Passport Mommy

Mimi Stuart has been acting and entertaining audiences since she was 10 years old, and professionally since she was 15. Mimi performed Off-Broadway as a lead in The Mandela and Guilty Innocence. She has been in almost 20 movies and her voice can be heard on several voice-overs. Mimi started to teach and direct for Monica May at The Children’s Acting Academy in 2000, and became its sole owner four...

Ellacor is a new technology called fractional micro-coring and is a non-surgical solution for mid-to-lower face wrinkles and excess skin. Dr. Michael Cameron, a board-certified dermatologist with a private practice on the upper west side of Manhattan and an assistant clinical professor at Mount Sinai Health System, has one of the few devices commercially available in New York City. Ellacor is an o...

Tammy Pahel is a transformative and strategic Spa, Wellness, Fitness and Retail Executive with 30 years of leadership experience. She has a demonstrated history of shaping high performing cultures for several luxury and global wellness brands. She talks to Michelle about all of the wellness and spa offerings at the beautiful Carillon Miami Wellness Resort. Living with a chronic illness can be incr...

Marking a significant advance in infant safety, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has given De Novo approval to Happiest Baby’s SNOO Smart Sleeper. This is the first time the FDA has given De Novo approval to a product designed to keep sleeping babies safely positioned on the back. Babies who are positioned to sleep on the back are at a lower risk of SIDS. Amy Schumer, Tia Mowry, Ashton...

Michelle and her family spent a couple of days at the Margarittaville Hollywood Beach Resort and had a blast! On the show, she talks to the team that makes the resort a perfect spot for family getaways, friend reunions, and basically any reason you have to celebrate and get together! Jennifer Strum, the Director of Marketing. For the past three years, she has been the Director of Marketing at Marg...

The national conversation around screentime has continued to boomerang at an alarming rate, and parents’ attitudes continue to shift and change. When the pandemic made it an educational necessity, it provided more openness for what technology can offer our children. But as new technology such as AI is being introduced, some parents have begun retreating again. Sara DeWitt says that now is in fact...

The Museum of Broadway opened its doors to the public on November 15, 2022, but Julie Boardman and Diane Nicoletti have been working on the development of the Museum for over 5 years. As part of this immersive and interactive theatrical experience, guests travel through a visual history of Broadway, highlighting groundbreaking moments in a series of exhibits that showcase – and show off – dazzling...

Airway health is an important but often overlooked area of medicine, and studies have connected poor airway health to sleep, cognitive, behavioral, and physical problems. Dr. Shereen Lim is breaking new ground in this field with her book Breathe, Sleep, Thrive , a comprehensive guide to breathing and airway development. It covers the issues that can arise from poor airway health to what steps can...

Plan a visit to Los Cabos and get two resort experieces during your trip! Mexico Grand Hotels has two gorgeous properties within its collection of hotels and residences - Hacienda Encantado Resorts and Residences and Marina Fiesta Resort and Spa. Hacienda Encantada Resorts and Residences brings you the finest Los Cabos luxury experience offering an optional All Inclusive stay, pairing exquisite su...

Joy Farina Foskett is the Head of Education at NY Kids Club and NY Preschool in New York City where she uniquely balances responsibilities as an administrator and as a passionate educator. While continuing to dramatically shape the educational development of our students, her daily responsibilities have included curriculum development, mentorship of our teachers, and parent communication, all unde...

Michelle took her family to the beautiful Emerson Resort and Spa in the Catskills region of NY and loved every part of the trip! Tune in to hear Michelle speak with Tamara Murray, the Marketing and Sales Director, Christina Burns, the spa manager and Marci Smith, manager for the Shops at Emerson. The shops are so much more than just your typical shops. The resort is also home to the world's larges...

Marking a significant advance in infant safety, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has given De Novo approval to Happiest Baby’s SNOO Smart Sleeper. This is the first time the FDA has given De Novo approval to a product designed to keep sleeping babies safely positioned on the back. Babies who are positioned to sleep on the back are at a lower risk of SIDS. Amy Schumer, Tia Mowry, Ashton...

Dr. Tanya Altmann, FAAP, a UCLA-trained pediatrician talks with Michelle about the importance of play. Experts agree, play is an integral component to a child’s development, as it builds important social and emotional skills. According to a recent study , due to COVID, kids are redefining the way they want to play, including seeking a safe space to play and the permission to say YES to play more....

Michelle talks with Andrew Harp, Brand Leader of Tru by Hilton about her experience at their Hershey, PA location. Michelle took her family to Hershey, Pennsylvania, decided to stay at one of Hilton's newest brands, and found it to be the perfect hotels for families! Andrew Harp oversees the fastest hotel brand to launch in industry history. In his role, Andrew is responsible for Tru by Hilton’s b...

With 30 years of professional experience and advanced level certifications, Wendy Behary is the founder and director of The Cognitive Therapy Center of New Jersey and The Schema Therapy Institutes of NJ-NYC-DC. She has been treating clients, training professionals and supervising psychotherapists for more than 20 years. Wendy was on the faculty of the Cognitive Therapy Center and Schema Therapy In...

Michelle visits the Mohonk Mountain House in New Paltz, NY and speaks to those most involved in making it the wellness, family friendly haven it is. Formerly Vice President and General Manager, Eric Gullickson was promoted to President of Mohonk Mountain House in 2018. Involved with Mohonk Mountain House in various capacities since his teenage years, Gullickson first joined the managerial team at...

For people constantly on the go or for parents juggling multiple responsibilities, finding a work-life balance can be tricky. A recent survey revealed that almost all Americans (94%) look for food options with a longer shelf life so it’s available for cooking convenience – and at least once a week, frozen foods have bailed out almost four in five (77%) parents during last-minute “what’s for dinner...

The Carillon Miami Wellness Resort is at the forefront of the wellness industry, boasting an impressive list of cutting-edge treatments to jump start your “new you” ethos. From touchless wellness treatments to anti-aging and preventative health programs, to extensive fitness offerings and pool and beach access, the property sets the tone for wellness standards across the country and is perfect for...

The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show is playing at the DR2 Theatre, off-Broadway at 101 East 15th Street at Union Square. The show is produced by Rockefeller Productions, which also has presented Disney’s Winnie The Pooh: The New Musical Stage Adaptation (in NYC and now on a national tour—and soon to open in London next month) and Sesame Street: The Musical (in NYC and soon to return off Broadway). Th...

Italian skincare guru and beauty disruptor Pietro Simone talks with Michelle about choosing the best services and products for one's skin. His skincare treatments are unique and effective and he shares his tips for taking care of your skin no matter where you are in a routine. His very first US flagship clinic in New York City is on Spring Street in SoHo andcalled, The House of Pietro Simone. For...

Weber County mom and autistic woman Adison Smith has received the inaugural Duck Defender Award from Duck Defenders, an international project of animal welfare charity Humane Long Island. The Duck Defender Award is the top accolade bestowed by the charity and is awarded to only those making the most significant progress for waterfowl advocacy and rescue in North America. Adison talks to Michelle a...

This was the week of Covid with the kids, so we have two segments worth listening to again! Segment 1 is a repeat of a segment we ran in October. Breast cancer awareness is so important, so this interview is worth repeating so we think about it more than just in October! Respiratory viruses in young children have many parents extremely concerned of late. Is it a cold? The flu? Covid? Or respirator...