In Season 2 Episode 6 of the Capella Podcast, we delve into the world of early childhood innovation with a panel of trailblazers whose companies are redefining parental support. Join us as we explore the stories behind Zenimal, Storybook, Kindello, Mamahood, and Storybutton - each founded to offer unique solutions to the challenges faced by new and experienced parents alike. From screen-free meditation devices and relaxation apps for kids, to a marketplace for nurseries and daycares, and...

Get the Cappella App! Join Apolline Deroche in this enlightening solo episode as she delves into the fascinating world of newborn crying. Drawing on her extensive experience in neonatology, Apolline explores the critical transition from the womb to the world and how newborns communicate through crying. This episode offers an in-depth look at various cries, including hunger, fatigue, pain, and discomfort cries, and provides insights into how these cries differ in tone, intensity, and...

In this episode of the Cappella Podcast, we are joined by Elizabeth Newcamp, co-host of Slate’s "Mom and Dad are Fighting" podcast, travel blogger at Dutch, Dutch, Goose, and a mother of three who currently resides in Tokyo, Japan. Elizabeth shares her unique perspective on parenting, travel, and embracing the spontaneity of life with kids. She offers invaluable tips on traveling with children of different ages, balancing the structure of parenting with the unpredictability of adventures, and...

In the third episode of season 2 of The Capella Podcast, host Apolline Deroche welcomes Nwannia Sorzano, a devoted mother and the administrator of a prominent European formula feeding support community. In this insightful conversation, they delve into the world of parenting communities and their significant impact on parents globally, with a particular focus on formula feeding options during times of scarcity. Nwannia, a mother of three, shares her personal parenting journey, her involvement...

Welcome to the second episode of the second season of The Cappella Podcast! We're thrilled to have you back for another exciting installment of our show. What makes our podcast so special is its ability to explore the diverse aspects of parenting, and today's episode is a perfect example of our commitment to tackling the many dimensions of parenthood. In this episode, we have the pleasure of sitting down with Tara Clark from Modern Mom Probs. Tara is a multifaceted individual with a wealth of...

So excited to be back for Season 2!! And what a great way to kick things off. In this episode, we're giving you a glimpse into a live coaching session. Jessi Sletten is a postpartum empowerment coach. Lauren is an expecting mom. Together, they'll dive into Lauren's first birth and postpartum experience and how to learn from it to make the second one way more enjoyable. This is a unique conversation that every expecting or postpartum parent needs to hear. Jessi Sletten, CLC, PMH-C, is a...

I'm so excited to introduce you to Heather Magill, a DONA certified postpartum doula and a mother of three. Heather brings an incredible sense of calm, confidence, and connection to families all over the North Shore and Boston area. As a new parent, adjusting to life with a newborn can be overwhelming. That's why Heather is here to provide a helpful, reassuring presence that allows you to build a strong foundation for your new family relationships. Her expertise in newborn care, sleep...

Attention parents! Are you struggling to get your little one to sleep through the night? Look no further than Lake County Sleep, founded by certified pediatric sleep consultant Erin Meinel. As a mother of two boys and a former elementary education professional, Erin knows the importance of quality sleep for childhood development and overall well-being. Her passion for sleep led her to launch Lake County Sleep, where she helps parents teach their children important sleep skills to promote...

Dr. Rubin is a general pediatrician and breastfeeding medicine specialist practicing in the Western Suburbs of Chicago. She worked at a large academic center as an outpatient general pediatrician for 13 years before opening her new Direct Pediatric Care practice, In Touch Pediatrics and Lactation. Dr. Rubin loves providing pediatrics, breastfeeding medicine, and 4th-trimester care services in patients’ homes, when and where they need them most! She continues to be involved in teaching medical...

Dr. Liz Donner is a pediatric hospital medicine doctor coming to us from Orlando, Florida. As a specialty-trained hospitalist, she devotes 100% of her clinical time to taking care of children admitted to the hospital, from when they are admitted from the emergency room until they are ready to be discharged home. She did her fellowship training through Baylor in Texas and graduated residency from the University of Florida. She is the rising program director for the upcoming fellowship program...

Cara Tyrrell is the mother to three girls, an early childhood educator, conscious parenting coach and founder of Core4Parenting. While teaching preschool and Kindergarten, she identified a pattern of underdeveloped skills sets in her students leading her to found Core4Parenting. Cara has Bachelor degrees in American Sign Language (ASL) and Linguistics and a Master’s degree in Education. Her soul and science-based courses and coaching programs empower new moms to embrace their parenting...

Leslie is an award-winning entrepreneur, author and internationally acclaimed speaker. She is the creator of the award-winning Academic Planner: A Tool for Time Management®, a planner that helps students develop and master time management skills, and the award-winning author of “What’s the Deal with Teens and Time Management,” a parents step-by-step guide to help teach their teens the time management skills they need to succeed in learning and in life. A respected resource on ADHD and...

Karlee Vincent has managed technology and branding events for 100,000 attendees while struggling to breastfeed during cross-country travel. Her persistence led to new company policies, including breast milk shipments sent from the road to a mom’s home at company expense. Karlee was also the driving force behind the establishment of a mothers' room, a private space for nursing moms at every company conference. Karlee’s passion for empowering nursing moms in the workplace is the inspiration...

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Sam Gardner is the CEO and co-founder of Happypillar, a digital therapeutic app bringing evidence-based mental health support to families everywhere. Happypillar leverages machine learning and licensed clinical play therapists to provide parent coaching and real-time personalized feedback. When she’s not obsessively thinking about Happypillar, she’s either hanging with her two kids (age 5 and 2), trying to squeeze in a chaptor of a book or an episode of a show, or biking around Austin,...

Arianna Taboada, MSW, MSPH, is the founder of The Expecting Entrepreneur, a consulting firm that helps entrepreneurs design parental leave plans that meet their business model and personal needs. Her highly personalized services for entrepreneurs incorporate both her expertise as a maternal health professional and her own experience as a business owner and mother. Prior to her consulting practice, Arianna worked on maternal health issues for over a decade as a health educator, a social work...

This week, for the first episode of the Cappella podcast, Cappella founders Apolline and Isaac take some time to introduce themselves, to introduce Cappella, and to talk about what to expect from the Cappella Podcast moving forward. On the Cappella Podcast, you can expect informative and inspiring interviews from experts in early childhood, parenting, babies, toddlers, etc. We have a great lineup coming up, so stay tuned! For more, follow us on all social media...