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Moms of the Lou

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Real talk about real stories from St. Louis moms.

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Episode 34: In the News with Michelle Li

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2025/11/13

In this episode of Moms of the Lou, Rebekah & Lauren spend time with Michelle Li, an anchor for KSDK Channel 5. Michelle shares her journey of overcoming infertility and raising her son, who turns seven soon. Michelle also talks about her morning routine, the challenges of working in news, and the impact of social media on journalism. She highlights her foundation, The Very Asian Foundation, which supports Asian American journalists, inspired by a viral moment during a New Year's segment....

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22:54

Episode #33: Suiting Up with Reshma Chattaram...

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2025/10/30

Rebekah and Lauren interview Reshma Chattaram Chamberlin, co-founder of Summersalt, a global swimwear brand. Reshma shares her journey from Mumbai to St. Louis, highlighting her eventual love for the city. She emphasizes the strong sense of community in St. Louis, particularly in the Central West End, and how motherhood has deepened her connections. Reshma discusses Summersalt’'s mission to inspire body confidence and childlike joy, noting the brand's significant growth, and reaching over a m...

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19:34

Episode #32: Raising Cancer Awareness with Rachel...

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2025/10/16

Rachel Cliffe, Community Outreach and Partnerships Manager at Siteman Cancer Center, discusses her role in cancer prevention and community education. She highlights the importance of healthy habits like eating well, exercising, and avoiding smoking to reduce cancer risk. Rachel shares her experience with recent partnerships with local businesses in St. Louis to help raise cancer awareness. Check out St. Louis Mom’s latest reel of Ovarian Cancer Prevention in partnership with Siteman Cancer Ce...

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Episode #31: The Best Season of All…Fall in St. Louis...

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2025/10/02

Rebekah & Lauren chat about their favorite fall activities in St. Louis, emphasizing the need to manage expectations and avoid overwhelm. They highlight events like the Art Hill Film Series showing ET on 10/10 and the Not So Haunted Magic House event every weekend in October. They also mention the Powell Hall Family Concert on 10/19, which includes interactive elements and encourages costumes. Additionally, they list out their favorite apple picking experiences and pumpkin patches in the ...

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Episode #30: Motherhood & Teaching with Marissa Farrell

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2025/09/18

Marissa Farrell, a high school English teacher in the Parkway School District, discusses her busy life as a mother of two daughters. She also runs a mentorship program for young girls called the Sister Project. Marissa and her husband, Luke, started a local business called Bucket List, which has grown to 230,000 followers on Instagram. They enjoy affordable family activities, such as the Magic House Toddler Time and the Missouri History Museum. Marissa values the importance of parental involv...

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Episode #29: City Grown Flowers with Mimō Davis

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2025/09/09

Rebekah & Lauren sit down with Mimō Davis, co-founder of Urban Buds. Mimō shares her journey from being a social worker in New York City to a flower farmer in Missouri. Inspired by her mother's greenhouse, she moved to Missouri in 1989 and bought a 15-acre farm. Urban Buds, located in St. Louis, grows 80 varieties of cut flowers year-round and sells them at the Tower Grove Farmers Market and online. They offer a CSA program, small weddings, and monthly happy hours. Mimō emphasizes the imp...

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21:47

Episode #28: Baking & Balance with Michelle Hanna of...

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2025/07/31

Rebekah Coste hosts a discussion with Michelle Hanna, a St. Louis mom, sourdough baker and events director in this latest episode of the Moms of the Lou podcast. Michelle shares her challenges of moving during the pandemic, closing her event planning business, and adapting to life in St. Louis. She highlights the differences in family-friendly activities and the importance of community. Michelle also discusses her passion for baking sourdough, launching her business Love Wildly Co. and balanc...

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Episode #27: Styling Your Life with Merrick White

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2025/07/17

In this latest episode of the Moms of the Lou podcast, Rebekah chats with stylist & seamstress, Merrick White. Merrick discusses her move from Dallas to St. Louis, noting the similarities that eased the transition. She highlights the support from friends and a new community that helped her and her family quickly settle in and feel welcomed. Merrick also talks about her business, focusing on Instagram for engagement, and the evolving landscape of social media. She emphasizes the importance...

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Episode #26: Graphic Tee’s & Positive Messaging with...

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2025/07/03

Rebekah Coste hosts the "Moms of the Lou" podcast, and features Leah Longueville of Polished Prints in this latest episode. Leah, an Illinois mom, discusses her business journey - starting with onesies for her daughter and evolving into a brand offering gender-neutral clothing and mom-friendly items. She highlights the challenges of balancing business growth with family life and emphasizes the importance of creating a community and safe space for customers to share personal stories. Go visit ...

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Episode #25: Loving Art with Colleen Fitzsimmons-Wiviott

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2025/06/19

This latest episode of the "Moms of the Lou" podcast features local St. Louis mom and art educator, Colleen Fitzsimmons-Wiviott. Colleen shares her journey from being a St. Louis native, studying on the east coast, and then returning to St. Louis as an art educator. Colleen highlights her experience with the St. Louis Art Museum's teen assistant program and her subsequent career in museum education. She discusses her transition to freelance work, focusing on early childhood art education thro...

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Episode 24: Perception of Beauty with Racquel...

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2025/06/05

Rebekah sits down with Racquel Frisella, a board-certified nurse practitioner specializing in aesthetic medicine and wellness, in this latest episode of the Moms of the Lou podcast. Racquel discusses her passion for helping people feel beautiful and build confidence in her business, Raquel Aesthetics. She emphasizes the importance of personalized skin care and aesthetic treatments, including medical-grade skincare products and various in-office treatments. Racquel also highlights the signific...

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Episode 23: ADHD - Strong as a Mother with Katy Ferguson

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2025/05/22

In this episode of the Moms of the Lou podcast, Rebekah sits down with Katy Ferguson, a St. Louis mom and founder of Strong as a Mother. Katy discusses her journey of empowering women through fitness and nutrition. She also emphasizes the importance of proper form and technique in her local fitness group, Strong Her Everyday, and offers nutrition coaching. She also launched an online fitness program called Build and hosts fitness retreats. Katy shares her personal experience with ADHD, naviga...

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Episode 22: Explore the Outdoors with Sara of Midwest...

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2025/05/08

Rebekah Coste welcomes Sara Lesire, a St. Louis mom and content creator behind Midwest Nomad Family, to the Moms of the Lou podcast! Sara shares her journey from rural Illinois to St. Louis, her transition from hiking for fun to documenting local adventures, and the growth of her family's content creation business. She highlights popular local spots like the City Museum, Forest Park, and Tower Grove Park, and discusses the shift from photo-based content to storytelling through reels on Instag...

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27:28

Episode 21: Fitness, Food, & Fun with Natalie Kalmar

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2025/03/20

In this episode of the “Moms of the Lou” podcast, Rebekah Coste chats all about food, fitness, & fun with Natalie Kalmar, who discusses her journey from New York to St. Louis and her transition from a corporate job to a fitness and food blogger. Natalie shares her experiences of motherhood in New York and St. Louis, her favorite family-friendly activities and restaurants, and her passion for group fitness. She also highlights her fitness events guide, which includes free and low-cost clas...

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Episode 20: Spring Break Roadmap with Kalyn Harris

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2025/03/06

On today’s episode of “Moms of the Lou” podcast, Rebekah welcomes Kalyn Harris, a former events director and current project manager for St. Louis Mom, to discuss Spring Break plans. Kalyn shares her family's upcoming trip to New York City for her daughter's fifth birthday, including activities like visiting the American Girl store and Rockefeller Center. They also discuss local family-friendly destinations in St. Louis, such as the Ferguson Farmer's Market, the Magic House, and various libra...

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Episode 19: Beating the Winter Blues with Lauren Cappell

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2025/02/20

In this episode of the "Moms of the Lou" podcast, Rebekah and Lauren discuss coping with the winter blues and seasonal depression. They share their own personal experiences, noting that winter's lack of light and warmth can lead to low motivation and social isolation. Lauren and Rebekah also highlight the benefits of community support, like accepting help from neighbors and engaging in simple, fun activities with family. They encourage us all to prioritize mental health, stay connected, and t...

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Episode 18: Adjusting to Career & Motherhood with...

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2025/02/06

Rebekah Coste hosts the Moms of the Lou podcast, and this episode features journalist & KMOV reporter, Alexis Zotos. Alexis, a mother of two boys, discusses her love for St. Louis and her career in journalism. She shares her transition from full-time to part-time work to balance motherhood, emphasizing the importance of community and support for working moms. Alexis highlights her favorite date night spots for Valentine’s Day and family-friendly restaurants in St. Louis. She also talks ab...

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30:49

Episode #17: Mothering through the Unthinkable - Part...

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2025/01/23

Kira Andersen sits down with Rebekah on the Moms of the Lou podcast and highlights the challenges and triumphs of her husband Kyle's battle with pancreatic cancer. Initially, Kyle's treatment was denied, but Kira persisted, eventually securing FDA approval for an experimental drug. The drug showed promise, reducing Kyle's tumor markers to normal levels. However, the cancer resurged, leading to Kyle's death in April 2023. Kira emphasizes the need for more funding and research into gastrointest...

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Episode #16: Mothering through the Unthinkable - Part...

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2025/01/09

In this episode of Moms of the Lou, Rebekah sits down with Kira Andersen, a St. Louis mom and health and wellness coach. Kira shares her family's journey with her husband Kyle's stage four pancreatic cancer diagnosis in October 2021. Despite initial misdiagnoses and a dire prognosis, Kira relentlessly advocated for advanced treatments. She raised funds to access a promising drug in order to help her husband. Kyle underwent treatment, including chemo and immunotherapy, but faced numerous chall...

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Episode #15: Shop Local, Love Local with Meg Smidt

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2024/12/19

In the final episode of the Moms of the Lou podcast for 2024, Rebekah Coste chats with Meg Smidt, a champion, coach, and consultant for small businesses. They discuss the importance of shopping local in St. Louis this holiday season! Meg, who has worked in retail and as a business coach, emphasizes the significant impact of supporting local businesses, which are crucial for community vibrancy and the livelihoods of their owners. Rebekah & Meg highlight various local shops and products in ...

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