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Callie bloem & Christianne cruz AKA MILOWE MOMS
We’re Callie and Christianne, the co-founders of MiLOWE, a digital village for modern parents, and The Mag.
Christianne is originally from Toronto and worked in publishing, advertising and sales. In LA, she and her husband are film producers. Her driving force is making her daughter (little as she is!) proud of the work that she does as a mother and a creator. Callie worked in healthcare tech prior to founding a boutique production company with her husband. After having her daughter she decided it was time to take the plunge into entrepreneurship. Her idea of success has always been working with cool people that I liked being around and taking on exciting professional adventures with them.
web: www.milowekids.com
insta: @milowekids
PALLAVI SASTRY AKA MOMMY MEMOIRS
Pallavi is an mom/wife/actor/producer and CEO of Team Access Productions, Inc which specializes in stories that give voice to underrepresented communities and challenge traditional archetypes of a woman on screen. After the initial "what have I done" feeling of the 4th trimester, Pallavi is absolutely in love with her infant daughter, Meenakshi, aka ShiShi. Her goals are to go after her dreams, stay healthy, and be an attentive parent without the added pressure of trying to "have it all." Parenthood has been and will continue to be a delicate balance between feeding her creative soul and happily surrendering to the needs of her family.
insta: @pallavisastry
Julianne gabert AKA HIGHCHAIR LA
Back in 2012, I founded Girls on Food, a community blog of women all over North America who shared one thing in common: our love for all things food and beverage. Since the GOF days, I got married and gave birth to a bouncing baby girl, who I’ll refer to as “M". I also created a new Insta-Column called HighchairLA and I’m so excited to contribute to MiLOWE site as well!
I believe kids are bigger epicureans than we give them credit for and I want to show you that dining out with them doesn’t have to be as stressful as you think.
web: www.girlsonfood.net
insta: @highchairLA
STEPHANIE GISONDI-LITTLE AKA STYLIN’ MAMA
Stephanie is an east coast transplant and mom to two sons. Her appreciation for the power of fashion skyrocketed after having kids, and it's her passion to share this understanding and demystify 'Fashion' for all.
With her personal styling and wardrobe organizational business ComposedCo she is spreading insight around the wellness, productivity and creative expression that is cultivated when we dress with intention. She LOVES the sustainability and resale movements and never wants to pay full price!
web: www.composedco.com
insta: @composed_co
MISSY COYNE AKA FROM SCRATCH WITH LOVE
At 12 Oaks Desserts, we believe that beautiful, unique desserts can help transform any event (or even your day) from special to extraordinary. From kids' parties to weddings, we love to combine our time-honored baking traditions with cutting-edge designs and techniques to create exquisite modern treats. As the Head of Business Development at 12 Oaks, I love the opportunity to create content and share the amazing desserts coming out of 12 Oaks kitchen. As a Mom of two young boys (5 and 3 years old), I'm used to high-energy, mildly hectic days, so it's both welcome and rewarding to have a creative outlet in my day. PS: My favorite 12 Oaks' cake? Chocolate Chip with Classic Cream Cheese frosting -- yum!
insta: @12oaksdesserts
LISA COOK aka water safety mom
Lisa has been involved in aquatics for over 30 years and her company Kidswim, a developmental based swim school has been in operation for 19 years now. Lisa is a passionate water safety advocate and educator, giving water safety talks to parents, educators and children. She’s written a children’s book about swimming and created the Kidswim Method which is aligned with the American Academy of Pediatrics guidelines for developmental milestones. Lisa is a mom first and foremost to two boys ages 18 and 10.
web: www.kidswim.org
insta: @kidswimla
VANESSA HERNANDEZ aka the therapist MOM
I have been married for 9 years and I am a mom to a 3 year-old boy, Noah. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and I have transitioned from providing psychotherapy to now running mommy and me classes, parenting classes, support groups and parent coaching. My own journey of motherhood lead me to supporting mothers to navigate this season of their lives and help equip them with the knowledge and skills necessary to not just survive what can be a stressful and lonely experience but to thrive and grow in the process.
insta: @vanessasfamilylab
KALE DALEY aka CANADIAN MOM
Toronto Beach native who recently moved back from the West Coast of Canada to have her second baby. Her parenting style includes lots of dirt in fingernails, sand in between toes and screen time. She can usually be found with a good book and a nice glass of (boxed) wine. You’ll find her writing about cool stuff for modern moms, going from one to two kids, baby & toddler product reviews, family dynamics and more.
SARAH BUCKLEY aka PODCAST MAMA
I’m Sarah, originally from Ireland and now living in LA with my husband and little girl Elliott. I’m a Lifestyle & Interior Stylist, lover of minimalism and artisan design, and curious about everything from culture to current affairs, and business to psychology. My time spent listening to podcasts on these subjects increased significantly since I had Elliott, as it became the easiest way for me to consume media while looking after a baby. Each month I’ll be sharing my top podcast picks that give me pause for thought, and spark new ideas. They might do the same for you.
insta: @styledbysarahbuckley
MIChelle kelman aka tOOTH TALKS
I’m Michelle Kelman, a mommy of two little characters with super shiny teeth (that sometimes need sea weed and dye free sprinkles flossed from in between them), and also a pediatric dentist, who for over fifteen years has specialized in infant, pediatric, teen, and special needs dentistry. I started my practice in the Cedars Sinai Medical Towers twelve years ago. I have been a member of the Cedars Sinai Medical Center Pediatric Surgical Team and am a clinical lecturer at the UCLA School School of Dentistry. Let me tell you, juggling my mommy, doctor, and practice owner and director hat has it’s challenges, but seeing my children grow has truly led me to evolve as a not only a parent but as a pediatric health care provider. I’m so happy to share any insight I have with all parents. It truly takes a team!
insta: @drmichellek
RJ GUILLERMO aka ART & DESIGN GEEK DAD
RJ is Creative Director for Type In Type Out (TITO), a graphics and brand strategy firm based in Los Angeles. A champion for the City, he was lucky to be raised in the thick of a heavy art, design, museum and architecture scene in LA with a knack for the southern California vernacular. As a foster/adopt parent, he hopes to show that appreciation for art & design to his 3-year-old every single day. "There's something about southern California that makes it such a special place, like no other place in the world. It's the best physical and mental playground to raise a child."
insta: @rjnotarjay
JESSICA ANDERSON aka MAMA LOVES TO
Hi, I’m Jessica! I’m a mother who can't sit still, a producer of awesome crafts, and a pretty clever kitchen improviser. I’ve always been a creative person, always drawn to the next project almost immediately after finishing the last one. A couple of years ago, after giving birth to my daughter, that stopped. I felt creatively lost. Rediscovering my love of crafting and baking helped lift the fog of being a new mother, and allowed me to be creatively fulfilled in ways that could benefit my family! I started my website, MAMA LOVES TO, as a way to showcase successful projects and recipes and share them with anyone who wants to play along!
web: www.mamalovesto.com
insta: @mamalovesto
Jasmine montoya aka THE mindful mama
Jasmine Montoya is a single mama of one and an Energy Healer. She believes that our children are here to teach us vs. us teaching them about life. Jasmine is paving the way for a new paradigm of parenting.
insta: @IAMJASMINEMONTOYA
Christopher ewing AKA POP CULTURE DAD
Chris is a writer, director and editor for film, television and advertisments. He's won some awards for his marketing work and shot off Josh Hutcherson's arm with a laser gun but he's most excited that his almost three-year old daughter, Marlowe is straight up addicted to reading books, eating as much smoked salmon as is socially acceptable and going on spinny carnival rides at every opportunity.
insta: @cjefilm
justin shaw AKA FIT DAD
AHSS 15 (pronounced, OZ 15) Is a fitness program for busy individuals who want a challenging high energy workout with a focus on abs/core! 4 phases. 15 minutes!
My parenting journey like most people is ever evolving. As my 1 year old daughter (Bria) get older and older I realize how important family balance is. It use to be all about work. Now it’s all about family!
web: AHSS15.com
insta: @justinhawAbs
ELAINE DIZON AKA THE INTENTIONAL MAMA
Elaine Dizon is a recognized AT&T Business Cultural Champion and life coach living in Northern California. She is married to Rasheed (whose background in acting and improv comedy adds major flavor to familial life) and is a mother of two – Ronin and Fang. Understanding that time is a finite resource, Elaine believes in intentional living. Taking time to reflect and set up a thoughtful approach in how we show up for ourselves, for our children, and others can offer us the clarity we need to live the life we dream.
insta: @yourcoachelaine
Julia mitchell AKA THE PARENT MENTOR
I am the founder of Mitchell Newborn Care. I work with families overnight for the first three to six months of their babies life teaching them healthy and safe sleep habits, creating day and night time schedules as well as educating parents. I support families in other ways as well, such as newborn classes, nanny matchmaking and travel care. Although I have no kids of my own, I am a proud auntie and I adore my nieces and nephew-son (haha, he’s the only boy so I claim him as my first child).
insta: @mitchellnewborncare
Victoria Ann Meyers aka homegrown homeschooler
Victoria is a native Angelino and self-employed artist based in the South Bay. She's also an extremely introverted single mom homeschooling to of the most absurdly extroverted kids ever born. Yes, she is exactly as tired as this profile makes her sound.
insta: @victoriaannmeyers
Andy Kimmelman AKA OUTDOOR DAD
Andy Kimmelman is, most importantly, Eloise and Henry's dad. He's also the owner and director, with his wife Liz, of Tumbleweed Day Camp in Los Angeles and Camp Ursa Major in Napa. You can often find him enjoying all the outdoors has to offer, whether he's hiking, kayaking, fly fishing, sailing, or just sitting in the stands at Dodger Stadium.
insta: @camptumbleweed
Megan EDWARDS AKA messy mama
Megan is a portrait and lifestyle photographer for families, children, brands and occasions. She loves capturing the beauty and chaos of motherhood, has a heart for women and female entrepreneurs, and has never met a face she didn’t love. Outside of her client work, you’ll probably find her working on personal photography projects, writing poetry, and claiming coffee as an official food group. Most importantly, she is a mom of three lovely kiddos, spanning the very different child, tween, and teen developmental stages, which means she spends a lot of time discussing heavy-hitting political issues like whose turn it is for the Legos. Photography has helped Megan slow down and see life more deeply and more beautifully, and she loves sharing that with others, too.
insta: @xxo_charleystar
Hayley Goldberg AKA Your Toddler & Preschooler Parenting Coach
Hi, I’m Hayley. I am a licensed marriage and family therapist, mother to three fabulous college age kids, and a parenting coach. I created Heart of Connecting to support parents of toddlers and preschoolers who feel they are at the end of their rope with their little ones because I remember those days so clearly. I’m here to support you and hold your hand as I help you get clear about your parenting. I will help you understand why you feel you have tried everything and nothing is working. I will educate you about your child’s temperament and behavior, teach you about your triggers, and give you practical, applicable parenting tools to help you get more pleasure out of parenting so you can have more fun with your kids.
insta: @heartofconnecting
Hannah o’driscoll aka the speech therapist
Hannah is a speech and language therapist, and founder of Early Language Years. Hannah is from Ireland, now living in LA, and loving it! Hannah is passionate about the early language learning year, and wants to equip every parent with the knowledge, insights and activities to develop their child’s early communication and play skills, while creating fun memories, and spending quality time with the little ones in their life!
web: www.elyhq.com
insta: @elyactivities
DARA WHITAKER aka THE STORYTELLING MAMA
Dara became a mom for the first time in May of 2019. Even though she took the birth & breastfeeding classes and read all of the baby books, she still found herself completely lost and unprepared in her new role. After a series of feeding issues and sleep challenges, Dara began to feel more isolated and alone than ever. Through conversations, she learned that we were all going through similar experiences but all thought we were the only ones. Dara started The Sleep Sessions to give new moms a wider platform to share their experiences and support each other through all of the changes and decisions that happen in the first year postpartum.
DAWN-RENEE RICE AKA THE SECOND TIME AROUND MAMA
Dawn-Renee Rice is a conscious connection parenting coach, speaker, and writer. She helps frustrated parents in challenging situations, such as special needs or unique family environments, to yell less, stress less, and connect more with themselves and their children without using punitive parenting techniques. That way they can reduce their stress, manage meltdowns and power struggles, and find time in their busy schedules for much needed me-time.
Her passion and purpose is helping these families in need because she’s been there too. She has experienced everything from single motherhood and blended family life with a special needs child diagnosed with Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD) and ADHD, to raising her twin grandsons, who have multiple special needs. They range from Autism Spectrum Disorder and Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder, to severe ADHD, Sensory Processing Disorder, Tourette’s Syndrome, anxiety and depression.
Dawn-Renee coaches and guides parents in these challenging situations through her articles, blog, videos, and online coaching program The Conscious Connected Family where she offers several different introductory sessions depending on your needs. Click here to book a Me-Time Mapping Session, Find Your Calm Discovery Session, or a What’s Next Roadmap Session.
insta: @dawnriceparentcoach
SARA COUSINEAU aka THE DOULA WITH ALOHA
Aloha! My name is Sara. I am an ex-corporate finance nerd from Toronto who moved to Maui and became a holistic consultant, yoga teacher, massage therapist and doula. I am passionate about supporting women to access their pleasure and passion, tap into their power, and live from a place of purpose. I am also completely honored to witness and serve women, families and communities before, during and after birth. I don't have any of my own children yet, but I've always wanted 5. I figure I'll start with 1 ;).
insta: @passionpleasurepregnancy
Kimberly Denison AKA TRAVELING MAMA
Kim’s earliest travel memory is exploring Mexico from the way back of her family’s station wagon. Her father’s propensity for always taking the “scenic route” was formative, as she still enjoys a good road trip. Inspired by her own travel experiences, she founded Denison Travel to help others plan epic adventures. Kim's background in humanitarian aid and development lends a unique perspective to luxury travel, combining cultural immersion, sustainable tourism, and "ungoogleable” experiences.
Kim is a boy mom to Finley, 9, and Fletcher, 7, who are turning out to be really awesome people! She loves traveling, bingeing British crime dramas, gangsta rap, drinking really good champagne, subtly raging against the machine, and making the world a better place.
insta: @denisontravel