According to Momcozy’s 2024 research, only 38.3% of moms feel supported in their lives. In this episode, Michelle Kennedy, Founder and CEO of Peanut, joins host Lalaina Rabary for an insightful conversation about the importance of community and support for mothers. She shares how her own journey as a mother led to the creation of Peanut, an app designed to connect women at every stage of life, from puberty to menopause. Michelle opens up about the challenges she faced in finding a supportive social network after becoming a mother. Despite maintaining flourishing friendships with her childless friends, she felt a growing gulf between their experiences and hers. This sense of isolation, coupled with her background working at apps like Bumble, inspired her to create a platform where mothers could not only connect but also offer practical support to one another. On Peanut, women have formed meaningful bonds, helping each other with everything from childcare to lending wedding dresses. Michelle emphasizes the power of building a village of support, especially for mothers who often feel alone in their journey. She also highlights how a simple phone call or small act of kindness can make a huge difference in someone’s life. Episode Highlights 01:03 – The Birth of Peanut03:26 – The Impact of Peanut06:35 – The Importance of Community and Support12:36 – How Peanut Supports Moms17:50 – The Power of Friendship and Loneliness24:32 – Affirmations and Closing ThoughtsAbout the Guest – Michelle Kennedy and Peanut Michelle Kennedy is the founder and CEO of Peanut, the app that helps women connect and support each other through every stage of motherhood. The idea for Peanut was born when Michelle was expecting her first child in 2014 and realized there was no social network for moms to share and connect. With her background in the dating app world, she set out to create a space for women to bond over motherhood. About Peanut and Momcozy’s Partnership This Mother’s Day, Momcozy is partnering with Peanut, the #1 most trusted and fastest-growing platform for women of all life stages, to highlight the power of community and maternal well-being. From pregnancy to postpartum and beyond, women experience countless “little things” that often go unseen, but the community makes them feel less alone. Together, Momcozy and Peanut are creating a space for meaningful support through Peanut Pods, live audio conversations on the Peanut app where real moms share real experiences. These sessions are designed to spark honest dialogue, provide emotional support, and remind women that solidarity makes a difference. With this collaboration, two global brands rooted in female empowerment are joining forces to: Champion maternal mental health through storytelling and shared experiencesHighlight the scientific and emotional value of peer support networksReaffirm that motherhood should never be a solo journeyBy aligning purpose-driven platforms, Momcozy and Peanut are building a global village where women can thrive, not just survive, through motherhood and beyond. Connect with Us Momcozy: Website | Facebook | YouTube | Instagram Lalaina Rabary: LinkedIn Peanut: Website Michelle Kennedy: LinkedIn About the Podcast and the Host – Lalaina Rabary Momcozy Village: Together We Grow is a space where moms come together to share, learn, and grow. Host Lalaina Rabary sits down with inspiring guests to talk all things motherhood—from traveling with young kids to navigating career pauses. Backed by Momcozy, a brand known for its innovative wearable breast pumps and ultra-comfy nursing bras, this podcast is part of a larger movement to support and empower moms through early motherhood and beyond. Lalaina Rabary is a marketing strategist, founder of Lalaina Rabary Creative and Communications, and a proud mom of two. She’s passionate about empowering moms to grow, thrive, and feel connected in their motherhood journeys. Mother’s Day Offers with Momcozy It’s here — our official Mother’s Day event! From May 5th to 11th, enjoy 20% off core products with code MD2025, plus exclusive bundle deals and automatic discounts when you spend more. Whether it’s your first Mother’s Day or your fifth, Momcozy is here to celebrate you. Explore the full event now. Looking for the perfect Mother's Day bundle? This week only, get 25% off when you buy any 3 products from our curated Mother’s Day sets—like our hands-free pumps, warmers, and nursing essentials. No code needed—just automatic comfort built for moms, by moms. Enjoying the Show? Don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode! If you’re loving these conversations, we’d be so grateful if you left us a 5-star review—it helps us reach more moms and keep the village growing.
