Picky Palates: Tips to Secretly Keep Your Children Healthy
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Would you put beets in your pasta sauce? Kendra Matthews did, and her kids loved it so much she bottled it up in jars and started selling it to grocery stores around the county. Kendra incorporates vegetables into all of her kids' meals, from blending nutritious veggies into smoothies, to stealthily adding them to favorite dishes, her sneaky tips will ensure your little ones get the nutrients they need while enjoying delicious meals. Embrace the magic of Hidden Foods and watch your kids devour their greens with delight. We speak with her on this episode of NAPP about how to grow your little...
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On Being Entrepreneurs and Balancing Family & Careers
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Tommy and Daneyel Walker are serial entrepreneurs and as a couple, have created a safe space to build opportunities, collaboration, and community in southeast San Diego. With origins in LA and New York, they have found and created an incredible community in San Diego with their shop, The Mental Bar and as hosts of the Lyfe n' Shyt podcast. On this episode of Not a Parenting Podcast, we sit down with Tommy and Daneyel to discuss how entrepreneurship felt like a foreign language when they first started, how they have grown their portfolio of businesses, and what it's like...
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On Starting Your Own Business as New Moms
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Stephanie Issa and Christine Forsyth are the . Both are moms who were inspired to start Lullabar after struggling to find the resources and support they needed when they became parents. Their concept is a wellness cafe where mothers and caregivers will be able to receive self-care services while the little ones are safely entertained in the play gym. The space allows for parents to enjoy coffee, get a manicure, take a parenting workshop or shop. On this episode of , Stephanie and Christine discuss tips and advice for new parents and share their entrepreneurial journey as friends and moms...
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On Foster Parenting & Connecting to Your Soul
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Kelly Mahoney is a yoga teacher, writer, and the founder of , a collection of embodiment experiences for women. Previously, Kelly worked in a high-level corporate sales position in New York City until decided to leave her job and pursue a deeper connection with her soul. Now, she teaches others how to do the same through workshops, weekly teachings, private coaching and yoga classes. Originally from Massachusetts, Kelly lives in San Diego with her husband Willie and together they are foster parents to Baby L. On this episode of , we discuss the complexity, tragedy, and raw beauty...
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On Leaving Corporate America On Your Own Terms
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, founder and CEO of Passion Fit, is an entrepreneur, author, public speaker, content creator, marketer, media spokesperson, personal and professional development coach, and consultant and certified health and wellness expert through AFAA, ACE, IDEA Fitness and Gallup. Prior to launching her company, Reena worked in corporate America in marketing, sales and business development roles for companies such as Google, Yahoo, Reebok, CNET and GE. Reena is a TEDx speaker and featured regularly as a health contributor on the Fox KTVU news morning show and NBC California Live TV show. She also writes...
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On Life as a Career Parent & the Joys of Cider
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Beth Demmon is a San Diego-based freelance writer and podcast host who specializes in covering the craft beer and cider industries. Her monthly newsletter Prohibitchin' spotlights women and non-binary people working in beverage alcohol across the world. Her first book, , will be on shelves this fall. On this episode of , Beth discusses the unique challenges of life as a freelancer and career parent, women journalists in male-dominated industries, and the joy of cider. Listen to her episode now and check out her Q&A below: What makes San Diego such a special place to raise kids for...
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On Vintage Shopping & Creating a Home for Kids to Thrive
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Treci Smith is an and mother of four who has a love of to tell a story. Her deep dives into estate sales, thrift stores and even her clients’ own living rooms allow her to showcase rooms in a way that honors the past, while keeping an eye focused on the future. “I’m always interested in the areas in the house where people congregate. I like creating and celebrating warm spaces that encourage conversations,” she says. On this episode of , Treci discusses life as a mom and wife, how her family survived the pandemic together, interior styling, and the community she has built...
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The wife and mother of two discusses self love, body image, and bonding with your partner
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Born and raised in Guadalajara, Mexico, is a mental health advocate and account specialist at Chosen Foods. Odette has called San Diego home for the past 12 years and shares a home with her husband, two kids and two dogs. On this episode of , Odette shares her journey in recovery from an eating disorder and discusses life with clinical depression. Now, she uses her free time to help others in recovery and those struggling with mental health issues including via her former podcast the Recovery Elevator and managing Chris Powell's new show: . Listen to her episode now and check out her...
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Jen Byard: Owner of Communal
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In 2016, Jen Byard founded the first Communal coffee in North Park with its now iconic "Coffee + Flowers" mural painted on its exterior. With an emphasis supporting local, Communal serves craft coffees and drinks, local flowers and curated goods made by San Diego's residents. Today she has multiple locations across SoCal, creating welcoming places for like-minded individuals to meet, converse and build community. On the Season 2 opener of Not a Parenting Podcast, we spend time with Jen to learn about life as a mother and business owner, divorce in the pandemic, and expanding Communal....
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Rady’s chief diversity and inclusion officer opens up about single parenting, being a first generation college graduate, and running multiple businesses
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As the chief diversity and inclusion officer at Rady Children’s Hospital, Nancy Moldonado provides vision, leadership, and direction within the executive and hospital operations teams. She is also focused on initiatives to support diversity, equity, and inclusion across the health system. Nancy is also a single parent who has been recognized as one of the city’s most inspirational women in San Diego Magazine, Businesswoman of the Year in the San Diego Business Journal, and has garnered various other awards and accolades. On this episode of Not a Parenting Podcast,...
info_outlineClaudette Zepeda is a powerhouse matriarch and culinary creative currently serving as a food and beverage consultant. This San Diego-based chef is known for her fearless culinary style and bold approach to regional Mexican cuisine. In her role as Consulting Chef of VAGA located in San Diego's North County, Zepeda oversees its creative vision, authoring a love letter to her hometown with a menu that celebrates local flavors and influences. Most recently, Zepeda garnered national acclaim for her time as the executive chef and partner behind El Jardín, a regional Mexican restaurant in the area.
During her tenure, El Jardín received a glowing review from the New York Times, inclusion on Esquire’s 2018 Best New Restaurants, and recognition from Michelin on their 2019 Bib Gourmand list. Zepeda was named both Eater San Diego and San Diego Union Tribune’s Chef of the Year in 2018, and was a James Beard Best Chef West semifinalist in 2019. Prior to El Jardín, Zepeda was chef de cuisine at Javier Plascencia’s celebrated Bracero, and competed on Top Chef Season 15 and Top Chef Mexico Season 2.
In 2019, Zepeda founded Viva La Vida, LLC., establishing micro businesses with single mothers throughout Mexico’s seven regions to import their heirloom ingredients previously unavailable in the U.S. Through Viva La Vida, Zepeda helps Mexican women support their families without sacrificing their safety. Named for a famous Frida Kahlo quote, the company celebrates the colorful life Mexicans lead, with plans to grow into a multi-unit concept dedicated to helping women break from generational poverty. You can catch her on the upcoming Iron Chef: Quest for an Iron Legend premiering on Netflix June 15. Zepeda is a single mother to two teenagers named James and Hailey who keep her grounded and motivated.