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Mompreneur Barbara Kavovit Nails a New Market
Barbara Kavovit, founder of Barbara K! Enterprises and Barbara's Way, empowers women in the home with DIY advice, tools, and more, and she's turned her passion for home improvement into a multimillion dollar business. (read the story...)

Pregnant in Heels: Mompreneur Rosie Pope
Manhattan mom Rosie Pope started her own clothing line, Rosie Pope Maternity, in 2008. This winter, Pope's new reality TV show, "Pregnant in Heels," will debut on Bravo. We sat down with the mompreneur to discuss her inspiration, how she juggles work and family life, and what's next for her brand. (read the story...)

Mompreneur Cindy Hartog's Culinary Venture
Mom and entrepreneur Cindy Hartog of Westport, CT, started Cindy's Sous Chefs after discovering her passion for the culinary arts. We sat down with Hartog to find out what inspires her, how she got the business started, and what advice she has for other creative moms. (read the story...)

Mompreneur Cynthia Gibb: Actress Turned Teacher
Cynthia Gibb, a Golden Globe-nominated actress and mother of three, has taken her four decades of acting experience to the classroom. She now gives acting and vocal lessons in her hometown of Westport, CT. We sat down with Gibbs to discuss this new direction and find out how she juggles work and family life. (read the story...)

Mompreneur Rashmi Budhram's Diaper Bags Du Jour
Brooklyn mom Rashmi Budhram started her own business, Mamma Couture, in 2009, and now produces a line of stylish diaper and hand bags. We sat down with Budhram to discuss what inspired her, how she balances work and family life, and what advice she has for other aspiring mompreneurs. (read the story...)

Mompreneur Alison Rhodes, AKA The Safety Mom
An entrepreneur and mom of three, Alison Rhodes (also known as The Safety Mom) of Wilton, CT, started her own business called Safety Mom Solutions to teach parents how to make their homes as safe as possible for their babies. We sat down with Rhodes to discuss her career change, her cause, and how she juggles work and family. (read the story...)

Manhattan Mompreneur: Gigi Lee Chang, Founder of Plum Organics
Gigi Lee Chang, Manhattan mom and founder of Plum Organics, talks to us about her organic baby food line, including what inspired her, how she started the business, and what's next. (read the story...)

A Girl's Gotta Spa: Mompreneurs Karen Falco-Pedra and Lisa Falco-Gadzinski
Long Island moms and sisters Karen Falco-Pedra and Lisa Falco-Gadzinski opened A Girl's Gotta Spa in 2008. We caught up with the pair to discuss who inspires them, how they balance work and family life, and what's next for their business. (read the story...)

You & Me Cookie: Mompreneurs Heather Mahland and Kyle de Lasa's Wholesome New Sweets Line
Larchmont, NY, mompreneurs and friends Heather Mahland and Kyle de Lasa opened You & Me Cookie in 2009, with a wholesome (high fiber, nut-free, preservative-free) recipe that's been passed down through the generations. We sat down with the duo to find out where their inspiration came from, how they got the business started, and what it's like to juggle work and family life. (read the story...)

TestTUBES: Four Sisters and Mompreneurs Put Their Business Skills to the Test
Sisters Linda Carnevale, Laura Halperin, Gabriella Galante, and Dana Goetz, created TestTUBES, a test-taking survival kit for students. We sat down with the four mompreneurs to find out where their inspiration came from, what it's like working together, and what the future holds for their business. (read the story...)

Saurette: Modern Fashions for the Playground Set
The Saurette clothing line emerged in 2009, with a modern take on children's fashion. We sat down with founder and mom-of-two Lisa Kanouse to find out how she got the collection started, how she manages a work/family balance, and what's next for Saurette. (read the story...)

Long Island Mompreneur Holly Xerri: Creator of the Camiband
We sat down with Holly Xerri, Long Island mom of two and creator of the Camiband, to find out where she found her inspiration, how she juggles work and family life, and what's next for her business. (read the story...)

Mompreneur Jessica Cohen: Founder of LupRocks
Jessica Cohen founded LupRocks, a product placement business, in 2002. We sat down with Cohen to find out how she got the business off the ground, what it's like to juggle work and family life, and where she sees the business heading. (read the story...)

Ouidad: Carving Her Own Niche
Ouidad, also know as the "Queen of Curl," was a pioneer in the hair business. We sat down with this celebrated hair stylist (and mom of two) to find out how she found her niche, how she balances work and family life, and what advice she has for other mompreneurs. (read the story...)

Mompreneur: Dr. Ellenmorris Tiegerman Opens Third School for Language Development on Long Island
Long Island mom Dr. Ellenmorris Tiegerman is the founder of three schools for language development in the Long Island and Queens area. A new high school will open up in Richmond Hill in September. This year also marks the 25th anniversary of the opening of Tiegerman's first school in Glen Cove. We caught up with the mom of six to discuss what she's learned along the way and what her plans are for the future. (read the story...)

Mompreneur: Beth Manners French and Spanish for Kids
Westport mom and entrepreneur Beth Manners has created French and Spanish language programs for young children. Here, Manners tells us how she got the business started, the effect it's had on her family, and what advice she has for other mompreneurs. (read the story...)

Manhattan Mompreneur Donna Slade and Heidi's Home Design, LLC
Manhattan mom Donna Slade launched Heidi's Home Design, LLC, in 2007. We sat down with Slade to discuss how she got her business started, what challenges she ran into, and how she manages the work/life balance. Slade also shares her advice for other mompreneurs. (read the story...)

Founded on Friendship: Nassau County Momprenuers Cofound Student Backup
Stay-at-home moms Maggie Tolkin and Amy Motschwiller, both residents of Brookville, NY, founded Student Backup, an online computer backup software program, in 2005. We sat down with the duo to discuss who inspires them, what they've learned, and how they keep their friendship intact while running a business. (read the story...)

MomBiz: Suffolk County Mom Donna Walther’s Personalized Puppy Treats
Smithtown mom Donna Walther is the owner and founder of Puppy Personal, Inc., a company that produces personalized dog treats. We sat down with Walther to find out how she got the business off the ground, how she juggles work and family life, and what advice she has for other mom entrepreneurs. (read the story...)

MomBiz: Fairfield County's JoAnn LoGiurato Savors the Taste of Her New Career
Wilton, CT, resident and former stay-at-home-mom JoAnn LoGiurato turned her passion for wine into an events business called Dancing on Grapes. We sat down with LoGiurato to discuss how she found her niche, how she juggles work and family life, and what's next for her business. (read the story...)

MomBiz: Jill Brack's Gluten-Free Goodies
Jill Brack, a Manhattan mom of one who founded Glow™ Gluten Free, talks to us about having celiac disease, starting her own business, and getting inspiration from daughter Stella. (read the story...)

Suffolk County Mom's Food Shears Make Kids' Meal Time Fun and Safe
Anila Nitekman, a Greenlawn resident and mother of two, talks to us about how she invented the Tiny Bites Food Shears, which make cutting up children's food a breeze. (read the story...)

Natalie Fabian and Alexandra Wells: Fairfield County, CT Moms and Founders of Ellie Mim’s Social Stationery
Westport, CT residents Natalie Fabian and Alexandra Wells balance family, friendship, and running their own business. (read the story...)

Talking with Tanea Smith, Founder of She's Got Papers
Brooklyn resident Tanea Smith draws inspiration for her online stationery boutique from everyday life with her two children. (read the story...)

Suffolk County Mom Rebecca Lesser: Her New Lunchbox Keeps the Germs Away
Rebecca Lesser, the East Patchogue, NY, mom who founded The MatSack, Inc., was inspired to reinvent the lunchbox from real-life experiences with her daughter. Find out how she made her idea into a reality and how she now juggles business and family life. (read the story...)

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