Mom Halo
You are listening to the Mom Halo podcast. This sweet ear candy will serve up laughs & aha moments as we talk to best-in-class thought leaders-these folks are dropping gems of genius. I am Alana Kayfetz, a fun freckled fearless millennial mom of 3 kiddos. I love to introduce you to your ideas and people that will rock your world while laughing out loud because that is the only way to get through the daily grind of parenting. Plug in your earphones and let’s go get them!
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Styleworthy is a brand that celebrates individuality and self-expression through community building. Founded by Jennifer Rabanillo, Styleworthy fosters an environment of empowerment and connection, encouraging people to embrace their authentic selves. Through workshops, events and collaborative experiences, the brand promotes unapologetic conversations about people, self, wellness and well-being. At its core, Styleworthy aims to build a supportive community that uplifts and educates, empowering individuals to evolve both their personal and professional lives.
Topics discussed:
A bit about Styleworthy
Growing up a first-generation Filipina (and a twin)
Embracing identity
Vulnerability and aging
Hormonal health
How self-love can waiver even when you’re an advocate for it
And so much more!
For more Styleworthy, please visit:
Styleworthy on the web
@style_worthy 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.
Wednesday Nov 13, 2024
Wednesday Nov 13, 2024
Ashley Greco is the morning show radio host of Pure Country in Ottawa & Kingston as well as a voiceover artist. She’s mom to a six-year-old girl, Aria Rose.
Topics discussed:
Why Ashley chose radio as a career
What Ashley’s morning routine looks like
Ashley’s unique journey into motherhood
Grief and infertility
Self-care and mental health
Alana’s sticky note trick
How Ashley’s husband is like Danny Tanner
And so much more!
For more Ashley Greco, please visit:
Ashley Greco on the web
@ashleygrecoonair on Instagram
An Elephant and A Dog poem
*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.
Wednesday Nov 06, 2024
Wednesday Nov 06, 2024
Jill Lerman is a play and parenting coach at JillybeansNYC, an early childhood educator, a play expert and a mom of a toddler. She empowers overwhelmed parents and caretakers to connect and engage with their little ones through simple developmental and play prompts to make parenting feel more joyful and manageable.
Topics discussed:
Screentime
The importance of independent play
Tips for successful playdates
Sibling dynamics with play
How Jill’s business works
Best tools and toys for kids at any age
And so much more!
For more Jill Lerman, please visit:
JillybeansNYC on the web
@jlllybeansnyc on Instagram
Get Jill’s free guide to independent play today
*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.
Wednesday Oct 30, 2024
Wednesday Oct 30, 2024
Meira Elituv is a personal stylist helping women find their style and confidence in their clothing again through closet edits, outfit styling and personal shopping.
Topics discussed:
Practice of gratitude
The process of a closet edit
How the pandemic really messed up our wardrobes
The fashion rule of thirds
Why getting dressed is so emotional and how to shift the mindset to help you feel incredible in your clothes
Trends of this year and next year
The importance of accessories (and comfort!)
And so much more!
For more Meira Elituv, please visit:
MTFG Styling Services on the web
@meirathatfashiongirl 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.
Wednesday Oct 23, 2024
Wednesday Oct 23, 2024
In this bonus episode of the Mom Halo Show, Alana invites her husband, Matt Kantor, to the podcast as they have some exciting, life-changing news to share.
Topics discussed:
Alana and Matt’s big announcement!
And so much more!
For more Matt Kantor, please visit:
Matthew Kantor on the web
@blurrycam 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.
Wednesday Oct 16, 2024
Wednesday Oct 16, 2024
Rebecca Greenberg is a bioethicist and former nurse who works with individuals and healthcare organizations to navigate complex, value-based ethical decisions. When working with individual clients, she helps them make difficult ethical decisions, most often around their or their loved ones’ health/healthcare. She provides a systematic, supportive and non-judgemental process to help them achieve confidence in making the best decision for themselves, explaining why it’s most justifiable and how to implement it.
Topics discussed:
What bioethics is and what a bioethicist does
How a values map works
Alana’s experience with needing to meet with palliative care for her son
Grief, death and difficult decisions with and around kids
Terminating pregnancy and early child loss
Helping couples/siblings making tough decisions when they have diverging opinions
And so much more!
For more Rebecca Greenberg, please visit:
Greenberg Consulting on the web
@greenbergconsulting 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.
Tuesday Oct 08, 2024
Tuesday Oct 08, 2024
Erica Moore is the owner of Hudson Kruse + Sons, an interior design firm in Toronto. Erica has worked within the residential design sector for over 15 years. She started working for Hudson Kruse in 2008 alongside Trevor Kruse and is now the firm’s acting principal and owner. Erica has experience overseeing jobs of various scopes and sizes, from large development projects to private residential homes. She brings to each project a high level of professionalism and experience; however, it is her relationships with her clients, as well as her intuitive approach to design solutions, that highlight her success in the industry. Outside of design, Erica is also a published writer and mother of two.
Topics discussed:
How she started at the bottom at Hudson Kruse and worked her way up
Motherhood and entrepreneurship
Parenting a child with autism
The importance of friendships—and a business bestie
Biggest takeaways of entrepreneurship and some of her best practices
Finding a balance working with couples when it comes to interior design
And so much more!
For more Erica Moore, please visit or call:
Hudson Kruse + Sons on the web
@hudsonkruse.sons 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.
Wednesday Oct 02, 2024
Wednesday Oct 02, 2024
Jaquie Dason is a pediatric sleep consultant, a postpartum doula, a new parent educator and a mom of two. She works with parents to help bring a sense of calm to their family with judgement-free sleep consultant and parent support. She offers expecting parent classes, newborn care support and pediatric sleep consulting. Together with parents, she creates goals that are specific to their child and work closely with them to accomplish these goals in a way that is most comfortable to the family.
Topics discussed:
The role of a postpartum doula
What “normal” looks like with a newborn
Co-sleeping and bedsharing
Some of her courses and how they’re different from the classes you get through the hospital
Newborn noise/sound clues
Postpartum care for mom
And so much more!
For more Jaquie Dason, please visit or call:
Postpartum Coaching on the web
@jaquiepostpartumcoach 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.
Wednesday Sep 25, 2024
Wednesday Sep 25, 2024
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 parents
How Alanna is branching out into adult sleep for midlife women
Why (peri)menopausal women are having trouble sleeping
A few tips for helping women sleep through the night
Technology in the bedroom
What’s keeping moms up at night
Bigger kids and sleep
The importance of sleep environment
Exercise and sleep hygiene
And 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.
Wednesday Sep 18, 2024
Wednesday Sep 18, 2024
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 14
How and when Alana’s parent met
The entrepreneurial spirit and the motivation behind the hustle
The very unexpected journey toward becoming a criminal lawyer
How convictions have changed since he started in the profession
Winning the Ricky Goldman Mensch Outstanding Member Award in 2023
And 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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