tory runs a thriving weight-inclusive nutrition counseling practice supporting women in eating disorder recovery, all
Episode 129: A Day In Her Life with Andrea Wightwick - Founder of Hapsy and Mom of Two in Atlanta
Tell us what you think!!!Join Ellie for this week’s episode of A Day In Her Life with Andrea Wightwick—entrepreneur, Substack writer, and mom of two living in Atlanta. Andrea shares what her integrated, bold, and fun days look like as she juggles family life with building her non-alcoholic cocktail brand Hapsy, after years of experience in CPG.From mindful mornings and carpool spreadsheets to Frid
Episode 128: A Day In Her Life with Virginia Frischkorn - Founder of Partytrick and Mom of Two
Tell us what you think!!!Join Ellie for this week’s episode of A Day In Her Life with Virginia Frischkorn, founder of Partytrick, mom of two, and multi-city entrepreneur splitting her time between Colorado and New York. Virginia shares what her full, structured, and chaotic days look like as she builds a tech startup, parents solo half the time, and still finds space for joy, movement, and communi
Episode 127: A Day In Her Life with Laura Krenek - Head of Brand Marketing and Mom of Two in California
Tell us what you think!!!Join Ellie for this week’s episode of A Day In Her Life with Laura Krenek —Head of Brand Marketing at Esri, wife, mom of two, and creative spirit living in Redlands, California. Laura shares how she’s built a meaningful career in tech while raising young kids, creating daily rituals for connection, and making space for joy and creativity in her full, intentional life.In th
Episode 126: A Day In Her Life with Stephanie McCulley - Stay and Home Mom, Non-Profit Founder and Mom of Two in Florida
Tell us what you think!!!In this episode, Ellie sits down with Stephanie McCulley, founder of the nonprofit WillPowered Autism, to talk about her unpredictable, fun and chaotic days, and her mission to empower families navigating autism. Stephanie opens up about her son’s journey with spelling to communicate, how her identity is shifting after seven years as a stay-at-home mom, and the daily routi
Episode 125: A Day In Her Life with Saumya Dave - Psychiatrist, Author, and Mom of Two in NY
Tell us what you think!!!Join host Ellie Rineck for this week’s conversation with Dr. Saumya Dave — psychiatrist, novelist, and mom of two young boys living in Brooklyn, NY. Saumya shares what it looks like to balance a clinical practice, a writing career, and family life in a city that never slows down. From tag-teaming mornings with her husband to building community, this episode is full of real
Episode 124: A Day In Her Life with Jess Botros - VP of IT Technology and Operations and Mom
Tell us what you think!!!Join Ellie for this week’s episode with Jess Botros, Vice President of IT Strategy & Operations and mom in Frisco, TX. Jess shares how she’s navigating a new kindergarten schedule, a meeting-heavy role, and frequent work travel—while keeping family, community, and sanity front and center.In this episode, we cover:Workday Design: Blocking 8–9 AM for no-meeting focus, ma
Episode 123: A Day In Her Life with Rachel Beiser - Product Designer, Founder of The Motherload, and Mom of Two
Tell us what you think!!!In this week’s episode of A Day in Her Life, Ellie sits down with Rachel Beiser - product designer at a women’s health startup, founder of The Motherload Substack, and mom of two young daughters living in northern New Jersey. With a husband in medical training and a full career of her own, Rachel shares what her chaotic, funny, and fulfilling days look like as she balances
Episode 122: A Day In Her Life with Christina Pardy - Consultant, Founder, and Mom of Two!
Tell us what you think!!!In this week’s episode of A Day in Her Life, Ellie sits down with Christina Pardy— marketing consultant, founder of the beloved knitwear brand Sh*t That I Knit, mom of two (with one on the way), and Boston city-dweller navigating life after selling her business.Christina shares candidly about what her days look like right now, from 5 AM coffee walks and pancake breakfasts
Episode 121: A Day In Her Life with Steph @stephfi___: Mom of Four and Engineer in Maryland
Tell us what you think!!!Join Ellie for this week’s episode of A Day In Her Life with Steph, a project engineer and mom of four living in Maryland. Steph shares her productive, active, and joyful days balancing a demanding career, family life, and meaningful volunteer work—all while building a growing platform that inspires other women.In this episode, we cover:Becoming a Morning Workout Person: H
Episode 120: A Day In Her Life with Marlo Giudice - Co-founder of Evrloop and Mom of Two
Tell us what you think!!!Join Ellie for this week’s episode of A Day In Her Life with Marlo Giudice—co-founder of Evrloop, sales and marketing leader in CPG, and mom of two in New Jersey. Marlo shares her frenetic, full, and fun days as she balances scaling a sustainable baby gear startup, leading sales for a global brand, and raising two young daughters.In this episode, we cover:Quiet Mornings: H
Episode 119: A Day In Her Life with Allison Schaaf - Founder of Prep Dish and Mom of Four
Tell us what you think!!!Join Ellie for this week’s episode of A Day In Her Life with Allison Schaaf—entrepreneur, founder of Prep Dish, and mom of four in Texas. Allison opens up about her intentional, full, and connected days, sharing how she’s built systems to support both her growing businesses and her family. (See below for a code to try Prep Dish free for two weeks!)In this episode, we cover
Episode 118: A Day In Her Life with Carly Ridloff - Founder of The Exchange Project and Mom of Two!
Tell us what you think!!!Join Ellie for this week’s episode of A Day In Her Life as she chats with Carly Ridloff, founder of The Exchange Project, a sustainability-focused brand rooted in mindfulness and conscious living. Carly is also a mom of two based in Connecticut, and she’s sharing what her busy, joyful, and love-filled days look like right now.In this episode, we discuss:Morning Mindfulness
Episode 117: A Day In Her Life with Nicole Conroy - VP at a Global Company and Mom of Two
Tell us what you think!!!Join Ellie for this week’s episode of A Day In Her Life with Nicole Conroy, VP of Technology at a global company and mom of two living in New York City. Nicole shares what her full, chaotic, and deeply fulfilling days look like as she balances an executive leadership role, a bi-state family summer routine, and motherhood.In this episode, we discuss:Leading in Tech: Nicole’
Episode 116: A Day In Her Life with Lauren Makler - CEO and Co-Founder of Cofertility, and Mom of Two!
Tell us what you think!!!Join Ellie for this week’s episode of A Day In Her Life as she sits down with Lauren Makler, co-founder and CEO of Cofertility, and mom of two. Lauren is on a mission to improve egg freezing and egg donation by creating a more supportive, human-centered process—while also raising a family and leading a high-growth startup.Lauren shares what her fulfilling, hard, and perfec
Episode 115: A Day In Her Life with Katya Eckert - Founder of A Domani and Mom of Two in Connecticut
Tell us what you think!!!Join Ellie for this week’s episode of A Day In Her Life with Katya Eckert — founder of A Domani, a cooling sleepwear brand designed to support women, and mom of two living in Connecticut.Katya shares what her fast-paced, fun, and purpose-driven days look like as an entrepreneur building a company while raising a young family.In this episode, we discuss:From Finance to Foun
Episode 114: A Day In Her Life with Dr Jessica Zucker - Therapist, Author, and Mom of Two
Tell us what you think!!!Join Ellie for This Week’s Episode of A Day In Her Life with Dr Jessica Zucker – Fulfilling, Meaningful, and Family-Centered DaysThis week, Ellie chats with Dr Jessica Zucker, a Los Angeles–based therapist, author, and mom of two. Jessica shares how she’s crafted a career and daily life that support both deep professional fulfillment and meaningful family connection—especi
Episode 113: A Day In Her Life with Ellie Rineck
Tell us what you think!!!Listen in to this week’s episode of A Day In Her Life, where Ellie shares a solo update from the heart of summer—juggling a new job, evolving routines, and questions from listeners. From skincare to scheduling, she’s giving a real-time look into how she’s navigating this full season.In this episode, Ellie covers:Adjusting to a New Role: How she’s handling the transition in
Episode 112: A Day In Her Life with Lauren Chiriboga - Pediatrician and mom in Florida!
Tell us what you think!!!In this week’s episode of A Day in Her Life, Ellie chats with Lauren Chiriboga—a Miami-based pediatrician and mom of one (soon to be two!). Lauren shares how she structures her work and home life with intention, builds in support systems, and prepares for this next phase of motherhood.Tune in for a candid look at:The benefit of having work that ends when she leaves the off
Episode 111: A Day in Her Life with Ellie and Anna of Pepper Books!
Tell us what you think!!!In this episode of A Day in Her Life, Ellie sits down with her co-founder and friend, Anna Fletcher, to share the behind-the-scenes story of launching Pepper Books—a romance book subscription box business they built from the ground up. Hear how these two working moms balance motherhood, friendship, and entrepreneurship, all while bonding over their love of spicy romance re
Episode 110: A Day In Her Life with Katharine Schellman - Author and Mom of Two in VA
Tell us what you think!!!A Day In Her Life with Katharine Schellman – Flexible Routines, Communal Childcare & Carving Time for What MattersThis week on A Day In Her Life, Ellie chats with Katharine Schellman—author of beloved mystery novels and mom of two living in Virginia. Katharine shares her flexible, sociable, and intentionally full days as she balances writing, motherhood, and friendship
Episode 109: A Day In Her Life with Samantha Gold - Founder and CEO of Motette and Mom of Two in Sydney!
Tell us what you think!!!Join us for this week’s episode of A Day In Her Life with Samantha Gold – Global Business Building, Intentional Living, and Early BedtimesThis week, Ellie sits down with Samantha Gold, founder of Motette, business consultant, and mom of two living in Sydney, Australia. Samantha opens up about her full and exciting days building not one, but two U.S.-based businesses while
Episode 108: A Day In Her Life with Rachel Kanter - Mom of Three and Founder of Lovestruck Books
Tell us what you think!!!Join us for this week’s episode of A Day In Her Life with Rachel Kanter!This week, Ellie sits down with Rachel Kanter, mom of three and founder of Lovestruck Books, a romance bookshop and community. Rachel shares how she's building a business she loves while embracing the full, ever-evolving rhythms of family life.In this episode, we discuss:Weekend Boundaries: How Ra
Episode 107: A Day In Her Life with Demetra Liggins - Attorney in Big Law and Mom in Houston
Tell us what you think!!!Join us for this week’s episode of A Day In Her Life with Demetra Liggins – Big Law, Family Rhythms, and Full-Hearted DaysThis week, Ellie sits down with Demetra Liggins, an attorney in Big Law and mom based in Houston, for a conversation full of laughter, real talk, and daily strategies for navigating life with purpose and humor.🎧 What We Cover in This Episode:Mornings on
Episode 106: A Day In Her Life with Kelly Nolan - Time Management Expert and Mom of Two
Tell us what you think!!!Join Us for This Week’s Episode of A Day In Her Life with Kelly Nolan – Time Management, Career Evolution & Life with KidsThis week, Ellie sits down with Kelly Nolan, lawyer-turned-time-management-expert, founder of the Bright Method, and mom of two based in Minnesota. Kelly shares how her structured-yet-flexible approach helps her manage busy mornings, a business, and
Episode 105: A Day In Her Life with Kiera Liu - Mom of Two, Photographer, and Brand Designer
Tell us what you think!!!Join Ellie for This Week’s Episode of A Day In Her Life with Kiera LiuThis week, Ellie chats with Kiera Liu — photographer, brand designer, and mom of two — about the “predictable unpredictablility” of her fast and full days. From juggling work and puppy life to making time for connection and creativity, Kiera shares what her days look like in this season.What We Cover:Kid
Episode 104: A Day In Her Life with Minni Marwaha - Mom of Two and Founder of Deebo
Tell us what you think!!!Join Us for This Week’s Episode of A Day In Her Life with Minni Marwaha!This week, Ellie sits down with Minni Marwaha, founder of Deebo and mom of two based in North Carolina. Minni is on a mission to bring smarter, parent-friendly medical devices into the home—empowering caregivers to better support their children’s health.What We Discuss:Deebo's Mission: How Minni
Episode 103: A Day In Her Life with Danielle Dallau - Corporate VP and Mom of 4 in Connecticut
Tell us what you think!!!Join Us for This Week’s Episode of A Day In Her Life with Danielle Dallau – Full Schedules, Big Joy, and Dream Job EnergyThis week, Ellie sits down with Danielle Dallau, a corporate VP and mom of four living in Connecticut. Danielle describes her days as “so much fun,” and after hearing how she approaches her full life with intention, teamwork, and a whole lot of joy—you’l
Episode 102: A Day In Her Life with Lauren Tetenbaum - Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Author, and Mom in New York
Tell us what you think!!!Join Us for This Week’s Episode of A Day In Her Life with Lauren TetenbaumThis week, Ellie sits down with Lauren Tetenbaum, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, upcoming author of Millennial Menopause (out this July!), former lawyer, and mom of two based in New York. Lauren shares how she’s built a meaningful, flexible career while parenting, advocating for women’s mental he
Episode 101: A Day In Her Life with Ciji Townsend - Corporate Communicator, Founder of Balanced Not Busy, Mom in Atlanta
Tell us what you think!!!Join Us for This Week’s Episode of A Day In Her Life with Ciji Townsend – Full, Balanced, and Joyfully Intentional DaysThis week, Ellie sits down with Ciji Townsend, corporate communicator, keynote speaker, founder of Balanced Not Busy, and mom based in Atlanta. Known for her refreshing take on time, balance, and presence, Ciji shares how she structures her days to support
Episode 100: A Day In Her Life with Emily King - CEO and Co-founder of Faye and mom in Utah
Tell us what you think!!!Join Us for This Week’s Episode of A Day In Her Life with Emily King as we discuss her busy, enerigizing, and fun days!This week, Ellie chats with Emily King, co-founder and CEO of Faye, and mom based in Utah. Emily shares how her days have shifted during a recent move, how she’s building a business that supports busy women and families, and the habits that keep her ground
Episode 99: A Day In Her Life with Ashlee McHugh - Lawyer, Creator, and Mom in New Orleans
Tell us what you think!!!Join Us for This Week’s Episode of A Day In Her Life with Ashlee McHugh!This week, Ellie sits down with Ashlee McHugh, a former lawyer turned business owner who helps creatives navigate contracts with confidence. She’s also a mom and content creator living in Louisiana, and let’s jump into her chaotic yet routine, fulfilling days.What We Discuss:Morning Person Energy: How
Episode 98: A Day In Her Life with Marina Cooley - Business School Professor, Hobby Enthusiast, Mom of Two
Tell us what you think!!!Join Us for This Week’s Episode of A Day In Her Life with Marina Cooley – Action-Packed, Joy-Filled Days!This week, Ellie sits down with Marina Cooley, business school professor, hobby enthusiast, and mom of two based in Atlanta. Marina brings energy, intention, and a serious joy-first mindset to her daily life—and in this episode, she shares exactly how she makes it all w
Episode 97: A Day in Her Life with Alex Reed - Tech Mom and Founder of Roses and Radicchio
Tell us what you think!!!Join Us for This Week’s Episode of A Day In Her Life – Chaotic, Creative, and Community-Driven Days with Alex!This week, Ellie sits down with Alex—a tech mom and content creator - navigating life with equal parts creativity, intention, and a deep love of community. From time-blocking to planning cozy meals and carving out time for connection, Alex shares what her chaotic-b
Episode 96: A Day In Her Life with Amy Briggs - Pediatric SLP, Tech Founder, and Mom of Two
Tell us what you think!!!Join Us for This Week’s Episode of A Day In Her Life with Amy Briggs!This week, Ellie sits down with Amy Briggs, a Speech Language Pathologist, tech founder, and mom of two based in the Chicago area. Amy shares how she balances running her speech therapy practice, launching her app Aviva, and staying grounded in family and community life.What We Discuss:Balancing Speech Th
Episode 95: A Day In Her Life with Devan Jesmer - Aesthetician, Content Creator, and Mom.
Tell us what you think!!!Join Us for This Week’s Episode of A Day In Her Life with Devan Jesmer!This week, Ellie sits down with Devan Jesmer, an aesthetician, content creator, and mom in Connecticut. Devan shares how she has structured her days around what works best for her body and mind, her career pivot, and how she balances family, self-care, and creativity.What We Discuss:Embracing Slow Morni
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