Mom To MORE® | Midlife Reinvention for Moms

We're hitting rewind with this encore replay of the Mom to MORE® debut episode, featuring a bold reinvention that set the tone for everything that followed.  Meet Ellen Friedlander. Originally from Upstate New York, Ellen has lived a life of creativity, movement and reinvention. She has lived in numerous cities across the United States, as well as fifteen years abroad in Hong Kong where she raised...

In this episode of Mom to MORE®, host Sharon Macey chats with Ali Essig—a former Capitol Hill communications director who now empowers women from the kitchen and the Pilates studio. As a holistic plant-based nutritionist, Pilates instructor, and mom of six (including twin boys!), Ali is the founder of PlantWhys, where she helps women heal from the inside out through plant-predominant eating and co...

In this episode of Mom to MORE®, host Sharon Macey chats with Ashley Flanagan Slaughter, founder of Sweat for Smiles—a new and unique organization that brings together fitness, wellness, and philanthropy through energizing community events. A former NCAA Division I swimmer and certified nutrition coach, Ashley has raised over $31,000 for charitable causes while inspiring others to move with purpos...

In this episode of Mom to MORE®, host Sharon Macey chats with Lisa Johnson, co-founder of Been There, Got Out and a powerful voice for women navigating high-conflict relationships and legal battles. Lisa is a certified domestic violence advocate, high-conflict divorce strategist, and self-represented litigant whose case was published in the Connecticut Law Journal, a rare honor for a self-represen...

In this special Mother's Day mini episode of Mom to MORE®, Sharon reflects on what ducks can teach us about reinvention after motherhood. Sharon shares why your ducks don't need to be in a row to start your next chapter—and how the messy work you're already doing is moving you forward. It's the pep talk every mom needs today.   Looking for More? Follow @momtomore on Instagram, Facebook and TikTok....

In this episode of Mom to MORE®, host Sharon Macey chats with Neha Ruch, a visionary redefining the narrative around motherhood, ambition, and career. Neha is the founder of Mother Untitled, a platform empowering ambitious women who choose to pause or downshift their careers for family life. A Stanford MBA and former brand strategist, she launched Mother Untitled in 2017 to dignify the caregiving...

In this episode of Mom to MORE®, host Sharon Macey chats with Jennifer Rawlings, a fearless force in comedy, filmmaking, and motherhood. Jennifer is an award-winning performer, writer, and documentarian whose sharp humor has taken her from comedy clubs to war zones. She's done over 350 military shows, given three TEDx Talks, and created the acclaimed documentary Forgotten Voices: Women in Bosnia,...

In this episode of Mom to MORE®, host Sharon Macey chats with Natalie Silverstein, a powerhouse in the world of service, philanthropy, and family engagement. Natalie is an author, speaker, nonprofit founder, and advocate for youth and family service. She wrote Simple Acts: The Busy Family's Guide to Giving Back and The Busy Teen's Guide to Making a Difference, both of which provide practical ways...

In this episode of Mom to MORE®, host Sharon Macey chats with Kathleen Smith, founder of MorphMom, a multimedia platform dedicated to educating, inspiring, empowering, and connecting women as they navigate their next chapters. After earning degrees from Holy Cross and Georgetown Law, Kathleen served as an assistant prosecutor before stepping away from her career to raise her children. She soon rea...

In this episode of Mom to MORE®, host Sharon Macey chats with Katie Greer, a trailblazing internet safety expert, keynote speaker, and mom of two. From her beginnings in law enforcement to becoming a sought-after authority on digital safety, Katie shares her journey of building a meaningful career while balancing motherhood and self-care. Katie began her career at the Massachusetts Attorney Genera...

In this episode of Mom to MORE®, host Sharon Macey is joined by Caryn Carruthers,  cookbook author, photographer, ceramicist, and health enthusiast. Caryn shares her journey from a high-powered career in mechanical engineering to becoming a stay-at-home mom and creative entrepreneur.  With a passion for healthy living inspired by her personal challenges with food allergies, Caryn authors the blog...

In this episode of Mom to MORE®, host Sharon Macey chats with Missy Tannen, co-founder and Chief Product Officer of Boll & Branch, the luxury home goods company known for its award-winning 100% organic cotton sheets. From her roots as a third-grade teacher to building a renowned brand, Missy shares her journey of reinvention, innovation, and balancing life as a mom of three. Missy reveals how her...

In this episode of Mom to MORE®, host Sharon Macey is joined by Jo Piazza, international bestselling author, acclaimed podcast creator, and mom of three feral children. Jo's books, including The Sicilian Inheritance, We Are Not Like Them, and How to Be Married, have been published internationally and optioned for film and TV. She's also the creative force behind podcasts like Under the Influence,...

In this episode of Mom to MORE®, host Sharon Macey is joined by visionary storyteller and mom, Christine Swanson, a multiple award-winning director recognized for her powerful and heartfelt filmmaking. Christine Swanson, a Detroit native, earned a BA from Notre Dame and an MFA in film from NYU's Tisch School of the Arts, where she was recognized as one of its most promising filmmakers. Her career...

In this episode of Mom to MORE™, host Sharon Macey is joined by Nancy Travis, actress and mom who is creating her next chapter. Nancy Travis has built a long and versatile career in film, television and theater with roles that include 'Last Man Standing', 'Three Men and a Baby', 'The Kominsky Method,' the cult classic 'So I Married an Axe Murderer' and Hallmark's 'Ride', among many others. On Broa...

In this episode of Mom to MORE™, host Sharon Macey is joined by Kay Paschal, entrepreneur, early childhood educator and author. After leaving a corporate career to raise her two  sons, Kay and her husband founded a preschool in Atlanta…with no previous early childhood experience…what could go wrong…which expanded to two locations, and thrived for over 25 years.  Kay served on the Georgia Child Car...

In this episode of Mom to MORE™, host Sharon Macey is joined by Heidi Johnson, nonprofit founder, author, host of the Charity Matters podcast and a mom dedicated to making a difference in the world through her charitable work. Join Sharon and Heidi as they discuss how a personal tragedy motivated Heidi to dedicate her life to serving others, the importance of introducing children to philanthropy,...

In this "Expert Episode" of Mom to MORE™, host Sharon Macey is joined by Erica Humbert, a Family Practice Nurse Practitioner and owner of Optimized Life Health, a medical practice that specializes in 1 on 1 care and finding the root cause of common problems in all areas of women's health and wellness.  Erica is the kind of women's advocate we need.   She understands WHY we're exhausted, WHY we hav...

In this episode of Mom to MORE™, host Sharon Macey is joined by Melissa Dean, homeschooling mom, midwife and founder of   Casa Natal Birth and Wellness Center , in Los Gatos, CA. As a functional and integrative medicine practitioner, Melissa combines her expertise in women's health with her midwife practice. She provides care with an emphasis on holistic health modalities to bring wellness to wome...

In this episode of Mom to MORE™, host Sharon Macey is joined by Amanda Parton who took a career pause to "mother her brood", entered the world of competitive ballroom dance and followed a lifelong passion of home design to start her own business. Amanda Parton grew up in a mining town in West Yorkshire, England. Her career trajectory took her to London at Ogilvy & Mather Advertising, to Singapore...

In this episode of Mom to MORE™, host Sharon Macey is joined by Samantha Danielle, a Nashville native and mother of three teens, who advocates for women's empowerment and self-care through her platform samanthadanielle.com and on social media. As a blogger, content creator, and keynote speaker, she shares personal stories and practical tips, guiding women through motherhood and self discovery whil...

In this episode of Mom to MORE™, host Sharon Macey is joined by Amy Schmidt - Best-selling author, speaker, podcast host and "Beyond 50" visionary. Amy Schmidt is an award winning television and podcast host, best-selling author, TEDx Speaker, motivational speaker, confidence, reinvention & parenting media expert, and founder of the brands, Fearlessly Facing Fifty™ and Your Confidence Connector. S...

In this 'flipped' episode of Mom to MORE™, host Sharon Macey is interviewed by former podcast guest and best-selling author, Lee Woodruff (catch Lee's episode here: https://www.momtomore.com/podcast/episode-8-lee-woodruff) Sharon Macey is a mom, wife, content creator, blogger, speaker and host of the Mom to MORE podcast. She created the Mom To MORE™ community for women rediscovering themselves bey...

In this episode of Mom to MORE™, host Sharon Macey is joined by Zibby Owens, award-winning podcaster, best-selling author, bookstore owner, publisher and CEO who has been called the "Literary Fairy Godmother" of the book world. Her remarkable journey that started as a stay-at-home-mom is beyond inspiring. Zibby, like most moms, wears many hats.  She is the award-winning podcast host of Moms Don't...