A Day In Her Life

Tell us what you think!!!Join Us for This Week’s Episode of A Day In Her Life with Courtney Cecil!In this episode, Ellie sits down with Courtney Cecil, Head of Culture at a Fortune 50 company, founder of The Working Moms Movement, and mom of two in North Carolina. Courtney shares her insights on balancing a high-powered career, entrepreneurship, and motherhood.What We Discuss:Career and Purpose: How Courtney’s journey led her to a leadership role in culture at a large organization and inspired her to create The Working Moms Movement.Morning Workouts: How she prioritizes working out in the mornings—even as a self-proclaimed non-morning person.Streamlining Mornings: What Courtney is letting go of in her morning routine and how she optimizes her in-office days.Maximizing Commutes: Her strategies for making the most of her time on the road.Friendship Connection: How Courtney integrates time with friends to stay connected despite a busy schedule.The "B Minus Stage": What this phase of life means to her as a self proclaimed type A and how she embraces it.Family Reading Ritual: How nightly reading strengthens her connection with her kids and prioritizes family time.This episode is packed with relatable tips and insights for women navigating career growth, family life, and personal priorities.Follow Courtney@workingmomsmovementhttp://workingmomsmovement.comThe Life Management System for Working Moms PodcastListen 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 Allie Ott!In this episode, Ellie chats with Allie Ott, a marketer-turned-lawyer and founder of Trustie, a company dedicated to helping parents establish guardianships for their children. Allie shares her journey of career pivots, entrepreneurship, and balancing life as a mom with a growing business.What We Discuss:Career Evolution: How Allie transitioned from working in marketing at a startup to pursuing law school.Inspiration Behind Trustie: What led her to create Trustie, how it supports parents, and the strategies she’s using to grow her business.Morning Routines: How Allie treasures her mornings as special time with her daughter.Commute Productivity: How she makes the most of her commute to optimize her day.Household Balance: Why Allie and her family chose a nanny for childcare and how they balance household tasks.AI in Daily Life: How Allie integrates AI into her routine and uses it to support her work with Trustie.This episode offers a helpful glimpse into how a lawyer, entrepreneur, and mom navigates her busy days. Tune in to hear Allie’s story!Follow Allie@my_trustiemystrustie.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 Us for This Week’s Episode of A Day In Her Life with Neha Ruch!This week, Ellie chats with Neha Ruch, founder of Mother Untitled, author of The Power Pause, and mom of two young kids in New York. Neha shares her journey of redefining the narrative around taking a career break after kids and how she’s balancing a busy season of life.What We Discuss:Founding Mother Untitled: How Neha started her platform to reframe the conversation about stepping back from a career after motherhood.Intentional Mornings: The mindful way Neha starts her day before heading out of her room.Kid-Friendly Meal Planning: How involving her kids in meal planning has simplified dinner time.Adapting for New Seasons: The changes Neha has embraced as she prepares for her book release.Creativity and Parenting: How Neha integrates her creative pursuits with fun activities for her kids.Family Admin Made Fun: The regular budgeting and family admin meetings Neha and her husband hold—and how they make them enjoyable.This episode is packed with so many actionable tips for moms navigating career gaps, shifts in schedules, and following their passions.Follow Neha@motheruntitledmotheruntitled.comMother Untitled NewsletterReferencesThe Power PauseInsight TimerListen 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 Frenchie Ferenczi!In this episode, Ellie chats with Frenchie Ferenczi, a brand and growth strategist and mom of two, based in New York City. Frenchie shares her insights on balancing work, family, and personal growth in a fast-paced urban environment.What We Discuss:Family Mornings: How family walks to school have become a cherished part of their daily routine.Navigating School Applications: Frenchie’s experience with the demanding New York private school application process.Fitness and Self-Care: Why exercise is 50% vanity and 50% sanity, and how she prioritizes her needs as a mom of two young boys.Optimizing Work Schedules: How Frenchie structures her day to focus on deeper work in the mornings and client calls in the afternoons.Food Prep with a Chef Husband: A peek into how meals are prepared in a house with a chef.Outsourcing for Entrepreneurs: The one household task Frenchie believes every entrepreneur should outsource.From Layoff to Entrepreneurship: How getting laid off led Frenchie to pursue entrepreneurship and embrace her multi-hyphenate career and fractional work.Making Time for Connection: How Frenchie and her husband prioritize their relationship with day dates and phone calls despite their busy schedules.Navigating Therapies for Kids: Her family’s experience with different therapies for their children and how they approach it as a team.Don't miss this episode!Follow Frenchie:@frenchieferencziSubscribe and Review:Love the podcast? Subscribe and leave a review on Podcasts, Spotify, or YouTube.Stay Connected:Follow A Day In Her Life for more inspiring conversations:@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 Rath!This week, we’re thrilled to chat with Emily Rath, New York Times bestselling author of romance and fantasy novels, mother, and a soon-to-be cross-country mover. Listen in as Ellie and Emily discuss:Big Move: Emily’s upcoming move across the country, how the decision came about, and what she’s most excited for.Family Decisions: How Emily and her husband decided it was time for him to retire and what they’ve chosen to outsource in this phase of life.Writing Schedule: Emily’s most productive writing times and how they were shaped by starting her writing career while working full-time.Romance vs. Fantasy: How Emily began writing romance during the pandemic but still considers fantasy her first love.Friendships in Her 30s: How Emily has developed new friendships in her 30s through connecting online and how refreshing that is after a lonely 20sFantasy Writing Process: How she prepares for writing fantasy and the unique challenges of the genre compared to others.This episode is so much fun and I know you’re going to love getting to know Emily!Follow EmilyInstagramTikTokPatreonReferencesNorth Is The Night (out today!!!)Pucking Around - Pucking Wild - Pucking SweetBeautiful Things - His Grace, The Duke - Alcott HallListen 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 Laura Saur!This week, we’re chatting with Laura Saur, a talented photographer and founder of LCS Studio, based in Charleston, SC. Laura shares her journey into photography, her creative process, and how she’s building a business and life she loves.What We Discuss:Journey into Photography: How Laura got started, what surprised her about her career path, and the decision to launch LCS Studio full-time.Morning Creativity: The unique and creative way Laura starts her day.Following Intuition: How Laura listens to her body and intuition to guide her commitments and uses Sundays to prep for the week ahead.Nutrition and Routine: Laura’s current approach to incorporating protein into her diet and her go-to breakfast of choice.Travel and Business Inspiration: How travel has influenced Laura and her plans to pivot her business in the coming year.Romanticizing the Present: Laura’s philosophy on celebrating now and making everyday moments feel special.Evening Fun: Her favorite ways to spend an evening with friends, including fun game night ideas.This episode is packed with inspiration for creative women looking to balance career, self-care, and fun.ReferencesThe Creative Act: A Way of Being - Rick RubenFollow Laura:@lcs_studioI’m Just A Girl… NewsletterLCSStudio.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 Us for This Week’s Episode of A Day In Her Life with Emily Landers!This week, we’re thrilled to chat with Emily Landers, Senior Director of Client Relations at Pepperdine University, host of How’d She Do That podcast, and founder of shopHSDT.com. Emily shares her inspiring journey, offering relatable tips on balancing career, creativity, and community.What We Discuss:Office Commute Shift: How Emily’s transition from working from home to commuting has reshaped her days, and how she reaches Inbox Zero, and sneaks in extra steps.Kitchen Game-Changer: The kitchen utensil that has transformed cooking for two people who don’t love to cook.Recent Reads: The escapist books Emily has been loving lately.Podcast Beginnings: The story behind How’d She Do That podcast, celebrating 5 years, and her next steps with the podcast and ShopHSDT.com.Creative Joy: How creating Reels has sparked her creativity and brought her joy.Building Community: How Emily and her husband, both native Texans, have cultivated a strong community in California.Staying Organized: Emily’s strategies for staying organized and her annual tradition with friends to recycle and give back.Fertility Journey: Emily opens up about her fertility journey and why she’s passionate about sharing her story and connecting with others.If you’re looking for inspiration on balancing a dynamic career, building community, and embracing creativity, this episode is a must-listen!Follow Emily:@emilylanders@howdshedothatpodcastListen to How’d She Do That!@shophowdshedothatshophsdt.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 Us for This Week’s Episode of A Day In Her Life with Lauren Stephens!This week, we chat with Lauren Stephens, co-founder of Dudley Stephens—a luxury fleece clothing brand—and mom of two based in Connecticut. Lauren shares her journey from a career in high-end fashion PR to launching a thriving family business, all while balancing motherhood and creativity.What We Discuss:From PR to Entrepreneurship: Lauren’s career in celebrity PR for luxury fashion and beauty brands, and how the desire for chic fleece inspired her to start Dudley Stephens with her mom and sister.Morning Routine: How Lauren rises early to focus on her intentions and set the tone for the day before her kids wake up.Homework Hack: The clever strategy she uses to ensure her kids complete their homework stress-free.Friday Night Rituals: How Lauren and her husband carve out intentional time together amid their busy weekdays.Work-Life Boundaries: How she disconnects from work at the end of the day to recharge.Meeting-Free Mondays: The practice her team uses to prioritize strategic thinking and productivity.Dividing Tasks: The household task Lauren handed off to her husband to streamline their lives.Fueling Creativity: The creative side projects that bring her joy and how she finds time for them.What’s Next: What Lauren is most excited about in the coming year as Dudley Stephens reaches 10 years and continues to evolve.If you’re curious about how a busy mom and entrepreneur balances work, family, and creativity, you’re going to love this episode.Follow Luaren!@laurendudleystephens@dudley_stephensDudley-Stephens.comReferencesSoulwork JournalThe WomenThe Secret Life of SunflowersBye, BabyListen 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 Jessica Padula!This week, we’re joined by Jessica Padula, VP of Marketing and Sustainability at Nespresso USA and a mom of two young boys living in New Jersey. Jessica shares how she juggles a demanding career, family life, and self-care with intentional planning and teamwork.What We Discuss:Morning Priorities: How Jessica and her husband coordinate drop-offs and set the tone for their day.Meal Prep & Cooking: Her core menu approach and how she and her husband share cooking responsibilities.Balancing Work Travel: Strategies for managing travel as a couple that both travel for work, leaning on their support system, and maintaining a roster of trusted sitters.Listening to Her Body: How Jessica tailors her self-care based on what her body needs.Reading Her Kids' Needs: Why she prioritizes not overscheduling her children.Career Evolution: How Jessica has grown into different facets of her role and embraced career evolution.Family Systems & Flexibility: The importance of systems while staying flexible as a family.Monthly Planning: How Jessica proactively plans her month around her top priorities.Ruthless Prioritization: Her approach to deciding what to prioritize in a given moment.If you’re looking for relatable insights and practical strategies to balance work, family, and self-care, this episode is packed Jess’s experience and insights!Follow Jessica:@byjessalayne@nespressoUSAListen 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 Lauren Schab Catts!In this episode, we chat with Lauren Schab Catts, who works in HR for the Government and runs the popular Instagram account @thecattspjs. Lauren shares her journey balancing a career, personal passions, and home life.What We Cover:Career and Side Hustle: How Lauren found her path into HR and started her engaging platform, @thecattspjs.A Day in the Life: A look into her workdays, split between office and home, and the dynamics of working from home with her husband.Household Balance: How the division of household labor has evolved in her relationship.Fitness Faves: The exercise class that currently has Lauren excited.Staying Close with Family: The creative ways she stays connected with her two nieces, even from afar.Current Obsessions: What Lauren’s loving right now—and they’re worth checking out!Fertility Journey: Her journey through fertility with her husband, and her mission to share insights so others have more guidance.Tune in for a relatable and inspiring conversation about how Lauren makes time for her career, personal passions, and family. Thank you, Lauren, for being an amazing guest!Follow Lauren: Be sure to follow her journey on Instagram at @thecattspjs for more insights and inspiration.Follow Lauren@thecattspjsReferencesThe Pillow BarDorsey BenningtonChappy Wrap Family SizeLalita MethodListen 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