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Alanna McGinn is the founder and a certified sleep expert at Good Night Sleep Site, a global sleep consulting practice. She is host of the “This Girl Loves Sleep” Podcast and author of This Baby Loves Sleep. Alanna has established the worldwide brand of Good Night Sleep Site as being a number-one sleep resource for families—and she and her team of sleep consultants strive to help families (baby to adults) and corporations overcome their sleep challenges and have well-rested smiles in the morning.
Topics discussed:
The number one sleep complaint from parentsHow Alanna is branching out into adult sleep for midlife womenWhy (peri)menopausal women are having trouble sleepingA few tips for helping women sleep through the nightTechnology in the bedroomWhat’s keeping moms up at nightBigger kids and sleepThe importance of sleep environmentExercise and sleep hygieneAnd so much more!For more Alanna McGinn, please visit or call:
Good Night Sleep Site on the web
Alanna McGinn on the web
@gnsleepsite on Instagram
@alanna.mcginn on Instagram
Want to come see the podcast live and in person? Check out the Mom Halo website for more information.
*Warning—this podcast is completely unfiltered. If you are around young children, we suggest headphones.
**Disclaimer: All opinions of our guests are their own and in no way represent those of Alana Kayfetz.
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Daniel Kayfetz is an entrepreneur, a criminal lawyer and Alana’s lovely father. He has been keeping his clients out of jail since 1970 and has so many crazy stories to share, from how he started his own business at the age of 14 to how he fell into criminal law and so, so much more.
Topics discussed:
Daniel’s first entrepreneurial experience (in grade seven!) and his second, at the age of 14How and when Alana’s parent metThe entrepreneurial spirit and the motivation behind the hustleThe very unexpected journey toward becoming a criminal lawyerHow convictions have changed since he started in the professionWinning the Ricky Goldman Mensch Outstanding Member Award in 2023And so much more!For more Daniel Kayfetz, please visit or call:
Daniel Kayfetz on the web
1-866-KAYFETZ on the phone
Want to come see the podcast live and in person? Check out the Mom Halo website for more information.
*Warning—this podcast is completely unfiltered. If you are around young children, we suggest headphones.
**Disclaimer: All opinions of our guests are their own and in no way represent those of Alana Kayfetz.
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Dori Adams is a mom and the co-founder of shutterb, a gig platform for smartphone content creators. Their mission is to pair businesses and people with smartphone content creators in order to deliver an affordable and convenient way to get high-quality images and videos and to tell their stories through content—also allowing customers to live in the moment and not worry about capturing everything themselves.
Topics discussed:
Shutterb and how it came to beThe importance of being flexible and learning to pivot as an entrepreneurChanging the game in terms of event photographyBirthing businesses and babies at the same timeContent fatigue and taking content to the next levelAnd so much more!For more Dori Adams, please visit:
shutterb on the web
@shutterb.co on Instagram
Want to come see the podcast live and in person? Check out the Mom Halo website for more information.
*Warning—this podcast is completely unfiltered. If you are around young children, we suggest headphones.
**Disclaimer: All opinions of our guests are their own and in no way represent those of Alana Kayfetz.
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Rebecca Lane is a mom of three and the director of the Lane School of Music, a music school in Toronto that helps parents guide their child to success by providing the nurturing, engaging music lessons every child needs to develop their inner musician. The Lane School of Music is a thriving school of over 700 students, 50 teachers, 10 staff members and 4 locations including the online school. Rebecca finds immense satisfaction in coaching and leading her team of professional musicians while cultivating an atmosphere of growth and curiosity through music education.
Topics discussed:
The Lane School of Music philosophy and methodHow to start music lessons and at what ageWhat instruments are great to start with, especially for little kidsWhat music meant in their lives growing upPerfect pitch: Can you teach it? Is it even possible to have a career in the arts?And so much more!For more Rebecca Lane, please visit:
The Lane School of Music on the web
@laneschoolofmusic on Instagram
Want to come see the podcast live and in person? Check out the Mom Halo website for more information.
*Warning—this podcast is completely unfiltered. If you are around young children, we suggest headphones.
**Disclaimer: All opinions of our guests are their own and in no way represent those of Alana Kayfetz.
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Best friends, influencers, podcasters, co-founders of The Common Parent and moms with seven kids between them, Cat and Nat know a thing or two about the way motherhood turns your life upside down. Cat & Nat's rapidly exploding community of like-minded moms tune in every day to watch them rewrite the paradigm of “the perfect mom.” With honesty and humor, Cat & Nat dismantle the unrealistic portrayals of motherhood that are often presented throughout social and traditional media. Through their virally famous #MOMTRUTHS videos, which have garnered hundreds of millions of views, their Facebook Lives and Instagram stories, their best-selling book, and iHeartRadio award nominated podcast, Cat & Nat share everything moms think but are too afraid to talk about. Over the past few years, Cat & Nat have taken their #MOMTRUTHS on the road, performing over 100 live shows across North America.
Topics discussed:
How they started making money producing video and live-streaming before it was a thing people didFinding inspiration in the word noThriving because of the people you surround yourself withWhat roles their moms play in their livesPassion and what’s making them tickAnd more!For more Cat & Nat, please visit:
Cat and Nat on the web
@catandnat on Instagram
Want to come see the podcast live and in person? Check out the Mom Halo website for more information.
*Warning—this podcast is completely unfiltered. If you are around young children, we suggest headphones.
**Disclaimer: All opinions of our guests are their own and in no way represent those of Alana Kayfetz.
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Vivian Kaye is a single mother, the founder of KinkyCurlyYaki, a business and empowerment expert, a keynote speaker, a TV and podcast personality and an all-around dope lady. She aims to show women how you can be yourself and still achieve a successful, fulfilled life.
Topics discussed:
Who Chad is and how you should bring his audacity to your day-to-day lifeHow KinkyCurlyYaki came to beViral online contentFashion, existing in a bigger body and living for yourselfThe Black experienceAnd more!For more Vivian Kaye, please visit:
Vivian Kaye on the web
@ItsVivianKaye on Instagram
@ItsVivianKaye on TikTok
Want to come see the podcast live and in person? Check out the Mom Halo website for more information.
*Warning—this podcast is completely unfiltered. If you are around young children, we suggest headphones.
**Disclaimer: All opinions of our guests are their own and in no way represent those of Alana Kayfetz.
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Carly Nemtean is a mom, a designer of Interiors, and a businesswoman who owns The Collective Workspace, a co-working and event space for creatives in the North York Area of Toronto, where we record our podcast every week. She also co-owns Carriage Lane Design Build for the past 14 years. She and her team design and construct clients' homes and boutique commercial/ retail spaces. She’s worked on and off camera with some pretty notable clients, like Property Brothers, Cecconi Simone, Tori Spelling, Love It or List It and other HGTV shows and has had her work featured in House & Home Magazine, House Beautiful, Toronto Life, Canadian Interiors and The Globe and Mail. Recently, she launched Paum, a B2B modern rug company for interior designers exclusively through The Collective Workspace.
Topics discussed:
The Collective WorkspaceThe makings of a Collective Workspace clientHow life is sometimes (or often) not fairBuilding the right team around youSome of the struggles in businessSelf-care and boundariesAnd more!For more Carly Nemtean, please visit:
The Collective Workspace on the web
@TheCollectiveWorkspace on Instagram
Carriage Lane Design Build on the web
@CarriageLaneDesign_Build on Instagram
*Warning—this podcast is completely unfiltered. If you are around young children, we suggest headphones.
**Disclaimer: All opinions of our guests are their own and in no way represent those of Alana Kayfetz.
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Frances Wilk is a wife, a mom and an entrepreneur from Montreal with two kids and two dogs. She has been working in the talent acquisition and recruitment space for the past ten years, having spent the majority of her time in the startup space. She recently went out on her own and launched her fractional talent acquisition practice, FW Talent, and has been supporting companies in navigating the complexities they face when it comes to hiring. Over the past year especially, she has spent a lot of time networking, particularly with women in similar roles to herself. Connecting, coaching and supporting each other on our journey(s) as both moms and new business owners.
Topics discussed:
The number one thing women are looking for in a job right nowWhat is talent acquisition?The makings of a great candidateThe divide between men and women in the workplace—even stillTips for women who are looking to make a career moveAnd more!For more Frances Wilk, please visit:
FW Talent on LinkedIn
Frances Wilk on LinkedIn
*Warning—this podcast is completely unfiltered. If you are around young children, we suggest headphones.
**Disclaimer: All opinions of our guests are their own and in no way represent those of Alana Kayfetz.
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Tracey Tee is the founder and steward of Moms On Mushrooms, an online community for mothers with multiple offerings for working with and healing through the sacred use of microdosing plant medicine. Tracey weaves in a sacred facilitator approach to her M.O.M. circles, calling on the support of the Sacred Feminine and Sacred Mother Earth to connect women back to themselves through prayer, herbology, grounding, nature and, of course, plant medicine.
Topics discussed:
How Tracey came to plant medicine and Moms on MushroomsWhy moms need mushroomsPsilocybin and how it worksTracey’s interview with Dr. PhilThe logistics of microdosingThe guides and courses Moms on Mushrooms offerAnd more!For more Tracey Tee, please visit:
Moms On Mushrooms on the web
@momsonmushroomsofficial on Instagram
*Warning—this podcast is completely unfiltered. If you are around young children, we suggest headphones.
**Disclaimer: All opinions of our guests are their own and in no way represent those of Alana Kayfetz.
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Alyssa Ages is a mom of two, a strongman competitor, a journalist and the author of Secrets of Giants: A Journey to Uncover the True Meaning of Strength. She is a health and fitness columnist for The Globe and Mail and a freelance journalist with clips in publications that include ELLE, SELF, GQ, Parents, Slate, Pregnantish and more.
Topics discussed:
How someone deemed unathletic can become a strongman competitorWhat Secrets of Giants is all aboutA fixed mindset versus a growth mindset when it comes to strength and fitnessFeeling the betrayal of your body when it comes to infertilityRole-modeling fitness for your kidsWhy the goal became doing a truck pull (yes, an 18-wheeler!) at almost 40 and the day of the competition itselfAnd more!For more Alyssa Ages, please visit:
Alyssa Ages on the web
@alyssaages on Instagram
Secrets of Giants book
*Warning—this podcast is completely unfiltered. If you are around young children, we suggest headphones.
**Disclaimer: All opinions of our guests are their own and in no way represent those of Alana Kayfetz.
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Susana Alba is a career strategist based out of New York. Her practice, Dunamis Coaching & Consulting Services, teaches women how to land six-figure roles through leadership development and career strategy. She thinks of her role as the mentor or friend who tells you all the things she wishes someone would have told her while she was climbing the corporate ladder. She wants to make sure that women know how to articulate their value and find the right opportunities that are a good fit for them.
Topics discussed:
Strategies for climbing the corporate ladderWhy women have a hard time negotiating salaryNavigating life as a woman (and a mom) of colourWhat develops a leaderHow people in leadership positions can do betterAnd more!For more Susana Alba, please visit:
Dunamis Coaching & Consulting Services on the web
@iam_susanaalba on Instagram
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*Warning—this podcast is completely unfiltered. If you are around young children, we suggest headphones.
**Disclaimer: All opinions of our guests are their own and in no way represent those of Alana Kayfetz.
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Angelique de Montbrun is the CMO and COO of Mydoh, a money management platform with subscription-free access designed to help kids and teens manage their own money in a fun and interactive way while giving parents oversight. Mydoh is on a mission to empower youth by giving them an early understanding of money management. The platform gives kids and teens hands-on, real-world experience in responsible earning, saving and spending while allowing parents to guide them.
Topics discussed:
Mydoh: What is it? How young you can start money management with kidsBest practices for allowanceAllowance mistakesHow Angelique handles money with her own kidsAnd more!For more Angelique de Montbrun/Mydoh, please visit:
MyDoh on the web
@MyDohApp on Instagram
MyDoh Canadian Allowance Report on the web
*Warning—this podcast is completely unfiltered. If you are around young children, we suggest headphones.
**Disclaimer: All opinions of our guests are their own and in no way represent those of Alana Kayfetz.
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Stacey Green is a mom of two and the founder of StaceyGreenLiving. She’s a holistic nutritionist, a content creator and a cookbook author. Her book, You’ll Eat It & You’ll Like It, is not your average cookbook: it’s a comedic approach to cooking that incorporates easy, family-friendly recipes (with a picture on each page!), with humour and a healthy dose of swearing.
Topics discussed:
How she became a cookbook author Parenting through rose-coloured glassesComedy and profanityPerfection and feeding kidsAnd more!For more Stacey Green, please visit:
StaceyGreenLiving on the web
@StaceyGreenLiving on Instagram
@StaceyGreenLiving on TikTok
You’ll Eat It & You’ll Like It on Amazon
*Warning—this podcast is completely unfiltered. If you are around young children, we suggest headphones.
**Disclaimer: All opinions of our guests are their own and in no way represent those of Alana Kayfetz.
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As one of Canada’s most well-known and winsome radio and TV hosts, Josie Dye has had countless conversations with the stars of the music world, and she knows what you really want to know. Her interviews with A-listers—from Chris Martin to Mumford and Sons to Oprah—give Josie the ability to speak the language of celebrities, but she never wavers from her straightforward, fun-loving style that has endeared her to millions and made her a staple of the Canadian broadcasting world. She currently co-hosts the weekday afternoon radio show on CHUM and co-hosts a podcast called Cynthia and Josie’s Unmentionables with Cynthia Loyst. She is also a mom of two boys—one of whom has a rare genetic disorder.
Topics discussed:
How Josie got started in the industryThe homebirth versus hospital birth debate Josie had with CynthiaSotos syndrome and having a medically complex childJosie’s broadcasting highlightsBehind the scenes of the radio ecosystemAnd more!For more Josie Dye, please visit:
Josie Dye on the web
@JosieDye on Instagram
Cynthia and Josie’s Unmentionables on Apple Podcasts
*Warning—this podcast is completely unfiltered. If you are around young children, we suggest headphones.
**Disclaimer: All opinions of our guests are their own and in no way represent those of Alana Kayfetz.
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Anna Halfpenny is a brand builder with more than 20 years of marketing and brand-building experience. She has helped global and national brands achieve their business goals across every possible section. In 2018, she launched Ruby + Foster, a marketing firm that works directly with founders, CEOs, and entrepreneurs to help them expand their businesses to where they need to be. As of 2021, the firm also caters to smaller businesses.
Topics discussed:
What is Ruby + Foster?A successful brand storyThe importance of a brand’s soulThings to consider when branding or rebrandingWhen is a brand dead?Building a personal brandAnd more!For more Anna Halfpenny, please visit:
Ruby + Foster on the web
@RubyAndFoster on Instagram
*Warning—this podcast is completely unfiltered. If you are around young children, we suggest headphones.
**Disclaimer: All opinions of our guests are their own and in no way represent those of Alana Kayfetz.
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Roxanne Francis is the founder and CEO of Francis Psychotherapy where the team of therapists provides virtual and in-person mental health, emotional and relationship support to kids, individuals, couples and families across Ontario. Roxanne is also a corporate wellness consultant, keynote speaker and coach to other therapists across the country.
Topics discussed:
The number one thing people are calling her practice for right nowAnxiety and why it seems more common these daysHow to ask for helpWhere to begin with talk therapyWellness and finding the pathHealingAnd more!For more Roxanne Francis, please visit:
Francis Psychotherapy on the web
@FrancisPsychotherapy on Instagram
@FrancisPsychotherapy on Threads
*Warning—this podcast is completely unfiltered. If you are around young children, we suggest headphones.
**Disclaimer: All opinions of our guests are their own and in no way represent those of Alana Kayfetz.
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Dr. Robin Baweja is a children's mental health specialist, physician and children's book author. She is the owner and founder of Dear Mommy. With years of experience as a pediatrician, Dr. Baweja has become a trusted advocate for child health, particularly in the realm of mental and emotional wellness. Through Dear Mommy, she has curated a unique collection of children's mental health items, including toys, bags and books, aimed at nurturing young minds.
Topics discussed:
What is Dear MommyWriting children’s books through the lens of mental healthManaging kids’ anxiety The emotional plush cube and other Dear Mommy toysWhen to worry about your kidsCommunicationAnd more!For more Dr. Robin Baweja, please visit:
Dear Mommy on the web
The Kids Care Clinic on the web
@DearMommy_3 on Instagram
*Warning—this podcast is completely unfiltered. If you are around young children, we suggest headphones.
**Disclaimer: All opinions of our guests are their own and in no way represent those of Alana Kayfetz.
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Dani Kagan and Victoria Marshman are former competitive dancers and know the importance of taking care of your physical health, which starts with supportive slippers at home. You may have seen them on Dragon’s Den earlier this year. It’s their mission to help women invest in slippers that have unparalleled support without ever having to compromise on style. With ergonomic features including arch support and temperature control, our slippers help to alleviate foot pain, improve women’s body biomechanics and support women day in and day out through all of life's busy moments.
Topics discussed:
Dani and Victoria’s business partnership togetherHow dancers taught themselves how to be businesswomenStarting Mave & Chez through KickstarterBeing on Dragon’s DenTaking time to build a team around youWhat’s next for themAnd more!For more Mave & Chez, please visit:
Mave & Chez on the web
@MaveAndChez on Instagram
@MaveAndChez on TikTok
*Warning—this podcast is completely unfiltered. If you are around young children, we suggest headphones.
**Disclaimer: All opinions of our guests are their own and in no way represent those of Alana Kayfetz.
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Meredith Shaw is the co-host of Breakfast Television, a radio host with CHFI, a model, a style expert and, of course, a mom. She recently launched a 10-dress collection at PENN. called Get Dress’d with Meredith. PENN. (formerly known as Pennington’s) is Canada’s premiere destination for plus-size fashion, ranging from sizes 14 to 32. At PENN.’s core, they believe that women deserve to experience the freedom that comes with feelings confident in their clothing.
Topics discussed:
Meredith’s storyHow she got started in the style space—and her involvement in her styling at Breakfast TelevisionThe PENN. x Get Dress’d with Meredith edit and what it means to herWhat’s next for her in fashionAnd more!For more Meredith Shaw, please visit:
@MeredithShaw on Instagram
PENN x Get Dress’d with Meredith collection on the web
*Warning—this podcast is completely unfiltered. If you are around young children, we suggest headphones.
**Disclaimer: All opinions of our guests are their own and in no way represent those of Alana Kayfetz.
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In this first time ever interview, Alana and her husband Matthew Kantor are in studio together for an intimate moment, discussing their relationship, how they met, and the family dynamics.
Topics include:
- how they met
- their kid’s personalities
- a deep and very triggering retelling of their son Henry’s near death experience.
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