In today's episode, Ryan Jordan has a beautiful conversation with Stephanie Levich about her adoption journey, and her passion for helping future parents navigate the often emotional process of finding egg donors and surrogates. What is the financial investment for hopeful parents? Who is the ideal surrogate for a family? What made Stephanie’s parents choose adoption? Listen and learn! Stephanie Levich is the Founder and President of Family Match Consulting and she has have worked in the fe...

In today's episode, Ryan Jordan has a candid conversation with ESPN's Liz Loza about her journey to fantasy football, how her grandfather inspired her, and many of the expectations of being a working mama. Can you guess what her first Halloween sports costume was? We find out! Listen and learn! Liz Loza is a writer and on-air personality at ESPN. She covers fantasy football, fantasy WNBA, and Formula 1 Racing. She writes numerous columns throughout the calendar year while appearing on several...

In today's episode, Ryan Jordan has a conversation with Attorney Lisa Pierson Weinberger about laws for household employees. This is the episode of the year to listen to if you have a nanny, babysitter or any other domestic employee working in your home. Can I 1099 them? Do I have to put them on payroll? Do I need to pay overtime? Get these questions answered and more! Listen and learn! Lisa’s employment law career is well rounded and deep, beginning well over a decade ago at UCLA Schoo...

In today's episode, Ryan Jordan has a conversation with Dr. Alyssa Berlin, a clinical psychologist specializing in pregnancy, postpartum, and parenting. We discuss postpartum preparation, the true struggles as a parent and the pressure we feel. Listen and learn! @dralyssadberlin @theafterbirthplan Dr. Berlin is the creator of The AfterBirth Plan™ , a program that prepares couples for what to expect after a baby is born. The workshop teaches couples how to prepare for a health...

In today's episode, Ryan Jordan has a conversation with Annie Delaney the founder of Rayz Kidz, an app she developed for parents and nannies about how technology can support families and childcare providers. Listen and learn! @rayzkidz Annie Delaney is the Co-Founder and CEO of Rayz Kidz, a childcare app for parents and caregivers specifically designed for the home environment. She’s a mom who became an entrepreneur to solve her own personal need, leaving her 13-year career in corporate Amer...

In today's episode, Ryan Jordan has a conversation with Interior Designer Jill Sipkins about interior design, creating beautiful spaces, the emotional journey of making the change, and being a mama with diabetes. Listen and learn! Find us on Social Media! www.instagram.com/educatednannies Please snap a screenshot and tag us if you found this episode informative, inspirational, or educational. Hashtag #theeducatedmama and we can share your post too!

In today's episode, Ryan Jordan chats with Camilla Jeffs, CEO and Founder of Steady Stream Investments, about allowance, teaching financial literacy to children and investing. It’s so important to give children the skills to manage, budget, and be comfortable with money. Listen and learn! Find us on Social Media! www.instagram.com/educatednannies Please snap a screenshot and tag us if you found this episode informative, inspirational, or educational. Hashtag #theeducatedmama and we can sha...

In today's episode, Ryan Jordan has a conversation with the Co-Founder of Sproutable, Julietta Skoog about positive discipline. What is positive discipline? What tools can we use to help encourage confidence in our children and make them feel connected to us? We dive in and answer these questions and more! Find us on Social Media! www.instagram.com/educatednannies Please snap a screenshot and tag us if you found this episode informative, inspirational, or educational. Hashtag #theeducatedma...

In today's episode, Ryan Jordan has a conversation with Your Fertility Advocate Founder Megan Edgecumbe about surrogacy. Why is surrogacy such a taboo topic? Who makes a great surrogate? What is the process? Join us as we learn about Megan’s story which brought her on this beautiful surrogacy journey. Find us on Social Media! www.instagram.com/the_educated_mama Please snap a screenshot and tag us if you found this episode informative, inspirational, or educational. Hashtag #theeducatedmama...

In today's episode, Ryan Jordan chats with IBCLC Avery Young about feeding babies and the challenges that come with breastfeeding. If it has been difficult for you, and you want to feed better and feel better, this is the episode to listen to. Did you know that latching can be learned? Human bodies come in different shapes and sizes, and you are enough for your baby no matter what! Find us on Social Media! [http://www.instagram.com/educatednannies](http://www.instagram.com/educa...