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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.

References

• Summer Camp spreadsheet
• Future
• Hitha’s Instagram Post about Meetings
• Outset Micellar Cleanser and Caffeine Scrub
• Vintners Daughter - Toner and Serum
• Vinosun
• Caudalie - Reservatrol Serum and Cream
• La Roche Posay Sunscreen
• INNBeauty Extreme Cream
• 8th day for Mom Only Home Assistant Starter Kit
• Sage Haus

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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 office
• How weekend coverage works in her practice—and why she likes working weekends
• The weeknight cookbooks she swears by for simple, satisfying meals
• How 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 plays
• The simple system she uses to schedule her weeks and reduce mental load
• How she’s preparing for life with a newborn, and what she’s embracing this time around

Whether 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.

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References

• Dinner in One
• Budget Bytes
• Caro Chambers
• Molly Baz’s Cookbooks - Cook This Book, More is More
• I, Who Have Never Known Men
• Evlo fitness

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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 novels
• What inspired them to start Pepper Books—and how they launched it in just a few months
• A 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 on
• How they define “spice levels” and curate their boxes by theme and heat
• Real talk about juggling business ownership with motherhood and summer chaos
• How they’re building a community around joy, reading, and a little romance
• Their favorite recent reads and what’s coming in future book boxes

Listen 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.

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A Day In Her Life with Katharine Schellman – Flexible Routines, Communal Childcare & Carving Time for What Matters

This 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!

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@katharinewrites

katharineschellman.com

References

• Katharine’s Books
• One Final Turn
• Thus With a Kiss I Die

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Join us for this week’s episode of A Day In Her Life with Samantha Gold – Global Business Building, Intentional Living, and Early Bedtimes

This 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.

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@shopmotette

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@thesamanthagold

thesamanthagold.com

References

• Entreprenista

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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.

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@lovestruckbooksandcafe

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Join us for this week’s episode of A Day In Her Life with Demetra Liggins – Big Law, Family Rhythms, and Full-Hearted Days

This 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

@demetraliggins

Corporate Homie

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References

@teresalforhand

Cozi App

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Join Us for This Week’s Episode of A Day In Her Life with Kelly Nolan – Time Management, Career Evolution & Life with Kids

This 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.

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@kellynolan

Kellynolan.com

References

Momma Strong

Opal

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