The Running Wine Mom

Every parent knows the feeling. It's 5:30 PM, everyone wants something different for dinner, and you're already exhausted from the day. In this episode of The Running Wine Mom , Samantha sits down with Courtney Lawrie , Chief Operating Officer at Wonder, to explore how one company is reimagining family mealtime. From her years helping build Wayfair into a household name to now leading operations a...

Can wine teach us something about parenting—and about life? This week on The Running Wine Mom , Samantha sits down with author, former Hollywood publicist, and Moët Hennessy executive Danielle Frank to discuss career pivots, resilience, luxury branding, and why humor might be one of the greatest parenting tools of all. Although Danielle isn't a parent herself, her bestselling book, A Wine Lover's...

From Filmmaker to Honest Mum: How Vicki Broadbent Built a Global Brand While Raising Three Kids What happens when an award-winning filmmaker becomes one of the world's first parenting bloggers? In this episode of The Running Wine Mom , Samantha sits down with Vicki Broadbent, creator of Honest Mum, author of The Working Mom (formerly Mumboss in the UK), television personality, and advocate for mat...

Kids Skincare, Sunscreen & the Truth About Sephora Routines with Dr. Angela Casey Skincare has become a full-blown trend among kids and tweens, but how much of it is actually helping—and how much could be causing harm? In this episode of The Running Wine Mom , Samantha sits down with dermatologist, skin cancer surgeon, and Bright Girl founder Dr. Angela Casey to separate fact from fiction when...

From Mom Hack to Shark Tank: Beth Benike's Journey with Busy Baby What happens when a frustrated mom decides there has to be a better way? In this episode of The Running Wine Mom , Samantha sits down with entrepreneur, veteran, and Busy Baby founder Beth Benike. What started as a simple solution to keep toys off the restaurant floor turned into a patented product line, a successful business, and a...

What if the secret to fewer power struggles, better behavior, and a stronger connection with your child isn't another parenting hack—but play? In this episode of The Running Wine Mom , Samantha sits down with licensed therapist, registered play therapist, professor, podcast host, and author Dr. Kim Van Dusen to discuss her new book, Parenting Through Play . Together, they unpack why play is one of...

This week on The Running Wine Mom , Samantha sits down with New York Times bestselling author Annabel Monaghan for an honest conversation about motherhood, caregiving, burnout, love, and the invisible mental load women carry every single day.  Annabel shares the inspiration behind her newest novel, Dolly All the Time — a story about a single mom juggling work, family, financial stress, and caregiv...

What actually is homeopathy — and why are so many parents curious about it right now? In this episode of The Running Wine Mom , Samantha sits down with homeopath and educator Marcus Fernandez to talk about natural healing, parenting instincts, nervous system overload, and how families can feel more confident navigating everyday illnesses. Marcus is the founder of the Center for Homeopathic Educati...

What actually happens to returned baby gear? Most parents assume it goes right back on the shelf. But according to Ben Norment, founder and CEO of Stork Exchange , that’s usually not the case. In this episode of The Running Wine Mom , Samantha sits down with Ben to talk about the hidden world of open-box baby gear, how major brands handle returns, and why recommerce is becoming one of the smartest...

What if the best restaurant in your area… wasn’t a restaurant at all? In this episode of The Running Wine Mom , Samantha sits down with identical twin chefs Stephen and Nicolas Servis, founders of Servis Events — a Bucks County-based private chef and farm-to-table dining experience that brings high-end, seasonal meals directly into your home. Recorded on-site at their family Airbnb, Rocking Horse...

What happens when your life doesn’t look the way you thought it would? In this episode of The Running Wine Mom , Samantha sits down with author and creator Kendall Mariah to talk about the reality of motherhood, identity shifts, infertility, and what she calls “soul friction”—that tension between the life you expected and the life you’re actually living. Kendall shares her journey through fertilit...

What does it actually take to bring one of the biggest sporting events in the world to a city—and why is now Pittsburgh’s turn ? In this episode of The Running Wine Mom , Samantha sits down with Jim Britt, Vice President of Sports Events at VisitPITTSBURGH and leader of SportsPITTSBURGH, the team behind the 2026 NFL Draft . They break down what “sports tourism” really means (without the corporate...

What happens after the cameras stop rolling? In this episode of The Running Wine Mom , Samantha sits down with Jason Wahler—known from Laguna Beach and The Hills —to talk about what life really looked like behind the scenes, and what it took to rebuild after addiction. Jason shares his journey through fame, substance abuse, and recovery, including the moment that changed everything for him. He ope...

What do you do when life doesn’t go according to plan? In this episode of The Running Wine Mom , Samantha sits down with Dr. Rachel Goldman, clinical psychologist, speaker, and author of When Life Happens , to talk about what it really means to manage stress, build confidence, and move forward when life feels overwhelming. From burnout and mom guilt to confidence and mindset shifts, this conversat...

Sleep training has become one of the most controversial topics in modern motherhood—and for many moms, one of the most overwhelming. In this episode of The Running Wine Mom , Samantha sits down with Chrissy Lawler , founder of The Peaceful Sleeper , to break down what’s actually true about newborn sleep, toddler sleep struggles, and big kid bedtime battles. From the reality of the fourth trimester...

Parenting teens can feel like everything changes overnight—communication shuts down, emotions run high, and connection feels harder than ever. But what if the teen years aren’t about losing influence… they’re about changing how we show up? In this episode of The Running Wine Mom , Samantha sits down with parenting coach Dr. Cam Caswell to break down what’s really happening in the teen brain—and ho...

Have you ever opened a wine list at a restaurant and instantly felt overwhelmed? In this episode of The Running Wine Mom podcast , Samantha Cieslinski sits down with Emily Buckley , founder of the Vinoperte app , the morning after its official launch party in New York City. Vinoperte is designed to take the stress out of ordering wine. Instead of guessing or defaulting to the “second cheapest bott...

What actually happens behind the scenes when brands choose influencers? In this episode of The Running Wine Mom , Samantha Cieslinski sits down with Chelsea Clark , founder of Momfluence, a platform connecting brands with thousands of mom creators across North America. Chelsea has worked with more than 500 brands and nearly 9,000 mom creators , giving her a rare perspective on how influencer colla...

What if AI wasn’t replacing motherhood… but protecting it? In this episode of The Running Wine Mom , Samantha sits down with Lianne Liebowitz — mom of four under six and founder of Diaper Dynasty — to talk about how she uses AI as an “unexpected co-parent” to reduce the invisible mental load of motherhood. You may recognize Lianne from her viral ultrasound moment where she discovered she was expec...

In this episode of The Running Wine Mom , Samantha sits down with celebrity makeup artist Stephanie Powers to talk about the truth behind the glamour — from high-pressure campaigns and NFL collaborations to the emotional story behind working with Ms. Rachel. Stephanie shares how she built her career from weddings to major editorial and commercial work, what it’s really like working with high-profi...

If you love running but feel exhausted, inflamed, or stuck in a cycle of overtraining and burnout — this episode is for you. In this conversation, Samantha sits down with Dr. Haley Parker of VUIM Clinic to talk about women’s hormones, stress, cortisol, nutrition, and why pushing harder is not always the answer. They discuss: How overtraining impacts cortisol and fat storage Why rest is critical fo...

What do baseball, parenting, and real life have in common? In this episode of The Running Wine Mom , Samantha Cieslinski sits down with Ken Davidoff , longtime Major League Baseball journalist and educator, and Dr. Harley A. Rotbart , nationally renowned pediatrician, parenting expert, and youth coach, to talk about their new book, 101 Lessons from the Dugout . Together, they explore how lessons f...

In this episode of The Running Wine Mom , Samantha Cieslinski sits down with DJ Raphi (Raphael Nathan), a global kids DJ, performer, and content creator whose music and movement-based videos have reached millions of families worldwide. DJ Raphi shares his powerful journey from Johannesburg to Jerusalem — and now to stages across the U.S. — including his 2026 U.S. Tour with an upcoming Philadelphia...

There’s a moment in parenting-usually somewhere between your baby’s first roll and their first fearless climb, when you realize your home isn’t as safe as you thought. In this episode of The Running Wine Mom , Samantha Cieslinski sits down with Jessica D'Argenio Waller from Consumer Reports to break down what actually matters when it comes to babyproofing —without fear, guilt, or overwhelm. Jessic...

In this powerful episode of The Running Wine Mom , Samantha Cieslinski sits down with journalist, filmmaker, and two-time breast cancer survivor Athena Jones for an honest conversation about early detection, self-advocacy, and the racial disparities Black women face in breast cancer outcomes. Diagnosed twice before the age of 40, Athena shares how a baseline mammogram — offered years before standa...