SPEAK REEL

I’m turning 39 and sharing the lessons, laughs, chaos, and growth that got me here. From mom life and marriage to business ownership and embracing my Gemini energy, this episode is real, relatable, and a little unhinged. Grab your favorite drink and let’s chat about life before the end of this decade begins.

One year later and Speak Reel is still fueled by caffeine, chaos and mom survival mode. Amanda & I talk motherhood, mental load, almost 40 energy, Mother’s Day realities, and how one random kitchen recording turned into a community of women just trying to survive life together!

In the words of Taylor Swift, a friend to all is a friend to none. We are keeping it all the way reel today… friendships, boundaries, and knowing when it’s time to let go. Here’s friendships, part 2.

Friendships… The ones that stay, the ones that fade, and the ones you fight to keep — this episode gets into all of it. Reel, honest, and a reminder that if your circle looks more like a triangle- good it just means it’s “reel”

In this episode of Speak Reel, I’m talking about the mental load no one sees—the constant tabs open in our brains, the pressure of doing it all, and why “just relax” isn’t actually a thing. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, overstimulated, and still expected to keep going… this one’s for you. Come sit with me- let’s keep it reel. 🎙️

From winter blues and holiday hangovers to big wins we need to celebrate — like Speak Reel making it into a magazine! I am unpacking it all. And because it’s February… let’s settle it: is Valentine’s Day cheesy, overrated, or low-key our love language? Also, check out Sweet Sips Soda LLc, my newest business venture with Meaghan- it’s family fun on a whole new level. We are mixing up dirty sodas, a...

I will be talking about the life we were told to expect—school, marriage, kids, success—and what happens when at 38 you realize it’s time to pivot. When “living your best life” still feels like Groundhog Day, this one hits different. Add in the magical mayhem of Christmas—Grinch Day, stomach bugs, Polar Express, projects, traditions, and trying to soak it all in without losing it. Plus an NGL mome...

I am catching a full-blown Case of the Shoppies: Black Friday nostalgia, and the Christmas gifts that raised us— what were the ones that made absolutely no sense, yet you begged for anyway? Grab an iced coffee or a marg and let’s get reel!

Halloween? Done. Mariah Carey? Defrosting. Swartzmas? Activated! It’s that time of year where life goes from “boo” to “bananas” in 0.2 seconds — between events, holidays, and everything in between. We’re breaking it all down with laughs, gift guides, and the truth about mom-life in the most magical (and mildly chaotic) season of the year.

Welcome to Speak Reel: Goodbye Summer & Hello School Season 2 begins! We are back to school surviving by a thread & cold brew coffees. Amanda & I talk about the back to school expectations and trying to get back into the routines of life. Are you smarter than a 5th grader? The jury is still out on me!

My husband saves lives at work… but the real hero is our daughter Harper, a Heart Warrior. ❤️ Life doesn’t hit pause just because things get heavy — and this week we’re diving into both the heroic and the heart-wrenching. From my husband’s real-life act of bravery at work to my most vulnerable share yet: the journey of my daughter Harper, a true Heart Warrior. In 45 minutes, I take you through a g...

Almost two decades together, you’d think we’d have each other figured out—but do we really? In this episode, we’re putting our relationship to the test: from the ridiculous practical jokes (yes, confetti bombs and water fights count as love languages), to the little things that give us the ick, we’re spilling it all. Expect playful banter, inside jokes, and the kind of laughter that only comes fro...

Confess & Regress Begins! Anonymously Confess & Regress Publicly on NGL.link/SpeakReel Let’s Get REEL - Work/Life Balance - Get to know me a little bit better this episode! ✨ Shout out to Courtney Hirsch - CEO of Jomboy Media - Mom of 3 - who went viral getting REEL about what work/life balance looks like for her. Check her out on all social media platforms!

A moment of gratitude & thanks to my REEL listeners! Confess & Regress NGL.LINK/SPEEKREEL

Let’s go back, back to the beginning: My grandpa and her grandma are siblings; they had 14 children combined. Our moms are cousins and we are basically the same person—she’s got the boys, I’ve got the girls, and we both married the same type of guy. A Maryland weekend with my cousin’s crew was exactly the reset we needed — motorbikes, fresh lashes, and the best buffalo nachos of my life. We keep i...

Pack your Minnie ears and buckle up, because we just wrapped up TWO magical (and mildly chaotic) weeks of all things Disney! From sailing away on the Disney Wish to soaking up the tropical vibes at the Polynesian Resort, we did it all —with my husband, my kids , and more Dole Whip than we care to admit. But the real fun? Chatting with complete strangers—fellow moms, park pros, first-timers—and ask...

This is cheaper than therapy. This week on Speak Reel, Lexann and I pull up our emotional receipts and unpack all the mom guilt, mental load madness, and the “WTF just happened?” moments we’ve been holding in. No judgment, no copay — just two girls, a couple coffees, and a whole lot of “reel” talk. Grab your headphones (and maybe a tissue), because this is the group therapy session you didn’t know...

Our Sunday Funday continues with your favorite tres amigas!

Sunday Funday where our girl crew is loud and the margaritas are finally poured! Amanda and our friend Alyssa joins today! Alyssa is juggling meetings, mom life, and motherhood math — and just when we thought she couldn’t get more impressive, she casually drops the fact that she can sail a boat like it’s no big deal. She is a full-blown Captain Jack Sparrow (but better) with a killer tan and a mar...

Are you like me and need to think about it or are you like Amanda and have too many to list!? She even admits to the gross ones ! 🤪

My friend Lexann, boss babe owner of Little Mama’s Pops, mom of twin boys joins me this morning to get “reel.” She talks about her crop top moment of starting her cake pop business , her journey getting pregnant & just being an all around bad ass woman! We laugh - we cry - you might too! Find Little Mamas Pops on Instagram & some local businesses! Tune in to find out where ☺️

Ladies!! My FIRST ever collaboration with loopy cases! Use “Speakreel” discount code at check out to get 10% off! This was a total “wear the crop top” moment for me 🫶🏻 Get yourself some cases & accessories! I hope you love them as much as I do! ✨ Amanda & I talk about the end of year chaos along with girl mom moments including potty training (bribing our way through) and getting a littl...

My friend Amanda, SAHM of 2 girls, Olaf-ing her way through the chaos with zero fucks or filter is chatting with me over coffee after our 8am drop off.

Amanda and I just continue our morning chat with a little change of pace. Why did a whole group of us just start baking bread and growing veggies? The 2 week benders of we will try mostly anything if it makes us look younger and feel better. We influence and are influenced! Business Shout Out: Facebook Service Resource & Restoration LLC - across NJ Simply Sourdough 732 - Monmouth County NJ

My friend, boss babe, mom of 3, co-owner of Cloud Nine Soft Play & Balloons, Stephanie, joins me as we shake up some margs and talk about all the “reel” life things. Business Shout Out Find them on Instagram & Facebook Cloud Nine Soft Play & Balloons - serving Monmouth/Ocean/Middlesex County Shore Point Investigation LLC- Private Investigator serving all of New Jersey