Mom Halo

Expert Spotlight: Susie Beghin, Childcare and Play Expert

Susie Beghin is a mom and the owner of Alpha’s Discovery Kids Preschool and Daycare, with locations in Mississauga and Oakville, Ontario. She is also the author of a new book, Learn to Play: The Four Pillars Learning System. 
 
Topics discussed: 
The biggest thing on parents’ minds right now in the childcare space
$10-a-day daycare in Ontario
How Susie came to write a book
How Learn to Play is teaching adults how to play with their kids to get the most learning out of them
How a parent can tap into their inner child
A few principles for parenting teenagers
And more!
 
For more Susie Beghin, please visit:
Alpha’s Discovery Kids on the web
Learn To Play on Amazon Canada
Alpha’s Discovery Kids 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.

Expert Spotlight: Marlie Cohen, Fitness Trainer and Lifestyle Content Creator

Marlie Cohen is a mom of two, a fitness trainer and the brain (and face!) behind Kale + Krunches, a lifestyle brand that covers everything from motherhood to fitness and nutrition. She has just launched a new project called Bounce Forward Co., which helps people prioritize themselves and their health after having kids.
 
Topics discussed: 
How Kale + Krunches came to be
Motherhood, the pandemic and the shift in creating content
The inspiration behind Bounce Forward Co.
Bounce Forward: What is it?
And more!
 
For more Marlie Cohen, please visit:
Kale + Krunches on the web
Bounce Forward Co. on the web
Kale + Krunches on Instagram
Bounce Forward Co. on Instagram
Marlie Cohen 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.

Expert Spotlight: ebb & flo nutrition, Intuitive Eating and Diet Culture

Carly Rodness and Laila Peterson-Tannis are certified nutritional practitioners and owners of ebb & flo nutrition. They are the nutritionists who encourage you to eat chocolate, having built a program that helps women feel empowered in their bodies to make the best food choices for themselves. They guide their clients through the principles of intuitive eating and gentle nutrition to help people reconnect with their bodies and lose the guilt of eating foods they love—all while ditching dieting once and for all. Life is too short to be stressed about our bodies!
 
Topics discussed: 
Diet culture and how it has affected our trust in our bodies
Intuitive eating: What is it?
Food restrictions, nighttime eating and guilt
Women and their changing bodies
How their program works
Being positive about yourself in everyday life
And more!
 
For more ebb & flo, please visit:
ebb & flo nutrition on the web
ebb & flo nutrition on Instagram
 
Enjoy a free extra session of their Get back in the flo program that starts January by mentioning the Mom Halo podcast—that means you’ll be getting six sessions, plus a bonus seventh session for $599. Book a free discovery call to secure your spot.
 
*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.

Expert Spotlight: Farah Mohammed, Car Expert

Farah Mohammed is a mom of three and the manager of industry and stakeholder relations at the Ontario Motor Vehicle Industry Council (OMVIC). She is our official car-buying expert—and we all know that buying a car can sometimes be confusing and overwhelming.
 
Topics discussed: 
Car inventory and the supply-chain issues
The used-car market right now
What a dealer has to disclose when you’re buying a new or used car
What OMVIC is and what it does—and why very few people (unfortunately) know what it is
Your rights as a buyer
What to consider when you’re looking to buy a car
Leasing a car versus financing or purchasing a vehicle
Farah’s personal car-buying nightmare story
And more!
 
For more OMVIC, please visit:
OMVIC on the web
consumers@omvic.ca through email
 
*Warning—this podcast is completely unfiltered. If you are around young children, we suggest headphones.

Expert Spotlight: Sacha Welsh, Fertility Nutritionist and Coach

Sacha Welsh is a certified health coach specializing in preconception, pregnancy and postpartum, a mom of three beautiful girls and the founder of Welsh Wellness. She specializes in fertility nutrition, but she aims to help pre- and post-natal moms become happier and healthier in all areas of their lives by building healthy new habits and creating sustainable lifestyle changes for themselves and their families. 
 
Topics discussed: 
How Sacha became a fertility coach
Women’s fertility rights in the US and beyond
Sacha’s big-picture approach to fertility
How every single person’s fertility journey is different—even with subsequent pregnancies
Does age actually play a factor in our fertility journey? 
Birth control, sperm and fertility
Psychology and stress
And more!
 
For more Sacha Welsh, please visit:
@welsh_wellness on Instagram
@sachawelshwellness on TikTok
Welsh Wellness on YouTube
Welsh Wellness 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.

Special Guest: Katie Watkins of Confidentially Katie

Katie Watkins is a PR professional, a mom of three and @ConfidentiallyKatie on Instagram and TikTok. She shares what her real life is like online and is an advocate for self-love and body confidence who likes to remind the women of the world (especially mamas) that they are worth it should be at the top of their priority list. 
 
Topics discussed: 
What inspires Katie right now
Her journey online—from a fitness influencer to now
Katie’s relationship with Knix
What life is like for a mom of three
The vulnerability of sharing your lives online
Katie’s latest business venture, Kinworth
And more!
 
For more Katie Watkins, please visit:
@confidentiallykatie on Instagram
@confidentiallykatie on TikTok
Kinworth 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.

Special Guest: Julie Cole, Co-Founder of Mabel’s Labels

Julie Cole is a recovered lawyer, mom of six and co-founder of Mabel’s Labels. She has helped her company bring their product to a world-wide market, gain media recognition and win countless entrepreneur awards. Julie is a regular television contributor, a sought-after speaker and parenting expert. She is a syndicated blogger and the author of her new book Like A Mother: Birthing Businesses, Babies, and a Life Beyond Labels.
 
Topics discussed: 
Why she started Mabel’s Labels
Philanthropy and how it’s part of the brand ethos
How the pandemic has changed how women work—and why a lot have turned to entrepreneurship
What her book, Like A Mother, is about
Her journey with having a neurodiverse child—and being a mother of six
What’s coming up next for Julie
And more!
 
For more Julie Cole, please visit:
@juliecoleinc on Instagram
@mabelslabels on Instagram
Mabel’s Labels 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.

Expert Spotlight: Laura Wood, Pre- and Postnatal Movement Coach

Laura Wood is a mom of two who works with pre- and postnatal people in a variety of ways. Coming from a background as a birth doula, she now teaches yoga and Pilates and also is the co-founder of The Mama Reset, a subscription-based fitness site online that focuses on workouts for moms and people who have birthed children to strengthen the pelvic floor and get them moving. 
Topics discussed: 
What a birth doula is and why a person would require their services
How movement, yoga and Pilates is different with pre- and postnatal people
Yoga and how to reshape how we think about the typical experience
How busy parents can fit yoga and movement into their already busy schedules
So, what is Pilates, actually? 
And more!
 
For more Laura Wood, please visit:
@andshemoves on Instagram
& She Moves on the web
The Mama Reset 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

Expert Spotlight: Paige Walker, Education Consultant

Paige Walker is a former teacher turned education consultant who helps parents advocate for their kids in the school system and works with them to find which private or independent school would work best for their children, depending on their individual needs. 
Topics discussed: 
The difference between a private and an independent school and how they differ from public school
Privilege and access to private schools
The many reasons parents may choose private or independent schools and when you might want to explore other options for your own child
Whether they think private school is more beneficial in elementary or high school
Tips for selecting the right private or independent school for you and your children
And more!
 
For more Paige Walker, please visit:
@reneweducation on Instagram
Renew Education 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

Expert Spotlight: Lianne Kim, Business Coach

Lianne Kim is a mom of two kids, an author and business coach for mom entrepreneurs (like Alana Kayfetz herself!). She helps moms build profitable, successful businesses so they can live both their wildest dreams and their best lives. 
Topics discussed: 
The difficulty of starting a business, especially as a mom
Haters, the fear of judgement and resilience
The key to attracting your dream clients to your business
How to get a free (yes, free!) copy of her book
And more!
 
For more Lianne Kim, please visit:
@liannekimcoach on Instagram
Lianne Kim on the web
 
The first 30 people to visit liannekim.com/book and use the coupon code ALANA at checkout will receive a free copy of Lianne’s 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