MOMTALK MARYLAND Show Notes

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Beyond the Logo: Branding That Drives Action

Most sites look pretty until you ask them to do something. We sat down with Maria, a Maryland-born designer and agency owner with roots in art, photography, and action sports, to unpack how story-led branding and user-first websites turn browsers into believers.

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The Power of Being Seen: A Teacher's Mission

When Jessica Nichols stepped into her eighth-grade social studies classroom as a struggling student, her teacher Mr. Copies whispered something that would change her life: "I know there's something you're carrying. If you ever want someone to hear you, I'll hear you."

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Grounding Your Space: Home Design Tips with Kerry Whippee

Ever feel overwhelmed by your living space despite your best efforts to keep things organized? You're not alone. In this enlightening conversation with interior designer Kerry Whippee, founder of Shamrock Hill Design, we unpack why our homes sometimes feel chaotic despite our best intentions—and how simple design principles can transform them into spaces that bring us joy.

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From Assumption to Reality: A Summer Working For An Influencer

What really happens behind those perfect Instagram posts? In this candid conversation, Claire sits down with her summer intern Emma to discuss her expectations versus the reality of working with an influencer. When Emma first joined the team, she admitted thinking the job would be relatively simple – just taking photos and posting them. Sound familiar?

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Weird Confessions: Are We All Just Making It Up As We Go?

What happens when two moms decide to open up the confession booth and reveal the weird, embarrassing, and utterly human moments that most people keep hidden? This episode takes us behind the curtain of perfectly curated mom lives into the realm of strange habits we've never outgrown and mortifying moments we've tried to forget.

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The Gen Z Perspective: Marketing Insights from a College Intern

Ever wonder what Gen Z really thinks about your social media presence? This eye-opening conversation between Claire Duarte and Emma, The Columbia Mom's first college intern, pulls back the curtain on the significant generational divide in digital marketing and social media usage.

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The Balancing Act: Motherhood, Family & Friendship

Remember when making friends was as simple as sharing your fruit snacks at recess? Motherhood changes everything about our social connections, creating both new challenges and unexpected opportunities for deeper relationships.

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