Jessica Fein was a marketing executive and mom who adopted three lovely children from South America. Her world was turned upside down when her daughter Dalia was diagnosed with a rare disease called MERFF Sydrome and ended up passing away in her teens. Jessica shares her insights on taking care of children with illnesses, how to overcome loss of family members (sudden and anticipatory grief), how loved ones can provide support to those who are caregiving, and what it means to find solace in your own breath. Meet My Guest: Website: jessicafeinstories.com Instagram: @feinjessica Facebook: Jessica Fein Podcast: I Don’t Know How You Do It LinkedIn: Jessica Fein   PRESS: Newsweek: I Was Determined to Cure My Daughter, But I Learned a Powerful Lesson Huffpost: I Lost My Daughter To A Rare Disease, But It's What I Did After That Surprises People The Most Pstchology Today: Why Bereavement Leave is Important Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Water, whether calm or raging, is a metaphor for how we can move through life. Shannon Lee, author of "Be Water, My Friend" and daughter of the legendary Bruce Lee shares her story. Raised in California by her mother Linda after her father's untimely death (she was just 4 years old), Shannon has carved her own path as a martial artist, actress, producer, and president of the Bruce Lee Foundation. Despite the challenges of living up to her father's iconic status, Shannon has embraced her own unique identity and achievements. She is a dedicated mother to her daughter Wren, striving to instill the same values of resilience and authenticity. Tune in for an inspiring conversation about living with courage, focus, and wisdom. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this special episode called Ma Ki Rasoi (from his Mother's Kitchen) to Michelin Star, Kanika sits down with Chef Vikas Khanna at his NY restaurant, Bungalow. The common thread is the letter "M" as they open by admiring a floral mandala and he shares poignant stories about his motherland, mother, Masterchef India, Michelin Star, and manifestation. Meet My Guest: WEBSITE: www.bungalowny.com INSTAGRAM: @vikaskhannagroup X: @TheVikasKhanna Press: Forbes Vogue India Gotham Magazine MSN Eater NY The Juggernaut Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ingrid Michaelson sits down with Kanika at the Mom 2.0 Summit in Nashville to discuss her journey as a singer/songwriter, grieving the loss of her parents, the launch of The Notebook musical on Broadway, and how to find joys in the ups and downs in life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When we look at the parenting industry, as creators and mothers, it feels uber saturated and overwhelming. Kanika moderates a panel with community leaders on how we can scale our brands, grow on trending social media platforms like Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok, and build our online courses and serve our audiences in the most authentic way. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As a child of immigrants, do you feel conflicted about your cultural values and your modern day beliefs? Are you navigating what you want to pass on to your kids and what you want to end with you? Today I’m joined by Sahaj Kaur Kohli, my family friend and a celebrated author, therapist, #WashingtonPost columnist, and founder of @browngirltherapy, the first and largest mental health and wellness community organization for children of immigrants. We dive into the principles and strategies discussed in her book, "But What Will People Say?" with Penguin Life to uncover how to take the best from our immigrant experience and let go of the rest. Meet My Guest: Website: sahajkaurkohli.com Instagram:@sahajkohli X: @SahajKohli Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s episode features two moms I can relate to - we’re media moms of multiples! Andie and Sabrina met 20 years ago as college freshmen and have been inseparable ever since. With four kids between them, they spend a lot of time chatting about the joys and hardships of parenting; the pressures of juggling family and work; and, of course, the latest pop News. Andie Mitchell: Andie Mitchell is a New York Times bestselling author and the founder of the food and lifestyle blog, AndieMitchell.com. Her memoir, It Was Me All Along, was chosen as one of Amazon’s Top 100 Best Books of 2015 and People Magazine’s Book of the Week. Her cookbook, Eating in the Middle: A Mostly Wholesome Cookbook, was featured in the New York Times book review and selected as O Magazine’s Cookbook of the Month. She lives in Massachusetts with her husband, Daniel; and their two sons, James (5) and Levi (3). Sabrina Kohlberg: Sabrina Peduto is an Emmy Award-winning producer for Good Morning America with a passion for producing stories about pop culture and parenting. If she’s not on a red carpet at an award show, she can be found writing a story about current events or parenting advice. She lives in New Jersey with her husband, Steve; and their children, Violet (4) and Cooper (2). Meet My Guest: INSTAGRAM: @skohlberg INSTAGRAM: @andiemmitchell X: @SabrinaPeduto X: @andiemmitchell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Culture Tree founder Anu Sehgal has organized the first ever AAPI Children’s Literary Festival with The Asia Society in New York City. Kanika chats with Anu on her journey building her organization, rooted in celebrating culture and strengthening the community. She also interviews featured author and food reporter Priya Krishna on her latest children’s cookbook which was inspired by her travels and favorite foods as a kid.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ayurveda (Sanskrit for “the knowledge of life”) is a natural system of medicine originating from India over 3,000 years ago. Lisa Mattam, founder & CEO of Sahajan, created a skincare line rooted in its essences clinically proven to deliver results. It’s the brand of choice at The St. Regis, Ritz Carlton, J.W. Marriott, and W Hotels, placing it in 400 properties and 200,000 luxury hotel rooms worldwide. We discuss how we can take care of our skin in our forties from the inside out. Meet My Guest Website Instagram Facebook LinkedIn Press Forbes: Ayurvedic Beauty Tips With Sahajan Founder Lisa Mattam Popsugar: Sahajan Founder Lisa Mattam Shares Her Must-Have Products Forbes: Sahajan Turns Ayurvedic Beauty Into A Luxury Global Movement Through a Partnership With Marriott International Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's digital era, tweens and teens are avid users of social media platforms, engaging in various online activities. With parental controls on Meta (parent company of Facebook and WhatsApp), parents can monitor and manage their children's social media usage effectively. Nicole Lopez, Global Director of Youth Policy, joins us to explain these features, which enable parents to set limits, monitor activity, and restrict access to inappropriate content, fostering a safer and more positive online experience for their children. By utilizing these tools, caregivers can promote responsible digital citizenship and protect their children's well-being in the digital realm. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chelsea Clinton, former first daughter, author, philanthropist, and mother of three, joins Kanika Chadda Gupta to discuss her life at the White House, the challenges and joys of parenting multiples, and how she aims to galvanize children of all ages to make an impact in their communities. Meet My Guest: Twitter: @ChelseaClinton Facebook: /chelseaclinton Apple TV: Gutsy Book: Welcome to the Big Kids Club Billboard Hoardings: Download on WeTransfer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How do we help K-12 students hone their passions outside of the school curricula (e.g. learning to code their own video game instead of just playing them?) Founder & CEO and Forbes 30 under 30 Audrey Wisch has the answer - mentorship. Much like trailblazers before her like Steve Jobs, Bill Gates, and Mark Zuckerberg, Audrey dropped out of Stanford to found Curious Cardinals. The ed tech startup has become a runaway success mobilizing peers to inspire K-12 students to discover their passions. With her vision to unlock students' potential through personalized mentorship, she raised $700k in her first year and went on to raise $6.8m in venture funding. On this episode, she shares how she bootstrapped her idea, has helped countless students thrive in school and get accepted into top colleges, and how the future of AI affects how kids will learn indefinitely. Meet My Guest: Website: curiouscardinals.com Instagram: @audreywisch LinkedIn: Audrey Wisch Press: How these college students are helping kids find untapped potential Curious Cardinals on CNN with Bianna Golodryga Curious Cardinals in Forbes Mom Haul: Curious Cardinals Mentorship Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Garnering a D+ grade for its preterm birth rate for the second consecutive year, the U.S. faces a critical situation with a preterm birth rate of 10.4%. For 85 years, March of Dimes has led in the fight for the health of moms and babies through research, programs, education and advocacy so that every family can have the best possible start. March of Dimes President and CEO Dr. Elizabeth Cherot tells us more about our country’s state of affairs when it comes to prenatal and postnatal care including maternity care deserts and what we can do to help. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You know her as Alice Cullen from the Twilight cult saga, but now you get to see her for all the roles she plays including a women’s health advocate, entrepreneur, and mother. Ashley Greene Khoury is Co-founder of Hummingway, along with her sister Olivia Khoury. The brand is transforming how all women (and anyone with a period) views reproductive health. Hummingway is laser-focused on providing its customers with a suite of innovative, non-toxic, effective products designed to support hormones and make periods less painful. She talks to Kanika about her passion for holistic living and how motherhood has given her a newfound purpose in life. Meet My Guest: Website: Our Hummingway Instagram: @ashleygreene Instagram: @ourhummingway Facebook: @ourhummingway Mom Haul: The Cycle Soother by Hummingway Belly Bandit Compression Mother Tucker Leggings and Biker Shorts Leakproof Underwear by Proof Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, speaker, facial plastic surgeon, and New York Times Magazine “Super Doctor” award winner Dr. Eunice Park talks about the importance of self-care and how we can be truly healthy from the inside out. Activist and entrepreneur Deepti Sharma shares how she launched Food to Eat during the pandemic, connecting immigrant-owned restaurants with catering opportunities with corporates and assisting frontline workers in the process. Jenny Wu of Understood.org helps support parents who have children with learning differences. Journalist and Forbes contributor Amy Shoenthal shares how storytelling can solve society’s problems. Gwendolyn Smith of Aura talks about how we can use cybersecurity and parental controls to keep children safe from the dangers online. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rare Disease Day is the last day of February and we’re honored to feature a pioneer in the field, Kinnari Patel, President and COO of Rocket Pharma. 30% of children with rare diseases will not make it to their 5th birthday. Kinnari uncovers the latest in gene therapy being used to treat patients and how their pediatric advancements are transforming lives. Meet My Guest: Website Facebook LinkedIn Press: Rocket Pharma Seeks Gene Therapy Revolution For Genetic Heart Disease MIND THE (PAY) GAP Inspirational Women in STEM and Tech: Kinnari Patel of Rocket Pharmaceuticals On The 5 Leadership Lessons She Learned From Her Experience Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kanika opens this episode by sharing her personal story living in the “sandwich generation” as a mom of three (including twins) and caregiving for her mother who has dementia. She is later joined by Danielle Cabral, star of Real Housewives of New Jersey, for an on stage keynote interview to talk about motherhood, fame, and the challenges of being on reality TV. They discuss the importance of support from their tribe and dealing with criticism from fans on social media. Their conversation is real, poignant, funny and heartwarming. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kanika interviews Mom 2.0 husband and wife duo John and Carrie Pacini on the genesis of the annual summit and community. During her live podcast with author, educator, and advocate Jen Hatmaker, they discuss her opening keynote which had everyone in the room feeling seen and understood as well as her podcast, For the Love, and cookbook, Feed These People. She also chatted with attendees Frenchi Ferenczi and Tosha Schore on building their thriving coaching businesses catering to women in business and parents raising mindful children. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Founder Jamie Kolnick of Jam with Jamie, a nationwide children’s music entertainment and education company, opens up about the loss of her three family members before she turned 30 and how she healed through music, aka “singing in the rain.” She shares her journey as a mother to her three kids and how they continue to teach her to take things in stride. Her inaugural Little Jam Fest music festival taking place on March 3rd in Miami.  Meet My Guest: Website: www.jamwithjamie.com, www.littlejamfest.com Instagram: @jamwithjamie, @jamiekolnick Facebook: jammingwithjamie Press: Modern Loss: How My Dying Mom and I Learned to Meditate Zibby Mag: The Road Home Podcast: Help Honor those We’ve Lost with Jamie Epstein Kolnick Okayest Moms: 169. Music Appreciation in Every Day Life with Jamie Kolnick Jamie Kolnick of Jam With Jamie: “5 Reasons To Be Hopeful During this Corona Crisis” Mom / Dad Haul: What is a product/app/anything you are loving right now?) FAVORITE BOARD GAME TO PLAY WITH KIDS SWEAR BY A TIMER FOR KIDS SO THAT THEY CAN VISUALIZE HOW MUCH LONGER THEY HAVE LEFT TO PLAY AND HAVE A SMOOTHER TRANSITION Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Psychiatrist and Clinical Assistant Professor Dr. Sue Varma’s groundbreaking work shows that “optimism” goes beyond just having a positive outlook – it brings about better outcomes. Optimists tend to achieve more success, report higher incomes and job satisfaction, adopt healthier habits, build stronger relationships, and experience greater overall life satisfaction, ultimately leading to increased happiness. Sue states simply that “optimists may be born, but practical optimists are made.” Practical Optimism is a mindset that can be learned – and Practical Optimism lays out a roadmap to success. Meet My Guest: Website: doctorsuevarma.com Instagram: @doctorsuevarma Twitter: @doctorsuevarma LinkedIn: Dr. Sue Varma Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices