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 ♥

In this episode of Mom to MORE®, Sharon Macey welcomes Gemma Alster, a British content creator who never planned to become an influencer but has built a thriving career through humor and motherhood. What began as lighthearted videos of her toddler during lockdown, which unexpectedly went viral, turned into the hysterical Stay-at-Home-Baby series and opened the door to an exciting and creative new chapter.

Gemma shares how lockdown motherhood shaped her creativity, how narrating everyday toddler moments resonated with parents worldwide, and how viral success led her to make intentional choices around privacy, boundaries, and building a brand rooted in her own voice. Now a mother of two, she reflects on balancing family life with a fast growing creator career.

Tune in for an honest conversation about modern motherhood, reinvention, and navigating growth without losing what matters most.

[00:00] Introduction
[02:00] Lockdown motherhood and the decision to stay home
[04:55] The idea behind the Stay-at-Home-Baby videos
[06:20] Posting for fun and waking up to unexpected virality
[08:19] Leaving a traditional job and taking a creative leap
[10:13] Navigating visibility and protecting her child's privacy
[12:07] Pivoting content to focus on her own identity
[18:06] Balancing motherhood, marriage, and a growing career
[26:04] The importance of support systems and asking for help
[29:41] The hidden resume of motherhood and transferable skills
[32:52] Humor, influence, and seeing motherhood through a child's eyes
[35:46] Building something of her own beyond social media

Meet my guest, Gemma Alster:

Instagram: @gemmaalster

TikTok: @gemmaalster

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Keep an eye out for episode #57 of the Mom to MORE® podcast where Sharon is joined by Liz Lange, Founder of Liz Lange Maternity who revolutionized maternity wear. Coming soon - you won't want to miss it ♥

In this episode of Mom to MORE®, Sharon Macey welcomes Caroline Aaron, an award-winning actress whose career spans Broadway, television, and over 100 films. Best known to millions as the unforgettable Shirley Maisel on The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Caroline shares what it really looked like to build a creative life while raising a family and making intentional choices along the way.

Caroline reflects on motherhood, partnership, and the power of pausing without losing yourself. From tag-team parenting long before it was common, to turning down roles in order to stay close to home, she opens up about how those decisions shaped her not just as a mother, but as an artist and a woman. She also shares how motherhood deepened her emotional range, strengthened her craft, and gave her a richer understanding of the human experience.

Tune in for a heartfelt and laugh out loud funny conversation about motherhood, creativity, reinvention, and why making yourself happy gives your children permission to do the same.

[00:00] Introduction
[02:36] Early motherhood and family life
[04:07] Partnership and taking turns
[06:57] Adjusting career choices to meet family needs
[08:10] Why happiness matters for both parents and kids
[11:39] Emotional endurance in motherhood
[13:38] How parenting experiences showed up on stage and screen
[17:12] Career pauses and the long arc of motherhood
[22:47] Lessons learned from Caroline's trailblazing mother
[28:22] Becoming Shirley Maisel and redefining how mothers are portrayed
[37:08] Writing Caroline's next chapter

Meet my guest, Caroline Aaron:

Instagram: @therealcarolineaaron

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Keep an eye out for episode #56 of the Mom to MORE® podcast where Sharon is joined by Gemma Alster, lifestyle influencer and creator of Stay-at-Home-Baby. Coming soon - you won't want to miss it ♥

In this episode of Mom to MORE®, Sharon Macey welcomes Drew Ann Long, a mom whose love for her daughter sparked a world-changing idea. What began as a stay-at-home mom's frustration inside a grocery store became a patented innovation now found in major retailers across the country, proving that motherhood can be a powerful engine for impact and reinvention.

Drew Ann shares her journey into the special needs community after her daughter Caroline was diagnosed with Rett syndrome, and how navigating daily life challenges led her to imagine a more inclusive way for families to shop together. With no engineering background and countless rejections from corporate America, she relied on grit, intuition, and classic mom skills to bring Caroline's Cart to life.

Tune in for an inspiring conversation about motherhood, advocacy, and reinvention rooted in love, necessity, and courage.

[00:00] Introduction
[02:36] Motherhood, career shifts, and becoming a stay-at-home mom
[04:55] Entering the world of special needs and receiving Caroline's diagnosis
[07:23] What most people do not realize about the special needs community
[08:19] The moment Caroline's Cart was born
[10:46] Facing rejection and being dismissed by corporate America
[13:25] The financial risks, sacrifices, and early setbacks of entrepreneurship
[16:03] Mom skills, fearlessness, and building something from nothing
[18:05] Creating demand through social media
[23:14] Mom guilt, sacrifice, and redefining what "having it all" really means
[25:40] Giving back to the special needs community
[29:15] Finding purpose through service and advocacy

Meet my guest, Drew Ann Long:

Website: drewannspeaks.com

Instagram: @carolinescart @drewannlong

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drew-ann-long-3a22a875/

Drew Ann's nonprofit, Caroline's Cause, reduces the financial burden of a college education for students who have siblings with special-needs: www.carolinescause.com

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Keep an eye out for episode #55 of the Mom to MORE® podcast where Sharon is joined by Caroline Aaron, the hilarious Shirley Maisel, on all things motherhood, career and life off-script. Coming soon - you won't want to miss it ♥

Kick off the new year with a dose of inspiration and intention. In this special Mom to MORE® mini episode, Sharon Macey explores why resolutions fade—and how setting meaningful intentions can guide you through 2026 with purpose, courage, and clarity.

She invites you to tune into that quiet nudge calling you toward your next chapter, reminding you that courage isn't about being fearless—it's about beginning anyway. You'll learn why clarity follows action and how even the smallest steps can create unstoppable momentum.

This episode is your gentle reminder that motherhood wasn't the end of your growth—it was your masterclass. The skills you've honed are the foundation for your next reinvention. If you've been feeling pulled toward something new, this is the spark to begin.

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Keep an eye out for episode #54 of the Mom to MORE® podcast where Sharon is joined by Drew Ann Long, Founder of Caroline's Cart-a groundbreaking product for special needs individuals. Coming soon - you won't want to miss it ♥

In this episode of Mom to MORE®, host Sharon Macey talks with Gabi Garland, founder of Resilient Voice Media and host of the Resilient Heart Podcast. A domestic violence survivor turned advocate, Gabi shares how she transformed her story into a mission of healing, empowerment, and resilience.

From single motherhood to entrepreneurship, Gabi's journey shows how resilience can reshape both family and business. Sharon and Gabi explore trauma recovery, the courage to be honest with children, and the importance of building a life rooted in legacy.

Tune in for a powerful motherhood podcast about survival, healing, and resilience. Gabi reminds us that our stories can be lifelines for others, and that motherhood teaches us to advocate for our kids and for ourselves.

[00:00] Introduction
[03:24] Escaping an abusive relationship while pregnant
[05:43] Coping mechanisms and first steps into therapy and healing
[08:04] How practices like hypnosis, Reiki, and EMDR supported evolution
[10:41] Parenting through survival and honesty with a child
[15:25] The power of sharing stories
[18:45] Balancing motherhood with entrepreneurship
[21:41] Resilient Heart retreats and their focus on transformation
[23:42] First steps in reclaiming agency and the role of gratitude in daily life

Meet my guest Gabi Garland:

Website: resilientvoicemedia.com

Instagram: @gabi.garland (she's big on DM's!)

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Keep an eye out for episode #53 of the Mom to MORE® podcast, a special solo reflection from host Sharon Macey, sharing inspiration to kick off the new year. Coming soon - you won't want to miss it ♥