A Day In Her Life

Ellie Rineck
A Day In Her Life

Are you interested in how other women get it all done? Do you like a "What's in her bag?" or a "What's on her nightstand?"  Are you overwhelmed by seeing highlight reels on Instagram and want to finally hear some authentic, real women talking about their real life?Same. Join Ellie as she sits down each week with women to discuss their daily lives - the struggles, the wins, their favorite parts. Let's normalize what our every day lives look like, and learn from each other's shared experience. Let's have some fun!

  1. Episode 110: A Day In Her Life with Katharine Schellman - Author and Mom of Two in VA

    4D AGO

    Episode 110: A Day In Her Life with Katharine Schellman - Author and Mom of Two in VA

    Tell us what you think!!! A Day In Her Life with Katharine Schellman – Flexible Routines, Communal Childcare & Carving Time for What Matters This week on A Day In Her Life, Ellie chats with Katharine Schellman—author of beloved mystery novels and mom of two living in Virginia. Katharine shares her flexible, sociable, and intentionally full days as she balances writing, motherhood, and friendships. In this episode, we explore: No Perfect Morning Routine: Why letting go of rigid structure works for Katharine—and how she prioritizes more sleep instead.Childcare That Evolves: How her family’s daycare, summer care, and afterschool plans shift by season—and the communal setup they’ve created.Career Pivots With Purpose: How Katharine transitioned careers to create a work life that aligned with her values and talents.Time for Friendship: The intentional ways she makes space for friendship and community amid work and parenting.Household Planning: How she and her husband coordinate weekly schedules, manage nights out, and navigate work travel.This conversation is a must-listen for women navigating shifting seasons of family life, evolving careers, and the constant balance of time, energy, and connection. 🎧 Listen now wherever you get your podcasts! Follow Katharine @katharinewrites katharineschellman.com References Katharine’s BooksOne Final TurnThus With a Kiss I DieListen and Review Podcasts - Spotify - YouTube More A Day In Her Life @adayinherlifepod adayinherlife.com adayinherlife.substack.com Pepper Ad Episode Music - For Days - Tom Deis via Shutterstock

    1h 9m
  2. Episode 109: A Day In Her Life with Samantha Gold - Founder and CEO of Motette and Mom of Two in Sydney!

    JUL 1

    Episode 109: A Day In Her Life with Samantha Gold - Founder and CEO of Motette and Mom of Two in Sydney!

    Tell us what you think!!! Join us for this week’s episode of A Day In Her Life with Samantha Gold – Global Business Building, Intentional Living, and Early Bedtimes This week, Ellie sits down with Samantha Gold, founder of Motette, business consultant, and mom of two living in Sydney, Australia. Samantha opens up about her full and exciting days building not one, but two U.S.-based businesses while raising her young family abroad. What We Cover in This Episode: Running a Global Business: What Samantha’s days look like managing two American businesses from across the world in Australia.Life Down Under: How grocery shopping, meal prep, and everyday life have shifted since her family’s big move.Prioritizing Rest: Why she’s committed to early bedtimes—and how she makes it happen.Balancing Work & Marriage: The intentional ways she and her husband stay connected, even in a season full of kids and career.Bravo Breaks: How Samantha carves out time to indulge in her favorite Bravo shows (even from the other side of the world!).Business Evolution: How building Motette taught her what she needed to launch The Samantha Gold, her consulting business for women entrepreneurs.Making Bold Moves: What led her family to relocate to Australia—and how they’re making the most of the adventure.This episode is for women balancing big ambition and full lives, whether they’re building a business, raising a family, or dreaming of life somewhere new. Follow Sam @shopmotette Shopmotette.com @thesamanthagold thesamanthagold.com References EntreprenistaListen and Review Podcasts - Spotify - YouTube More A Day In Her Life @adayinherlifepod adayinherlife.com adayinherlife.substack.com Pepper Ad Episode Music - For Days - Tom Deis via Shutterstock

    1h 1m
  3. Episode 108: A Day In Her Life with Rachel Kanter - Mom of Three and Founder of Lovestruck Books

    JUN 24

    Episode 108: A Day In Her Life with Rachel Kanter - Mom of Three and Founder of Lovestruck Books

    Tell us what you think!!! Join us for this week’s episode of A Day In Her Life with Rachel Kanter! This week, Ellie sits down with Rachel Kanter, mom of three and founder of Lovestruck Books, a romance bookshop and community. Rachel shares how she's building a business she loves while embracing the full, ever-evolving rhythms of family life. In this episode, we discuss: Weekend Boundaries: How Rachel is learning to limit weekend work as a small business owner.Career Transitions: Rachel’s journey from stay-at-home mom to founder—and how she's navigating this shift.From Education to Entrepreneurship: How her background in teaching helped her launch Lovestruck Books.Taking Turns in Marriage: The way she and her husband have alternated who takes the career lead in different seasons.Personal Joy & Hobbies: The creative outlets she’s hoping to make time for as life steadies out.1:1 Kid Time: The importance of solo time with each of her children—and how it’s lighting her up.Book Talk: The recent romance novel Rachel loved, and what she and Ellie are reading now!This episode is packed with relatable reflections on motherhood, balance, and navigating different phases. Follow Rachel @lovestruckbooksandcafe Listen and Review Podcasts - Spotify - YouTube More A Day In Her Life @adayinherlifepod adayinherlife.com adayinherlife.substack.com Pepper Ad Episode Music - For Days - Tom Deis via Shutterstock

    1h 4m
  4. Episode 107: A Day In Her Life with Demetra Liggins - Attorney in Big Law and Mom in Houston

    JUN 17

    Episode 107: A Day In Her Life with Demetra Liggins - Attorney in Big Law and Mom in Houston

    Tell us what you think!!! Join us for this week’s episode of A Day In Her Life with Demetra Liggins – Big Law, Family Rhythms, and Full-Hearted Days This week, Ellie sits down with Demetra Liggins, an attorney in Big Law and mom based in Houston, for a conversation full of laughter, real talk, and daily strategies for navigating life with purpose and humor. 🎧 What We Cover in This Episode: Mornings on Her Terms: How Demetra tackles early routines with a little one, even though she’s not a morning person.Cheeseburger TV & Unwinding: Her favorite way to relax and catch up on her favorite shows.Hybrid Work Life: How she balances in-office and remote days—and how she uses the Bright Method to protect her calendar.Creating Corporate Homie: Why she and her sister founded the platform to support women navigating corporate life.Later in Life Family: How finding her husband and starting a family later in life has clarified her priorities in this season of life.Night Owl Meal Prep: Why nighttime is the best time for her to plan and prep.Fair Play at Home: The systems she and her husband use to divide responsibilities and stay in sync.Sunday Syncs & Monthly Resets: The rituals that help her stay grounded, organized, and supported—plus what she outsources.This episode is packed with practical insights, real-life strategies, and relatable stories for working women managing ambitious careers and full family lives. Follow Demetra @demetraliggins Corporate Homie Corporate Homie Podcast References @teresalforhand Cozi App Listen and Review Podcasts - Spotify - YouTube More A Day In Her Life @adayinherlifepod adayinherlife.com adayinherlife.substack.com Pepper Ad Episode Music - For Days - Tom Deis via Shutterstock

    1h 12m
  5. Episode 106: A Day In Her Life with Kelly Nolan - Time Management Expert and Mom of Two

    JUN 10

    Episode 106: A Day In Her Life with Kelly Nolan - Time Management Expert and Mom of Two

    Tell us what you think!!! Join Us for This Week’s Episode of A Day In Her Life with Kelly Nolan – Time Management, Career Evolution & Life with Kids This week, Ellie sits down with Kelly Nolan, lawyer-turned-time-management-expert, founder of the Bright Method, and mom of two based in Minnesota. Kelly shares how her structured-yet-flexible approach helps her manage busy mornings, a business, and intentional family time. 🎙️ What We Cover in This Episode: Smart Morning Systems: How Kelly uses alarms as reminders to guide her and her kids through their often early mornings.Movement Made Simple: Her realistic workout routine and how she consistently fits it into her days.Calendar Coordination: How Kelly plans her schedule to create flexibility and backup.Career Pivot: Her journey from practicing law to founding the Bright Method, a time management system designed especially for professional women.A New Family Rhythm: The impact of her husband shifting to 80% work—and how it’s changed their household dynamics.Looking for Joy: How Kelly’s approach to looking for joy, helps her feel connected.This episode is packed with actionable tips for working women looking to bring more clarity, structure, and ease to their days—without sacrificing what matters most. Follow Kelly! @kellynolan Kellynolan.com References Momma Strong Opal Listen and Review Podcasts - Spotify - YouTube More A Day In Her Life @adayinherlifepod adayinherlife.com adayinherlife.substack.com Pepper Ad Episode Music - For Days - Tom Deis via Shutterstock

    1h 9m
  6. Episode 105: A Day In Her Life with Kiera Liu - Mom of Two, Photographer, and Brand Designer

    JUN 3

    Episode 105: A Day In Her Life with Kiera Liu - Mom of Two, Photographer, and Brand Designer

    Tell us what you think!!! Join Ellie for This Week’s Episode of A Day In Her Life with Kiera Liu This week, Ellie chats with Kiera Liu — photographer, brand designer, and mom of two — about the “predictable unpredictablility” of her fast and full days. From juggling work and puppy life to making time for connection and creativity, Kiera shares what her days look like in this season. What We Cover: Kid-Approved Breakfast Hack: The quick and easy morning go-to her kids are loving right nowWelcoming a Puppy: How adding a furry friend has changed the pace of her householdCreative Workdays: What her day-to-day looks like as a brand designer and how she syncs with her partnerEvening Walk Rituals: Their nightly walks that bring joy, movement, and family connectionCareer Shift Story: Kiera’s journey from law to creative entrepreneurship (and a few pivots in between)Scheduled Support: The twice-weekly sitter block that helps her find balance and time with her husbandPhoto Organization as Gratitude: How curating and reviewing family photos has become a daily ritual of mindfulnessIf you're balancing creative work, caregiving, and the desire to stay grounded in what matters, listen in and join us in the laughs! Follow Kiera frameoflifebrands.co frameoflife.co @frameoflifeproject References Kiera's Intentional Memory Keeping Guide TinyBeans Listen and Review Podcasts - Spotify - YouTube More A Day In Her Life @adayinherlifepod adayinherlife.com adayinherlife.substack.com Pepper Ad Episode Music - For Days - Tom Deis via Shutterstock

    58 min
  7. Episode 104: A Day In Her Life with Minni Marwaha - Mom of Two and Founder of Deebo

    MAY 27

    Episode 104: A Day In Her Life with Minni Marwaha - Mom of Two and Founder of Deebo

    Tell us what you think!!! Join Us for This Week’s Episode of A Day In Her Life with Minni Marwaha! This week, Ellie sits down with Minni Marwaha, founder of Deebo and mom of two based in North Carolina. Minni is on a mission to bring smarter, parent-friendly medical devices into the home—empowering caregivers to better support their children’s health. What We Discuss: Deebo's Mission: How Minni is bringing effective, low-tech, intuitive medical devices into the home to make health care more accessible for families. Morning Rituals: Her morning “liquid diet” and why she keeps her mornings sacred and phone-free. Finding Community: How she built a support network in the entrepreneurial space as a solo-preneur. Intentionally Low-Tech: Why she designed Deebo as a simple solution to a common parenting problem. Minimalist Parenting Approach: How her family currently handles kids' activities with a less-is-more mindset. Bedtime Procrastination: The relatable ways she winds down (or avoids winding down!). Outsourcing Support: Why her family uses a home assistant and what they choose to outsource. Entrepreneurship = Top Gun: Why Minni likens building a business to the most recent Top Gun movie This episode is packed with practical insights, relatable parenting moments, and inspiration for women building with purpose while navigating the highs and lows of entrepreneurship. Follow Minni! @deebocare deebocare.com - use code DAY15 for a discount @minni_marwaha LinkedIn Listen and Review Podcasts - Spotify - YouTube More A Day In Her Life @adayinherlifepod adayinherlife.com adayinherlife.substack.com Pepper Ad Episode Music - For Days - Tom Deis via Shutterstock

    1h 21m
  8. Episode 103: A Day In Her Life with Danielle Dallau - Corporate VP and Mom of 4 in Connecticut

    MAY 20

    Episode 103: A Day In Her Life with Danielle Dallau - Corporate VP and Mom of 4 in Connecticut

    Tell us what you think!!! Join Us for This Week’s Episode of A Day In Her Life with Danielle Dallau – Full Schedules, Big Joy, and Dream Job Energy This week, Ellie sits down with Danielle Dallau, a corporate VP and mom of four living in Connecticut. Danielle describes her days as “so much fun,” and after hearing how she approaches her full life with intention, teamwork, and a whole lot of joy—you’ll understand why. What We Discuss: The Morning Task She Loves: How Danielle reframed a daily routine to start her mornings with a positive mindset. Life with Four Kids: How their family approaches sports, schedules, and making space for everyone’s interests. Bath Time: Answering the age old question of “how do you do bath with 4 kids”? Welcoming an Au Pair: Why they decided to go the au pair route and how it’s working for their family right now. Landing Her Dream Job: How Danielle arrived at her current leadership role and why company culture was key. The “Family Corporation” Model: How she and her husband divide responsibilities like they’re running a business. Making Space for Creativity: How Danielle keeps her creative side alive and shows her kids that they can be more than one thing. This episode is filled with energy, practical takeaways, and a refreshing perspective on what it looks like to thrive in a busy season of life. Pepper Ad Episode Music - For Days - Tom Deis via Shutterstock

    1h 18m
4.9
out of 5
106 Ratings

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Are you interested in how other women get it all done? Do you like a "What's in her bag?" or a "What's on her nightstand?"  Are you overwhelmed by seeing highlight reels on Instagram and want to finally hear some authentic, real women talking about their real life?Same. Join Ellie as she sits down each week with women to discuss their daily lives - the struggles, the wins, their favorite parts. Let's normalize what our every day lives look like, and learn from each other's shared experience. Let's have some fun!

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