A Day In Her Life

Tell us what you think!!!Join Ellie for this week’s episode of A Day In Her Life with Nicole Conroy, VP of Technology at a global company and mom of two living in New York City. Nicole shares what her full, chaotic, and deeply fulfilling days look like as she balances an executive leadership role, a bi-state family summer routine, and motherhood.In this episode, we discuss:Leading in Tech: Nicole’s path from majoring in Italian to becoming a VP at a global company—and the power of raising your hand.Office Life & Commuting Rhythms: How she structures her 2-3 days in-office and spends the commute to school and work.Work Blocks & Flexibility: How her approach to scheduling work blocks has evolved as her kids have grown and her career has scaled.Bi-State Living: The contrast between school-year life in NYC and summer life in Rhode Island—and how they maximize family time while they can.Household Operations: How Nicole and her husband divide responsibilities (including the ones they still negotiate with rock-paper-scissors).Simple Joys: Why her nightly ice cream ritual is non-negotiable.Kids' Activities: Their intentional approach to scheduling and extracurriculars in a busy household.If you’re navigating career growth, parenting in two places, or just looking for a real, relatable take on what modern working motherhood can look like—this one’s for you.Follow NicoleOn LinkedInReferencesClementines Ice CreamListen and ReviewPodcasts - Spotify - YouTubeMore A Day In Her Life@adayinherlifepodadayinherlife.comadayinherlife.substack.comLooking for your next romance read? Look no further! This month at Pepper Books we've got your Celebrity/Normie Romances from One Pepper all the way to Five! Episode Music - For Days - Tom Deis via Shutterstock

Tell us what you think!!!Join Ellie for this week’s episode of A Day In Her Life as she sits down with Lauren Makler, co-founder and CEO of Cofertility, and mom of two. Lauren is on a mission to improve egg freezing and egg donation by creating a more supportive, human-centered process—while also raising a family and leading a high-growth startup.Lauren shares what her fulfilling, hard, and perfectly imperfect days look like as a founder and mother.In this episode, we discuss:Conscious Mornings: Why Lauren made the intentional shift to become a morning person in this phase.Redesigning Fertility Care: The inspiration behind co-founding Cofertility and how her personal fertility journey shaped the company’s mission.Entrepreneurship & Motherhood: How Lauren balances scaling a company with showing up fully for her kids.Smart Systems at Home: The AI-powered meal planning strategy her husband built to streamline their week.Career Evolution: From intrapreneur to founder, Lauren shares how her background in health innovation led her to build a radically different egg donation and freezing platform.Division of Labor: How she and her husband partner in their home life and approach big changes with project plans.Founder Mom Support Systems: The importance of leaning on other moms navigating similar entrepreneurial journeys.If you’re a working mom, aspiring founder, or curious about what it takes to build a mission-driven business without losing yourself in the process—this one’s for you.Follow Lauren and CofertilityLinkedIn@laurenmakler@cofertility@cofertilityfamily@cofertilityfreezeCofertility.comListen and ReviewPodcasts - Spotify - YouTubeMore A Day In Her Life@adayinherlifepodadayinherlife.comadayinherlife.substack.comLooking for your next romance read? Look no further! This month at Pepper Books we've got your Celebrity/Normie Romances from One Pepper all the way to Five! Episode Music - For Days - Tom Deis via Shutterstock

Tell us what you think!!!Join Ellie for this week’s episode of A Day In Her Life with Katya Eckert — founder of A Domani, a cooling sleepwear brand designed to support women, and mom of two living in Connecticut.Katya shares what her fast-paced, fun, and purpose-driven days look like as an entrepreneur building a company while raising a young family.In this episode, we discuss:From Finance to Founder: How Katya made the leap from a finance career to launching A Domani, and why cooling sleepwear is helping women feel better at night.Morning Routines & Teamwork: How she and her husband tag-team mornings to get everyone out the door smoothly.Founding Through Grief: The emotional journey of starting her company, experiencing a personal loss and how it fuels her mission.Start Up Rollercoaster: Katya’s experience running A Domani, from taking her foot off the gas, to the throttle going full send.Compartmentalizing as a Mom & CEO: Her strategies for turning off work mode and being fully present with her kids.90s Nostalgia: The joy of watching favorite childhood movies with her kids.Prioritizing Rest: How Katya protects her own rest to stay grounded and creative.Tapping into Creativity: The tools and routines she uses to get into a creative flow state.If you’re a working mom, entrepreneur, or someone navigating career pivots and personal growth, Katya’s story offers both inspiration and practical takeaways.Follow Katya@adomanisleep@katyaeckerthttps://www.adomanisleep.com/Listen and ReviewPodcasts - Spotify - YouTubeMore A Day In Her Life@adayinherlifepodadayinherlife.comadayinherlife.substack.comLooking for your next romance read? Look no further! This month at Pepper Books we've got your Celebrity/Normie Romances from One Pepper all the way to Five! Episode Music - For Days - Tom Deis via Shutterstock

Tell us what you think!!!Join Ellie for This Week’s Episode of A Day In Her Life with Dr Jessica Zucker – Fulfilling, Meaningful, and Family-Centered DaysThis week, Ellie chats with Dr Jessica Zucker, a Los Angeles–based therapist, author, and mom of two. Jessica shares how she’s crafted a career and daily life that support both deep professional fulfillment and meaningful family connection—especially in this parenting phase with tweens and teens.What We Cover in This Episode:Parenting Big Kids: How Jessica is prioritizing time with her 11- and 16-year-old as their needs shift with ageTherapy Practice with Boundaries: The daily structure she created when her son was a baby—and how she’s stuck with it ever sinceWriting & Creativity: What it looked like to write two books (while parenting), and how she’s approaching the possibility of a thirdCareer Fit: How Jessica found her calling in therapy and why it remains a perfect matchSupporting Kids’ Passions: The way her children have found their own interests—and how she’s supported those discoveriesSmart Summer Planning: How Jessica is using AI tools to plan meaningful summers with her son, with an eye toward the college application journeyThis episode is full of wisdom on balancing professional purpose with parenting older kids—and embracing the evolving seasons of motherhood.Follow Jessica!@ihadamiscarriageReferencesJessica’s Books - I Had a Miscarriage, A Memoir, a Moment and Normalize It, The Silence, Stigma, and Shame That Shapes Women’s LivesListen and ReviewPodcasts - Spotify - YouTubeMore A Day In Her Life@adayinherlifepodadayinherlife.comadayinherlife.substack.comLooking for your next romance read? Look no further! This month at Pepper Books we've got your Celebrity/Normie Romances from One Pepper all the way to Five! Episode Music - For Days - Tom Deis via Shutterstock

Tell us what you think!!!Listen in to this week’s episode of A Day In Her Life, where Ellie shares a solo update from the heart of summer—juggling a new job, evolving routines, and questions from listeners. From skincare to scheduling, she’s giving a real-time look into how she’s navigating this full season.In this episode, Ellie covers:Adjusting to a New Role: How she’s handling the transition into a new job and the systems helping her stay organized.Skincare Favorites: Her current summer skincare routine—simple, consistent, and effective.What’s for Dinner: Where she’s sourcing recipes, how she’s thinking about weekly meal prep, and the dinner rotation that’s actually working.Summer Scheduling Realities: Balancing kids’ activities, household logistics, and work—all while staying sane.Home Help: How she found a home assistant and what tasks she’s learned to outsource.Biggest Takeaways from the Pod: What Ellie’s learned from recent guests—and what she’s applying in her own life.Whether you’re in your summer era, navigating childcare swaps and work travel, or just trying to figure out what to make for dinner—you’re not alone.ReferencesSummer Camp spreadsheetFutureHitha’s Instagram Post about MeetingsOutset Micellar Cleanser and Caffeine ScrubVintners Daughter - Toner and SerumVinosunCaudalie - Reservatrol Serum and CreamLa Roche Posay SunscreenINNBeauty Extreme Cream8th day for Mom Only Home Assistant Starter KitSage HausListen and ReviewPodcasts - Spotify - YouTubeMore A Day In Her Life@adayinherlifepodadayinherlife.comadayinherlife.substack.comLooking for your next romance read? Look no further! This month at Pepper Books we've got your Celebrity/Normie Romances from One Pepper all the way to Five! Episode Music - For Days - Tom Deis via Shutterstock

Tell us what you think!!!In this week’s episode of A Day in Her Life, Ellie chats with Lauren Chiriboga—a Miami-based pediatrician and mom of one (soon to be two!). Lauren shares how she structures her work and home life with intention, builds in support systems, and prepares for this next phase of motherhood.Tune in for a candid look at:The benefit of having work that ends when she leaves the officeHow weekend coverage works in her practice—and why she likes working weekendsThe weeknight cookbooks she swears by for simple, satisfying mealsHow she and her husband divide household responsibilities (and how she’s brought him along on the journey)Her evolving approach to friendships, and the role her extended family playsThe simple system she uses to schedule her weeks and reduce mental loadHow she’s preparing for life with a newborn, and what she’s embracing this time aroundWhether you’re navigating working motherhood, prepping for baby #2, or craving a peek inside someone else’s routine, this episode offers a thoughtful, grounded perspective you’ll want to come back to.Follow Lauren@lauren.chiribogaReferencesDinner in OneBudget BytesCaro ChambersMolly Baz’s Cookbooks - Cook This Book, More is MoreI, Who Have Never Known MenEvlo fitnessListen and ReviewPodcasts - Spotify - YouTubeMore A Day In Her Life@adayinherlifepodadayinherlife.comadayinherlife.substack.comLooking for your next romance read? Look no further! This month at Pepper Books we've got your Celebrity/Normie Romances from One Pepper all the way to Five! Episode Music - For Days - Tom Deis via Shutterstock

Tell us what you think!!!In this episode of A Day in Her Life, Ellie sits down with her co-founder and friend, Anna Fletcher, to share the behind-the-scenes story of launching Pepper Books—a romance book subscription box business they built from the ground up. Hear how these two working moms balance motherhood, friendship, and entrepreneurship, all while bonding over their love of spicy romance reads.In this episode, you’ll hear:The story behind how Ellie and Anna met and became fast friends over romance novelsWhat inspired them to start Pepper Books—and how they launched it in just a few monthsA look at how they divide responsibilities based on strengths (tech vs. logistics vs. creative)Why branding was one of the smartest investments they made early onHow they define “spice levels” and curate their boxes by theme and heatReal talk about juggling business ownership with motherhood and summer chaosHow they’re building a community around joy, reading, and a little romanceTheir favorite recent reads and what’s coming in future book boxesListen in if you love love reading, are thinking about launching a side hustle, love romance books, or are curious about what it takes to start a joyful, reader-focused business from scratch.Looking for your next romance read? Look no further! This month at Pepper Books we've got your Celebrity/Normie Romances from One Pepper all the way to Five! Episode Music - For Days - Tom Deis via Shutterstock

Tell us what you think!!!A Day In Her Life with Katharine Schellman – Flexible Routines, Communal Childcare & Carving Time for What MattersThis week on A Day In Her Life, Ellie chats with Katharine Schellman—author of beloved mystery novels and mom of two living in Virginia. Katharine shares her flexible, sociable, and intentionally full days as she balances writing, motherhood, and friendships.In this episode, we explore:No Perfect Morning Routine: Why letting go of rigid structure works for Katharine—and how she prioritizes more sleep instead.Childcare That Evolves: How her family’s daycare, summer care, and afterschool plans shift by season—and the communal setup they’ve created.Career Pivots With Purpose: How Katharine transitioned careers to create a work life that aligned with her values and talents.Time for Friendship: The intentional ways she makes space for friendship and community amid work and parenting.Household Planning: How she and her husband coordinate weekly schedules, manage nights out, and navigate work travel.This conversation is a must-listen for women navigating shifting seasons of family life, evolving careers, and the constant balance of time, energy, and connection.🎧 Listen now wherever you get your podcasts!Follow Katharine@katharinewriteskatharineschellman.comReferencesKatharine’s BooksOne Final TurnThus With a Kiss I DieListen and ReviewPodcasts - Spotify - YouTubeMore A Day In Her Life@adayinherlifepodadayinherlife.comadayinherlife.substack.comLooking for your next romance read? Look no further! This month at Pepper Books we've got your Celebrity/Normie Romances from One Pepper all the way to Five! Episode Music - For Days - Tom Deis via Shutterstock

Tell us what you think!!!Join us for this week’s episode of A Day In Her Life with Samantha Gold – Global Business Building, Intentional Living, and Early BedtimesThis week, Ellie sits down with Samantha Gold, founder of Motette, business consultant, and mom of two living in Sydney, Australia. Samantha opens up about her full and exciting days building not one, but two U.S.-based businesses while raising her young family abroad.What We Cover in This Episode:Running a Global Business: What Samantha’s days look like managing two American businesses from across the world in Australia.Life Down Under: How grocery shopping, meal prep, and everyday life have shifted since her family’s big move.Prioritizing Rest: Why she’s committed to early bedtimes—and how she makes it happen.Balancing Work & Marriage: The intentional ways she and her husband stay connected, even in a season full of kids and career.Bravo Breaks: How Samantha carves out time to indulge in her favorite Bravo shows (even from the other side of the world!).Business Evolution: How building Motette taught her what she needed to launch The Samantha Gold, her consulting business for women entrepreneurs.Making Bold Moves: What led her family to relocate to Australia—and how they’re making the most of the adventure.This episode is for women balancing big ambition and full lives, whether they’re building a business, raising a family, or dreaming of life somewhere new.Follow Sam@shopmotetteShopmotette.com@thesamanthagoldthesamanthagold.comReferencesEntreprenistaListen and ReviewPodcasts - Spotify - YouTubeMore A Day In Her Life@adayinherlifepodadayinherlife.comadayinherlife.substack.comLooking for your next romance read? Look no further! This month at Pepper Books we've got your Celebrity/Normie Romances from One Pepper all the way to Five! Episode Music - For Days - Tom Deis via Shutterstock

Tell us what you think!!!Join us for this week’s episode of A Day In Her Life with Rachel Kanter!This week, Ellie sits down with Rachel Kanter, mom of three and founder of Lovestruck Books, a romance bookshop and community. Rachel shares how she's building a business she loves while embracing the full, ever-evolving rhythms of family life.In this episode, we discuss:Weekend Boundaries: How Rachel is learning to limit weekend work as a small business owner.Career Transitions: Rachel’s journey from stay-at-home mom to founder—and how she's navigating this shift.From Education to Entrepreneurship: How her background in teaching helped her launch Lovestruck Books.Taking Turns in Marriage: The way she and her husband have alternated who takes the career lead in different seasons.Personal Joy & Hobbies: The creative outlets she’s hoping to make time for as life steadies out.1:1 Kid Time: The importance of solo time with each of her children—and how it’s lighting her up.Book Talk: The recent romance novel Rachel loved, and what she and Ellie are reading now!This episode is packed with relatable reflections on motherhood, balance, and navigating different phases.Follow Rachel@lovestruckbooksandcafeListen and ReviewPodcasts - Spotify - YouTubeMore A Day In Her Life@adayinherlifepodadayinherlife.comadayinherlife.substack.comLooking for your next romance read? Look no further! This month at Pepper Books we've got your Celebrity/Normie Romances from One Pepper all the way to Five! Episode Music - For Days - Tom Deis via Shutterstock