Moms of the Lou

Moms of the Lou

Real talk about real stories from St. Louis moms.

Episodes

October 16, 2025 19 mins

Rachel Cliffe, Community Outreach and Partnerships Manager at Siteman Cancer Center, discusses her role in cancer prevention and community education. She highlights the importance of healthy habits like eating well, exercising, and avoiding smoking to reduce cancer risk. Rachel shares her experience with recent partnerships with local businesses in St. Louis to help raise cancer awareness. Check out St. Louis Mom’s latest reel of O...

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Rebekah & Lauren chat about their favorite fall activities in St. Louis, emphasizing the need to manage expectations and avoid overwhelm. They highlight events like the Art Hill Film Series showing ET on 10/10 and the Not So Haunted Magic House event every weekend in October. They also mention the Powell Hall Family Concert on 10/19, which includes interactive elements and encourages costumes. Additionally, they list out their ...

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Marissa Farrell, a high school English teacher in the Parkway School District, discusses her busy life as a mother of two daughters. She also runs a mentorship program for young girls called the Sister Project. Marissa and her husband, Luke, started a local business called Bucket List, which has grown to 230,000 followers on Instagram. They enjoy affordable family activities, such as the Magic House Toddler Time and the Missouri Hi...

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Rebekah & Lauren sit down with Mimō Davis, co-founder of Urban Buds. Mimō shares her journey from being a social worker in New York City to a flower farmer in Missouri. Inspired by her mother's greenhouse, she moved to Missouri in 1989 and bought a 15-acre farm. Urban Buds, located in St. Louis, grows 80 varieties of cut flowers year-round and sells them at the Tower Grove Farmers Market and online. They offer a CSA progra...

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Rebekah Coste hosts a discussion with Michelle Hanna, a St. Louis mom, sourdough baker and events director in this latest episode of the Moms of the Lou podcast. Michelle shares her challenges of moving during the pandemic, closing her event planning business, and adapting to life in St. Louis. She highlights the differences in family-friendly activities and the importance of community. Michelle also discusses her passion for bakin...

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In this latest episode of the Moms of the Lou podcast, Rebekah chats with stylist & seamstress, Merrick White. Merrick discusses her move from Dallas to St. Louis, noting the similarities that eased the transition. She highlights the support from friends and a new community that helped her and her family quickly settle in and feel welcomed. Merrick also talks about her business, focusing on Instagram for engagement, and the evo...

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Rebekah Coste hosts the "Moms of the Lou" podcast, and features Leah Longueville of Polished Prints in this latest episode. Leah, an Illinois mom, discusses her business journey - starting with onesies for her daughter and evolving into a brand offering gender-neutral clothing and mom-friendly items. She highlights the challenges of balancing business growth with family life and emphasizes the importance of creating a com...

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This latest episode of the "Moms of the Lou" podcast features local St. Louis mom and art educator, Colleen Fitzsimmons-Wiviott. Colleen shares her journey from being a St. Louis native, studying on the east coast, and then returning to St. Louis as an art educator. Colleen highlights her experience with the St. Louis Art Museum's teen assistant program and her subsequent career in museum education. She discusses her...

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Rebekah sits down with Racquel Frisella, a board-certified nurse practitioner specializing in aesthetic medicine and wellness, in this latest episode of the Moms of the Lou podcast. Racquel discusses her passion for helping people feel beautiful and build confidence in her business, Raquel Aesthetics. She emphasizes the importance of personalized skin care and aesthetic treatments, including medical-grade skincare products and vari...

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In this episode of the Moms of the Lou podcast, Rebekah sits down with Katy Ferguson, a St. Louis mom and founder of Strong as a Mother. Katy discusses her journey of empowering women through fitness and nutrition. She also emphasizes the importance of proper form and technique in her local fitness group, Strong Her Everyday, and offers nutrition coaching. She also launched an online fitness program called Build and hosts fitness r...

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Rebekah Coste welcomes Sara Lesire, a St. Louis mom and content creator behind Midwest Nomad Family, to the Moms of the Lou podcast! Sara shares her journey from rural Illinois to St. Louis, her transition from hiking for fun to documenting local adventures, and the growth of her family's content creation business. She highlights popular local spots like the City Museum, Forest Park, and Tower Grove Park, and discusses the shi...

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In this episode of the “Moms of the Lou” podcast, Rebekah Coste chats all about food, fitness, & fun with Natalie Kalmar, who discusses her journey from New York to St. Louis and her transition from a corporate job to a fitness and food blogger. Natalie shares her experiences of motherhood in New York and St. Louis, her favorite family-friendly activities and restaurants, and her passion for group fitness. She also highlights h...

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On today’s episode of “Moms of the Lou” podcast, Rebekah welcomes Kalyn Harris, a former events director and current project manager for St. Louis Mom, to discuss Spring Break plans. Kalyn shares her family's upcoming trip to New York City for her daughter's fifth birthday, including activities like visiting the American Girl store and Rockefeller Center. They also discuss local family-friendly destinations in St. Louis, ...

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In this episode of the "Moms of the Lou" podcast, Rebekah and Lauren discuss coping with the winter blues and seasonal depression. They share their own personal experiences, noting that winter's lack of light and warmth can lead to low motivation and social isolation. Lauren and Rebekah also highlight the benefits of community support, like accepting help from neighbors and engaging in simple, fun activities with fam...

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Rebekah Coste hosts the Moms of the Lou podcast, and this episode features journalist & KMOV reporter, Alexis Zotos. Alexis, a mother of two boys, discusses her love for St. Louis and her career in journalism. She shares her transition from full-time to part-time work to balance motherhood, emphasizing the importance of community and support for working moms. Alexis highlights her favorite date night spots for Valentine’s Day a...

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Kira Andersen sits down with Rebekah on the Moms of the Lou podcast and highlights the challenges and triumphs of her husband Kyle's battle with pancreatic cancer. Initially, Kyle's treatment was denied, but Kira persisted, eventually securing FDA approval for an experimental drug. The drug showed promise, reducing Kyle's tumor markers to normal levels. However, the cancer resurged, leading to Kyle's death in Ap...

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In this episode of Moms of the Lou, Rebekah sits down with Kira Andersen, a St. Louis mom and health and wellness coach. Kira shares her family's journey with her husband Kyle's stage four pancreatic cancer diagnosis in October 2021. Despite initial misdiagnoses and a dire prognosis, Kira relentlessly advocated for advanced treatments. She raised funds to access a promising drug in order to help her husband. Kyle underwen...

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In the final episode of the Moms of the Lou podcast for 2024, Rebekah Coste chats with Meg Smidt, a champion, coach, and consultant for small businesses. They discuss the importance of shopping local in St. Louis this holiday season! Meg, who has worked in retail and as a business coach, emphasizes the significant impact of supporting local businesses, which are crucial for community vibrancy and the livelihoods of their owners. Re...

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Rebekah Coste is back to host the Moms of the Lou podcast! In this episode, Rebekah welcomes Diana Waldman, a St. Louis native and mother of three, to discuss the holiday season. Diana shares her love for the holidays, highlighting traditions like attending the Nutcracker and making cinnamon cookies. They discuss various holiday activities in St. Louis, including Zoo Lights, Winter Wonderland, and the Missouri Botanical Garden&apos...

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In this episode of the Moms of the Lou podcast, Trina Harger, the podcast manager, sits down with Angelica Mitchell and discusses her journey from Southern California to St. Louis. Angelica - a teacher for over 25 years, works at the International Welcome Center in the Ritenour School District and supports new students adjusting to life in the United States. In this episode, Angelica reflects on the challenges and rewards of raisin...

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