Thank You, Mama

Psychologist Dr. Nicole Monteiro shares lessons she learned from her American mom Felicia on deep compassion and humanity, loving your own company, speaking up for yourself, knowing you’re worthy, an…

CMO and co-founder of the “Executive Doula” agency, Lindsay Michels, shares her American mom Lori’s lessons on being considerate and thoughtful, asking for help, raising children to be kind, not comp…

Speaker, adviser and investor Selma Prodanovic shares her Bosnian and Herzegovinian mom Elfia’s lessons on finding the confidence to be alone, trusting life, and not having to talk to be present. Sel…

Founder and CEO of the “Executive Doula” agency, Jennell Lynch, shares her American mom Bonnie’s lessons on reaching high and not looking back, the only obstacle being yourself, the importance of fam…

Author of “Consciously Connecting”, Holland Haiis, is a consultant specialized in change management and a recognized thought leader on human connection. She shares her American mom Pearl’s lessons on…

Financial expert Anu Bhardwaj is the founder of "Women INVESTING in Women DIGITAL", "Sheqonomi" and "The State of Women Institute". Anu talks about her Indian mom Rani and grandmother Ralita, and the…

Software product management leader Melissa Hyatt Hirsch shares her American mom Sharon’s lessons on guilt being a wasted emotion, making exercise and self-care part of your life, teaching your childr…

English as a Second Language teacher and host of “Accented”, Kimberley Law, shares her Australian mom Margaret’s lessons on following your passions, changing things you’re not happy with, investing i…

Social worker Dora Poni Loro talks about her South Sudanese mama Edu who escaped Sudan as a refugee walking to Uganda, and worked while raising her nine children and keeping home. From mama Edu, we l…

Author and journalist Kristen Millares Young shares lessons she learned from her Cuban mom Carmen on how to break ground while having a community orientation, how to be adaptable and resilient and th…

TV writer and producer Linda Burstyn talks about her Hungarian mom Vera, a Holocaust survivor. From Vera, we learn about hard work, intense loyalty, choosing your partner, being a feminist even when …

CEO and founder of “Qwaltec”, a company specializing in mission operations and training for spacecrafts, Shawn Linam, talks about her American mother Carolyn’s lessons on gender not being an excuse f…

Laila Soudi, founder of various programs providing mental health care to refugees in the Middle East, talks about her Palestinian mom Sana (meaning “light” in Arabic). From Sana, we learn about: resi…

Celebrity yoga instructor and CEO of the global body wellness product line “Cuccio Somatology”, Danielle Cuccio, shares lessons she learned from her American mom Robbie. 30 years ago, Roby and her hu…

Art historian, author and soon-to-be Zen priestess, Traude Wild, shares her Austrian mom Christine’s lessons on connecting with nature and spreading love, the importance of being grounded, trusting i…

Reena Friedman Watts, TV and podcast producer and host of “Better Call Daddy”, shares her American mom Maureen’s lessons on being strong and optimistic during hard times, being kind to your elders, e…

Pianist and jewelry designer Marjan Majd is the mother of Tara, my guest in the pervious episode. Marjan shares lessons she learned from her Iranian mom Fahri on Bahai religion, focusing on the posit…

Digital media producer and host of “Who Was She” podcast, Tara Jabbari, shares lessons she learned from her Iranian mom Marjan: don’t let others make you doubt yourself; when in doubt dress up; buy q…

Tracey Tee & Shayna Ferm, creators of widely popular “Pump and Dump” comedy show and newly launched “Band of Mothers” podcast, share lessons they learned from their American mothers: why you should a…

Side hustle coach Emiko Rasmussen talks about her Japanese mom Kadzuko who taught her that teaching your children isn’t about what you tell them but what you show them; to use positive reinforcement …