American Motherhood

In this episode of  American Motherhood , we continue our Westerville local election series with our ninth candidate for City Council, John Gatiss. John describes himself as an activist, advocate, and community leader. We discuss how he hopes to balance growth with sustainability and the creative solutions he proposes to address rising costs. He also shares his perspective on transparency in local...

Today we continue our local election series with Westerville City Council candidate, Matt Erney.  Matt is a husband, father of four, and longtime Westerville resident who built a career through owning two small local businesses. On the campaign trail, he’s emphasized keeping national politics out of local decisions, while focusing on families, safety, and fiscal responsibility. In this episode, we...

Today we’re continuing our local election series with Dr. Coutanya Coombs, Westerville’s Vice-Mayor and City Councilmember who’s running for re-election this fall. Coutanya is a mom and community builder with a passion for bringing people together across Westerville. In this episode, we talk about the impact she’s had in her first term and her vision moving forward - everything from walkability an...

We continue our local election series with Daniela Beckett, candidate for Westerville City Council. Daniela is a mom, a wife, and Director of Operations for a local business. She’s running on a “people first” approach with a focus on safe neighborhoods and affordability. Her American story begins with an immigration journey from Colombia, and you’ll hear why she and her husband chose Westerville t...

In this episode of American Motherhood , we continue our Westerville local election series with City Council candidate Preston Stapleton. Preston shares what inspired him to run and how his experiences as both a professional and a parent shape his leadership style. We discuss his priorities-open communication, thoughtful economic growth, preserving green space, and community safety-along with his...

Today we’re talking with Aaron Glasgow, a current member of Westerville City Council, running for re-election this November. Aaron is an attorney who brings legal expertise, leadership, and a community-centered vision to his role on Council. In our conversation, he reflects on his path to public service, explains the responsibilities within Council, and highlights the impact of his work in Westerv...

I’m excited to bring you another episode in the American Motherhood local election series, where we’ve been getting to know the candidates running for Westerville City Council and the Westerville City School Board of Education. I sat down with Anisa Liban, the current Vice President of the Westerville City School Board, running for re-election this fall. Anisa is a first-generation student, a mom...

We continue the American Motherhood local election series with Mark Faubel, candidate for Westerville City Council. Mark is a husband, father, step-father, small business owner, and financial professional who has served our community through groups like the Chamber of Commerce, the school PTA, and the Westerville Education Foundation. We talk about why he’s running, how his experiences shape his l...

In this episode of American Motherhood , I talk with Angie Hamberg, Superintendent of Westerville City Schools, about her role, her vision for the future, and the district's earned income tax issue on the ballot this fall. We cover what excites her most about our schools, the challenges of recent state funding cuts, efforts to improve student achievement, and we put enrollment trends into pers...

In this episode we meet with Megan Reamsnyder, our Vice Chair of City Council running for re-election this November. Megan is a graduate of Westerville City Schools and The Ohio State University. She continues to have deep roots in our community through her non-profit leadership, full-time work with Otterbein University as Assistant Director of Grants and Sponsored Programs, and of course raising...

In this episode we meet with our current Westerville City School Board President, Kristy Meyer, who is up for re-election this November. Kristy is a graduate of Westerville schools and continues to have deep roots in our community as she and her husband raise their two kids in the district. With her Master’s degree in Environmental Biology, Kristy has worked for over 20 years in the non-profit env...

Let's continue our Local Election Series as we prepare for a very full ballot in Westerville this fall. Today we will meet our first candidate for our Board of Education, one of 7 candidates currently running for 3 open positions. If you are interested in hearing more from our candidates in this space, be sure to subscribe to American Motherhood on your favorite podcast app and if you like wha...

Today we are starting a new series surrounding our local government in Westerville as our community will be voting on four open seats for Westerville City Council this November. These next few months we will get to know all of the candidates so that we are all well informed when we go to the polls. I am excited for today’s conversation with friend, fellow parent, and candidate for Westerville City...

Welcome to our friend, Becca Dolbow, joining us with a conservative perspective. In this episode of American Motherhood , we explore the disconnect between calls for a baby boom and the lack of real support for families. From paid leave and school safety to healthcare and the environment, Bethany and Becca discuss the realities of raising families in America. This space is reserved for honest, re...

A conversation with Ohio House Representative Beryl Brown Piccolantonio discussing the current landscape of education in Ohio. We take a deeper dive into the misconceptions surrounding private school vouchers, the realities of public school budget cuts, and the extreme gerrymandering in Ohio. Something has to change for our kids in Ohio, and it starts with our voices and our votes. Find Rep. Beryl...

Join me in a conversation with Nicole Marshall, CFO/Treasurer for Westerville City Schools, to bring awareness to this critical moment for Ohio public schools. The Ohio House Republicans just introduced their version of the state's biennium budget that not only reduces state funding, but forgoes the Fair School Funding Plan that was created with bipartisan support to help ensure public schools...

Welcome to American Motherhood - a brand new podcast featuring authentic and genuine conversation between liberal and conservative moms. Join us as we find common ground while exploring American politics, world events, motherhood, leadership, community and gratitude. We're looking for conservative mothers to join as guests or co-hosts! If you're interested in sharing your unique perspectiv...