Jacksonville Momcast, a podcast dedicated to real stories for real parents. Each episode we will chat with local Jacksonville moms and cover topics to help you navigate mom life on the First Coast. Join us as we tackle all things motherhood and more, with a focus on the 904.
Our guest is Amanda Gipson. Amanda is a Jacksonville mom of 5, and founder of Giplings, a company dedicated to creating educational resources that support children's learning and family connection. In this episode we chat with Amanda about what it's like to balance mom life with entrepreneurship and how her business is hoping to encourage a love of reading while reinforcing motor skills and having…
Our guest is Aylin Kelley, the mom behind The Littlest Book Club. This busy mom and former teacher chats with us about why literacy is so important at an early age and how her new thriving book club for kids is not just introducing children to great literature, but also building community at the same time.
Our guest is Jodie Bielman, the mom behind Myrtle Avenue Brewing. In this episode we chat with Jodie about owning a brewery, her transition to full time entrepreneur business owner, and the importance of nourishing our community through thoughtful collaboration.
Our guest is Morgan Velasquez, the mom behind Jax Moms of Babies and Mom Made Jax. This busy mom chats with us about how filling a void in her own motherhood journey has grown into a thriving group that supports all moms in Jacksonville.
Our guest is Dr. Letisha Jefferson, also known as Dr. J. Letisha is a Jacksonville mom, pediatrician, and author of the book Zoe's Day with Dr. J. In this episode we chat with Dr. J about what led her to become a pediatrician and how her experience as a doctor helped her become an author.
Our guest is Anne Ogunrinde, a local mom and the creator of Penny's Pixies, an inclusive pajama brand for kids. On this episode, we chat with Anne about how she and her daughter are working to create a line of not just pajamas, but different clothing items for people with visual limitations.
Our guest is Jennifer Nestor, a local author. In this episode we chat with Jennifer about her children's books Jane's Carnival Adventure and Jane Escapes to the Jungle of Individuality, discuss how her love for writing led her to become an author and learn more about the world of publishing.
Our guest is Jennifer Smith, a Jacksonville mom and the founder and CEO of The Giving Closet Project. In this episode, Jennifer talks with us about what led her to found a non-profit, the struggles she's overcome as The Giving Closet Project has grown, and her goals for the future.
Our guest is Shandi Keck, a Jacksonville mom, military wife and the owner of Shandi Lynn Photo. In this episode we talk with Shandi about how she got started in photography, how being a military spouse has impacted her work, and the joy she gets from photographing families, and especially capturing those military homecomings.
Our guest is Danielle Philipp-Edmonds, a Jacksonville mom and the owner of Little Red Cottage Cookies. In this episode we talk with Danielle about transitioning to a professional cookie artist, how she came up with the name Little Red Cottage Cookies, and her classes and workshops she offers in Jacksonville.