Meet A Mom
Meet A Mom: Kimberly Yee of Kimberly Yee Speech Therapy
Hi Kimberly! Where are you from originally and how long have you lived in town? I was born and raised in Bergen County, but lived in Hermosa Beach, California for the last 7 years. I actually just moved back to my hometown, Mahwah, this past year. It was a big move...
Meet a Mom: Shanece Davis of Fond & Faye
Hi Shanece! Where are you from originally and how long have you lived in town? I am originally from Los Angeles, California, and have made New Jersey my home since 2013. Do you have any children? I have one son. His name is Odell Strong Santana. His first name...
Meet a Mom: Lisa Rizzo of Challenge U Softball
Hi Lisa! Where are you from and how long have you lived in town? I am originally from Dumont NJ but moved to Upper Saddle River in 2020 with my wife and two children. How old are your kids? We have a 3-year-old and six-month-old. What's your favorite thing to do with...
Meet a Mom: Sara Corcoran of Corcoran Family Law Group
Hi Sara! Where are you from originally and how long have you lived in town? I am originally from the Northern Valley having grown up in Harrington Park. I returned to the area in 2013 when I moved to Old Tappan with my family. I had such a wonderful childhood in the...
Meet A Mom: Yenny Ortiz of YENINK
Hi Yenny! Where are you from originally and how long have you lived in town? My family is originally from the beautiful country of Colombia. I was born and raised in Englewood. I have been living near Bergen Mall since 2014. Do you have children? Yes! I have two...
Meet a Mom: Michelle Fleischer of Embroidery Babes
Hi Michelle! Where are you from originally and how long have you lived in town? I grew up in Tenafly and always knew I wanted to raise my family here in Bergen County. I met my husband, Scott (he’s from Long Island) at Syracuse University. We moved to Haworth from...
Meet A Mom: Jillian Michaels!
Jillian Michaels became a household name when she starred on the uber-popular and intense weight loss reality show, The Biggest Loser, which ran from 2004 to 2016. This Emmy-nominated mom of two has since left reality TV behind, and continued her career as an...
Meet A Mom: Laura Tappan of Chic Fab & Authentically You
What do you get when you mix a creative eye, spot-on color analysis, a wild sense of humor and a devoted mom? Meet Laura Tappan - local Bergen County resident, mom of two, member of the Nordstrom Independent Stylist Program, Certified Image Consultant and owner of...
Meet A Mom: Irene Zervoudis of Wonder Girls
I am so excited to introduce Irene Zervoudis, mom of three daughters and Co-Founder of Wonder Girls - a teen empowerment, after school program. I spoke with Irene to learn more about all of the important work Wonder Girls is doing (I see future female leaders!) the...
Meet A Mom: Tracy Flaherty of Zen in Ten
I am so excited to introduce Tracy Flaherty, Meditation Teacher, Certified Integrated Nutrition & Lifestyle Coach, and the founder of Zen in Ten. I sat down with Tracy to learn more about what started her on this journey, why meditation is so beneficial to...
Meet the Dad Behind Get Joy, Good Food For Dogs!
Moms who are mothers to both human kids and fur babies known that we’d do anything for our pets (and our kids!). That’s why we related so much to the story of Tom Arrix, a former Facebook executive who launched Get Joy in 2018 after his family’s pup, Cooper, was...
Meet A Mom: Allie Kelley-Lanari, Founder of Brushed Tanning Studio
I am so excited to introduce Allie Kelley-Lanari, the founder of Brushed Tanning Studio (located in Wyckoff & Cresskill). Allie has been in the spray tanning industry for 18 years and is truly the best of the best! I sat down with Allie to find out more about her...
Meet A Mom: Tara Clark – Author, and Creator of Modern Mom Probs & Modern Mom Style Box
This week's Meet a Mom interview is with Tara Clark, creator of the wildly popular and relatable Instagram account “Modern Mom Probs,” author of Modern Mom Probs: A Survival Guide for 21st Century Mothers, and founder of Modern Mom Style Box. Tara shares with us her...
Meet A Mom: Ashley Audrain – Best Selling Author
This week’s Meet a Mom interview is with The Push author Ashley Audrain! This Toronto-based writer’s debut novel was a New York Times and Sunday Times bestseller, as well as a Good Morning America book club pick. An addictive, dark read, it follows Blythe, a...
Meet A Mom: Jenny Jackson of Ave Lumi
This week’s Meet a Mom interview is with Jenny Jackson, mom of two, Texas-native turned Bergen County resident, and founder of Ave Lumi - an ethical and sustainable fashion destination for the modern family. Jenny is on a mission to provide beautiful merchandise at...
Meet A Mom: Nicole Walters
This week’s Meet a Mom interview is with Nicole Walters, a former Fortune 500 executive who quit her job to find her passion helping other entrepreneurs as CEO of Inherit Learning Company, adopted three kids and is now star of She’s the Boss (watch it on...
Meet Jessica Jackson!
The mom behind Bergen Moms Network and mom of two shares what inspires her, how she gives back to the community, as well as some of her favorite spots to take the kids!
Meet Nicole Israel, Esq!
Meet Nicole Israel! This NJ mom shares her favorite summer destinations, why moms are in a league of their own, and how proper estate and trust planning can give parents, caregivers, and moms peace of mind.
Meet Kate Nazario of Compassionate Counseling
Hi Moms! My name is Kate and I’m a mommy to a sassy, independent 20 month old! I’m also a Licensed Professional Counselor in NJ and have been on both ends of the therapy spectrum – as a client and professional. I struggled with my own postpartum anxiety after...
Meet a Dad: Arthur Lih III of LifeVac!
Arthur Lih with Killian, a boy saved by LifeVac. Arthur Lih, III is the Inventor and CEO of LifeVac, an upper airway clearance device that can save someone from choking to death. The device has saved 78 lives around the world to date—including the lives of 27...
