Mom 2 Mom: What’s on your plate?

In this episode, Kirsten and Caroline discuss the significance of lifelong friendships, sharing personal anecdotes and insights about the bonds that withstand the test of time. They emphasize the importance of reaching out to old friends and maintaining connections, even when life gets busy. The conversation is filled with humor, nostalgia, and encouragement for listeners to cherish their friendships and make an effort to reconnect.

*Cursing in this episode do not listen out loud* In this episode, Kirsten and Caroline share their experiences and insights on parenting, conscious decision-making, and the role of language in their lives. They discuss the importance of building a supportive community, the challenges of balancing family and personal life, and how humor and cursing can serve as stress relief. Through their candid conversation, they emphasize the significance of making conscious choices and the impact of language on relationships and parenting.

Join Kirsten and Caroline, two moms navigating the intricate dance of family life and entrepreneurship. In this episode, they delve into the challenges and triumphs of raising children with unique needs while running businesses. Discover how they build a supportive community, share real talk, and remind fellow moms that they're not alone in this journey. Tune in for heartfelt stories, laughter, and insights on creating a family bond that transcends traditional boundaries. #MomLife #Entrepreneurship #FamilyFirst
 
 
 
 

Music, entrepreneurship, and special needs parenting come together as two moms—Kirsten, a single mom, and Caroline, a married mom—share honest stories, support, and practical tips.This episode covers family life with unique needs, including Caroline’s son living with Duchenne muscular dystrophy, career adjustments like moving to an accessible office, and the importance of community and connection.Pull up a chair, grab what’s on your plate, and join a tribe of moms finding encouragement, real talk, and the reminder that you’re not alone.

Hosts Kirsten and Caroline recap a busy weekend of a 40th high school reunion, Danish Days, and meeting each other’s families while juggling the realities of parenting children with unique needs.They talk about the challenges of recording remotely, memories from ten years ago when seizures began, managing epilepsy and wheelchair accessibility, and the small innovations and supports that help their kids feel more like kids.Throughout the episode they celebrate connection, community, and the constant need to pivot — offering honest, encouraging mom-to-mom conversation about resilience, preparation, and finding a tribe.

Two moms record a spontaneous, upbeat episode from different locations. They talk about the joys of reconnecting, cultural celebrations, and the real-life chaos of parenting and entrepreneurship.
Despite technical glitches and a noisy backdrop, they reflect on the mom skill of pivoting when plans change and reaffirm their daily commitment to show up for listeners with encouragement and real talk.

On this episode the hosts record live from Solvang during Danish Days, sharing their fun cultural discoveries — from Danish pastries and frikadeller to the Julehus and Viking history — while celebrating family time and accessibility during the festivities.
The conversation weaves personal stories about parenting children with unique needs, running businesses, and building community, as the moms reflect on food, traditions, and the joy of watching their kids connect.

Two moms share a warm, candid conversation about winding down the week and gearing up for a busy weekend at Danish Days. They cover practical tips for traveling with children who have special needs—packing extra clothes, comfort items, and snacks—work checklists to close out the week, and funny, heartfelt stories like empanadas, a monkey encounter, and the giant troll "Lulu." Between business responsibilities, driving lessons, and family rituals, they remind listeners how to prepare, stay flexible, and find community—pull up a chair and know you’re not alone.

In this episode Kirsten and Caroline talk about planning for when the primary caregiver is injured or incapacitated. They cover seizure and medication plans, emergency contacts, powers of attorney, advanced directives, and an ‘away-from-home’ repatriation insurance option.They also share practical travel tips and accessibility concerns for families with special needs—packing essentials, wheelchair-accessible facilities, and the importance of having clear backup plans so others can step in quickly when needed.

Two moms who juggle family, entrepreneurship, and special needs parenting share life updates: celebrating Chilean Independence Day with music, empanadas, and wine, and reflecting on cultural traditions.They also cover a big milestone—one daughter cleared to drive after testing and now getting her permit—plus practical talk about driver training, car shopping at CarMax, insurance, maintenance, and how partners divide responsibilities while raising a family.