Meet a Mom - New Canaan & Darien Moms

MEET A MOM—Yllka Gashi

Meet the inspiring Yllka Gashi, a Darien mom and actress getting rave reviews for her lead role in HIVE. The film, which received the World Cinema Grand Jury Prize at Sundance Film Festival, is a true story about a single mother in post-war Kosovo struggling to raise...

Meet Lila Limon of Squeeze de Citron!

Meet Lila Limon, founder and creative director of Squeeze de Citron, a colorful line of bags handmade by Mexican artisans. After graduating with her bachelors degree in business in Mexico, she moved to New York City to continue her studies, studying Fashion...

MEET A MOM: Kate Simone

Meet New Canaan native Kate Simone, an actress and mother of two who graduated from NCHS in 2005. She moved to town four years ago with her family, and she loves raising her children in her hometown. Kate was hired by her alma mater to direct their winter...

MEET A MOM: Rebecca Nardi

Meet Rebecca Nardi, a breast cancer survivor and local mom who is active in the Breast Cancer Alliance. This Darien mother of three moved to town with her family from NYC almost four years ago. Rebecca is excited to support the Breast Cancer Alliance’s Family Game...

MEET A MOM: Jen Russey

We’re thrilled to introduce Jen Russey—Director of Communications for YWCA Darien/Norwalk and a New Canaan mom of two busy teenagers. In addition to her role at the YWCA, Jen has been very involved with organizations like the Newcomers Club and NCHS Theatre...

Meet Mom and Photographer, Corinne Parker

Local New Canaan Mom, Corinne Parker, is a talented photographer who is originally from Sydney, Australia.  We loved finding about her favorite spots in town and how she developed her interest in photography that led her to start Piccolo Pictures.  Read our complete...

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