That's Total Mom Sense

Isn’t it ironic and kind of sad that having kids can wreak havoc on a marriage and your sex life? Today, get ready to get your mojo back and rekindle the spark with your spouse thanks to renowned licensed psychotherapist and nationally recognized sex counselor Ian Kerner.

Ian Kerner, who is a PhD and LMFT specializes in sex therapy, couples therapy and working with individuals on a range of relational issues that often lead to distress.

Ian is regularly quoted as an expert in across all media outlets. He’s a regular on the Today Show and in CNN HealthThe Atlantic, The New York Times, The Economist and NPR. He gives lectures on sex and relationships, with recent presentations at NYU, Yale, Princeton, the Ackerman Institute and TED 2021. Ian is the New York Times best-selling author of She Comes First (Harper Collins) which has been translated into over a dozen languages.

His new book, So Tell Me About the Last Time You Had Sex was recently published by Hachette. Ian lives in New York with his wife, two sons and two dogs. He maintains a private practice in NYC dedicated to honoring the centrality of sexuality in his patients’ lives.

Meet My Guest:

• WEBSITE: IanKerner.com
• FACEBOOK: /IanKernerLMFT

Mom Haul:

• CORAL MOBILE APP: Relationship Self-Care App
• WE VIBE: Couples’ Vibrator
• OMGYES.COM: The Science of Women’s Pleasure

Have you ever thought about going plant based? Could you do it? Do you have the interest and willpower to revamp your refrigerator, your skincare essentials, your clothing, and essentially your philosophy in life. Today, I’m joined by a celebrity who has made this choice as a serial entrepreneur, and is also famous as an actress, influencer, and mom - Daniella Monet.

LA native, sitcom actress Daniella Monet, has appeared on numerous television series from CBS' Listen Up alongside Jason Alexander to Nickelodeon’s comedy hit Victorious, and she went on to host 3 seasons of Paradise Run which was filmed in Hawaii. Daniella is a full time ethical entrepreneur having invested in several conscious companies that help make living a plant-based lifestyle more accessible.

With millions of engaged followers on Instagram, YouTube, and Twitter, Daniella organically curates content that is fun & relatable. She shared her pregnancy journey on Youtube and is loving being a mom to her babies Gio + Ivry.

The actress is vegan and has been plantbased for over 20 years, is an animal advocate
from day one and fur-mom to rescued pitbull Jake. Along with her longtime love Andrew, she enjoys quality time at home with their family, often times with a cup of Drew coffee in hand.

This ethical entrepreneur has navigated through multiple successful endeavors, which she co-founded herself @Kinderbeautybox. And she’s a fellow podcaster. She and her friend Evanna Lynch, best known for her role as Luna Lovegood in the Harry Potter franchise, have launched their very own podcast called A Little Kinder.

Let’s dive in to it all now!

Meet My Guest:

• WEBSITE: KinderBeauty.com (Use promo code MOMSENSE20 for 20% off)
• INSTAGRAM: @daniellamonet
• FACEBOOK: /daniellamonetofficial

Mom Haul:

• AMAZON: Doona Car Seat to Stroller
• AMAZON: Boon Silicone Feeder

Dr. Simran Sethi, MD, MBA, internal medicine physician and founder of skin by Dr. Simran Sethi & RenewMD Spas, joins me to discuss how BIPOC can best take of their skin with the right ingredients in products and ongoing procedures like chemical peels and microneedling to combat acne scarring, hyperpigmentation, and melasma, and increase luminosity, elasticity, and cell turnover. We also discuss the biggest beauty myths, ayurvedic remedies, and foods that help create healthy skin, hair, and nails.

Meet My Guest:

• WEBSITE: SkinByDrSethi.com
• INSTAGRAM: @skinbydrsethi
• FACEBOOK: /renewmdwellness

Press

• REFINERY29: What Is ‘Melanin Safe’ Skincare — & Is It Really Necessary?

Good evening everyone. Happy AAPI Heritage month to you all! I am honored to be moderating our South Asian Women Trailblazers event today. Each and every panelist here tonight has brought about monumental change in their industries and are considered pioneers in their field, and have had a huge impact in their communities. It is my honor to be here this evening and to welcome our distinguished panelists for this important conversation. 

Anu Aiyengar is someone we all know and are immensely proud of for representing us in finance on the world stage. She’s the Global Co-Head of Mergers and Acquisitions at JPMorgan Chase & Co. She’s been honored on Barron’s “100 Most Influential Women in U.S. Finance” list and was recognized by American Bankers as one of the “Most Powerful Women in Finance.” Welcome, Anu Aiyengar.

Assembly member Jennifer Rajkumar is a lawyer, professor, and government leader who made history as the first South Asian American woman ever to be elected to a state office in NY. She has passed landmark legislation protecting domestic workers, creating New York State’s first AAPI Commission, and expanding support for victims of crime. Welcome Assemblywoman Jennifer Rajkumar.

Snigdha Sur is the Founder and CEO of The Juggernaut, a Y Combinator and Precursor Ventures-backed media company telling smart South Asian news, entertainment, and human interest stories that were left untold.  She is fluent in Hindi and Bengali and sometimes can slip into Mandarin. Welcome Snigdha Sur.

And finally, Dr. Sue Varma is a board-certified psychiatrist and Clinical Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at New York University (NYU) Langone Health. Dr. Varma is considered the nation's leading "Go-To" psychiatrist and mental health expert often called in for breaking news and has been featured on NBC, ABC, CBS, and Dr. Oz. Welcome Dr. Sue Varma. 

Welcome back to That's Total Mom Sense, your trusted podcast decoding the world of parenting with the help of expert entrepreneurs, speakers, and authors. We've been away for a few weeks while I had the honor of speaking at The KNOW Summit in Phoenix, AZ and the MOM 2.0 Summit in Scottsdale, AZ. These events have been incredible, providing much inspiration and insight from powerful women making significant strides in their industries.

One of India's first supermodels. Actor. Cancer survivor. Mother of twins through surrogacy. Woman of no fixed address.

Today I am honored to interview cross cultural phenomenon Lisa Ray.

She is an internationally acclaimed performer, philanthropist and star with a reputation for taking on challenging issue-oriented films. Raised in Canada by an Indian father and Polish mother, Ray was discovered while on vacation in India and went on to become not only one of the most successful cover models and celebrities in India but also an acclaimed, award-winning actress who starred in Canada’s Oscar nominated film, Water, amongst other prestigious credits. Named one of the ‘Ten most beautiful Indian women of the millenium’ by a Times of India poll, Ray cemented her profile as an iconic figure in India before leaving for drama school in London and opportunities around the world.

Along the way, Ray found time along the way to host her own entertainment show in India, filmed a landmark music video for Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, and became the enduring brand ambassador for Rado Watches.

In 2009, Ray attended the Toronto International Film Festival in support of her work in two films. The event marked an important public announcement, in which Ray chose to share her diagnosis of Multiple Myeloma with media and the public. The outpouring of support was immediate and overwhelming. She also started a blog (‘The Yellow Diaries’) to share her cancer experiences. Her forthrightness and humour in navigating a difficult illness have earned her the attention and respect of people from all corners of the world, as well as ‘The Voice Achievers Award, 2009’ and ‘The Hope Award, 2010’. Ray went on to help raise funds for the establishment of the first research chair for Multiple Myeloma at Princess Margaret Hospital in Toronto. Ray’s philanthropic interests range from taking part in the on-air drive for SickKids Hospital to Ambassador of Plan Canada’s ‘Because I Am A Girl’ campaign, a global movement that supports the rights of girls around the world.

In 2019, Lisa released her memoirs Close to The Bone. “An unflinching, deeply moving account of her nomadic existence: her entry into the Indian entertainment industry at sixteen; her relationship with her Bengali father and Polish mother; life on the movie sets and her brush with the Oscars; her battle with eating disorders; being diagnosed with multiple myeloma at thirty-seven; her spiritual quest; lovers and traitors, mentors and dream-makers; and the heartaches and triumphs along the way. It is also about Lisa's quest for love. Funny, charming, and gut-wrenchingly honest all at once, Close to the Bone is Lisa Ray's brave and inspiring story of a life lived on her terms.”

Lisa and her husband Jason Dehni have two lovely daughters, Sufi and Soleil.

As the adage goes, “Nine months on; nine months off.” It takes about 9 months to put on the baby weight during pregnancy, and roughly that amount of time to lose it. But for many women, it’s not that easy. I know I can relate after having my twins! Now imagine having the added pressure of being in the  spotlight on TV, which sadly does add 10 lbs, all while juggling life with a new baby.

Today, I’m interviewing someone who has done it all and more, Mara Schiavocampo. She’s a three-time Emmy Award winning correspondent for ABC News based in New York, chart-topping podcast host, and best-selling author of her memoir “Thinspired,” which documents how she lost 90 pounds after her first child. Unbelievable! Mara is a longtime member of the National Association of Black Journalists. She lives in New York with her husband, two children, and their rescue dog.

She’s here to tell us her story and give us some tips along the way. Get ready to get thinspired!

MEET MY GUEST:

• WEBSITE: MaraSchiavocampo.com
• INSTAGRAM: @marasampo
• TWITTER: @marascampo
• FACEBOOK: @marascampo
• PODCAST: Motivated

In 2006, Raegan co-founded aden + anais, the baby lifestyle brand globally recognized for its high-quality design driven muslin swaddles and baby products. Raegan continued to work full-time in her sales role at The Economist Group until May 2009 when she left to run aden + anais in a full-time capacity as the brand’s sole owner eventually selling the company in 2013 and continuing on as CEO until 2017. 

In 2014 Raegan was named as one of EY’s Entrepreneurs of the Year, considered one of the most prestigious business awards in the world. Raegan now serves as one of the judges on the program. aden + anais was named to SmartCEO’s 2015 Future 50 list, as well as by Crain’s New York Business for three consecutive years on their Fast 50 list. The Fast 50 feature highlights New York’s most successful and innovative companies for their growth, strategies and success. aden + anais was also recognized for a 338% growth rate and a reported revenue of $41.7 million in 2013.

Raegan has most recently co-founded Saint Luna, a premium moonshine brand that was released in the United States in March 2019.

Raegan sits on the board of directors for Hopeland, a nonprofit created to pioneer innovative solutions and build new partnerships to prevent family separation, reunify children who are separated from their families, and mobilize a movement of families to support children who are growing up outside of family care. 

Raegan is the author of What It Takes – the story of her entrepreneurial journey from the kitchen table to a 100 million dollar global business—being published by Portfolio – Penguin Random House in the United States, United Kingdom and Australia, May 7th, 2019.

Currently, Raegan resides in DUMBO Brooklyn, with her husband and four daughters.

LINKS:

• INSTAGRAM: @raeganmoyajones
• BOOK: What It Takes: How I Built a $100 Million Business Against the Odds
• WEBSITE: RaeganMoyaJones.com
• WEBSITE: Saint Luna
• WEBSITE: aden + anais

When you think "mom fashion," it may sound like an oxymoron because moms are stereotypically viewed as frumpy and disheveled because we are too busy sacrificing for our kids. Hello! But it doesn’t have to be this way. We CAN look like a million bucks and we SHOULD spend time and energy to do so because it does wonders for our confidence and self-esteem, which makes us better as moms, at our jobs, and positively impacts every facet of our life.

Katie Kabel is the founder of Kabel Styles and is my personal stylist. After spending over 20 years working in retail, Katie left work to start a family. She always enjoyed working, and knew she wanted to return to work when the time was right. She was eager to get back to doing what she loves; cultivating meaningful relationships, making women and men feel confident and empowered. Working as a personal stylist allows her to fulfill her desire to be productive and creative while still attending to the needs of her young family.

Being a personal stylist is so much more than dressing an individual, it’s about a relationship of trust, gratitude, and commitment. Giving someone the confidence to walk into an interview, go on a first date, tackle a new life adventure, or simply putting a smile on their face. That’s why she doesn’t just label herself as a personal shopper/stylist but also as an image consultant. Listen in to Katie's top tips for moms on the staples they should have in their closet and what pieces they should consider that are flattering, functional, fashionable, and fun!

Meet My Guest:

• WEBSITE: KabelStyles.com
• INSTAGRAM: @kabelstyles
• TWITTER: @KatieKabelBurg

Hitha Palepu is an entrepreneur, investor, and writer. Her blog, Hitha On The Go, reached hundreds of thousands of readers worldwide and became known for its travel and productivity content. Her first book, How To Pack: Travel Smart for Any Trip was published by Clarkson Potter in 2017. It has been released worldwide, translated into German and Italian, and is currently in its 3rd printing with 50,000 copies in circulation. Hitha and the book were featured by the New York Times, People, Travel+Leisure, and Elle. She is also the creator of #5SmartReads, a daily curation of the 5 must-read stories that reaches over 30,000 readers. Through here work and lifestyle content, she aims to provide simple solutions for women to live their best lives.

Meet My Guest:

• WEBSITE: HithaOnTheGo.com
• INSTAGRAM: @HithaPalepu
• TWITTER: @HithaPalepu
• FACEBOOK: /HithaOnTheGo
• LINKEDIN: /HithaPalepu