Talking with Tata

Jewelry holds sentimental value. It evokes emotions and memories that can last a lifetime. That is the mission behind Alexa Leigh, a contemporary jewelry line based in Miami with roots in both Aspen and New York. Founder Alexa Leigh Meyer shares how her father inspired her to launch her unique line and how she has grown her namesake collection while balancing motherhood to three young children. Sh...

The process of becoming a mother begins before childbirth – both physically and emotionally. The role of a doula is to offer support throughout the journey to motherhood – before, during and after childbirth. Eyla Cuenca strives to connect women, parents, and children through the scope of conception, birth and parenting as a teacher, birth guide, and visual storyteller. Her Natural Birth classes,...

Working moms are great role models for their kids, teaching them skills that will help them succeed in the future. Glosslab Founder and CEO Rachel Apfel Glass has built a membership nail salon with over 20 locations nationwide and plans to expand into franchises. She opens up about showing her two daughters, 8 and 10 years old, what hard work and passion look like, as well as teaching them perseve...

It’s no secret, parenting can be hard. Finding daily activities and experiences to promote your children’s growth and development takes time. Enter State of Kid, a Miami-based all-in-one studio and shop for young families. Co-founders Alana Oxfeld and Cheryl Gonzalez noticed resources to entertain were slim, so they created an environment – offering everything from music, sensory, dance and art cl...

Infertility is all-consuming -- emotionally, physically, mentally and financially draining. But there can be a light at the end of the tunnel. Fertility warrior Ashley Gildin Spitzer knows this all too well through her years-long journey to motherhood -- from the loss of her period and failed IUI to struggles with IVF, surrogacy and baby in the NICU. Four years later, her so-called "twiblings,...

Family first. No one defines it more than Olivia Oshry Shapiro, mother of two and older sister aka "momager" to podcast personalities Jackie, Claudia and Margo Oshry. She talks about growing up in a big family, raising kids in the public eye and her decision to keep her son and daughter off of social media for privacy concerns. Tata's Tip of the Week: Limiting Questions Limit the numbe...

Some of the most successful entrepreneurs out there are moms - they have plenty of experience multitasking and working on tight deadlines. Gretchen Maull Berger, founder of handbag line GG Maull, takes on the "mompreneur" title by empowering women through fashion while also balancing her family life at home. Tata's Tip of the Week: Say it Back to your Child If your child is just learni...

When is the right time to see a speech therapist? Certified Speech Therapist and Talking with Tata Specialist Rachel Benedict weighs in on when parents should be concerned their child may need speech and language help. She shares how she uses a collaborative approach for early intervention, focusing on parent involvement and play-based therapy. Tata's Tip of the Week: Parent Involvement Do you...

The importance of an educator should not be undervalued. Enter Gabrielle Fraenkel Bachow, founder and CEO of FTK Consulting, an educational concierge to students, families, organizations and schools, who has spent more than a decade to help ensure all kids have an equal educational opportunity. She shares how she utilizes her resources to set up students of all ages for success. Tata's Tip of...

Let's be real. The postpartum fashion rut can happen. That's where Jenny Berger steps in aka Miami Style Mom. A Miami-based mom of two, whose kids have grown from toddlers to tweens, she is committed to helping women dress well and feel confident during all life stages. From highlighting the latest trends to posting stylish clothes, she offers fresh ideas for how to put together relevant o...

It’s helpful to have an idea of how your body may react to the different stages of pregnancy. Julia Neto, founder of Her Move, a platform geared towards fitness for female biology, is building a program that includes week-by-week prenatal workouts, detailed and effective postpartum recovery plans, and research-based hormone supportive workout plans. She invites us into her women's fitness comm...

Has your style changed at all since becoming a mom? NYC-based mom-of-two, Arielle Siboni Grossman, is the Fashion Director of Women's Ready-to-Wear and Kids Clothing at Bloomingdale's. She sees the trends on-and-off the runway and shares her fashionable tips and tricks for dressing you and your kids from the office desk to school pick up to a class in the park. An authentic and personable...

From nurseries to playrooms to pantries, kids of all ages accumulate a lot of stuff. That's why it's important to have a strategy to keep organized and constantly edit. Professional Organizer Tatiana Blanco, owner of Neat Method Miami, shares her tips and tricks for a clutter-free home, and how organizing toys can impact speech language therapy. Check out Neat Method Miami and follow along...

Maternal health is key during a woman's fertility journey. Registered Dietitian and Certified Life Coach, Alli Magier, MS, RDN, LDN, is the founder and CEO of Well by Alli, a concierge nutrition program, that provides the resources every mom needs before, during and after pregnancy. She shares her tips and tricks for a sustainable diet and best practices to support a child throughout the entir...

Join speech pathologist Andie Schneider as she offers tips to help make speech language practice fun at home for you and your little one. Each week, she invites moms and parents from the Talking with Tata community to highlight their incredible careers and how they manage to balance it all. Follow @talkingwithtata Learn more about Talking with Tata classes and private therapy: https://www.talkingw...