Mom Halo

Angelique de Montbrun, Kids’ Allowance Expert

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 kids
Best practices for allowance
Allowance mistakes
How Angelique handles money with her own kids
And 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.

Stacey Green, Author of You'll Eat It & You'll Like It

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 glasses
Comedy and profanity
Perfection and feeding kids
And 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.

Josie Dye, Radio & TV Broadcaster and Podcast Host

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 industry
The homebirth versus hospital birth debate Josie had with Cynthia
Sotos syndrome and having a medically complex child
Josie’s broadcasting highlights
Behind the scenes of the radio ecosystem
And 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.

S4 | E18 Expert Spotlight: Anna Halfpenny, Marketing & Business Strategy

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 story
The importance of a brand’s soul
Things to consider when branding or rebranding
When is a brand dead?
Building a personal brand
And 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.

S4 | E17 Expert Spotlight: Roxanne Francis, Psychotherapist

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 now
Anxiety and why it seems more common these days
How to ask for help
Where to begin with talk therapy
Wellness and finding the path
Healing
And 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.

S4 | E16 Expert Spotlight: Dr. Robin Baweja, Pediatrician & Mental Health Advocate

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 Mommy
Writing children’s books through the lens of mental health
Managing kids’ anxiety 
The emotional plush cube and other Dear Mommy toys
When to worry about your kids
Communication
And 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.

S4 | E15 Dani Kagan & Victoria Marshman, Co-founders of Mave & Chez

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 together
How dancers taught themselves how to be businesswomen
Starting Mave & Chez through Kickstarter
Being on Dragon’s Den
Taking time to build a team around you
What’s next for them
And 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.

S4 | E14 Special Guest: Meredith Shaw, Host & Style Expert

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 story
How she got started in the style space—and her involvement in her styling at Breakfast Television
The PENN. x Get Dress’d with Meredith edit and what it means to her
What’s next for her in fashion
And 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.

S4 | E13 - BONUS Episode: Alana and her husband Matthew Kantor

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. 
 
Trigger warning: child illness and near death

S4 | E12 Special Guest: Melanie Ng, News Anchor

Melanie Ng is a host and anchor at CityNews 24/7 middays, a professional storyteller, an award-winning journalist, a teacher, a speaker, a communications specialist and a mom of one. 
 
Topics discussed: 
Why she decided to leave Breakfast Television
What her day-to-day looks like now
Being part of the generation that’s trying to do it all
What’s up next—and how it fits into her new life
Her favourite interviews ever
And more!
*Please note that this episode was recorded before Melanie announced her new role at CityNews.*
 
For more Melanie Ng, please visit:
@TheMelanieNg 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.