A Day In Her Life

Tell us what you think!!!Join us for this week’s episode of A Day In Her Life with Demetra Liggins – Big Law, Family Rhythms, and Full-Hearted DaysThis week, Ellie sits down with Demetra Liggins, an attorney in Big Law and mom based in Houston, for a conversation full of laughter, real talk, and daily strategies for navigating life with purpose and humor.🎧 What We Cover in This Episode:Mornings on Her Terms: How Demetra tackles early routines with a little one, even though she’s not a morning person.Cheeseburger TV & Unwinding: Her favorite way to relax and catch up on her favorite shows.Hybrid Work Life: How she balances in-office and remote days—and how she uses the Bright Method to protect her calendar.Creating Corporate Homie: Why she and her sister founded the platform to support women navigating corporate life.Later in Life Family: How finding her husband and starting a family later in life has clarified her priorities in this season of life.Night Owl Meal Prep: Why nighttime is the best time for her to plan and prep.Fair Play at Home: The systems she and her husband use to divide responsibilities and stay in sync.Sunday Syncs & Monthly Resets: The rituals that help her stay grounded, organized, and supported—plus what she outsources.This episode is packed with practical insights, real-life strategies, and relatable stories for working women managing ambitious careers and full family lives.Follow Demetra@demetraligginsCorporate HomieCorporate Homie PodcastReferences@teresalforhandCozi AppListen 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 Kelly Nolan – Time Management, Career Evolution & Life with KidsThis week, Ellie sits down with Kelly Nolan, lawyer-turned-time-management-expert, founder of the Bright Method, and mom of two based in Minnesota. Kelly shares how her structured-yet-flexible approach helps her manage busy mornings, a business, and intentional family time.🎙️ What We Cover in This Episode:Smart Morning Systems: How Kelly uses alarms as reminders to guide her and her kids through their often early mornings.Movement Made Simple: Her realistic workout routine and how she consistently fits it into her days.Calendar Coordination: How Kelly plans her schedule to create flexibility and backup.Career Pivot: Her journey from practicing law to founding the Bright Method, a time management system designed especially for professional women.A New Family Rhythm: The impact of her husband shifting to 80% work—and how it’s changed their household dynamics.Looking for Joy: How Kelly’s approach to looking for joy, helps her feel connected.This episode is packed with actionable tips for working women looking to bring more clarity, structure, and ease to their days—without sacrificing what matters most.Follow Kelly!@kellynolanKellynolan.comReferencesMomma StrongOpalListen 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 Kiera LiuThis week, Ellie chats with Kiera Liu — photographer, brand designer, and mom of two — about the “predictable unpredictablility” of her fast and full days. From juggling work and puppy life to making time for connection and creativity, Kiera shares what her days look like in this season.What We Cover:Kid-Approved Breakfast Hack: The quick and easy morning go-to her kids are loving right nowWelcoming a Puppy: How adding a furry friend has changed the pace of her householdCreative Workdays: What her day-to-day looks like as a brand designer and how she syncs with her partnerEvening Walk Rituals: Their nightly walks that bring joy, movement, and family connectionCareer Shift Story: Kiera’s journey from law to creative entrepreneurship (and a few pivots in between)Scheduled Support: The twice-weekly sitter block that helps her find balance and time with her husbandPhoto Organization as Gratitude: How curating and reviewing family photos has become a daily ritual of mindfulnessIf you're balancing creative work, caregiving, and the desire to stay grounded in what matters, listen in and join us in the laughs!Follow Kieraframeoflifebrands.coframeoflife.co@frameoflifeprojectReferencesKiera's Intentional Memory Keeping GuideTinyBeansListen 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

Minni Marwaha, pediatric healthcare entrepreneur and mom of two who founded Deebo to bring parent-friendly medical devices home. She talks about designing intentionally low-tech, the ear-infection moment that sparked Deebo, her protected phone-free mornings and chai ritual, building community as a solo-preneur, outsourcing home support, and balancing late-night work with family routines.

Tell us what you think!!!Join Us for This Week’s Episode of A Day In Her Life with Danielle Dallau – Full Schedules, Big Joy, and Dream Job EnergyThis week, Ellie sits down with Danielle Dallau, a corporate VP and mom of four living in Connecticut. Danielle describes her days as “so much fun,” and after hearing how she approaches her full life with intention, teamwork, and a whole lot of joy—you’ll understand why.What We Discuss:The Morning Task She Loves: How Danielle reframed a daily routine to start her mornings with a positive mindset.Life with Four Kids: How their family approaches sports, schedules, and making space for everyone’s interests.Bath Time: Answering the age old question of “how do you do bath with 4 kids”?Welcoming an Au Pair: Why they decided to go the au pair route and how it’s working for their family right now.Landing Her Dream Job: How Danielle arrived at her current leadership role and why company culture was key.The “Family Corporation” Model: How she and her husband divide responsibilities like they’re running a business.Making Space for Creativity: How Danielle keeps her creative side alive and shows her kids that they can be more than one thing.This episode is filled with energy, practical takeaways, and a refreshing perspective on what it looks like to thrive in a busy season of life.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!!!Join Us for This Week’s Episode of A Day In Her Life with Lauren TetenbaumThis week, Ellie sits down with Lauren Tetenbaum, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, upcoming author of Millennial Menopause (out this July!), former lawyer, and mom of two based in New York. Lauren shares how she’s built a meaningful, flexible career while parenting, advocating for women’s mental health, and keeping joy at the center of it all.What We Discuss:Slow Starts & Family Mornings: How Lauren structures later mornings to fit her family’s rhythm—and why it works.Evening Energy: Why her family embraces later nights and how they make the most of that time together.From Law to Social Work: Lauren’s transition from corporate law to becoming self-employed as a therapist and advocate.Perinatal to Menopause Advocacy: How her interest in perinatal mental health evolved into a passion for menopause support, leading to her book Millennial Menopause.Kids & Chores: How she’s introducing responsibility and structure to her children in age-appropriate ways.Self Care: How label-makers and walks with her dog bring her calm—and how home organization helps her stay grounded.Fair Play in Action: How Lauren and her husband apply the Fair Play method to divide household responsibilities and mental load.This episode is packed with relatable insights on career pivots, parenting systems, and learning about each phase as we age.Subscribe and Review:Love the show? Subscribe and leave a review to help us reach more women navigating career, motherhood, and maintaining their identities.Follow Lauren@thecounselaurPreorder her book - Millennial MenopauseListen 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 Ciji Townsend – Full, Balanced, and Joyfully Intentional DaysThis week, Ellie sits down with Ciji Townsend, corporate communicator, keynote speaker, founder of Balanced Not Busy, and mom based in Atlanta. Known for her refreshing take on time, balance, and presence, Ciji shares how she structures her days to support both her ambition and her well-being.What We Discuss:Listening to Her Body: Why Ciji lets her body guide how she starts her mornings—and how that sets the tone for her day.The Burner Theory: Ciji’s framework for throttling her energy and focus based on what she needs most in a given moment.Evening Prep for Morning Ease: The nighttime routines that make her mornings smooth and stress-free.Shifting Household Labor: How an annual planning session with her husband led to a more balanced division of responsibilities—including weekend dinners.Fun Food Fridays: The family tradition that makes Friday nights joyful and easy.To-Do Lists & Prioritization: Her approach to staying focused and productive without the overwhelm.Founding Balanced Not Busy: What inspired her to start the platform and her mission to connect with women in all life stages.Making Time for Marriage: How she and her husband create intentional time together—including making the most of work travel.This episode is full of wisdom, practical systems, and heartfelt reflections for women looking to lead more intentional, values-aligned lives without the pressure of doing it all.Follow Ciji:@balancednotbusyLinkedInReferencesKristin HannahCricutListen 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 Emily King as we discuss her busy, enerigizing, and fun days!This week, Ellie chats with Emily King, co-founder and CEO of Faye, and mom based in Utah. Emily shares how her days have shifted during a recent move, how she’s building a business that supports busy women and families, and the habits that keep her grounded through it all.What We Discuss:Navigating Change: How Emily’s days are looking different right now as she moves—and how her Faye advisor, Katie, is helping her stay organized during the transition.Family-Centered Mornings: Her early wakeups, slow starts with family, and the simple rituals that set the tone for her day.Morning Movement Goals: The workout she loves because she almost forgets she’s working out while doing it.Green Drink Routine: How Emily makes her go-to morning green drink for a healthy start.Prioritizing Sleep: How her approach to rest has evolved with motherhood and getting older.Co-Founding Faye: The inspiration behind launching Faye and its mission to help busy moms and families find additional income and life support.Family Walks: The nightly ritual that keeps her family connected.Garden Show Obsession: Emily’s love for gardening shows (hi, Monty Don!) and how it’s become part of her nightly wind-down routine.This episode is packed with relatable moments, entrepreneurial wisdom, and everyday strategies for finding balance through busy seasons. Don’t miss it! 🎙️✨Follow Emily:@tryfaye | tryfaye.comReferences:Granola AI NotetakerAltra ShoesMonty Don Gardening ShowsVital Proteins Protein PowderListen and Review:Tune in on Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTubeStay Connected:@adayinherlifepod | adayinherlife.com | adayinherlife.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 Ashlee McHugh!This week, Ellie sits down with Ashlee McHugh, a former lawyer turned business owner who helps creatives navigate contracts with confidence. She’s also a mom and content creator living in Louisiana, and let’s jump into her chaotic yet routine, fulfilling days.What We Discuss:Morning Person Energy: How Ashlee starts her day with a to-do list, 10-year journal, and a healthy dose of Substack reading and podcast listening.Nightly Laundry & Early Bedtime: The systems that keep her household running smoothly—and how being an early sleeper helps.Career Pivot to Entrepreneurship: Why Ashlee left her legal career and how she built a business that supports creatives.European Summer Travel: The family trip that sparked a new tradition—and how they're planning their next adventure.Making Friends in a New City: How Ashlee made connections after moving to New Orleans, and the mindset shift that helped her embrace the awkwardness of making adult friends.This episode is a refreshing look at how one woman blends structure with spontaneity, ambition with rest, and motherhood with community. Don’t miss it!Follow Ashlee@CobaltChronicles@ContractsforCreativesAshleeHightower.comHere For This - Ashlee’s SubstackReferencesThe Morning BrewAxios New OrleansGrace AtwoodEmily In Your PhoneJessica An Indigo DayErin Condren Life PlannerThe Summer PactHerbivore Vitamin CListen and ReviewPodcasts - Spotify - YouTubeMore A Day In Her LifeLooking 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 Marina Cooley – Action-Packed, Joy-Filled Days!This week, Ellie sits down with Marina Cooley, business school professor, hobby enthusiast, and mom of two based in Atlanta. Marina brings energy, intention, and a serious joy-first mindset to her daily life—and in this episode, she shares exactly how she makes it all work.What We Discuss:Structuring for Joy: How Marina plans her days and weeks around what brings her (and her family) joy.Intentional Teaching Schedule: The way she’s built her teaching calendar to align with her values and family rhythms.Raising Independent Kids: Her approach to encouraging independence in her children—and how it’s been a win for the whole household.Zero-Margin Mornings: What her high-stakes teaching mornings look like when there’s absolutely no room for error (and how she handles it).Multigenerational Living: The benefits, trade-offs, and rhythm of living close to extended family in Atlanta.Family Hobbies & Shared Joy: How the entire Cooley crew prioritizes fun, creativity, and shared passions.Household Partnership: How Marina and her husband divide responsibilities to keep everything running smoothly.This episode is bursting with practical inspiration for women who want to lead with joy—while managing full lives, full households, and full calendars. Don’t miss it!Follow Marina!@profmarinacooleyProf Off DutyListen 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