Today’s show isn’t just WHATEVER. It’s kind of a big deal and if you don’t feel like listening, AS IF. It’s going to be bewildering, leaving you bewitched. OK, I’ll stop with innendos, but I am fully fanning out because today, I have Elisa Donovan with me on “That’s Total Mom Sense.” For over 20 years, Elisa Donovan has been a major part of pop culture. She began her film career when she played the role Amber in the iconic comedy Clueless. She later starred in the TV series Beverly Hills, 90210,...
Nov 11, 2021•37 min•Season 3Ep. 122
Today I am honored to bring you a very special interview to commemorate the holiday season and Diwali. It’s with a woman who embodies her feminity so effortlessly as an actor, author, producer, daughter, sister, wife, and mother of two - she’s Kareena Kapoor Khan. Kareena Kapoor Khan is Bollywood royalty hailing from the Kapoor family who’s ancestry has revolutionized the film industry for generations. She is the recipient of several awards including 6 Filmfare Awards and is one of Bollywood’s m...
Nov 04, 2021•39 min•Season 3Ep. 121
Today I’m joined by a mom and daughter duo I’m sure many of you know - Anisha Ramakrishna and her mother Chitra. They’re both hilariously funny and were the lynchpin of the Bravo reality series, Family Karma. After climbing the ranks of the New York City fashion industry and reaching the peak of her career, Anisha Ramakrishna decided to pursue her dreams of starting her own size-inclusive clothing line. She left her life in the city, including breaking up with her longtime boyfriend, to move bac...
Oct 28, 2021•38 min•Season 3Ep. 120
Celebrity Doula, Maternal Wellness Expert, Bestselling Author and Founder of Mama Glow, a global maternal health and education platform and Mama Glow Foundation, a non-profit serving birthing people along the childbearing continuum. Named one of Oprah Winfrey’s Super Soul 100, Latham is the founder of Mama Glow, a global maternal health and education company serving birthing people along the childbearing continuum. Mama Glow supports birthing families during the fertility period, pregnancy, birt...
Oct 24, 2021•43 min•Season 3Ep. 119
Today we are unearthing all the things related to pregnancy that aren’t so peachy from infertility to postpartum depression to misscarriage and stillbirth. These are the gut wrenching experiences many have to face and may not know where or how to seek help. Here are some stats. Women with infertility can feel as anxious or depressed as those diagnosed with cancer. Up to 20% of women experience prenatal or postpartum depression, and postpartum anxiety affects 20% of first-time moms. 10-15% of wom...
Oct 23, 2021•32 min•Season 3Ep. 118
If you hope to be pregnant some day, we understand your anticipation and anxiety. If you’re pregnant right now, we get that you’re nervous, excited, and just want to feel prepared. If you’ve lost your little one, we feel your pain which never goes away and want to help heal your broken heart, and if you were neglected, we want to take up for your cause. This is “The Birthing Series” on That’s Total Mom Sense where I’ll be speaking with experts on labor and delivery, loss, and advocacy. Today’s g...
Oct 22, 2021•44 min•Season 3Ep. 117
We all know and love M. Night Shyamalan as a world renowned director, producer and actor who was labeled “the next Spielberg” by Newsweek in 2002. His films have grossed over $3 billion globally with cult classics like The Sixth Sense which received nominations for the Academy Award for Best Director and Best Original Screenplay, Signs, The Last Airbender, and The Unbreakable Series. We may also be fans of Saleka, his daughter who is a singer songwriter and wrote an original song for his recent ...
Oct 21, 2021•45 min•Season 3Ep. 116
Martial arts is a metaphor for life. Did you ever think about that? It requires a fine balance of the body, mind, and spirit - a keen understanding of people and their intentions, skill, flexibility, wisdom, focus, anticipation, practice, and after you are hit to the ground with this challenge or that level of adversity, you muster up the courage and willpower to stand up and fight again. That is what living is all about. Today, I am joined by a woman who lives by this philosophy more than anyon...
Oct 14, 2021•59 min•Season 3Ep. 115
As you all know, I am an organization aficionado. I am a minimalist and believe in buying things of good quality and store them in a way that’s functional and aesthetic. That’s why I am LOVING the brand Hudson+Bleecker. They provide storage solutions for your daily needs from cosmetic bags to suitcase storage to garment bags. I became fast friends with the founder Eram Siddiqui and am excited to have her on this IG PODCAST LIVE today. Eram Siddiqui brings over 10 years of entrepreneurial experie...
Oct 13, 2021•35 min•Season 3Ep. 114
Avani Patel is the Chief Operating Officer at ESSENCE. In this role, she leads the Technology, Finance, and Human Resources functions. A veteran of the technology & business consulting industry, her career spans product launch, management/operations and consulting across Fortune 500 companies and start-ups. She intends on fulfilling ESSENCE’s mission of serving Black Women deeply by a continued focus on the company’s digital landscape and business growth. Patel previously led technology at S...
Oct 07, 2021•50 min•Season 3Ep. 113
Isn’t it ironic and kind of sad that having kids can wreak havoc on a marriage and your sex life? Today, get ready to get your mojo back and rekindle the spark with your spouse thanks to renowned licensed psychotherapist and nationally recognized sex counselor Ian Kerner. Ian Kerner, who is a PhD and LMFT specializes in sex therapy, couples therapy and working with individuals on a range of relational issues that often lead to distress. Ian is regularly quoted as an expert in across all media ou...
Sep 30, 2021•41 min•Season 3Ep. 112
Today’s show delves deep into motherhood, how it’s intergenerational and we are birthed from the mothers before us. Their love, their thoughts, their dreams live on in us. I am thrilled to have Nandana Dev Sen on my show. Nandana Dev Sen is an award-winning actor, writer, and child-rights activist. Daughter of the world renowned economist and philosopher Amartya Sen and the famous Indian poet, author, and academic Nabaneeta Dev Sen, Nandana was destined to pursue a career in the arts. After grad...
Sep 23, 2021•56 min•Season 3Ep. 111
Kanika: In our final “At Home with HOMER'' episode, I want to focus on something we’ve strived to incorporate into every one of our conversations -- How can we simplify information for families with easy, quick, applicable, tips for parents that help instead of overwhelm. In the spirit of that, I would love to hear in a more general sense about what you think parents truly need to focus on and more importantly, what parents can confidently forget about! Stephanie: Yes, I love this question, beca...
Sep 22, 2021•8 min
Dr. Alpa Patel is a pediatrician, who has retired from clinical practice, a biochemist, mother of 2, and now, CEO & CoFounder of Luvanya. After completing her Bachelors in Biochemistry, Alpa worked as a biochemist for a short time, learning to identify and separate chemicals in pharmaceutical waste for recycling, before going on to medical school and a pediatric residency. She and her husband, an Internal Medicine physician, settled in CT after marriage and started their family medical pract...
Sep 16, 2021•55 min•Season 3Ep. 110
In the digital age, we have the ability to create and consume content, namely stories be it fiction or nonfiction, around the clock at our fingertips and since this way of life is all that Gen Z has ever known, it’s important to understand what sticks. What do teens enjoy as a pastime? How do they communicate? What resonates most? One such app which is revolutionizing the art of storytelling is Hooked and the mastermind behind it is Prerna Gupta. Meet My Guest: WEBSITE: Hooked.co INSTAGRAM: @pre...
Sep 09, 2021•59 min•Season 3Ep. 109
Kanika: It's been a hard year; families have been through a lot of twists and turns. Through it all, our kids have shown us just how resilient they are. As we prepare for kids to go back to school this Fall, what should parents be thinking about? How can best prepare their kids? Stephanie: For me personally and the way we think about it at HOMER is, it's most important to spend time this summer building confidence and connection. As you mentioned, kids have shown just how resilient they are but ...
Sep 08, 2021•9 min
Back to School season is upon us and whether you’re hybrid or in person, the best part about it in my opinion is the shopping and getting organized. Today, I have the founder of Mabel’s Labels Julie Cole on the show! 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 worldwide market, gain media recognition and win countless awards. Cole is a passionate entrepreneur, published author, and sought after speaker. Julie ...
Sep 01, 2021•57 min•Season 3Ep. 108
Kanika: In case our listeners don’t know, your children are very involved in their community. How do you inspire your kids to get involved? Stephanie: I used to think that teaching my children generosity meant I had to put together these big, elaborate gestures to be meaningful. But the BEST form of generosity we can teach our children comes in the form of small, simple acts of kindness. The best part is these small acts can fulfill many purposes, making them a double win -- a win for you and yo...
Aug 30, 2021•16 min
The Breastfeeding Series on That's Total Mom Sense August is Breastfeeding Awareness Month so I am bringing you The Breastfeeding Series on That’s Total Mom Sense. A 3-part series with leaders in the industry. Some people feel breast is best and others think fed is best and I’m here to be an objective insight and provide perspective for you because in the end, you have to trust your mom sense. So whether you breastfeed, formula feed, pump, or use donor milk, it’s entirely up to you. However, it ...
Aug 19, 2021•56 min•Season 3Ep. 107
The Breastfeeding Series on That's Total Mom Sense August is Breastfeeding Awareness Month so I am bringing you The Breastfeeding Series on That’s Total Mom Sense. A 3-part series with leaders in the industry. Some people feel breast is best and others think fed is best and I’m here to be an objective insight and provide perspective for you because in the end, you have to trust your mom sense. So whether you breastfeed, formula feed, pump, or use donor milk, it’s entirely up to you. However, it ...
Aug 18, 2021•1 hr 24 min•Season 3Ep. 106
Today's guest is Regan Walsh, and she's an executive coach and life coach who finds joy and fulfillment in helping people live a life that sizzles. As a woman with a glass-three-quarters-full mentality and a deep desire to nurture, she proudly guides clients through times of transition to uncover their truest selves and find profound satisfaction in their every day. Her own journey was fraught with self-inflicted stress, unsatisfying busyness, and plenty of needless striving. Thankfully, it’s al...
Aug 05, 2021•54 min•Season 3Ep. 105
Kanika: I heard you mention in a recent interview that it wasn’t your job to “make your kids happy” and it stopped me in my tracks. I mean, making sure someone else is happy is a tall order (and might I mention impossible), but so many parents assume that role. I know I did. If happiness isn’t the goal, what is? Stephanie: Yes, I can totally relate. It’s so natural to assume that responsibility. But once you acknowledge that it’s an impossible task and start focusing on the things you do have co...
Jul 31, 2021•10 min
Rebecca Minkoff is a global fashion brand that was founded by brother and sister duo Rebecca Minkoff & Uri Minkoff in 2005 in New York City. The brand has four domestic retail stores, nine international locations, and is distributed in over 900 stores worldwide. Meet My Guest: WEBSITE: RebeccaMinkoff.com INSTAGRAM: @rebeccaminkoff TWITTER: @RebeccaMinkoff FACEBOOK: @rebeccaminkoff YOUTUBE: @rebeccaminkoff PODCAST: Superwomen Show Notes: 02:00 - Introduction 04:20 - Finding your own path 07:1...
Jul 29, 2021•42 min
Shayna Ferm started her acting career at The Theatre School at DePaul University in Chicago and then spent 11 years in NYC doing film and theatre, and producing and performing music, stand-up and sketch comedy. After having a baby in the Big Apple and immediately becoming pregnant with her second child (whoops!), she and her family moved to her hometown of Denver, Colorado. Weeks after baby number two was born, and always in search of a creative project, she and her lifelong friend Tracey Tee la...
Jul 09, 2021•47 min•Season 3Ep. 104
One of India's first supermodels. Actor. Cancer survivor. Mother of twins through surrogacy. Woman of no fixed address. Today I am honored to interview cross cultural phenomenon Lisa Ray. She is an internationally acclaimed performer, philanthropist and star with a reputation for taking on challenging issue-oriented films. Raised in Canada by an Indian father and Polish mother, Ray was discovered while on vacation in India and went on to become not only one of the most successful cover models an...
Jun 25, 2021•1 hr 22 min•Season 3Ep. 103
Kanika: Parents are juggling more than ever these days. You have so much on your plate as a mom of three and the president and co-founder of HOMER, how do you avoid burnout? Stephanie: We often put so much energy into our children that by the end of the day, we have nothing left to give ourselves. Burnout can make us feel exhausted, moody, and just not like ourselves Stephanie Tips: It’s about special things, not the everything Stop thinking doing everything is critical, its not Access clear exp...
Jun 19, 2021•12 min
Imagine if parents had a project management app to help run the household and village. We all know there are so many balls in the air from ordering diapers to groceries to making fresh baby food to dropping kids off to soccer practice or ballet. This app will restore the harmony at home. It’s called Maple and today I’m joined the mastermind behind it, Michael Perry. Meet My Guest: WEBSITE: GrowMaple.com INSTAGRAM: @growmaple FACEBOOK: /growmaple LINKEDIN: Michael Perry Press THE WALL STREET JOUR...
Jun 17, 2021•55 min•Season 3Ep. 102
Kanika: Wow, we are starting to resume normal life -- Kids will soon be out of school, long days, warm nights are here along with traveling, bike riding and reading but there are also nerves, questions and unknowns. How are you thinking about carrying forward some of the experiences and learnings from covid as we return to “normal”? Stephanie: Yes, alongside all the excitement there are so many questions and unknowns and still so much to process from the past year. Stephanie Tips: The Role of Mo...
Jun 12, 2021•9 min
I am so thrilled to do this interview as it’s with a mother and daughter duo I am blessed to have as dear family friends and I’ve had the opportunity to witness their evolution and impact on the fashion and film industry on the global scale, first hand. They are Neeta and Nishka Lulla. Neeta Lulla symbolises elegance, romance and opulence. Her designs are a unique blend of feminine fragility and power. Using India’s rich cultural heritage of craftsmanship, embroidery techniques and textiles Neet...
Jun 10, 2021•54 min•Season 3Ep. 101
Kanika: Summer is officially underway -- School is out, warm weather and longer days are here and after a year of living through a pandemic, that freedom we feel each summer feels even more special. We’ve talked about how finding a balance of play and learning is important, but can you share tips on how families embrace the freedom and flexibility of summer, without losing structure? Stephanie: I can really relate to this. Kids more than ever need this summer to play, see friends and family and ...
Jun 05, 2021•11 min
