Meet A Mom
Meet the Dad Behind Get Joy, Good Food For Dogs!
Moms who are mothers to both human kids and fur babies known that we’d do anything for our pets (and our kids!). That’s why we related so much to the story of Tom Arrix, a former Facebook executive who launched Get Joy in 2018 after his family’s pup, Cooper, was...
Meet the Founder of Gatsby Chocolate!
If you’re a chocolate lover but not so sweet on extra calories, you’ll definitely want to know about our newest find, Gatsby Chocolate! Founded by Doug Bouton, the cofounder of Halo Top ice cream, Gatsby Chocolate is the lowest-calorie chocolate you can buy....
Meet a Dad: Skier Bode Miller
Skier Bode Miller is a gold medal-winning five time Olympian, a dad of eight and a tireless advocate, with his wife Morgan, for pool safety. After their 19-month-old daughter Emeline drowned in June 2018, the family has spoken out about the layers of safety measures...
Meet Michelle Brandriss
When Michelle Brandriss’s son was starting daycare, she faced a challenge many daycare, school and camp parents have—missing clothing and other belongings. “Cooper started at daycare with name labels created from masking tape and sharpie markers, but as you all know,...
Meet a Mom: Ruth Mirabella of Melody and Motion
This week's Meet-a-Mom is Ruth Mirabella of Melody and Motion. Read our interview with this amazing Mom and her journey to finding her passion for teaching. Check out her wonderful classes and sign up for a spring session www.MelodyandMotionMT.com How many children...
Meet-A-Mom: Artist and Jewelry Designer Jaclyn Beckerman
This week’s Meet-a-Mom features Denville’s own Jaclyn Beckerman, Mom of two, artist, designer, and owner of Jaclyn Nicole Designs. Read to find out how she pushed through a dark time in her life to truly finding herself and her passion.
Meet-a-Mom: Andrea Jagaric
This week’s Meet a Mom interview is with Andrea Jagaric, the Chief Design Officer of Aerie, Offline and Unsubscribed. This mom of two has over three decades of experience in the fashion industry, including executive positions at American Eagle, Abercrombie...
Meet-a-Mom: Ashley Audrain
This week’s Meet a Mom interview is with The Push author Ashley Audrain! This Toronto-based writer’s debut novel was a New York Times and Sunday Times bestseller, as well as a Good Morning America book club pick. An addictive, dark read, it follows Blythe, a...
Meet-a-Mom: Brooke Shields
Brooke Shields is one of those rare celebrities who has this innate ability to inspire women decade after decade, with her resilience, intelligence, and of course, natural beauty. Her career has endless highlights, from the 1980s hit Blue Lagoon to Suddenly Susan,...
Meet-a-Mom: Dr. Jade Richard
This week’s Meet-a-mom is Dr. Jade Richard from Denville Foot & Ankle. We are so happy to have caught up with first time Mom Dr. Richard and meet her family. Read our interview to hear about Dr. Richard’s favorite local places and who she relies on when juggling both a baby and a busy career.
4 Tips for Doing a January Whole30!
Mom of one and Whole30 founder and CEO Melissa Urban says a January Whole30 requires a little planning, and prioritizing. “It’s January, and lots of folks are still under the incorrect assumption that making multiple New Year’s resolutions it the best way to create...
Meet-a-Mom Monday Tara Hudson
In this week's Meet-a-Mom we spoke with Tara Hudson owner of not only Denville's Orangetheory Fitness but Parsippany and Rockaway locations as well. We are so lucky to feature such an amazing Mom and business owner. Read our interview to get a closer look at this...
Meet-a-Mom: Cheryl Granito
This week’s Meet a Mom interview is with Cheryl Granito, the amazing mom behind the Denville Moms, part of The Local Moms Network. She is a former Special Education teacher, a girl mom of three (Harper,10, Kayla, 5, and Ellie, 2), and a metastatic breast cancer...
Meet-a-Mom: Liz Mermin Filmmaker of Generation 9/11
This year marks the 20th anniversary of September 11th. For many of us, that tragic morning felt like a line drawn in the sand. You remember what you were doing, where you were—and who you were—before it happened. Then, the world—and your view of it—changed forever....
Meet-a-Mom: Ashley Vaz of Ashley Vaz Photography
This week’s Meet-a-Mom is the creative and beautiful Ashley Vaz of Ashley Vaz Photography, this #parsippany Mom shares her favorite local spots and how she turned her talents into a business.
Meet Rockets of Awesome Founder Rachel Blumenthal
Anyone else a bit overwhelmed with back-to-school shopping this year, or reluctant to spend a lot of time at the mall with your kids trying on clothes? We’re right there with you, and that’s why we’re partnering with @rocketsofawesome, a mom-founded kids brand that allows you to shop through a subscription service (customized to your child) or simply make a la carte purchases online. Between the convenience factor and the quality and selection, we love it, and think you will, too. We spoke to Founder and CEO Rachael Blumenthal about her amazing brand, back-to-school picks, being a dual-entrepreneur family (her husband founded @warbyparker) and more.
Meet-a-Mom: Christine Kohler Owner and Director of Danceworks
Meet-a-Mom, Christine Kohler also know as Ms. Christine to her students has been a Denville business owner for 29 years! This incredible Mom is not only a director and former dancer but can show you some boxing moves. Read our interview to find out more about this amazing local Mom and her favorite local hot spots.
Meet Moms: Jen Scarpati and Annie Peters of Project Readiness
Meet the Moms behind the non-profit Project Readiness. Co-founders Jen Scarpati and Annie Peters as they share with us a little more insight into their personal lives and the amazing work they do to help hundreds of students!
Meet-a-Mom: Brandie Brojan
Meet-a-Mom Monday. This week we are so excited for you to meet Brandie owner of Brandie Brojan Real Estate. Find out why she loves #Denville and her amazing involvement in our schools! Get to know a local realtor on a personal note and how wonderful she is with our community, not to mention her passion for ATVs?!?!
Meet-a-Dad: Dr. Daniel Hennessy
This week’s Meet-a-Dad feature is Dr. Daniel Hennessy the Owner and Founder of Denville Foot and Ankle. Read our interview with his wife Jenna about this amazing Father of three and get to know our local doctors a little more personally!
