Welcome to Founding Mothers, the podcast about the intersection of motherhood and the founder experience. Each week, we share stories of powerful women who are building companies and raising families at the same time.
Join us to gain insight into the wins, the doubts, the pivots, and the lessons they have learned along the way.
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17: Approaching Parenthood with Confidence in the Workplace, with Kelly Ling
In this conversation, Kelly Ling shares her journey from accounting to founding Stork & Spark. Kelly discovered her knack her "intrapreneurship" during her corporate career, supporting cross-functional teams and driving organizational effectiveness. Today, she partners with expectant and new parents, as well as organizations, in promoting proactive communication in the workplace, overcoming biases, and the significance of honoring personal transformations during the transition to parentho...
20 Nov 2025
16: Scaling a Creative & Inclusive CPG Brand, with Emily Scott
In this episode, Emily Scott, the co-founder and CEO of Dance Happy, opens up about what it’s really like to build a mission-driven company that's making an impact for the Down syndrome community. She shares about her lifelong passion for entrepreneurship, navigating postpartum and maternity leave as a founder, and the wide barriers that still exist for those living with disabilities, even in business. We also reflect on the high moments, like Dance Happy's inclusion to the Oprah Daily's O Li...
13 Nov 2025
15: Parenting with Joy & Leading with Gratitude, with Emily Greenberg
In this conversation, Emily Greenberg, President and Co-Founder of the Joy Parenting Club, shares her journey through motherhood and modern parenting. She discusses her pregnancy and postpartum experiences, the inspiration behind founding Joy, raising curious children, solo parenting (sometimes), partnering with two co-founders, and her passion for building teams that drive the customer experience. Get a free 30-day trial of the Joy app with the promo code: FMPODJOY Visit the Joy Parenting Cl...
30 Oct 2025
14: Lightening the Load in Work & Family Life, with Ashley Chang
In this episode, I connect with Ashley Chang, co-founder and CEO of Sundays, an executive assistant service designed specifically for working parents. Ashley shares the journey of building a company that gives families their most precious resource back: time. We talk about her inspiration - her own mom’s experience balancing career and family - and how that shaped the mission behind Sundays. Ashley dives into how she spoke with over 300 parents before launching, the challenges of integrating ...
22 Oct 2025
13: The Long Game and Building Smart Storage, with Ashley Yearby
Want to get in touch with the show? Send us a text! In this conversation, Ashley Yearby shares her journey as a founder and CEO of Secure the Bags while navigating motherhood. She discusses her transition from a corporate role to entrepreneurship, the challenges she faced, and the lessons learned from her previous businesses. Ashley highlights the importance of belief in oneself, as well as the significance of funding and accelerators like Techstars in propelling her business forward. L...
18 Oct 2025
12: Changing the Way Families Travel, with Dana Abraham
Want to get in touch with the show? Send us a text! In this conversation, Dana Abraham, founder of Kidgo, shares her journey of creating a family travel platform aimed at making travel easier and more enjoyable for families with young children. She discusses the impact of motherhood on her approach to product design, and the importance of community in building Kidgo. Dana also shares personal anecdotes about her experiences as a mother and founder, offering insights into balancing famil...
9 Oct 2025
11: Wellness and Healing in Creativity, with Kleidi Jeen
Want to get in touch with the show? Send us a text! In this episode, Kleidi Jeen opens up about her path as a wellness creative and the evolving balance between motherhood and building her brand, Soft Sundae. She reflects on the importance of tending to the nervous system, living in Paris, and the intentional ways she helps her children stay connected to their cultural roots in Louisiana. The discussion also delves into parenting philosophies, the power of rest, and the role of self-awareness...
9 Oct 2025
10: Pandemic Pivot, Growth & Granola, with Samantha Sherman
Want to get in touch with the show? Send us a text! Meet Samantha Sherman, the founder of the Hampton Grocer. In this episode, Samantha relates her impressive career in hospitality, which stalled during COVID pandemic. She pursued a nutrition coach certification, which led to the eventual birth of her granola brand. Samantha also discusses the importance of quality ingredients in her products, how navigating IVF has shaped her approach to brand marketing, and the navigating work and family li...
2 Oct 2025
09: Burnout, Boundaries & Better Support Systems, with Alison Campbell
Want to get in touch with the show? Send us a text! After years of pushing through exhaustion and ignoring the warning signs, Alison Campbell’s body finally forced her to stop, landing her in the ER with a severe case of burnout. In this episode, Alison shares the story of how she went from high-performing leader to founder of unBurnt and what she’s learned about redefining well-being in a culture that rewards overwork. Together, we unpack the hidden cost of caregiving, why self-care isn’t th...
25 Sept 2025
08: Slow Fashion for Kids and Family Values, with Stacey Kalsi
Want to get in touch with the show? Send us a text! In this engaging conversation, Stacey shares her journey of building Sunday Littles, a children's apparel brand inspired by her experiences as a mother and a dentist. She discusses the challenges of balancing motherhood with entrepreneurship, the creative process behind her brand, and the importance of ethical manufacturing. Stacey also emphasizes the significance of community-building and the realities of running a business, while also refl...
19 Sept 2025
07: Building Consumer Confidence Through Transparency, with Lanning Ardente
Want to get in touch with the show? Send us a text! In this episode, Lanning Ardente, CEO and founder of Sorette, shares her journey of creating a platform aimed at helping mothers navigate the overwhelming world of product choices. Lanning discusses the challenges of motherhood, the importance of ingredient transparency, and the need for a supportive community. She also emphasizes the non-judgmental approach of Sorette, which aims to empower mothers to make informed decisions without f...
11 Sept 2025
06: Tradition, Convenience and Nourishing New Mothers, with Yondjé Choi
Want to get in touch with the show? Send us a text! Join Yondjé Choi, founder of OMA, as she shares her journey from her bicultural upbringing in France to becoming a mother and founder in the U.S. She discusses the profound influence of food on her identity, the challenges of motherhood, and how her experiences led to the creation of her nourishing seaweed soup consumer product. Yondjé emphasizes the importance of community support, the passion behind her business, and the balance betw...
9 Sept 2025
05: The Road of Risk and Reinvention, with Jane Levy
Want to get in touch with the show? Send us a text! In this conversation, Jane Levy, co-founder and CEO of Plan Forward, shares her unique journey through various career transitions, the challenges of balancing motherhood with professional ambitions, and the importance of networking and support in re-entering the workforce. She discusses her experiences on Wall Street, in venture capital, and as a hedge fund manager, before taking a break to focus on her children. Jane emphasizes the ne...
5 Sept 2025
04: The MBA Journey and Maternal Mental Health, with Bindu Chanagala
Want to get in touch with the show? Send us a text! In this episode, Bindu shares how her MBA journey led to co-founding nurtur, a maternal mental health startup using AI to predict and prevent postpartum depression. She opens up about balancing motherhood with entrepreneurship, why investing in herself mattered, and how her background in healthcare and engineering fuels her mission to change maternal care. About Bindu Chanagala Bindu Chanagala is the Co-Founder of nurtur, a maternal mental h...
28 Aug 2025
03: Building Community and Integrating Work & Life, with Jennie Yang
Want to get in touch with the show? Send us a text! Jennie Yang shares her journey of navigating dual roles as a mother and a first-time founder. She emphasizes the importance of integrating work and life, and shares about her transition from corporate HR leader, prioritizing family, and overcoming self-doubt. About Jennie Yang Jennie is an executive coach for ambitious women and founder of Chief Mama Officer, a private community for ambitious moms of young kids and moms-to-be. W...
21 Aug 2025
02: Culture and Confidence as Heritage, with Régine Théodat
Want to get in touch with the show? Send us a text! In this conversation, Régine Théodat shares her journey as a mother and entrepreneur, discussing the broader definition of motherhood, the inspiration behind her business Isse & Lo, and the challenges of navigating entrepreneurship while maintaining her values. She reflects on her personal growth, the importance of raising confident children, and the significance of building a supportive community. Régine also addresses the realities of ...
14 Aug 2025
01: When Love and Success Feel the Same, with Hannah Ryu
Want to get in touch with the show? Send us a text! In this episode, Balu Belz (creator & host) interviews Hannah Ryu, the co-founder and head of business development at Oak Theory. Hannah shares her journey as a creative strategist, storyteller, and AI enthusiast and reflects on her experiences as a first-generation Korean American and a mother. They also delve into themes of identity, the evolving definition of success, and the unexpected benefits of a local support system. About Hannah...
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