218. Serving More Than Food: Gina Bruno on Flavor, Family & Frank’s House
What does it really mean to make space — for creativity, connection, and the parts of ourselves that often get pushed aside?
In this episode, we sit down with Gina Bruno: private chef, mom, and the visionary behind Frank’s House, a Brooklyn brownstone turned community hub. Gina shares how she blends food, family, and storytelling to create spaces that nourish more than just our appetites. We talk about motherhood, building community around the table, and why feeding people is about so much more than what’s on the plate.
If you’ve ever wanted to infuse your life with more intention, flavor, and connection, this conversation will leave you inspired (and maybe a little hungry).
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217. The End of Gentle Parenting? Natural Consequences & “FAFO” Parenting
Is gentle parenting officially over? After years of dominating parenting books and Instagram feeds, many moms and dads are embracing a new-old philosophy: “F Around and Find Out” parenting. Instead of constant negotiating, this approach leans into natural consequences, letting kids learn by doing (and sometimes failing).
In this episode, we dig into why gentle parenting resonated, why some parents are moving on, and what it really means to balance empathy with boundaries.
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216. The Legacy of Dora the Explorer – with Designer Anna Yi
For 25 years, Dora the Explorer has been more than a cartoon character, she’s been an icon for Hispanic families around the world. With roots in Mexican, Peruvian, and Cuban culture, Dora has inspired generations of children to embrace adventure, curiosity, and the Spanish language with pride.
In this episode, toy designer Anna Yi shares how her own multicultural background, and watching her daughter grow up with Dora, helped inspire Spin Master’s newest Dora toy line. We talk about what Dora represents to Hispanic families, why cultural representation in play matters, and how these toys continue Dora’s mission of making kids feel seen, celebrated, and empowered.
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215. Changing My Body, Healing My Mind – Karen’s Journey
For the past few years, Karen has been on a journey to change her body, but what she’s discovered is that the real transformation goes far beyond diet and exercise. In this episode of "Motherish," Karen opens up to Pamela about the consistent work she’s put in: showing up at the gym, making healthier choices, and, most importantly, prioritizing her mental health with the help of therapy.
She shares the struggles behind the highlight reel, the moments of frustration, and the lessons she’s learned about what it really takes to make lasting change. If you’ve ever felt like there’s a mountain between you and where you want to be, this conversation is here to remind you that change is possible, and it starts from the inside out.
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214. Speaking Up for Your Health with Conz Preti
Writer, mom of three, and truth-teller Conz Preti is no stranger to sharing the raw realities of motherhood, but her story goes beyond parenting chaos.
Before finally undergoing a hysterectomy, Conz had to fight to be taken seriously by doctors and advocate for her own health every step of the way.
In this episode, she opens up about that experience, the silence around women’s health, and how her journey reshaped the way she shows up as a mom and creator.
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