Passport Mommy

Guests this week include Jessica Pawl (Honda); Christy Loy (GM, Aloft & Element Hotels); and Kim Grotzke (Hamax USA). In the market for a new SUV that doubles as a great family vehicle and perfect for off roading? Check out what Jessica has to say about the Honda Passport, the newest vehicle in Honda's lineup. Thinking about taking a roadtrip this summer? It can be a challenge finding great family...

Michelle hangs out with her good friend Marshall, talking about potty training, daycare drop offs, toddler eating habits, and all the fun things new parents share.

Michelle talks to Derek Frank from KHS America about the importance of music education in a child's life and how KHS has played such an integral role. Debra Kallinikos, founder of "Animal Packers," talks about how she came up with the animal backpacks and her inspiration for doing so.

From May 5 comes one of Michele's favorite recent shows: Alina Diebold (the NY Kids Club) talks about the importance of play and enrichment classes in toddlers; Shelley Hunter the "Gift Card Girlfriend" gives us some Mother's and Father's Day gift ideas. Amber Stepper, VP Marketing for Evenflo, offers advice on how to choose the best carseat.

Michelle is still on maternity break, so here's a favorite show from April 28. Also, listen to Michelle's interview with PETA's John Di Leonardo about kid-friendly, animal-friendly vacations (at the 32:13 mark).

It's Michele's second week with her new son! We're giving her a rest and bringing you one of her favorite shows, recorded April 21, 2019.

Michelle has a new baby boy! While mother and child get off to a good start, enjoy this encore podcast from April 13-14, 2019.

Caroline Christenson talks about the benefits of a maternity belly band and why she invented hers which also has shoulder and groin straps. Comic and dad Marshall Stevenson and I talk about what it's like leaving your baby alone with the parents for their first overnight.

Guests Include: Jessica Pawl oversees PR for Honda in the eastern U.S. and talks about why the CR-V has been aa top choice in its class for 22 years. Kristin Lilla is Newbraska's only AASECT certified sex therapist and talks about her new Vagina pop up which appears in her book, Vaginas and Periods 101. Julie Floyd is the founder of Classic Kids Photography with studios across the U.S. She is also...

Alina Diebold talks about the importance of play and enrichment classes in toddlers and the many programs the NY Kids Club offers. Shelley Hunter the "Gift Card Girlfriend" gives us some Mother's and Father's Day gift ideas. Amber Stepper, VP Marketing for Evenflo, talks about their new Gold line of products and offers advice on how to choose the best carseat.

Guests include Doula and Child Birth Educator, Ashley Minahan, Baby and Family Photographer, Shea Wordell and NY Comic Marshall Stevenson

Joyce Dales, inventor of Cold Bee Gone talks about how to fight colds naturally. Broadway star and father of two, Gavin Lodge and his company EC Knox, designed a really stylish and useful diaper bag!

Guests include Olga Stankovich of New York Nomads; Kasey Ciesiensky of Red's Gone Green; and Comic and Dad, Marshall Stevenson.

Guests: Jon Heriford (Ass't General Manager, Lexus Eastern Area) Nicole Alexander (Siren Betty Design), Kollene Carlsson (Owner Photographer, Blonde Cow Photography) and Ksenia Yudina (founder, UNest)

Guests include Richard Watts (author "Entitlemania"); Chris Swalm (Marketing Communications Manager for Schleich Toys); Carolyn Harvey (Baby & Toddler Sleep Expert and Brand Ambassador for Baby Magic), Dad and Comic, Marshall Stevenson

On Broadway with Ashley Blair Fitgerald; TGC Toys with Kelly Elwood/

Caroline Christenson talks about the benefits of a maternity belly band and why she invented hers which also has shoulder and groin straps. Comic and dad, Marshall Stevenson, and I talk about what it's like leaving your baby alone with the parents for their first overnight.

Allison Bernstein, founder of Suburban Jungle tells us how she helps families choose the right suburb for them when moving out of the city. Lindsey & Patch Hurty share six year old Patch's cool collection and the memorable experience he had at the Ford headquarters. Shira Averbuch is an international performer and songwriter and talks about the benefits of starting children with music early on as...

Nicole Foos from Lamaze Intimates shares information on their maternity and nursing product line. Lisa Manheim's son is going through a bone marrow transplant and talks about the ease of donation and how you can become a kind stranger. Lauren Levy chat about her clothing line for babies and toddlers, Magnetic Me and why it's making it easy for parents to dress their kids. Nadia DiGiallonardo (musi...

Haley Passeser talks about all the fun that can be had at Lion Country Safari in West Palm Beach; John Haviaras, GM of Lido Beach Resort, talks with Michelle about her amazing visit with her daughter. Marshall Stevenson, comic and dad, is sick at home with the flu and talks about what it's like to take care of a toddler when you are the one sick. Dr Matthew GIllespie, attending cardiologist in the...

Michelle had a wonderful mommy and me getaway to Sarasota with her 22 month old and spoke with a few people who make the destination and its resorts so special. Britney Guertin, Communications and Content Manager for Visit Sarasota County, talks with Michelle about all of the wonderful things to see and do in Sarasota whether traveling as a couple or family. Danielle White and Jeff Mayers, directo...

Naomi Kelman, founder and CEO of Willow Breastpump discusses how it is revolutionizing pumping or women. Nelson Nigel, founder and CEO of KidMoto, chats about how getting to and from the airport with kids is made so much easier and safe. Marshall Stevenson, dad and comic, asks if it's ever ok to judge other parents. Charlie Fussner, Business Unit Manager for AmSafe introduces us to the only FAA ap...

Peter Greenberg joins me to talk about some of his favorite road trips and tips for parents traveling with kids. Leah Stewart, founder of Live Life Pilates, shares advice for a healthy pelvic floor during and after pregnancy and how one can use pilates to achieve this. Scott Adzick, M.D. Surgeon-In-Chief at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, discusses how fetal surgery helps correct many defects...

Guests include Stephanie Fish from VRBO differentiating the facts and myths of vacation rental homes, Michael Deutsch (Hands on Hoops) talks about the benefits of basketball on toddlers and young kids. Jen Slaw, motivational speaker, professional juggler and mother, chats with Michelle about how she focuses on and incorporates both Motherhood and her career as a corporate motivational speaker, Dr...

Melanie Fish from VRBO joins Michelle to talk about great family vacation ideas for 2019 and how best to travel. Michelle's friend Marshall Stevenson, owner of NY Beer and Brewery Tour, laments about his New Year's celebration or lack thereof with a two year old. Chris Naughton, Northeast Regional Manager, Honda Public Relations, educates us on the best family vehicles, including the Honda Pilot,...