Meet A Mom
The Local Moms Network Book Club Interview: Tessa Wegert!
For our first 2021 book for The Local Moms Network Book Club, we’ve gone with an author who lives in CT, where The Local Moms Network was founded! Author Tessa Wegert is a mom of two (ages 12 and 14) and she recently released murder mystery novel, The Dead...
Meet a Mom: Sketch My StoryBook Founder Heidi Umur!
Looking to support female-founded businesses this season? We are too, and that’s why we’re highlighting fun gifts from some of our favorite brands. As part of this initiative, we spoke with Heidi Umur, a CT-based mom of two that founded Sketch My StoryBook,...
Meet Lindsey the Mom Behind “Home with The Harrisons”
Lindsey is a Rowayton, CT based mom-next door, highlighting her favorite home, lifestyle and tot-friendly finds. With a professional background in communications for luxury interior and lifestyle brands, Lindsey is driven by discovering and enriching moments that...
Meet the Mom Behind CatwithaK Cooks
We are thrilled to introduce our latest “Meet a Mom” and new food/recipe contributor, Kathleen (Kat) Ashmore. Kat recently launched the CatwithaK Cooks food blog with a focus on clean eating recipes that are family friendly and we are so excited to have her share her...
MEET A MOM: Rebecca Comizio
Meet school psychologist Rebecca Comizio, a Greenwich-based mother of four who is known as “the feelings teacher” at New Canaan Country School. She also works as a therapist at The Waverly Group, counseling children, adolescents and parents. Additionally, she runs...
Meet a Mom: Shoe Designer & Entrepreneur Rebecca Allen!
We’re thrilled to share our latest fashion find—and partner—Rebecca Allen. This chic line of nude shoes has already gained buzz everywhere from Elle to Refinery29, and it’s easy to see why. First of all, the shoes are gorgeous; the line is a curated collection that...
Meet a Mom: Chrissy Mactaggart of Who We Play For!
Chrissy Mactaggart is this week’s Meet a Mom! This Greenwich Mom has lived in Greenwich for 22 years with her husband Ian and three kids; Emma, 20, is a junior at Dartmouth, Kelli, 19, is a sophomore at Boston College and Annabelle, 17, is a senior at Greenwich...
Meet a Mom: Emily Rudman of Emilie Heathe!
Emily Rudman is a new mom and founder of lifestyle brand Emilie Heathe, which has been featured in publications like Vogue and Allure. Her curated product lineup currently includes nontoxic nail polish, an exfoliating lip treatment, fine jewelry, makeup sets and...
MEET A MOM: Beth Lenhard
Meet Beth Lenhard, a mother of two and the school nurse at New Canaan Country School. She worked at Stamford Hospital for 14 years before taking on her new role at NCCS, where her children are students. Beth and her husband, Mason, grew up in Ohio and moved to...
Meet the Moms Behind Impact Fairfield County!
This week’s Meet a Mom is actually two Greenwich Moms—Katharine Sachs Lumby and Steviann Martines. They’re the co-presidents of Impact Fairfield County (Impact FFC), an incredible charitable organization founded in 2015 by Wendy Block and Vicki Craver. The innovative...
MEET A MOM: Cara McCabe
A painter and mother of three, Cara McCabe has lived in Rowayton and Darien for over a decade. Cara moved to town because she was "smitten by the water" and loves raising her girls here. Her work spans a range of painting techniques from landscape to portraiture and...
Meet a Mom: Elyce Arons, Co-Founder Frances Valentine
Elyce Arons is co-founder of the Frances Valentine clothing brand, which she launched with the late, legendary designer Kate Spade and her husband Andy Spade after selling Kate Spade. (She and Kate were college best friends and since Kate’s tragic death in 2018, Elyce...
MEET A MOM: Jamie Beck
Jamie Beck is a New Canaan-based writer who moved to town as a newlywed in 1999. Two children and 16 books later, Beck has made the best-seller’s lists for Wall Street Journal and USA Today. Find out what novels she’s working on now and where she likes to spend down...
Meet a Mom: Celebrity Trainer Anna Kaiser!
Anna Kaiser is known for transforming the bodies of some of Hollywood and the music industry’s biggest stars. She’s trained bold-faced names like Kelly Ripa, Karlie Kloss, Sarah Jessica Parker and...
Meet a Mom: Nutritionist Nathalie Rhone!
Fall always seems like a bit of a reset, in our opinion. It’s a time to refocus on our goals, whether they be personal or professional. Although this year back-to-school is looking a lot different than in year’s past, we know it’s more important than ever to...
MEET A MOM: Armel Jacobs and Diane Urban
This week, we're highlighting two special Darien moms helping to facilitate change in our community. Armel Jacobs and Diane Urban have organized the Children’s Art Walk for Inclusivity, which will take place on Saturday, July 18, at 10am. The walk will start at the...
MEET A MOM: Ria Rueda
Meet Ria Rueda, a New Canaan mom who helps raise awareness and funds for Food for the Front Lines (FFTFL). Created in response to COVID-19, FFTFL supports community restaurants while feeding frontline workers. Rueda, who is a PR professional and the founder of Bread...
Meet the Founder Behind OYUN Luxury Loungewear
Interested in upgrading your “mom uniform” with super comfortable but incredibly stylish go-to pieces? We’re always looking for clothing that fits this bill, and that’s why we were thrilled to learn (and share) all about OYUN. Founded a year ago by fashion industry...
MEET A DAD: Steve Bloom
This week’s Meet a Dad is Steve Bloom, a New Canaan native and father of a young son named Albie. Not only is he Owner and Director of Camp Playland, he grew up on the camp property. For more about Steve and his family, check out the interview. How old are your kids,...
MEET A DAD: Nick Martschenko
Our latest "Meet a Dad" is Nick Martschenko, chef and owner of South End and Uncorked in New Canaan. Besides spending time with his three children, he loves food (of course), sports and anything outdoors. Read more to find out how he went from playing rugby to working...
