In early 2020, Berlyn Haughton had an idea for an all-in-one baby teething relief and safety product, then less than a year later, she invented The Table Tyke. The Table Tyke is a patent-pending silicone placement mat, with a table-edge bumper, that creates a safe gnawing and teething experience for babies and toddlers. The multi-use, reusable, mat is not only BPA free, but dishwasher and … [Read more...]
Successful Mompreneurs (Interviews)
With Dreams Rooted in Survival, Celebrity Designer, Shalena Smith Shares How God Elevated Her
With childhood dreams rooted in survival, celebrity designer Shalena Smith never envisioned she’d one day be designing for the likes of Tamera Mowry, Sean “P Diddy” Combs or Mariah Carey. The talented creator didn’t have the typical dreams many starry-eyed kids have. “My childhood was so disruptive and so chaotic that I lived in a survival place. I didn’t live in a ‘Oh, this is what I’m going … [Read more...]
Self-Taught Fashion and Beauty Influencer, Hallie Swanson, Shares Path to Success
With her colorful and stylish fashion sense regularly displayed on her blog and Instagram posts, fashion and beauty expert, Hallie Swanson has evolved into her title seamlessly. Boasting an Instagram following of over 400 thousand on her verified account, Swanson is a leader when it comes to fashion awareness. And for the trendsetter, influencing began when she was a little girl. Growing up … [Read more...]
‘Her View From Home’ Founder, Leslie Means, Shares Inspiration Behind Successful Brand
From reporting the local news in Nebraska to co-founding a multi-million-viewership website, small-town raised, Leslie Means, always knew her passions would take her far. Today, Means’ popular motherhood-focused site, Her View From Home, encourages women all over the globe to share their honest stories that oftentimes encompasses faith and family. When Means was growing up in South Central … [Read more...]
MaryRuth Ghiyam Created a Health-Giving Brand and Didn’t Let Life’s Heartaches Stop Her
Through heartbreak, hard work and a resilient work ethic, MaryRuth Ghiyam was able to pave her way to success with a health-giving business that’s helped millions across the globe. MaryRuth Organics prides itself on clean, vegan and gluten-free supplements and today the company boasts a line of over 130 products, but it wasn’t an easy road to get there. Growing up, Ghiyam admits to having an … [Read more...]
Thaïs Aliabadi, Beloved Celebrity Doctor, Shares Her Hard-Earned Road to Success
Becoming one of the nation’s leading OB-GYN’s is no easy feat, and Dr. Thaïs Aliabadi, didn’t just luck into her prominence, hard work and grit paved the way to her success. The board-certified physician who specializes in obstetrics, gynecology and infertility in Los Angeles, California used the challenges of her childhood, to triumph into adulthood. Things were intense for Dr. Aliabadi and her … [Read more...]
Jennifer Rosales Talks Going from Rihanna’s Assistant to Senior VP of Fenty Corp
Passionate and driven since youth, Jennifer Rosales had success written all over her future. After securing a high-profile assistant job to singer Robyn “Rihanna” Fenty and working her way up to Senior Vice President of Fenty Corp, the mega brand founded by Rihanna, it was evident Rosales possessed qualities necessary for success. Fenty Corp includes Fenty Beauty, Fenty Skin, Savage X Fenty plus … [Read more...]
Melissa & Doug Co-Founder, Melissa Bernstein, Shares Lifelines That’s Helped Her Darkest Days
In you’ve been a parent within the last 30 years then chances are you’ve purchased a Melissa & Doug toy product for your kid at some point in their childhood. Melissa Bernstein, co-founder of the popular toy brand, alongside her husband Doug, will celebrate 33 years as a business this year. And, while the company was providing laughter and learning to many, privately, Bernstein was suffering … [Read more...]
Robin Wilson Envisioned Her Clean Living Brand Relieving Allergy Sufferers Worldwide and Now She’s Making History
When Robin Wilson fulfilled her ultimate business vision, she inevitably broke down barriers and overcame obstacles, paving the way for others aspiring to secure such a spot. The powerhouse imagined a clean-living business that was 20 years in the making. In 2000, the eco-conscious expert started the building blocks for her business, striving for an intentional mission that gives allergy sufferers … [Read more...]
Woman’s Day Boss Meaghan Murphy Intends to Find the “Yay” in Life and Delivers That Message in New Book, “Your Fully Charged Life”
It’s been said many times that optimism is contagious, and with despair reaching record highs, many could use some of Meaghan Murphy’s dedicated cheerfulness right now. The Boss Mom intentionally sets out to find the “Yay” in life and she’s been able to parlay that message into her new role as editor-in-chief for Woman’s Day, a magazine designed to be a destination for celebrations big and small, … [Read more...]