In this episode of Momgold, Liz and Amanda speak with Lydia Fenet, Global Head of Strategic Partnerships at Christie’s, and best Selling author of “The Most Powerful Woman in the Room is you”. Lydia, mom of 3 shares her journey of how she became “The most powerful woman in the room,” learning to sell authentically- and rising to the top in as a Global auctioneer. Her lessons teach us that anything is possible. You have to ask- confidence and authority. She shares a life changing moment of a near fatal family accident, what values are and her weekly tips. This episode is your cup of confidence and inspiration.

In this episode Amanda and Liz chat with Melissa Rosenfield, “Director of Vibe,” professional connector, PR maven, and owner of IFP Communications. Melissa gives us a look at her journey as a “illegal” fashion intern at the young age of 13 and finding her way through the fast paced fashion and hospitality industries in NYC, LA and even Anguilla. She shares her tips and mom hacks, including how to survive, feel and look great as a busy working mom, do it stylishly and sustainably and the power of outsourcing everything in your life.

In this episode Amanda and Liz speak with Kristin Kennedy, Editor and Chief of Seventeen Magazine. Kristin shares her story- from her formational years as a teen growing up in Chicago in the 90's into her years as a young woman and her obsession with Media. How she came to lead the transformation and modernization of Editor-and-Chief of Seventeen Magazine, to starting her blog, "Closet full of Clothes"while mothering 2 children and expecting a third! She gives an open and honest look at how she juggles it all- and shares tips that are for all.

In this episode Liz and Amanda talk with Cyndi Ramirez, "The Queen of Chill", Founder and CEO of Chillhouse. Cyndi talks about her upbringing, born and raised in NYC; the daughter of an immigrant and single mother who was an aesthetician. This had a profound impact on her entrepreneurial journey from nightlife, to starting her popular blog " Taste the Style" and inspiration to create Chillhouse, a modern wellness brand with a flagship location in NYC that is now expanding into a global brand. Cyndi shares her perspective on motherhood, self care as a lifestyle, and growing an empire with her partner and entrepreneur husband.

Today, Amanda and Liz are talking with Lauren Greutman, a Debt Free Life Coach and successful mompreneur about how she went from $40,000 in debt to helping women experience financial freedom. We talk about her hope filled, non-judgemental messaging and how she has grown her business while being a single mom to her four children. Lauren shares an important perspective on raising kids and building a career and how she puts her kids first and work second. We also talk about the elusive work-life balance, RV camping and Lauren divulges her best mom-hack for meal planning

This week on #MomGoals we talk with Stephanie Cartin about her inspiring career journey and sharing her story into motherhood while struggling with infertility. From a young age, Stephanie has been a serial entrepreneur. She is a pioneer of social media, founder of Social Fly, a leading social-first digital and influencer agency based in New York City, Co-Founder of Markid, a marketplace for parents to buy and sell baby and kids gently used items as well as Entreprenista Media, a platform dedicated to celebrating and sharing the stories of female founders growing and scaling businesses through their membership community. She is author of Stephanie is the Co-Author of "Like, Love, Follow: The Entreprenista's Guide to Using Social Media To Grow Your Business,” and Co-Host of Entreprenista Podcast. She is champion of inspiring women and building community through Social Media.

This week on #MomGoals we talk about turning a fun creative outlet into a profitable business, with Mommy Blogger and Judaism Expert, Ariel Stein of Ariel Loves. Ariel chats with us about becoming an accidental influencer after taking a career pause to have kids. She shares how she her niche as a Jewish & Lifestyle Mommy Blogger, which led her to create her brand of activity books for the Jewish holidays, Jewish Family Magic. Listen to hear how this mama is teaching the world about Jewish culture in a fun way, especially during a time when antisemitism is on the rise, and especially if you want to get inspired on turning a hobby into a business.

This week on #MomGoals we have some real talk. We chatted with fitness guru, founding Mirror instructor, doula and Black maternal health advocate Rachel Nicks about how she found her purpose with a vision she had turned into reality. The stars aligned and she created Birth Queen to help other moms during the Black maternal health crisis. She shared some valuable tips on how to advocate for yourself when it comes to maternal health, and how to improve postpartum health—even with the best sex positions, and how moving to the ‘burbs during the pandemic shifted her mindset. She shuts down mom guilt and multitasking, but manages to juggle it all with grace (even her inbox is overflowing).

On this episode, Liz and Amanda are talking with Christina Pacelli about how she juggles motherhood and her fast-paced career as a celebrity stylist, creative director, and image maker. Christina recalls the early calling she had for fashion styling, the hustle it took to get to where she is now, and the incredible role she played in the revolution of size inclusivity. Liz, Amanda, and Christina also talk about how they strive to be eco-conscious and reduce waste in fashion decisions and everyday purchases. IN THIS EPISODE: [01:09] Christina’s career [07:52] How has motherhood impacted your career? [12:16] How did the pandemic impact work? [16:45] Eco-conscious fashion [22:47] Wearing many hats [30:22] What have you done for you lately? [33:37] Latest obsessions [37:23] Mom hack LINKS: Find Christina: https://www.instagram.com/christinajpacelli/ http://www.christinapacelli.com/ Liz’s Beach Hair Tutorial: How I Style My Hair in Under 10 Minutes: https://www.instagram.com/p/CXZ9lIfg6oG/ Reduce Amazon Waste: https://earth911.com/business-policy/reduce-amazon-packaging-waste/ Find Liz: https://thenewyorkstylist.com/ https://instagram.com/thenewyorkstylist Find Amanda: https://www.amandamintz.com/ https://www.instagram.com/amandamintz/ Follow #MomGoals The Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/momgoalsthepodcast/ BIO: Hailing from Huntington Beach, California, Christina immersed and expressed herself in the alternative art, music, fashion, grunge and subcultural scenes that were unique to working-class Orange County in the 1990’s and early 2000’s. She foremost was and is a discoverer and tastemaker of two things that bring her purpose: fashion and music. Both fueled her inspired imagination while she studied Communications and Law at UCLA, graduating ahead of schedule to pursue a public relations career in entertainment and lifestyle industries. She lived in Los Angeles and San Francisco before relocating to New York City as a freelance fashion stylist. Her career began on sets for Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, Numero, Elle and GQ before beginning work with her celebrity clients for their red carpets, press appearances and music videos. She continues to work intimately with a growing list of celebrity clientele, and also regularly styles ad campaigns, television shows and commercials and fashion editorials for major American and international publications. More than just a celebrity stylist, Christina is an image consultant in leading the planning, creation and evolution of a celebrity’s image through their wardrobe, accessories and strategic designer partnerships. KEY TAKEAWAYS: Any work that you do requires hustle. When you find something you love, you’re more motivated to work harder and hustle harder. There has been significant progress with size inclusivity in the fashion industry over the last few decades. Christina has played an important role in that progress through her work styling clients like Laverne Cox. Eco-conscious fashion is extremely important in the fight against climate change. As a stylist, Christina is intentional about making eco-friendly choices and reducing as much waste as she can within her work. It starts with small, intentional changes!

On this episode, Liz and Amanda are talking with Hitha Papelu about her multi-hyphenate endeavors as a writer, entrepreneur, speaker, CEO, mom, and more. Following a career-defining year, Hitha reflects on her greatest accomplishments and offers a transparent look at areas of growth that she plans to work on in the new year. Hitha shares about her new book and how she manages her multiple entrepreneurial roles – and motherhood! Liz, Amanda, and Hitha talk about goal-setting, morning rituals, the importance of technology breaks, and her favorite mom hacks. IN THIS EPISODE: [00:01] Hitha Papelu Introduced [02:50] Talking about her new book [04:30] Balancing career and personal life [07:57] Mixing family and work [12:17] Goal Check [17:18] How motherhood changes you [21:21] Hitha’s greatest accomplishment [24:00] Thoughts on being an influencer [28:27] Hitha’s signature style [32:53] What have you done for you lately? [37:49] Latest obsessions [41:29] Mom hack GUEST BIO: Hitha is a consummate multi-hypenate - an entrepreneur, investor, writer, and speaker. As CEO of Rhoshan Pharmaceuticals, she oversees financing, partnerships, and strategy for the company. She is currently raising the company's Series A round and developing the commercial strategy for their lead product, RHO-11. A partner in Adama Ventures (her family office), she has invested in innovative companies primarily founded by women (MM.LaFleur, Girls' Night In, Brightland, and Heymama among them). Hitha's longtime blog, Hitha On The Go, established her as an authority on lifestyle topics and gave way to her book (How To Pack: Travel Smart for Any Trip), collaborations with leading brands (Delta, Headspace, and Google), and a highly engaged Instagram following and newsletter. She curates the Webby-honored #5SmartReads every weekday and hosts a popular Ask-Me-Anything every week on her Instagram. Her podcast, 1 Smart Thing (#1smartpod), goes deeper on these topics twice a week. She is a sought-after speaker on investing, entrepreneurship, work-life juggle, and motherhood. Hitha has spoken at WeWork, The Riveter Summit, Fohr, and Global Brands Group. She is represented by AllRaise's Visionary Voices speakers bureau. LINKS: Find Hitha: https://www.instagram.com/hithapalepu/ https://hitha.substack.com Get her book: We’re Speaking: The Life Lessons of Kamala Harris Get her book: How To Pack Find Liz: Thenewyorkstylist.com https://instagram.com/thenewyorkstylist Find Amanda: Amandamintz.com https://instagram.com/amandamintz Follow #MomGoals The Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/momgoalsthepodcast/