Meet A Mom
Meet a Dad – Layla’s Owner – Dino
The month of June we feature local Dad's for Father's Day. Every year we find dad's who stand out in our community and make a difference! We have always loved Layla's on Black Rock Turnpike for their delicious Middle Eastern food. Not only is it great but everyone is...
Meet a Mom – Jennifer Coassin
As we end mental health awareness month we interviewed local mom and therapist Jennifer Coassin. Just because the month is over doesn't mean mental health ends. Jennifer offers talk therapy to teens, young adults, and adults. She provides individual therapy in-person...
Meet a Mom – Brooks Dibble
Brooks Dibble is a Fairfield mom and Reiki Master, Breathwork + Meditation Guide + Writer. Before diving into energy work Brooks spent 15+ years working in the Marketing + Media industry at publishing brands like Real Simple, Health, Travel + Leisure and Food &...
Meet a Mom – Joy Hood
May is Mental Health Awareness month–a time to raise awareness of and reduce the stigma surrounding behavioral health issues. Joy Hood is a mental health advocate who has turned her personal struggles into an evolving career aimed at removing barriers to care by...
Meet a Mom – Jessica, Founder of Awesome Little Sleepers
Meet Jessica, the Sleep Coach just for toddlers & preschoolers! She’s the founder of Awesome Little Sleepers and a new resident of Southport. When her 3 year old daughter suddenly started refusing to go to bed and waking up multiple times a night, Jessica was...
Meet a Mom – Dr. Eunice Lee , Owner of Smile Ark Pediatric Dentistry
Meet Dr. Eunice Lee, a board-certified Pediatric Dentist, and owner of Smile Ark Pediatric Dentistry which opened it's doors to this lovely Fairfield community in August 2022. She is a wife and mom of two beautiful girls - Gia (2) and Mina (3 months). Yes, she was 6...
Meet the Founder: Eddie Prchal of Gunner Roofing!
Eddie Prchal is the Co-Founder of Gunner Roofing, which brings together the best workmanship, unparalleled customer service, and a brand new online quoting platform, all of which shows their commitment to stress-free and seamless projects for their customers whom they...
Meet a Mom: Owner of Blue + Berries, Ji Yoon Kim
This week's Meet a Mom is Ji Yoon Kim, owner of Blue + Berries in Fairfield! We met Ji when she first opened up her family-owned seafood market & pastry café and have been so lucky to have her and her family at a few of our local town events (including our Annual...
Meet a Mom – Dr. Fernanda Marchi, Fairfield Orthodontics
Meet Dr. Fernanda Marchi, mom of 14-year-old daughter Alice and owner of Fairfield County Orthodontics! Juggling a career and motherhood since 2009, she has been able to grow her practice and evolve as an orthodontist, as well as be present for her daughter thru the...
Meet a Mom-Julie Heher – Alternative Pain and Wellness Solutions
Meet Julie Heher, wife and mom to two beautiful girls (age 3 and 5 (and dog mom to two cockapoos!)) and founder of Alternative Pain and Wellness Solutions,LLC (APAWS). APAWS was founded after Julie, who is a Nurse Practitioner, worked in pain management for many...
Meet a Mom – Pampered Pant owner Jessica Besse
Meet Jessica Besse, local mom of two and founder of Pampered Pant, a for-purpose children’s clothing company. Pampered Pant thoughtfully designs and develops athleisure - style clothes for kiddos aged 2-6, and every purchase provides a day’s worth of diapers for a...
Meet A Dad: Anthony Crowder of F45
Meet local dad Anthony Crowder, a personal trainer who lives in town with his wife and 5-year-old son, Roman. While working in finance, Anthony pursued his passion for fitness and received his trainer certification. Now he’s a trainer at F45 in Fairfield, which...
Meet a Mom – Liz Bechtold, Founder of Nourish CT
Meet a Mom Monday - Meet Liz Bechtold, local Fairfield mom of 2, and founder of Nourish CT. Nourish CT was created to help guide families on a path toward eating real, nutrient-dense foods with her integrative nutrition coaching. She also provides help with...
Meet a Mom – Melissa Fairhurst- Perinatal Mental Health Therapist
Meet a Mom, Melissa Fairhurst - mother of 3, perinatal mental health therapist with a passion for running groups. Allowing a safe space for moms to feel connected to others in their motherhood journey while maintaining their me among the way. Where are you originally...
Meet a Mom – Gym Owner Janine Ashley of J Ashley Fitness
Meet Janine Trembicki, Fairfield Mom of 2 and owner of a new/local gym, J Ashley Fitness. With her love and knowledge of fitness, she has created a gym that focuses on people taking the time out to focus on their mental and physical health to be the best and strongest...
Fairfield’s Newest Author, Amanda Parrish Morgan, and her new book, Stroller!
Local Mom and Fairfield University Professor, Amanda Parrish Morgan, is coming out with her first book; Stroller, this week! Some of her essays have appeared in the 2021 Connecticut Literary Anthology, Guernica, The Rumpus, The Millions, n+1, Electric...
Meet a Mom – Founder of Inspo + Ivy, Alissa Pavano
Mom of three. Two middle schoolers and one second grader. Founder of Inspo + Ivy online women's boutique and lifestyle blog. Sharing all the things from fashion to recipes to mom hacks and everything in between. If you aren't following @inspoandivy start today, you...
Meet a Mom — Meghan Rosow
Meghan with Keilan, Maggie, Connor and Christopher at Maggie’s 8th grade promotion ceremony at St. Luke’s School. Meet Meghan Rosow, a mother of three and pre-school teacher who lives in Southport. She and her husband Chris both grew up in town, and they chose...
Meet a Mom – Alyssa Lavy
Meet Alysa Lavy, MS, RD, CDN! Mom of one to her 20-month daughter, Emma, and founder of Alyssa Lavy Nutrition & Wellness, a nutrition counseling practice with a mission to repair gut health and food relationships. Alyssa is a registered dietitian who specializes...
Meet a Mom – Dr. Michelle from Sasco Pediatric Dentistry
Meet Dr. Michelle Neves, Fairfield Mom and owner of just-opened Sasco Pediatric Dentistry. Pediatric dentists are specialized in providing care for our little ones- big and small and Dr. Michelle’s vision was to provide them with the same “boutique” dentistry...
