Episodes

  • KANIKA CHADDA GUPTA: Your 2025 Game Plan: Focusing on Love, Wellbeing, Wealth & Legacy

    KANIKA CHADDA GUPTA: Your 2025 Game Plan: Focusing on Love, Wellbeing, Wealth & Legacy
    Jan 2 2025
    In this episode, I’m sharing the four key areas I’m focusing on to make 2025 my best year yet: relationships, career, health & wellness, and community. From strengthening personal connections to building a fulfilling career, prioritizing self-care, and giving back to those around me, I’ll break down my game plan for growth and balance in the new year. Tune in for inspiration, actionable tips, and a fresh perspective to kick off 2025 with purpose and intention! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    28 mins
  • ALICIN REIDY WILLIAMSON: Building a Culture of Inclusion: DEI, Leadership, and Parenting

    ALICIN REIDY WILLIAMSON: Building a Culture of Inclusion: DEI, Leadership, and Parenting
    Dec 26 2024
    I’m joined by Alicin Reidy Williamson, Chief Diversity and Culture Officer at Yahoo Inc. and President of MAKERS, to explore the transformative power of DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) in corporate success and everyday life. With over 25 years of experience leading DEI and culture at top companies like Endeavor, MTV Networks, and Viacom, Alicin shares why DEI should never be just a checkbox, the importance of EQ in leadership, and the critical role of amplifying female leaders. We also discuss how parents can teach their children to value diverse backgrounds and perspectives, fostering empathy and understanding for a thriving future. To learn more about the upcoming MAKERS conference in Los Angeles from February 24 - 26, visit www.makers.com/conference. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    55 mins
  • REPLAY: Raegan Moya-Jones: How I Built a $100M Business After Becoming a Mom

    REPLAY: Raegan Moya-Jones: How I Built a $100M Business After Becoming a Mom
    Dec 19 2024
    In 2006, Raegan co-founded aden + anais, the baby lifestyle brand globally recognized for its high-quality design driven muslin swaddles and baby products. Raegan continued to work full-time in her sales role at The Economist Group until May 2009 when she left to run aden + anais in a full-time capacity as the brand’s sole owner eventually selling the company in 2013 and continuing on as CEO until 2017. In 2014 Raegan was named as one of EY’s Entrepreneurs of the Year, considered one of the most prestigious business awards in the world. Raegan now serves as one of the judges on the program. aden + anais was named to SmartCEO’s 2015 Future 50 list, as well as by Crain’s New York Business for three consecutive years on their Fast 50 list. The Fast 50 feature highlights New York’s most successful and innovative companies for their growth, strategies and success. aden + anais was also recognized for a 338% growth rate and a reported revenue of $41.7 million in 2013. Raegan has most recently co-founded Saint Luna, a premium moonshine brand that was released in the United States in March 2019. Raegan sits on the board of directors for Hopeland, a nonprofit created to pioneer innovative solutions and build new partnerships to prevent family separation, reunify children who are separated from their families, and mobilize a movement of families to support children who are growing up outside of family care. Raegan is the author of What It Takes – the story of her entrepreneurial journey from the kitchen table to a 100 million dollar global business—being published by Portfolio – Penguin Random House in the United States, United Kingdom and Australia, May 7th, 2019. Currently, Raegan resides in DUMBO Brooklyn, with her husband and four daughters. LINKS: INSTAGRAM: @raeganmoyajones BOOK: What It Takes: How I Built a $100 Million Business Against the Odds WEBSITE: RaeganMoyaJones.com WEBSITE: Saint Luna WEBSITE: aden + anais Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    57 mins
  • GABBY REECE: Spiking Through Life: Sportsmanship, Discipline, and Raising Resilient Kids

    GABBY REECE: Spiking Through Life: Sportsmanship, Discipline, and Raising Resilient Kids
    Dec 12 2024
    Gabby Reece, legendary volleyball player, fitness icon, and entrepreneur joins Kanika to talk about relationships, parenting, wellness, and balance. Gabby shares her insights on raising her three daughters to be confident and resilient, fostering discipline through fitness and nutrition, and creating a life of intention. The episode has been brought to you by Laird Superfood, which features clean plant-based creamers & prebiotic daily greens, which was founded by Gabby and her husband pro-surfer Laird Hamilton. Log on to www.lairdsuperfood.com and use code MOMSENSE20 to receive 20% off your order. Don’t miss this empowering conversation with a true role model! WEBSITE: LairdSuperfood.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    59 mins
  • SUNANDA LEELARAM: The Journey to Fulfillment in Life

    SUNANDA LEELARAM: The Journey to Fulfillment in Life
    Dec 5 2024
    In a world of rising living standards but declining quality of life, how can we achieve true inner peace and clarity? Vedanta, an ancient Indian philosophy, offers a transformative approach to address stress, dissatisfaction, and fractured relationships by cultivating the intellect—the mind’s guiding force. In this episode, Kanika sits down with Sunanda Leelaram, disciple and daughter of renowned philosopher Swami Parthasarathy. With nearly four decades of Vedanta study, Sunandaji shares profound insights on strengthening the intellect to overcome life’s challenges and live with purpose and harmony. This conversation is a beacon for navigating modern life, from parenthood and caregiving to career advancement and feeling truly fulfilled, with ancient wisdom. Meet My Guest: WEBSITE: https://www.vedantaworld.org/about/sunandaji Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    44 mins
  • REPLAY: Daphne Oz: For the Love of Family & Food

    REPLAY: Daphne Oz: For the Love of Family & Food
    Nov 28 2024
    Daphne Oz, Emmy-winning host, bestselling author, and mom of four, shares her journey in food, wellness, and parenting. We discuss family traditions (including her elaborate Thanksgiving feasts), clean eating, and raising kids to feel confident with cooking early on. Tune in for an inspiring and deliciously inspiring and relatable conversation! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    35 mins
  • SHEILA LIRIO MARCELO: The Future of Family Care

    SHEILA LIRIO MARCELO: The Future of Family Care
    Nov 21 2024
    Sheila Lirio Marcelo, the founder of Care.com and visionary behind Ohai.ai, joins Kanika to discuss how technology can ease the mental load of modern-day caregiving. Sheila opens up about her entrepreneurial journey, the challenges of creating accessible family care solutions, and how her latest venture uses AI to streamline household management. Whether you’re a parent juggling it all or someone interested in innovation in family care, Sheila’s insights are a must-listen! Meet My Guest: WEBSITE: https://www.care.com/ WEBSITE: https://www.ohai.ai/ INSTAGRAM: @sheilaliriomarcelo FACEBOOK: Sheila Lirio Marcelo LINKEDIN: Sheila Lirio Marcelo PRESS: MOUNT HOLYOKE: Sheila Lirio Marcelo HARVARD BUSINESS SCHOOL: Sheila Lirio Marcelo STARTUPS.COM: Timing isn’t everything Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 1 min
  • MARSHA SMITH: The Rhythm of Raising Kids: The Importance of Music in Lifelong Learning

    MARSHA SMITH: The Rhythm of Raising Kids: The Importance of Music in Lifelong Learning
    Nov 14 2024
    Did you know that studies show children exposed to music are 20% more likely to excel in reading and math? Music not only enhances cognitive development but also boosts social skills and emotional intelligence. In this episode of "That's Total Mom Sense," we explore how music can shape our children's lives with Marsha Smith, CEO of Minibop. Meet My Guest: WEBSITE: minibopmusic.com INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/azebmarsha INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/minibopmusic FACEBOOK: facebook.com/minibopmusic LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marsha-minibop PRESS: SHOUTOUT LA: Meet Marsha Smith | Mom and Entrepreneur MODERNARROYO.COM: Local Business Spotlight: Marsha Smith with Minibop Music Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    38 mins