In this episode we talk about holiday traditions. What we grew up doing with our families and what the holidays looked like for us as kids. We also discuss the traditions that we are carrying on in our families, the new ones we have started and finally the ones that need to go. All those traditions or trends that we just don't feel are necessary for our families and are happy to wave goodbye to. Be a part of our community and follow us HERE: www.instagram.com/bumoparent To connect with Sara Sohn...
Dec 14, 2021•48 min•Ep. 62
This week we discuss what our look after motherhood is. As mothers we are constantly transitioning every aspect of our lives and the way we dress ourselves or the pieces we keep in our closets is not an exception. The lack of time to shop or put together outfits definitely impacts what we wear on a daily basis, so we also share some tips like what staple pieces to keep and what websites to shop on. Most importantly we talk about taking care of yourself and not feeling guilty. Be a part of our co...
Dec 07, 2021•47 min•Ep. 61
Recently the FDA approved the covid vaccine for children of age 5 to 11 and some schools are considering having a vaccine mandate. In this episode we discuss this very delicate and controversial subject and we share our thoughts and stance on the subject. What are the pros and cons to get your children vaccinated and what are the thoughts and concerns parents are having towards the vaccine. Be a part of our community and follow us HERE: www.instagram.com/bumoparent To connect with Sara Sohn: htt...
Nov 30, 2021•44 min•Ep. 60
Do you think putting your child in daycare is better than having a nanny? Or do you prefer to have a nanny? In this episode we discuss the options, the pros and cons and what we did and are still doing with our kids. We also discuss the bigger picture of both options, like is socializing your kid at an early age by taking them to daycare a good thing? Finally, we talk about working parents and what options they want when it comes to childcare. Be a part of our community and follow us HERE: www.i...
Nov 23, 2021•45 min•Ep. 59
Our kids are exposed to multiple languages and even speak other languages everyday. Coming from immigrant families and hearing another language aside from English was the norm for us. When we had kids we knew we wanted them to understand and possibly be fluent in more than one language. But, does being bilingual cause speech delays? There are so many myths associated with a child being bilingual at an early age. In this episode we discuss all the myths and what we have done with our children and...
Nov 16, 2021•43 min•Ep. 58
They say it takes a village to raise a child. Well, who's your village? In this episode we discuss the different help we reached for while raising our children through the different ages and the help we still have currently. We also dive into the mom guilt associated with asking for help and why it's ok to not be "supermom." Be a part of our community and follow us HERE: www.instagram.com/bumoparent To connect with Sara Sohn: https://www.instagram.com/mommasohn To connect with Chriselle Lim: www...
Nov 09, 2021•48 min•Ep. 57
Does your child have a Social Media account? How long is ok for my kid to have screen time? At what age should my kid get a cell phone? These are all questions parents will inevitably have to answer or come up with a plan for their kid. In this episode we talk about our thoughts regarding all these taunting topics and what we think might be the best approach. We also ask you guys, our followers, what you guys think and how you are approaching the subject. Send us a DM and Follow us Here: www.ins...
Nov 02, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 56
As kids grow up, how we spend quality time with them changes. Some of us are learning dance moves, some of us are attempting to play sports, when SITTING is the preferred activity. The hope is to spend time together that is meaningful to them, but it's also fun for mom. So, we are chatting about how we are meeting our kids where they are at now. Plus, our thoughts on Halloween. It might not be the most popular opinion, but some of us think giving out toothbrushes instead of candy is very nice. O...
Oct 26, 2021•46 min•Ep. 55
In this episode we have a huge surprise for you, our listeners. I formally introduce you to my amazing friend and now new co-host Sara Sohn! We discuss who we are as parents and our journey through motherhood so you can better understand where our views and opinions come from. We also dive into the topic of kids going back to school and how we feel we can support our little ones as they navigate through this new norm back at school. Get 50% off your first month plus FREE shipping on ANY cratelin...
Oct 19, 2021•46 min•Ep. 54
For this episode I invited one of my best friends Sara Sohn. Sara is an actress and mother of two who after becoming a mom decided to be a "Stay at Home Mommy." We share with you, our listeners, our feelings to one another's choice of staying at home or working. We also discuss in depth what took her to make the decision of staying at home and how we're all just moms with no need for labels. Get 50% off your first month plus FREE shipping on ANY crate line with code BUMO at kiwico.com Send us a ...
Oct 05, 2021•41 min•Ep. 53
For this episode I am joined by the amazing Natalie Wiles. Natalie is a certified baby and toddler sleep consultant with over ten years of experience working one-on-one with thousands of families around the world. We talk about why it is so important to sleep train your babies and she shares the best tips for parents that are just getting started with sleep training. Send us a DM and Follow us Here: www.instagram.com/BeingBumo Be a part of our community and follow us HERE: www.instagram.com/bumo...
Sep 28, 2021•53 min•Ep. 52
For this episode I invited Talitha Phillips, the CEO of Claris Health. Claris Health is a resource center for all things parenthood. Through Claris Health Talitha has been able to provide the soon to be or new parents with the resources she felt she needed in her own journey of parenthood. We discuss all the struggles that are involved with becoming a parent and all the things no one talks about. Building community and interaction with other parents that are on the same stage of parenthood so ev...
Sep 21, 2021•55 min•Ep. 51
Description: What is your self care routine? In this episode I am joined by Alex Taylor, co-founder of Perelel and mother of two. We talk about Alex and her company Perelel which provides a vitamin option to women in all stages of motherhood. We also discuss how important self care is and what has worked for her as she was becoming a mother and building a new company. She also lists her favorite self care products that she recommends to everyone. Get 50% off your first month plus FREE shipping o...
Sep 14, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 50
In this episode I am joined by wife, mother, author and Entrepreneur Nealy Fischer, best known as "The Flexible Chef." She shares with us her tips as a chef that she has incorporated to her family life. We also go in depth to discuss what being flexible means as a working mother and how it has allowed her to run a successful business, but most importantly live a healthy and fulfilling life. Send us a DM and Follow us Here: www.instagram.com/BeingBumo Be a part of our community and follow us HERE...
Sep 07, 2021•42 min•Ep. 49
In this episode I am joined by the amazing Hillary Kerr, best known as co-founder of WhoWhatWear. Hillary talks to me about her journey to motherhood and how she has incorporated some of her business mentality into raising her two children. She gives us an inside look at just how busy her daily life is and how she manages work and home life without skipping a beat. She also shares some tips and tricks that have helped her along the way to keep herself organized. We also get an insight into her f...
Aug 31, 2021•55 min•Ep. 48
In this episode I talk to Anne and Jordan England. They are the powerhouse behind Industry West and In Favor Of, husband and wife and parents. We discuss the 5 commandments of running a business with your spouse and if we agree with them or not. The conversation is very insightful because you hear first hand from a married couple the struggles and tips of working together and raising family. Send us a DM and Follow us Here: www.instagram.com/BeingBumo Be a part of our community and follow us HER...
Aug 24, 2021•47 min•Ep. 47
In this episode I am joined by Josephine Atluri. Josephine is an expert in meditation and mindfulness and a mother of 7. Josephine discusses with me tips for parents and their children in this back to school season. How to navigate this hot topic of returning back to school during Covid, and the anxiety of social interaction that may come with it. We also discuss tools parents can give their children to navigate through the array of emotions that even little humans feel on a daily basis. Send us...
Aug 17, 2021•48 min•Ep. 46
For this episode I reached out to you guys my listeners and asked your thoughts on boundaries or how you guys set boundaries. As a parent, having boundaries seems almost impossible with our children so I decided to have a solo discussion regarding this topic. I am reading some of the messages you guys sent me and responding and giving my opinion. But overall giving my thoughts on how and if me as a mother I have been successful in setting boundaries with my kids. Go to Nuuly.com and enter the co...
Aug 10, 2021•46 min•Ep. 45
This week I had a very emotional conversation with Amanda Kloots where we discussed the unfortunate passing of her husband last year due to Covid complications. She shares with us what it's been like overcoming the passing of her husband while still having to parent her 2yr old. She also touches on why she decided to share their story in real time and how she believes there's power in community, that by sharing what they were going through they hoped to bring awareness and let others know they a...
Aug 03, 2021•43 min•Ep. 44
This week I invited my good friend, mother of two and content creator Sai de Silva to the podcast. We discuss a sensitive topic for all parents, which is how to raise non-entitled kids in an entitled world. We also dive a bit into how to teach kids about money and explaining its significance to them. We talk about the importance of teaching your kids to take care of themselves and having certain responsibilities. I even shared with her how I am raising my two girls differently in this topic. Go ...
Jul 29, 2021•53 min•Ep. 43
In this episode I am joined by Julie Cartwright, the President of P.Volve, a company that is revolutionizing workout classes and becoming a function-first method that will help them improve their body's performance, reduce everyday pain, and leave them looking amazing. We talk about all things workout and both of our personal journeys with fitness pre and post partum. She shares with us how P.Volve has helped so many women discover a new way to fitness and heal their body. Find out more at https...
Jul 27, 2021•46 min•Ep. 42
In this special episode I am joined by Time's Kid of the Year Gitanjali Rao. Gitanjali is a 15 year old American inventor, author, scientist and engineer, and STEM promoter. She talks to me about how her parents allowed her to find her passion and gives parents a tip on how to navigate this topic with their kids. She also talks about how she has partnered with H&M and their Role Models Campaign to amplify her voice and discuss how she became a role model along with how she is using Technolog...
Jul 20, 2021•38 min•Ep. 41
In this episode I talk to my good friend, super model, advocate, entrepreneur and mother, Coco Rocha. She began advocating for women in the modeling industry which later led her to founding Nomad Management and Coco Rocha Model Camp. In this episode we talk about how to raise kids with a healthy self image and how to navigate those tricky conversations about beauty, skin color and even fat shaming. Visit Athleta in stores or online at https://athleta.com/ to shop their full range of shorts. Get ...
Jul 13, 2021•57 min•Ep. 40
Today I am joined by Chrsitina Zilber, CEO & Founder of Jouer Cosmetics and my role model when it comes to motherhood! She raised two amazing human beings when social media was just taking off and in this episode we discuss all the things that worked for her to show her kids how to maneuver through social media successfully. She also gives us amazing tips and rules of thumb she implemented when it came time to give her kids a cellphone. Visit Athleta in stores or online at https://athleta.co...
Jul 06, 2021•42 min•Ep. 39
In this episode I am joined by my very good friend, business partner and "Fun Dad" Elijah Kim. We have a conversation about how to be a fun parent since summer is here and school is out! We give you, our listeners, a list of our favorite activities we have come up with to keep our little ones entertained but still learning and stimulating their brains. We also talk about the struggles parents have when trying to keep kids entertained while working from home. Visit Athleta in stores or online at ...
Jun 29, 2021•41 min•Ep. 38
Are you always tired, is your sex drive low, or you can't sleep? Me too! In this episode I talk to Lola Priego, the Founder and CEO of Base, the first health tracker that uses a data science app paired with at-home testing to help people feel better. She explains how Base helps those users that can’t sleep, are fatigued, brain fogged or are looking for the optimal personalized diet. Using at-home testing and the app, users can get a more comprehensive understanding of what they may be missing an...
Jun 22, 2021•48 min•Ep. 37
In this episode I am joined by the amazing Michelle Kennedy, founder of Peanut. We talk about how she found herself alone when she first became a mom and she decided to change that for all mothers out there. Michelle tells us all about how she created Peanut, a platform for mom's to communicate with over 1.6 million subscribers and how this space has given other mothers a place to build their mom tribe! Visit https://get-base.com and use code BUMO to get 20 percent off your first month of your m...
Jun 15, 2021•36 min•Ep. 36
In this episode I am joined by the amazing Mara Lauren Hutchinson who shares with us her story of motherhood while being a legally blind person. She takes us through her journey of discovering that she had Retinitis Pigmentosa which has caused her to progressively lose her eyesight and how that has impacted her journey through motherhood. She also talks to me about how she has explained to her son what her disability is and how intuitive and caring children can be when exposed to disabilities at...
Jun 08, 2021•33 min•Ep. 35
In this episode I am joined by my close friend and confidant Suchin Pak for an intimate conversation. Suchin Pak is a veteran journalist who has been hosting and reporting the news for over 25 years. As one of the first Asian Americans on mainstream media we chat about the struggles she had to face and what she learned being first generation Asian American in an industry that was predominantly white. She has reported on ABC, NBC, Discovery Networks, Oxygen and E!. She is most known for her long ...
Jun 01, 2021•49 min•Ep. 34
In this episode we are joined by CEO and co-founder of DivaCup Carinne Chambers-Saini, who talks about all things motherhood, entrepreneurship and periods! We discuss how her menstrual cup has been challenging the period status quo and opened up the conversation and taboo behind a woman's period. We get an insight into her life as a mother while building this international brand and successful product and the struggles she has faced doing it all. Send us a DM and Follow us Here: www.instagram.co...
May 25, 2021•46 min•Ep. 33
