In this episode of Mom to MORE®, Sharon Macey welcomes media personality, podcast host, and storyteller Dorothy Cascerceri Simone, the voice behind That Greenwich Life. Dorothy has worn many professional hats including celebrity journalist, television host, producer, live event emcee, luxury travel writer, and now podcast host and auctioneer.

In this honest conversation, Dorothy shares how motherhood reshaped her ambition and led her to create an intentional hybrid mom life, designing her work around her children while still pursuing creative opportunities that energize her. She also opens up about her infertility journey, including multiple miscarriages and a late stage pregnancy loss.

Tune in for a candid conversation about resilience, reinvention, vulnerability, and redefining success in motherhood and career.

[00:00] Introduction
[02:14] Dorothy's "intentional hybrid mom" approach to work and motherhood
[05:05] Why motherhood came at the perfect time in her career
[09:18] Finding her voice through podcasting
[14:35] Her infertility journey and late-stage pregnancy loss
[18:02] Breaking the silence around miscarriage and infertility
[22:23] Lessons learned from hardship and healing
[25:05] Launching That Greenwich Life and hosting live events
[29:13] Discovering an unexpected talent as a live auctioneer
[32:05] The mom skills that translate into career success
[35:10] Celebrity interviews, boundaries, and motherhood lessons
[37:46] Advice for women doubting their next chapter
[42:23] Dorothy's vision for her "more"

Website https://www.dorothyontv.com

Instagram https://www.instagram.com/dorothyontv

Podcast That Greenwich Life

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Keep an eye out for episode #60 of the Mom to MORE® podcast where Sharon is joined by Samantha Yanks, Editor in Chief of Westport, Weston & Wilton magazine and cofounder of The Connecticut Edit. Coming soon - you won't want to miss it ♥

In this episode of Mom to MORE®, Sharon Macey welcomes visionary entrepreneur Rhea Lana Riner, founder and CEO of Rhea Lana's Children's Consignment Events. What began as a small clothing swap in her living room, born out of financial need, grew into a national franchise with more than 120 locations, rooted in motherhood, generosity, and community.

But the journey wasn't simple. Rhea Lana shares how stay-at-home motherhood shaped her leadership, why creative problem solving is a mom's greatest superpower, and what it was like to endure a nine-year legal battle with the U.S. Department of Labor that reached the DC Circuit Court of Appeals. It's an honest conversation about resilience, risk, and leading with courage when everything is on the line.

Tune in for a candid conversation about courage, values-based leadership, resilience through adversity, and why saying no might be the most important business strategy of all.

[00:00] Introduction
[02:42] Family roots and entering the grandmother season
[04:10] Why choosing stay-at-home motherhood shaped her future leadership
[06:21] From financial strain to a living room consignment event
[12:36] Turning a small gathering into a growing movement
[17:48] Stepping into franchising without a roadmap
[22:33] A government challenge that threatened it all
[28:57] Delivering hard news and earning lasting trust
[30:50] Leadership through fire and building a no-drama culture
[31:09] Advice for moms afraid to start
[32:34] Boundaries, integrity, and leading with principle
[33:41] Fitness, resilience, and managing stress
[35:15] Building teams and defining her next chapter

Meet my guest, Rhea Lana Riner:

Website: rhealana.com

Consult link: https://www.rhealana.com/podcast/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rhea-lana-riner-84874035/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rhealanas/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RheaLanas

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Keep an eye out for episode #59 of the Mom to MORE® podcast where Sharon is joined by Dorothy Cascerceri Simone, Host of That Greenwich Life Podcast. Coming soon - you won't want to miss it ♥

In this episode of Mom to MORE®, Sharon Macey welcomes fashion powerhouse Liz Lange, the woman who redefined maternity wear. What began with eight simple pieces and a $25,000 loan, grew into the largest maternity apparel brand in the United States, complete with celebrity clients and major partnerships with Target and Nike.

Behind the success were defining personal chapters. Liz shares what it was like to host a fashion show on the morning of September 11th 2001, face a cervical cancer diagnosis at 34 while raising toddlers, and wrestle with the reality that building a booming business often meant missing moments at home.

Tune in for an honest conversation about ambition, reinvention, resilience, and learning when to build boldly and when to step back for what matters most.

[00:00] Introduction
[04:00] Seeing the gap in maternity fashion
[08:43] Starting with 25,000 dollars and building by word of mouth
[15:40] A fashion show on the morning of 9/11
[19:21] A cancer diagnosis while raising young children
[24:17] What motherhood taught Liz about leadership and flexibility
[27:46] The myth of having it all at the same time
[29:41] The tension between ambition and being present at home
[30:00] Selling the company and choosing family
[33:20] "Liz Lange Isn't Who You Think She Is"
[35:54] Advice for moms dreaming about their next chapter

Meet my guest, Liz Lange:

Instagram: @lizlangeofficial

Podcast: The Just Enough Family

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Keep an eye out for episode #58 of the Mom to MORE® podcast where Sharon is joined by Rhea Lana Riner, CEO of Rhea Lana's Children's Consignment Events. Coming soon - you won't want to miss it ♥