Meet A Mom & Meet a Dad with Greater Lansing Area Moms!
Meet a Mom: Journalist and Author Fortesa Latifi
The soon-to-be mom of two has a new book out focused on the child influencer industry. Here’s what she has to say about safely sharing your child on social media.
Mother’s Day Ideas for Every Mom
Some Moms Want Brunch. Some Want Silence.
Mother’s Day Ideas for Every Type of Mom
Meet a Mom: Kay Dudley of Kay & Tay on her Recent Health Crisis, Motherhood and More!
Kay about why she thinks her and Tay’s content resonates, how she’s feeling and what Tay is like as a dad… how he’d describe her as a mom and more!
Meet a Mom: Nicole Szymczak, Capital City Film Festival
Nicole Szymczak from Capital City Film Festival shares more about the excitement surrounding this year’s CCFF, it’s sweet 16 and how her role is changing as the festival grows, and that’s okay.
Meet a Founder: Marina Khidekel of Hugimals, Weighted Plushies for Kids & Adults
Hugimals has been featured on every “best list” from Time magazine to Good Housekeeping. This is the story behind the brand.
We Love the ’90s: Aka Why Moms Are Loving Carolyn Bessette Kennedy & Love Story
The buzz around A Love Story is everywhere—social media, old school media, group chats and in person convos. Here are 5 reasons for all the chatter!
Meet a Mom: Hilaria Baldwin
From her strategy with stepparenting to her childlike hobby, get to know this mom of six better.
Meet a Mom: Angela Ferrell-Zabala, Executive Director of Moms Demand Action
This mom of four is leading this powerful player in the fight for gun safety in our country.
Meet a Mom: Actress & Author Jessica Collins
Jessica Collins – the soap star turned children’s book author shares her story and book, “Where’s Big Dog!”
Meet a Mom: Meghan Ziehmer, Executive Director, Lansing Sports Commission
In honor of National Girls & Women in Sports Day, our Meet a Mom feature this week highlights Meghan Ziehmer, a community leader whose work with the Lansing Sports Commission showcases the powerful role sports play in building opportunity, connection and community across Greater Lansing!
Dry January: 5 Things I Realized From A Month (and Now Year) Sober
Amanda Vlastas from West University Moms shares about Dry January and how one month lead to a year!
Meet Acuarela’s Tania Fabiani, the Mom of 3 Bringing Latin American Design to the US
The Local Moms Network asked the stylish Tania Fabiani, mom of three about investing in Acuarela, her passion for sharing Latin-American designers, and her favorite trends for 2026.
Healthy Sports Parents: Podcast Dad Jonathan Carone Talks About Playing and More!
Healthy Sports Parents: Podcast Dad Talks Reality, Resilience & Reasons for Playing
Meet a Mom: Neha Ruch, Bestselling Author of The Power Pause
Neha Ruch is giving stay-at-home motherhood a much-needed rebrand. Through The Power Pause and Mother Untitled, she’s helping ambitious mothers see career pauses not as endings, but as intentional, powerful choices.
Meet a Mom: Katherine Schwarnenegger Pratt
The author and mom of three shares about her new book, her marriage and her famous parent – learn more about Katherine Schwarzenegger Pratt!
Meet a Mom: Biscuit Author Alyssa Satin Capucilli
If you have a new reader, chances are you’re familiar with the iconic Biscuit book series based on a playful golden retriever pup.
Meet a Mom: Kelly Miller, Greater Lansing Food Bank
Kelly’s talking helping, kid-friendly volunteering at Greater Lansing Food Bank, and what to expect at this Friday’s 17th Annual WLNS Day of Giving!
Meet a Mom: Actress Lilah Richcreek Estrada
You’ve watched Lilah Richcreek Estrada light up your TV screen, and now she’s sitting down with the Local Moms Network to share a real-life role—motherhood! Hear how she’s balancing life on set, returning to work, and more.
Meet a Mom: Author & Wellness Guru Liz Plosser
The former Women’s Health Editor-in-Chief on leaving a dream job, embracing sobriety and parenting teens.
Meet a Mom: Stephanie Wageman, Auntie Anne’s and Jamba Juice
Stephanie Wageman has been part of Auntie Anne’s with her mom and then she added Jamba Juice and a new presence Downtown East Lansing and recently Spartan Stadium. Learn more about this very busy mom and what to try next time you visit!
