The Running Wine Mom

Every parent knows the feeling. It's 5:30 PM, everyone wants something different for dinner, and you're already exhausted from the day.In this episode of The Running Wine Mom, Samantha sits down with Courtney Lawrie, Chief Operating Officer at Wonder, to explore how one company is reimagining family mealtime. From her years helping build Wayfair into a household name to now leading operations at one of the fastest-growing food technology companies, Courtney shares why dinner has become one of th

Can wine teach us something about parenting—and about life? This week on The Running Wine Mom, Samantha sits down with author, former Hollywood publicist, and Moët Hennessy executive Danielle Frank to discuss career pivots, resilience, luxury...

From Filmmaker to Honest Mum: How Vicki Broadbent Built a Global Brand While Raising Three KidsWhat happens when an award-winning filmmaker becomes one of the world's first parenting bloggers?In this episode of The Running Wine Mom, Samantha sits down with Vicki Broadbent, creator of Honest Mum, author of The Working Mom (formerly Mumboss in the UK), television personality, and advocate for maternal rights.Vicki shares her journey from directing films and television to becoming one of the UK's o

Kids Skincare, Sunscreen & the Truth About Sephora Routines with Dr. Angela CaseySkincare has become a full-blown trend among kids and tweens, but how much of it is actually helping—and how much could be causing harm?In this episode of The Running Wine Mom, Samantha sits down with dermatologist, skin cancer surgeon, and Bright Girl founder Dr. Angela Casey to separate fact from fiction when it comes to youth skincare. From the rise of "Sephora Kids" to sunscreen myths, acne struggles, and buildi

From Mom Hack to Shark Tank: Beth Benike's Journey with Busy BabyWhat happens when a frustrated mom decides there has to be a better way?In this episode of The Running Wine Mom, Samantha sits down with entrepreneur, veteran, and Busy Baby founder Beth Benike. What started as a simple solution to keep toys off the restaurant floor turned into a patented product line, a successful business, and an appearance on Shark Tank.Beth shares the real story behind Busy Baby, from inventing her first protot

What if the secret to fewer power struggles, better behavior, and a stronger connection with your child isn't another parenting hack—but play?In this episode of The Running Wine Mom, Samantha sits down with licensed therapist, registered play therapist, professor, podcast host, and author Dr. Kim Van Dusen to discuss her new book, Parenting Through Play. Together, they unpack why play is one of the most overlooked parenting tools, how it helps children communicate emotions, and practical ways pa