Hamptons BossMoms - The Podcast

About Hamptons BossMoms - The Podcast

Can you actually live in the Hamptons year round and make a living? Without losing your mind or dying of boredom? Yes, you can. And I am here to prove it! Join me for conversations with some of the coolest and most impressive female founders and working moms of the East End. How do they do it? Join us as we dive deep into their personal stories and journeys, discussing the challenges they've faced and the successes they've achieved. We'll cover everything from starting a business from scratch to overcoming personal obstacles and balancing it all as a working mom. Our goal is to inspire and entertain you with these incredible stories of resilience, passion, and success. Tune in for coffee chats with some of the most amazing and successful Hamptons BossMoms!

Publisher

Kim Lenar-Ehrhardt

Category

business · business · business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

1 May 2023

Latest episode

29 Aug 2023

Latest episodes

7 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   29 Aug 2023

   Alexis Monaco - Founder of Lex Out East

   We are back from the summer break with a conversation about a business on wheels! Meet Alexis Monaco, mother of two and founder of Lex Out East - a fashion boutique in a sprinter van. Alexis offers curated collections to her clients, meets them where they are with their wardrobe and helps them build a closet that will deliver for any occasion. Tune it to learn more! You can check Alexis and her business out on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/lexouteast/) and her website (https://lexouteast.com/)!

2. 

   11 Jul 2023

   Julia Zaborowski-Casper - Founder of Danrie

   In this episode of Hamptons BossMoms Conversations, host Kim Lenar-Ehrhardt chats with Julia Zaborowski-Casper, a mom of two and the founder of the online kids' store Danrie. Julia shares her journey of transitioning from being a stay-at-home mom to starting her own business. She talks about the challenges of rediscovering her skills and finding her identity after dedicating several years to raising her children. Julia's desire to replicate the boutique shopping experience online led her to create Danrie, offering a curated selection of European brands and boutique styling for kids. Kim and Julia discuss the struggles and rewards of being a working mom, highlighting the under appreciated role of stay-at-home moms in society. The struggle is very real when it comes to the pressure and juggling act of motherhood while pursuing entrepreneurial endeavors. Tune in to this lively and relatable episode as Julia shares her journey of balancing motherhood, entrepreneurship, and finding fulfillment in both. Hear about the triumphs, challenges, and dreams that shape her path as a stay-at-home mom turned #BossMom (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/bossmom) with her thriving online kids' store. Check out Julia's business here: https://shopdanrie.com/ (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa0NlSTNtR09wa1hkZlZ6YWFpRXFLcWczdDYxUXxBQ3Jtc0tteUVlaFgtQzhDVmFRQmd3ZXVNWVAtZzJLTEhwSnBkcGN3eEczSkxvSzRGWHVwSHNLMThsMkV5aEZTUU1WcG5XczVjWURsbFRsc3BfdFRJZDVYZnhfS01NbmQ5clR1bmNiQWtOdURPaG5qWF9oMzdQQQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fshopdanrie.com%2F&v=8hJy6_g9HAU) The Hamptons BossMoms is a membership based community connecting the moms in business & female founders of New York's East End. Founder Kim Lenar-Ehrhardt regularly invites her members into her show to share insides and anecdotes and help inspire others. You can also watch the conversation on the Hamptons BossMoms' Youtube Channel HERE! (https://youtu.be/8hJy6_g9HAU)

3. 

   27 Jun 2023

   Andressa Costa - Oyster Bliss

   Meet Hamptons BossMom Andressa Costa in this brand new episode of the Hamptons BossMoms conversations. Welcome to another episode of Hamptons BossMoms Conversations. In this episode, Kim sits down with Andressa Costa. If you have met her in person already, you will know that she is a force of nature. Mom, model, oyster shucker and brand new sales and marketing professional -and that is just on paper :). Kim and Andressa dive into the challenges of motherhood, Andressa passion for modeling, her attitude towards learning new things, and her love for oysters! "I love oysters, period. I think what I've been discovering, and this is still a journey for me tying everything together, but I think what I love most is just that we have a moment that I can connect with different kind of people during a party. Through the oysters, we can have a conversation. It's like a little mini-second exchange of ideas or exchange of the experience. A lot of people love to know about the oysters, where it's coming from, that the oysters are a filter mechanism, and it's environmental for the base. So I feel like oysters can tie me and the person who I'm shucking oysters and the environment in so many different ways, and I love to have that initial exchange of love." Despite having the freedom to live anywhere in the world, Andressa chose the Hamptons as her home. She shares her why and how she originally hated it out East. Overall, this episode offers an intriguing glimpse into Andressa Costa's multifaceted life as a model, oyster shucker, and member of the Hamptons community. Her journey and passion for connecting with others through her various endeavors make for an engaging and relatable conversation. So tune in, lean back and enjoy this conversation. And in case you feel like having some oysters after this - here are the various ways to connect with Andressa! INSTAGRAM Andressa (https://www.instagram.com/andressacostany/?hl=en) INSTAGRAM Oyster Bliss (https://www.instagram.com/oysterblisshampton/?hl=en) Oyster Bliss Website (https://oysterbliss.com/)

4. 

   13 Jun 2023

   Anita Somayaji, Jewelry Designer

   In this episode of Hamptons BossMoms Conversations, host Kim Lenar-Ehrhardt interviews Anita Somayaji, a jewelry designer and mom of two who moved to the Hamptons during the pandemic and started her own business. They discuss Anita's journey into jewelry designing, her unique and personalized pieces, and her experiences working with clients, including influencers like Katherine Schwarzenegger. They also touch on the challenges and joys of being a mother while growing a business and adjusting to life in the Hamptons. Anita shares that she initially worked as a jewelry buyer before realizing she had ideas for pieces that didn't exist. She began sketching and bringing her visions to life, finding joy in the process. Her signature pieces are pendants that are both personalized and double-sided, featuring fine metals like 14 Karat or 18 Karat gold, platinum, and gemstones such as diamonds, emeralds, and sapphires. She explains the story behind her first pendant, which commemorates the birth of her son and incorporates his astrological signs and birthplace coordinates. Anita's business grew organically through word-of-mouth, with requests from friends, family, and even an editor from Harper's Bazaar. She expanded her designs beyond pendants to include rings, often incorporating personalized elements for her clients. She enjoys the process of working one-on-one with clients, helping them choose and source stones, and bringing their ideas to life. Anita emphasizes the importance of durability in her jewelry, as she believes they can be handed down for generations, and she personally wears her pieces every day. Kim and Anita also discuss the accessibility of Anita's designs, noting that some pieces on her website can be directly personalized, while others can be purchased as is or layered with existing jewelry for a personalized look. They highlight the significance of symbols in Anita's designs, such as stars and bees, and how she constantly evolves her collection to offer new pieces. Anita shares her excitement and honor in seeing others wear her jewelry, including influential figures like Katherine Schwarzenegger, and how it validates her work. The conversation shifts to Anita's role as a mother and her decision to move to the Hamptons during the pandemic. Initially hesitant, Anita eventually embraced the magical atmosphere of the Hamptons and the benefits it offered her family, such as more space and a backyard. Overall, the episode provides insights into Anita Somayaji's journey as a jewelry designer, the personalization and craftsmanship behind her pieces, and the balancing act of being a mother and an entrepreneur in the Hamptons. You will gain an appreciation for the passion and dedication Anita brings to her work and the joy she finds in creating pieces that are cherished by her clients. You can visit Anita's website (https://anitasomayaji.com/)here and this is her Instagram! (https://www.instagram.com/anitasomayaji/?hl=en) You can listen to this podcast on your favorite podcast platform! Subscribe and never miss an episode! APPLE PODCASTS (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hamptons-bossmoms-the-podcast/id1685742825) SPOTIFY (https://open.spotify.com/show/1ShK8whaNAt654U1XEvFJp?si=a2ee295d9c214fe4)

5. 

   12 Jun 2023

   Valerie Mnuchin - LÉON 1909

   In the latest episode of the Hamptons BossMoms Interview Series, get ready to be inspired and entertained as host Kim Lenar-Ehrhardt sits down with the fabulous Valerie Mnuchin – the ultimate BossMom! Valerie is the mastermind behind the hip and happening restaurant Léon1909 on Shelter Island. Get ready for a chat that covers everything from parenting triumphs to the wild world of restaurant entrepreneurship. Valerie spills the beans on her thrilling and sometimes hair-raising journey of launching the brand-new Léon 1909 eatery. Plus, she dishes out the secrets of maintaining a perfect balance between being a supermom and running a successful business. You don't want to miss her tips on building a solid support system and fearlessly seeking help when diving into uncharted waters. But that's not all! Valerie also reveals her secret weapon for staying sane and avoiding burnout amidst the chaos of work and family: meditation. Find out how she harnesses the power of Zen to stay grounded and keep her cool like a true BossMom. Eager to connect with Valerie? Hop over to the Instagram page (https://www.instagram.com/leonshelterisland/?hl=en)or, better yet, make a reservation at the restaurant itself. But fair warning: you'll need to book ahead because this place is hot, hot, hot! For all the tantalizing details, head straight to the Leon 1909 website. (https://www.leon1909.com/) Tune in to this episode now and let Valerie's energy uplift your spirit! You can also listen to this podcast on your favorite podcast platform! Subscribe and never miss an episode! APPLE PODCASTS (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hamptons-bossmoms-the-podcast/id1685742825) SPOTIFY (https://open.spotify.com/show/1ShK8whaNAt654U1XEvFJp?si=a2ee295d9c214fe4)

6. 

   1 Jun 2023

   Living Local and Staying Sane. A Working Mom's Guide to the Hamptons

7. 

   1 May 2023

   Emily Onkey - Aplós Co-founder

   In this first episode, we sit down with Sag Harbor local Emily Onkey, co-founder of Aplos, a non-alcoholic drink that's shaking up the beverage industry. Emily shares her story of how she came up with the idea for Aplos, the hurdles she overcame to get to where she is today, how she combines kids and business and why she loves the Hamptons. Learn more about APLÓS here (http://www.aplos.world)! If you would like to watch the interview as a video, you can do so within the Hamptons BossMoms (http://www.hamptonsbossmoms.com) membership!

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