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Thank You, Mama

Our mothers’ lessons are an immense treasure, which so many of us never articulate. This podcast does just that: award-winning author and journalist Ana Tajder talks to women of different backgrounds, nationalities, ages, and professions who share the most valuable lessons they learned from their mothers. This weekly trip around the world should allow the colorful experiences and wisdom of global mothers to inspire, motivate, and maybe teach the listeners a lesson or two.

Jul 28, 2020

Writer, co-author and editor of several life-style books, and a true New Yorker, Caitlin Leffel, talks about her mom Victoria, whom she lost when she was only 23. From Victoria, we learn to value our happiness, turn our passion into a profession, and that children do not guarantee happiness. Caitlin also talks about her...


Jul 21, 2020

Psychiatrist and coach Dr. Soniya Hirachan talks about her Nepalese mama Asha (“hope” in Nepalese) who grew up in the Himalayas, and every summer walked for a week to the nearest city to help her father sell the produce from their farm. Later in life, Asha built a profitable restaurant business and sent her...


Jul 14, 2020

Leisa Peterson is a money and business coach, and author of “The Mindful Millionaire” (coming out today!). Leisa talks about her mom Jacquie, who was a hippie in Berkley during the ‘70s. Jacquie faced many struggles but always worked hard to support her children. We learn from her to not let the past dictate your...


Jul 7, 2020

Susan Moylan-Coombs is an Australian First Nations woman, and an advocate for social justice. A member of the Stolen Generations, Susan talks about lessons she learned from both her adoptive mother and her biological mother. We learn that some situations are often not about you - it’s about others, that sometimes you...