The Hats Podcast

It's tough to sum up what mothers mean to us. In a word, can we say: everything? We all come from a mom; and, whether your mom is a rockstar, a nightmare or something in between, a mother's role in her child's life is uniquely central. In this episode of The Hats, Melissa & Kerri talk about their paths to motherhood and how they navigate the world wearing this incredibly complicated and dynamic ha...

Who can always keep all of their hats upright and perfectly placed at all times - NOBODY! In this episode, co-hosts Melissa & Kerri discuss what to do when one of your hats goes lopsided. You don't always know which hat will falter in any given moment. But, there are some things that you can do to help get your hats in line again, regardless of which hat goes lopsided and when this inevitably happ...

The pitter patter of little feet was cool ... until those feet were big and they needed to be headed toward a desk to do some work! Many of us living the Covid-19 quarantine life are also homeschooling our kids unexpectedly. While plenty of families decided to homeschool before this, most did not. And, this has been the most difficult transition for many. Listen to this episode to hear tips on how...

Goodbye office. Hello living room! Yet another transition brought on by the Covid-19 pandemic--millions of workers no longer able to safely social distance while working in their usual location. In this episode, co-hosts Melissa & Kerri discuss wearing the working from home hat, including a discussion of sharing the home with another adult working from home, as well as working remotely while homes...

At any given moment, there is likely to be a local, state or federal election around the corner. It is easy to ignore the confusing and sometimes overwhelming electoral process; but, engaging in politics is one of the most important hats we wear as citizens of a democracy. In this episode, Melissa & Kerri talk about how to wear the political hat with ease. Some resources to consider: npr.com reddi...

Social distancing. What does it mean and how can we do it and maybe even have a little fun? That's what Melissa & Kerri talk about in this episode.   Here are some resources to consider: --Consider some of the streaming services if you haven't already signed up: netflix.com , hulu.com , disneyplus.com --Some great ideas for couples in Melissa's book: The Love Challenge --Go old school and get some...

COVID-19. It has thrust us all into territories unknown - required to stay home, washing our hands like crazy, sanitizing every surface, keeping others at bay. This is a hat no one would have EVER guessed any of us would wear. But, Melissa and Kerri have your back. In this episode they give you loads of tips on how to wear your quarantine hat and stay sane!  If you need help or information during...

On this episode of The Hats, co-hosts Melissa & Kerri talk about being businesswomen. Owning two very different types of businesses - one an individual contributor and the other as a member of a family business with many employees - the co-hosts share what sparked them to start their businesses and tips for how to balance issues that come up when you are an entrepreneur - branding and expanding yo...

On this episode of The Hats, co-hosts Melisssa and Kerri share with listeners how their friendship began and how it continues to grow. In addition, the ladies spend most of the episode sharing practical tips on how to balance the friend hat when we wear so many others, how to make time to nurture existing friendships, how to make new friends as an adult, how to mend fences when friendships go thro...

In the first episode of The Hats Podcast, you will meet co-hosts Melissa and Kerri. They will share a little bit about themselves, and what the podcast is about. Sneak peak: Melissa is a licensed marriage and family therapist and Kerri is a lawyer. The Hats Podcast is about their experiences in these professions as well as the many other hats they wear - friend, wife, chef, traveler, and so on. If...