Katie Ruddell + Liz Hammond

Not Your Mommy

Business EN ↓ 100 episodes

Katie Ruddell and Liz Hammond are two working moms searching for the answer to the question: How the f**ck are we supposed to do it all?! We were both looking for entrepreneurs sharing how they navigate motherhood and owning a business and it didn’t exist, so we’re here to create it for you! Sit in on our honest conversations about finding work/life balance, hot tips, wins, all the failures and the stuff you're already thinking about (but might be afraid to say). We also (heavily) dabble in pop culture, moms in the media, and chat with some inspiring moms and entrepreneurs to hear more about h...

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Katie Ruddell + Liz Hammond

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Business

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Latest episode

Feb 25, 2026

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Episodes

The Voice of the internet: Taylor Loren 13.11.2024

Katie chats with long-time internet bestie Taylor Loren about all things ADHD, the life of a Fractional CMO, planning for motherhood, and Bravo, of course. Very Important Episode Links: Taylor on Instagram Reels Tips on Instagram Taylor's Website Keep Up With Your Girls: Katie on Instagram Katie on Tiktok Kokomo's Website Liz on Instagram Liz's Website Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mo...

Pelvic Floor Health is Everything with Kate Von Schellwitz 06.11.2024

Liz chats with Pelvic Floor Physiotherapist, Kate Von Schellwitz in this juicy episode. Kate shares her wealth of knowledge about all things pelvic floor recovery and how important pelvic floor health is for our overall quality of life. She's also a mom to two boys so gets it and encourages you to prioritize sleep over kegels - but to remember that it's common, not normal to leak pee. Liz also doe...

Katie's new jeans, McDonald's Monopoly, Liz's life after IUD 30.10.2024

The girls are back together and covering a LOT of ground. From hormones and RHONY, to the secret to life, hope, and dreams, this is a freaky little doozy of an ep! Also this just in—motherhood changes you and Katie checked a major life goal off her list. Very Important Episode Links: Levi's Jeans Naturopath Everyone and Everything The Wedding People Keep Up With Your Girls: Katie on Instagram Kati...

Liz Chats With Memoirist, Barrie Miskin 23.10.2024

Liz chats with our first guest of the season, Barrie Miskin, NYC-based author of, Hell Gate Bridge: A Memoir of Motherhood, Madness, and Hope. Barrie shares more about her experience of navigating a mysterious mental illness during pregnancy and postpartum. She talks about spending time in psychiatric facilities and the gaps in maternal mental healthcare in the US. While her story is terrifying an...

Katie's ADHD Diaries 16.10.2024

In this solo episode, Katie does a deep dive into her journey with ADHD, aka her superpower. She discusses her diagnosis and the systems and tools she learned to manage her ADHD without meds for 20 years. Katie spills on why she decided to explore meds again a year after returning to work post-baby and shares more about how they are working for her and the practices she is using to stay balanced w...

Liz breaks girl code, moms in the media & Shallow Hal syndrome 09.10.2024

If you're reading this, you now know our show notes are the hottest place on the internet! In this epi the mommies discuss their new girl-powered podcast team, their renewed crush on Seth Cohen, and all the juicy TV they're watching. They get deep on this year's buzziest book and dish on some of their fave moms in the media like Margot Robbie and Kourtney K. Very Important Episode Links: All Fours...

The mommies are back with major life updates 02.10.2024

Did you miss us?? Get caught up with your girls and hear their top five life updates—all major in their own way with many solo pods to come to dive deeper. The mommies also give their hot take on the Secret Lives of Mormon Wives. It's good to be back. Very Important Episode Links: Joe Fresh Clogs LED Mask Spreadsheet Keep Up With Your Girls: Katie on Instagram Katie on Tiktok Kokomo's Website Liz...

The Summer Sendoff 24.07.2024

In the final episode of this season, the mommies talk about their soft girl summers and what they’ve been crossing off their bucket lists. They reflect on the last year of motherhood and podcasting and chat about their hopes and dreams for the pod when they are back in action this fall! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Day to day business ops with Katie (Part 2) 17.07.2024

Katie is solo this week, answering all your questions about running a business. She shares what her typical day looks like, how she structures her team, managing staff, when to grow your business and how to navigate through hard times like a negative cash flow. Episode Resources: Katie Instagram Kokomo Instagram Kokomo Website Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Catch Up With Your Girls 10.07.2024

This just in—Katie has cut out caffeine and has a longstanding, meaningful relationship with Owen Wilson you didn’t know about. The mommies dive into some wellness swaps Katie has been making lately, how their summers are going and contemplate whether Liz might actually have a chance with Jeremy Allen White! Episode Resources: Katie Instagram Kokomo Instagram Kokomo Website Liz Instagram Liz Websi...

Reading, Writing & Zoloft’ing with Liz 03.07.2024

In this solo epi, Liz does a full dive into her summer reading list (we’ve included details for the books below). She gives an update on where she’s at with her writing and talks about her experience of being on different antidepressants.  Book Recs: Real Americans Sandwich: A Novel I’m Mostly Here to Enjoy Myself  Practical Magic Series  Bret Easton Ellis  Ambition Monster &nb...

Starting a new business with Katie (Part 1) 26.06.2024

Katie is solo this week, going down memory lane to answer your questions about how and why Kokomo was started. She covers everything from how Kokomo went from a goal on paper to opening her first location—including building a business plan, her mental wellbeing, financing, start up costs, finding a location, and things that surprised her once she opened.  Part 2 coming soon! Katie Instagram K...

Tennis and cowboys, thrifting, speeding tickets and spray tans 19.06.2024

This juicy little episode covers everything from Katie’s recent run-in with the police and a healing moment she had with her first Kokomo location. Liz talks about her recent obsession with spray tans and how she’s planning on having a nostalgic 90s summer. Episode Resources: Katie Instagram Kokomo Instagram Kokomo Website Liz Instagram Liz Website Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more i...

Sexy Mode: Activated 05.06.2024

Live from Katie’s bed, the mommas discuss important topics such as drycleaners, Kardashians, soul mates and hot books. They also explore the unique transition of being a “body of nourishment” to reactivating sexy mode. Episode Resources: Katie Instagram Kokomo Instagram Kokomo Website Liz Instagram Liz Website Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pinterest for the People, Krista Lavrusik 29.05.2024

The mommies chat with content creator, expert thrifter and mom to four boys, Krista Lavrusik. This fun convo spans everything from diving into the world of influencing and content creation, what we should be thrifting this summer and how Krista finds balance at home with four busy boys. It’s a fun one!!  Krista Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/kristalavrusik/ Krista TikTok:https://www.tikt...

Summer bucket lists, Katie’s new car, a sexy book, the healing power of a quick sob 22.05.2024

The mommies are feeling spicy today in this juicy convo about everything from summer bucket lists to the hottest guy on TikTok and Katie’s nearly pathological obsession with returning things. They dive into email etiquette and how nothing at work is really that hard once you’ve become a mom. Episode Resources: Katie Instagram Kokomo Instagram Kokomo Website Liz Instagram Liz Website Hosted on Acas...

Liz is on TikTok, an idea for a novel, Katie tries “the wet look,” influenceng/de-influencing 08.05.2024

This is an episode primarily about TikTok, if we’re being honest. Katie and Liz share some recent faves - shampoo, period underwear, a bralette - and dig into some things that are getting under their skin. Katie ponders the power of subscription services and wonders what life would be like if daycare groomed our children. Episode Resources: Katie Instagram Kokomo Instagram Kokomo Website Liz Insta...

Tortured Poets, Kourtney is queen, optimize your life, pumping gas 01.05.2024

Two moms talk their thoughts on Taylor’s latest album and the Kardashian sisters on Instagram. Katie fills us in on her foray into meal prepping services and her new obsession with Cleantok videos. Both gals marvel at their ability to pump gas and host a weekly podcast, on top of it all! Episode Resources: Katie Instagram Kokomo Instagram Kokomo Website Liz Instagram Liz Website Hosted on Acast. S...

There’s Nothing Revolutionary About This Podcast—And We Like It That Way 24.04.2024

Katie is back from daycare sickness purgatory so the moms catch up on everything and nothing. They dive into the merits of various Costco locations (groundbreaking stuff), why Liz wants you to stop and enjoy the cherry blossoms, new reality TV faves, Brandy Melville, making friends as a mom and entrepreneur and when did we all become man haters?!  Episode Resources: Katie Instagram Kokomo Ins...

A Not Safe for Mom Group Convo With Alexis Barad-Cutler 17.04.2024

Liz chats with Alexis Barad-Cutler—writer, mother and founder of the online and IRL community, Not Safe for Mom Group. They talk about trad wives, mom content, Dr. Becky, boobs, her writing process and so much more! Not Safe for Mom Group: https://www.notsafeformomgroup.com/ https://www.instagram.com/notsafeformomgroup/ Alexis: http://www.alexisbaradcutler.com/ https://www.instagram.com/alexisbara...

Katie’s sexy voice, jean recon, cooking, reading, manifesting 10.04.2024

 A blonde and a brunette get together and deep dive into Katie’s denim journey, what they are reading, eating, cooking and thinking about. They both commit to saying less yes in April and overshare about periods because, obviously. Katie Instagram Kokomo Instagram Kokomo Website Liz Instagram Liz Website Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Katie’s Muse—Miriam Alden, Founder of Brunette the Label 04.04.2024

The mommies met with Miriam - the CEO and Creative Director of Brunette the Label and Brunette Showroom - to learn more about how she balances motherhood with running a business and finding space for creativity. We talk about goal setting, manifestation and returning to work after having a baby when your business needs you. Miriam is so honest and inspiring—you’ll love this convo with her. Episode...

Lavender lattes, daycare transitions, makeup, Summer House, spring style 27.03.2024

On this chatty episode, Liz and Katie dive into makeup routines, spring style confusion, and their thoughts on the latest season of Summer House. Of course Katie has granular scheduling questions and they celebrate her little guy starting daycare! Episode Resources: Katie Instagram Kokomo Instagram Kokomo Website Liz Instagram Liz Website Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information...

Workin’ Moms Writer, Karen Kicak 20.03.2024

Katie and Liz chat with filmmaker, essayist and TV writer for the popular show, Workin’ Moms, Karen Kicak! Karen shares the identity shift she experienced going from feeling ambivalent to motherhood to now being a mom to a toddler. She spilled on what it was like to be in the writer’s room as a new mom on a show about working moms. We talked about the “just wait” conversations that often consume h...

What Bradley Cooper said, WODs, Temu hauls, freelance finances 13.03.2024

The girls got a little silly with this one, talking about everything from the (many) sunglasses Liz got from Temu, what’s going on with Katie’s cortisol, finances and the pomodoro method. Katie reflects on her experience of listening to herself on the podcast and how she’s evolved.  Episode Resources: Katie Instagram Kokomo Instagram Kokomo Website Liz Instagram Liz Website Hosted on Acast. S...

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