Every parent knows the feeling. It's 5:30 PM, everyone wants something different for dinner, and you're already exhausted from the day.

In this episode of The Running Wine Mom, Samantha sits down with Courtney Lawrie, Chief Operating Officer at Wonder, to explore how one company is reimagining family mealtime. From her years helping build Wayfair into a household name to now leading operations at one of the fastest-growing food technology companies, Courtney shares why dinner has become one of the biggest sources of stress for families—and how Wonder hopes to change that.

The conversation dives into the psychology behind dinner decisions, the mental load moms carry every evening, Wonder's expansion into Yardley, PA, and why convenience doesn't have to mean sacrificing quality or family connection.

Whether you're a busy parent, a foodie, or simply curious about the future of dining, this episode offers an inside look at the company changing how families gather around the table.

In This Episode You'll Learn

• What Wonder is—and why it's much more than another food delivery app
• How Wonder lets families order from multiple restaurants in one delivery
• Why Courtney left Wayfair to help build Wonder
• The hidden mental load behind planning dinner every night
• How Wonder selected Yardley for expansion
• The role celebrity chefs play in suburban dining
• Why convenience can actually create more family connection
• Marc Lore's leadership advice that changed Courtney's career
• How Wonder uses customer psychology to shape the dining experience
• Courtney's favorite Wonder meals (including a surprising dessert!)
• The future of food delivery and the "Super App for Mealtime"

Mentioned in This Episode

• Wonder
• Yardley, Pennsylvania
• Bobby Flay Steak
• Michael Symon
• Marc Lore
• Wayfair

Connect with Courtney Lawrie

• LinkedIn
• Wonder on Instagram
• Wonder App

Connect with Samantha

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📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therunningwinemom_

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Can wine teach us something about parenting—and about life?

This week on The Running Wine Mom, Samantha sits down with author, former Hollywood publicist, and Moët Hennessy executive Danielle Frank to discuss career pivots, resilience, luxury branding, and why humor might be one of the greatest parenting tools of all.

Although Danielle isn't a parent herself, her bestselling book, A Wine Lover's Guide to Parenting, offers a refreshingly funny and surprisingly insightful perspective on raising kind, resilient children. Drawing from years in the wine industry and her experience as the beloved "Aunt Danielle," she explores how wine terminology can become memorable lessons for parenting—and for life.

The conversation also dives into Danielle's remarkable career journey from Miramax to Moët Hennessy, leaving behind a toxic work environment, embracing life's unexpected pivots, and learning that success isn't about perfection—it's about finding alignment.

Whether you're a wine lover, a parent, or simply someone navigating change, this episode is filled with humor, wisdom, and practical life lessons you'll want to savor.

In This Episode

🍷 Danielle's favorite wine from a recent trip to Spain

🎬 What Hollywood taught her about storytelling

🍾 The surprising similarities between luxury brands and parenting

❤️ Why leaving the "wrong" relationship changed her life

📖 The inspiration behind A Wine Lover's Guide to Parenting

💼 Transitioning from Miramax to a 22-year career in wine

🥂 Working behind the scenes at Moët Hennessy

✨ Why pivots often lead us where we're meant to be

😂 The hilarious parenting lessons hidden inside wine terminology

🍇 Why humor can help parents survive the hardest days

Memorable Quotes

Mentioned in This Episode

• A Wine Lover’s Guide to Parenting
• Moët Hennessy
• Miramax
• Bacardi

Connect with Danielle Frank

• Website: https://daniellefrankauthor.com
• Instagram: @createthegreatstory
• Book: A Wine Lover's Guide to Parenting

Connect with Samantha

🌐 Website: The Running Wine Mom

📸 Instagram: @therunningwinemom_

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From Filmmaker to Honest Mum: How Vicki Broadbent Built a Global Brand While Raising Three Kids

What happens when an award-winning filmmaker becomes one of the world's first parenting bloggers?

In this episode of The Running Wine Mom, Samantha sits down with Vicki Broadbent, creator of Honest Mum, author of The Working Mom (formerly Mumboss in the UK), television personality, and advocate for maternal rights.

Vicki shares her journey from directing films and television to becoming one of the UK's original digital creators. Together, they discuss the realities of motherhood, imposter syndrome, birth trauma, work-life balance, content creation, and why women need to stop waiting for permission to pursue their dreams.

Vicki also opens up about raising three children with a large age gap, recovering from a serious back injury, navigating confidence after motherhood, and writing her newest children's book, Greek Myths: Folktales and Legends.

Whether you're a parent, entrepreneur, creator, or simply someone trying to juggle life's many roles, this conversation is packed with wisdom, honesty, and encouragement.

In This Episode

• How motherhood changed Vicki's career trajectory
• Why going from zero to one child was the hardest transition
• Recovering from a severe back injury while parenting three children
• The truth about imposter syndrome and confidence
• Why Vicki dislikes the term "mompreneur"
• Growing Honest Mum into a globally recognized brand
• Building a career during the early days of blogging
• The importance of therapy, healing, and self-care
• Content creation tips directly from Meta's Creator Program
• Social media growth strategies that actually work
• Why consistency matters more than perfection
• The inspiration behind Greek Myths: Folktales and Legends
• The myth of Persephone and why it resonates with mothers
• Raising confident children while pursuing ambitious goals
• Advice for moms who feel overwhelmed and behind

Memorable Quotes

Connect with Vicki Broadbent

Honest Mum

Honest Mum

Instagram

Instagram @honestmum

Book: Greek Myths, Folktales & Legends

Greek Myths, Folktales & Legends

Connect with The Running Wine Mom

Website

The Running Wine Mom

Instagram

Instagram @therunningwinemom_