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Are you interested in how other women get it all done? Do you like a "What's in her bag?" or a "What's on her nightstand?" Are you overwhelmed by seeing highlight reels on Instagram and want to finally hear some authentic, real women talking about their real life?
Same.
Join Ellie as she sits down each week with women to discuss their daily lives - the struggles, the wins, their favorite parts. Let's normalize what our every day lives look like, and learn from each other's shared experience.
Let's have some fun!
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Tell us what you think!!! This week, we're sitting down with Sofi Madison, a former shop owner turned independent consultant who's redefining what work-life balance looks like in the North Shore. Sofi shares her journey from running Olives and Grace—a beloved retail destination—to consulting for independent retailers and hospitality teams, all while raising two boys (ages 3 and 5) in Manchester by the Sea. In this honest conversation, Sofi opens up about the intentional decision to become a "...
Tell us what you think!!! A Day In Her Life with Layla Shaikley – Efficient, Full, Emotionally Regulated Days as a Founder and Mom of Three What does it look like to build a venture-backed tech company, raise three young kids, recover from a major injury, and stay emotionally steady through it all? In this episode of A Day In Her Life, Ellie sits down with Layla Shaikley, co-founder of Wise Systems, writer, and mom of three (ages 3, 5, and 7). Layla shares how predictability, emotional regula...
Tell us what you think!!! A Day In Her Life with Dahlia Stroud – Crazy, Stressed, Well-Dressed Days as a Founder and Mom of Two What does it really look like when you’re building something new, parenting school-aged kids, and trying to keep yourself intact in the process? In this episode of A Day In Her Life, Ellie chats with Dahlia Stroud, a UK-based consultant and host of Stressed But Well-Dressed, about the beautifully messy reality of her days. From “Jekyll and Hyde” mornings to late-nigh...
Tell us what you think!!! On today’s episode of A Day In Her Life, Ellie sits down with Mary James, who leads an analytics group at Real Chemistry (a pharmaceutical marketing and communications company) and is raising two little ones, a 9-month-old and a 2.5-year-old. Mary is the primary earner in her household, while her husband is a stay-at-home parent, and she gives an honest look at what it actually takes to keep work, kids, and sanity moving forward in a season that feels nonstop. Mary d...
Tell us what you think!!! A Day In Her Life with Kelsey Smith – Adaptable, Intentional, Caffeinated Days as a Working Mom of Two and Email Accessibility Consultant On today’s episode of A Day In Her Life, Ellie sits down with Kelsey Smith, a working mom of two toddlers living just outside Denver. Kelsey works in marketing, technology, and digital communications for a large public university and also runs her freelance consulting business, The Email Edit, where she helps nonprofits, small busi...
Tell us what you think!!! A Day In Her Life with Lucie Corkery – Chaotic, Messy, Joyful Days as a Mom of Three On today’s episode of A Day In Her Life, Ellie chats with Lucie Corkery, a mom of three under five, writer, and creator behind What Lucie Says and the Substack series Between Friends. Lucie lives in Massachusetts with her husband Kevin, their three kids, and their corgi Beverly, and shares a refreshingly honest look at full-time motherhood in a deeply busy season. If you are in the t...
Tell us what you think!!! A Day In Her Life with Kyla Hanaway-Quinlan – Chaotic, Peopley, High Energy Days as a COO and Single Mom of Two On today’s episode of A Day In Her Life, Ellie sits down with Kyla Hanaway-Quinlan, Chief Operating Officer and Head of People at Feast & Fettle, and single mom of two girls, ages 5 and 13. Kyla splits her life between Rhode Island and Washington DC and gets real about what it takes to lead a fast growing company while solo parenting in a high energy se...
Tell us what you think!!! A Day In Her Life with Cameron Oaks Rogers — Routine, Chaos, and Joy in the Thick of MotherhoodIn today’s episode, Ellie sits down with Cameron Oaks Rogers — full-time content creator, podcast host, mental health advocate, and creator of Quiet Your Mind and Busier Hands. Cameron opens up about raising two young boys, building a multi-layered career, and navigating the beautiful mess of this season with honesty, structure, and humor. If you love real routines, candid ...
Tell us what you think!!! A Day In Her Life with Emily Doyle — Founder, Mom, and Creative Building a Colorful Life in Vermont Join Ellie for this week’s episode of A Day In Her Life with Emily Doyle—co-founder of Ursa Major Skincare, mom to eight-year-old, and longtime Vermonter balancing entrepreneurship, parenting, partnership, and creativity. Emily’s days are exactly how she describes them: lively, colorful, and crazy. In this episode, we cover: Morning Rhythms: Cozy family wake-ups, coffe...
Tell us what you think!!! A Day In Her Life with Tory Stroker — Chaotic, Fulfilling, and Busy Days as a Dietitian & Mom of Two Join Ellie for this week’s episode of A Day In Her Life with Tory Stroker, a registered dietitian, content creator, and mom of two living in New Jersey. Tory runs a thriving weight-inclusive nutrition counseling practice supporting women in eating disorder recovery, all while parenting a four-year-old and a baby, running her Substack, and navigating the beautiful ...
Tell us what you think!!! Join Ellie for this week’s episode of A Day In Her Life with Andrea Wightwick—entrepreneur, Substack writer, and mom of two living in Atlanta. Andrea shares what her integrated, bold, and fun days look like as she juggles family life with building her non-alcoholic cocktail brand Hapsy, after years of experience in CPG. From mindful mornings and carpool spreadsheets to Friday “tacos and tequila” dates and middle-school bedtime check-ins, Andrea offers an honest look ...
Tell us what you think!!! Join Ellie for this week’s episode of A Day In Her Life with Virginia Frischkorn, founder of Partytrick, mom of two, and multi-city entrepreneur splitting her time between Colorado and New York. Virginia shares what her full, structured, and chaotic days look like as she builds a tech startup, parents solo half the time, and still finds space for joy, movement, and community. In this episode, we cover: Early Riser Energy: How Virginia wakes up at 3:30 AM for deep wor...
Tell us what you think!!! Join Ellie for this week’s episode of A Day In Her Life with Laura Krenek —Head of Brand Marketing at Esri, wife, mom of two, and creative spirit living in Redlands, California. Laura shares how she’s built a meaningful career in tech while raising young kids, creating daily rituals for connection, and making space for joy and creativity in her full, intentional life. In this episode, we cover: Morning Routines That Work: How Laura starts her day at 5:30 AM, handles ...
Tell us what you think!!! In this episode, Ellie sits down with Stephanie McCulley, founder of the nonprofit WillPowered Autism, to talk about her unpredictable, fun and chaotic days, and her mission to empower families navigating autism. Stephanie opens up about her son’s journey with spelling to communicate, how her identity is shifting after seven years as a stay-at-home mom, and the daily routines that keep her grounded. In this episode, we cover: How to become a morning person: How Steph...
Tell us what you think!!! Join host Ellie Rineck for this week’s conversation with Dr. Saumya Dave — psychiatrist, novelist, and mom of two young boys living in Brooklyn, NY. Saumya shares what it looks like to balance a clinical practice, a writing career, and family life in a city that never slows down. From tag-teaming mornings with her husband to building community, this episode is full of real talk about ambition, motherhood, and learning to let go of perfection. In this episode, we cove...
Tell us what you think!!! Join Ellie for this week’s episode with Jess Botros, Vice President of IT Strategy & Operations and mom in Frisco, TX. Jess shares how she’s navigating a new kindergarten schedule, a meeting-heavy role, and frequent work travel—while keeping family, community, and sanity front and center. In this episode, we cover: Workday Design: Blocking 8–9 AM for no-meeting focus, managing a Teams + email firehose, and the simple tools that keep her on track including her Rem...
Tell us what you think!!! In this week’s episode of A Day in Her Life, Ellie sits down with Rachel Beiser - product designer at a women’s health startup, founder of The Motherload Substack, and mom of two young daughters living in northern New Jersey. With a husband in medical training and a full career of her own, Rachel shares what her chaotic, funny, and fulfilling days look like as she balances solo mornings, creative side projects, and family life. We cover: Morning Survival Mode: Why Ra...
Tell us what you think!!! In this week’s episode of A Day in Her Life, Ellie sits down with Christina Pardy— marketing consultant, founder of the beloved knitwear brand Sh*t That I Knit, mom of two (with one on the way), and Boston city-dweller navigating life after selling her business. Christina shares candidly about what her days look like right now, from 5 AM coffee walks and pancake breakfasts with her girls to building a more flexible consulting career. She opens up about shifting her i...
Tell us what you think!!! Join Ellie for this week’s episode of A Day In Her Life with Marlo Giudice—co-founder of Evrloop, sales and marketing leader in CPG, and mom of two in New Jersey. Marlo shares her frenetic, full, and fun days as she balances scaling a sustainable baby gear startup, leading sales for a global brand, and raising two young daughters. In this episode, we cover: Quiet Mornings: How Marlo carves out early hours for coffee, sunlight, and Evrloop work before her girls wake u...
Tell us what you think!!! Join Ellie for this week’s episode of A Day In Her Life with Allison Schaaf—entrepreneur, founder of Prep Dish, and mom of four in Texas. Allison opens up about her intentional, full, and connected days, sharing how she’s built systems to support both her growing businesses and her family. (See below for a code to try Prep Dish free for two weeks!) In this episode, we cover: Morning Routines: How Allison starts her day with journaling, Bible reading, and meditation.F...
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