Meet A Mom
Meet a Dad – Pat Fahy
Hey Everyone, my name is Pat Fahy and I am proud to bring you and the community Gameday Mens Health in Fairfield CT. Gameday is a men's health clinic specializing in hormone therapy and overall men's wellness. Our on-site lab enables us to test hormone levels and...
Meet a Dad – Lee Ganims
Hi I am Lee Ganim, semi-retired managerial consultant of Ganim's Garden Center and Florist in Fairfield! I enjoy working with my family and love sharing my knowledge with you. I have been part of the Fairfield area for many years and have seen this town change....
Meet a Dads – DP Dough Jason and Paul
Business partners Jason and Paul were out to dinner with their wives who have been best friends since preschool. At the time they started to discuss opportunities for the local colleges, Fairfield U and Sacred Heart, as well as the community. Jason who went to Uconn,...
Meet a Dad – Fairfield U Basketball Coach – Chris Casey
June is Meet a Dad month and we are starting it with Fairfield U's Men's Head Basketball Coach Chris Casey. He attended grammar school in Queens NY, attended HS in New Fairfield, CT, then attended College at Western CT State University where he played Basketball from...
Meet a Mom: Pediatric Cancer Specialist Dr. Michelle Foley of Yale New Haven Children’s Hospital
Childhood cancer is one of the scariest things parents can face, and the amazing specialists at Yale New Haven Children’s Hospital are an invaluable resource for families dealing with it. Michelle Foley, DO, is one of these accomplished doctors, seeing patients...
Meet Gwenn Snider, Cofounder of Luxury Family Travel Resorts, Little Gem!
Gwenn and her family at Lovango When people who love to travel have kids and start traveling as a family, resorts that cater to children can be a littleunderwhelming. Twenty-five years ago, Gwenn and Mark Snider found themselves in that position. “We had...
Meet a Mom – Read Play Love – Shannon Mason
Intro: Hi! I’m Shannon, a mom of two energetic boys – one is 2.5 years old and the other is just 5 months old. After spending 12 wonderful years as a special education teacher, I decided to take an extended leave to focus on raising my boys and exploring new...
Meet a Mom: Pediatric Cardiologist Cheyenne Beach, MD, of Yale New Haven Children’s Hospital
This week’s Meet a Mom interview is with Cheyenne Beach, MD, a mother of three and a pediatric cardiologist with Yale New Haven Children’s Hospital who leads the Pediatric Electrophysiology Program at the Children’s Heart Center. Dr. Beach sees patients at...
Meet a Mom – Dr Jess and Dr Jenn
Your Village Journey is a mental health service in the community, for the community. Dr. Jess & Dr. Jenn are 2 local clinical psychologists who are working to take their professional expertise and offer it on a bigger scale....
Meet a Mom – Rachel Kaplan
Rachel Kaplan is a Fairfield mom and owner of Rachel Kaplan Therapy, seeing clients virtually for weekly psychotherapy. Rachel specializes in anxiety, life transitions, relationship dynamics, perfectionism, and chronic illness. Rachel helps clients develop new coping...
Meet a Dad: Pediatric Surgeon, Daniel Solomon, MD, of Yale New Haven Children’s Hospital
Daniel Solomon, MD, is a Yale Medicine pediatric surgeon with Yale New Haven Children’s Hospital as well as a father of two himself. He says, however, he initially didn’t see himself in pediatrics. “I actually wanted to be a trauma surgeon. But I discovered that I...
MEET A WOMEN’S HEALTH ADVOCATE: Nicole Sandilands, Doctor of Nursing Practice
New Year, New You: Why 2025 Is the Year to Take Charge of Your Hormonal Health Ah, January. The month we all pledge to "eat clean," "get organized," and "finally use that yoga mat we bought during quarantine." But can we talk about something that doesn't get enough...
Meet a Mom -Lila Sussman Therapy
Starting the year with an amazing Meet a Mom; Lila Sussman Bepko, A trauma-trained therapist, specializing in helping individuals navigate the emotional and physical impacts of trauma. Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, depression, substance abuse, low self worth,...
Meet an Entrepreneur: Elizabeth Banks of Archer Roose Wines
Elizabeth Banks is an accomplished actress (30 Rock, Pitch Perfect, Hunger Games), director (Charlie’s Angels) and producer. She’s also a mom of two, and now an entrepreneur, as co-owner and Chief Creative Officer of Archer Roose Wines. Founded by another mom, Marian...
Meet a Mom – Amy Polacko
Amy Polacko is a Freedom Warrior who helps women take their power back in divorce. A divorced single mom herself, she became a divorce coach to guide, educate and empower women in this process. Amy has become a national voice on the issues of divorce and family court...
Meet a Mom – Elana and Maddie – Carta Creatives
✨ Meet Carta Creatives! ✨ Founded by Elana Tenenbaum Cline, a classically trained architect with a knack for handling complex renovations, Carta Creatives specializes in creating upscale yet functional spaces perfect for family living. Together with Maddie Shepard,...
Meet a Mom: CT Army National Guard Captain & Psychologist Valeria Martinez-Kaigi, PhD, MS
Valeria Martinez-Kaigi is a health psychologist, a Captain in the CT Army National Guard, and a wife and mom. “As a clinical health psychologist, I have the privilege of working in both the military and civilian sectors,” says Valeria. She is currently serving in the...
Meet a Dad: Pediatric Surgeon, Daniel Solomon, MD, of Yale New Haven Children’s Hospital
Daniel Solomon, MD, is a Yale Medicine pediatric surgeon with Yale New Haven Children’s Hospital as well as a father of two himself. He says, however, he initially didn’t see himself in pediatrics. “I actually wanted to be a trauma surgeon. But I discovered that I...
Meet a Mom – Greenberg Cosmetic Surgery
This story was shared by Greenberg Cosmetic Surgery and Dermatology. Dr. Jacqueline Ross is a Manhattan-based plastic surgeon and mom to two daughters, Amelia (2) and Oliva (6 months). With a background that includes working as a cardiac ICU nurse before pursuing...
NYC Dermatologist Shares her Secret Skin Weapon
Dr. Dendy Engelman is a dermatologist and Mohs surgeon with a successful practice at the Shafter Clinic Fifth Avenue in New York City. Her focus is on total body skin health, skin care, skin cancer, and aesthetic medicine—including neurotoxins, dermal fillers, a vast...