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The go-to podcast for Maryland moms looking to stay connected, inspired, and in the know about everything happening in their community—from must-visit spots to real conversations on motherhood, business, and local life. 🔹 A mix of local insights, business spotlights, foodie finds, and honest mom-life convos 🔹 Fun, engaging, and community-driven, but not just for moms—great for anyone who loves Maryland, parenting, and local businesses 🔹 Short, digestible episodes (20-40 mins) so busy moms ca ...
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Beyond the Internship: The Evolving Landscape of Digital Marketing
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Join Claire and Emma as they reflect on a summer of growth, learning, and discovery in the world of marketing and communications. In this heartfelt conversation, Emma opens up about her journey from uncertain college student to confident marketing intern, sharing how hands-on experience has shaped her understanding of the industry far beyond what c…
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Grounding Your Space: Home Design Tips with Kerry Whippee
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Ever feel overwhelmed by your living space despite your best efforts to keep things organized? You're not alone. In this enlightening conversation with interior designer Kerry Whippee, founder of Shamrock Hill Design, we unpack why our homes sometimes feel chaotic despite our best intentions—and how simple design principles can transform them into …
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The Dance of Connection: Breaking Destructive Patterns in Relationships
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Ever wondered why relationship patterns seem to repeat themselves, generation after generation? Couples therapist Risa Ganel reveals the powerful truth behind this cycle and offers hope for breaking it during her illuminating conversation with Claire Duarte on MomTalk Maryland. With nearly three decades of experience and specialized training in Rel…
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From Assumption to Reality: A Summer Working with an Influencer
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What really happens behind those perfect Instagram posts? In this candid conversation, Claire sits down with her summer intern Emma to discuss her expectations versus the reality of working with an influencer. When Emma first joined the team, she admitted thinking the job would be relatively simple – just taking photos and posting them. Sound famil…
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Weird Confessions: Are We All Just Making This Up As We Go?
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What happens when two moms decide to open up the confession booth and reveal the weird, embarrassing, and utterly human moments that most people keep hidden? This episode takes us behind the curtain of perfectly curated mom lives into the realm of strange habits we've never outgrown and mortifying moments we've tried to forget. From the startling a…
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Rethinking Youth Sports: Coach Bobby's Multi-Sport Revolution
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What if everything we thought we knew about youth sports was wrong? What if the path to raising successful, happy athletes isn't through early specialization, elite programs, and intense training schedules for elementary-aged children? Coach Bobby joins us to challenge conventional wisdom about youth sports with research-backed insights from his 15…
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HoCo Summer Faves: Splash Pads, Berries, and Bucket Lists
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Claire shares her favorite summer activities in Howard County, from splash pads and farmers markets to library programs and local memberships that help families beat the heat while creating lasting memories. • Seven farmers markets throughout Howard County including new locations in Old Ellicott City and Merriweather District • Free splash pads at …
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Hair Liberation: What I've Learned Going Curly
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Imagine spending your whole life with one hairstyle, then suddenly switching it up completely. That's exactly what happened when I decided to embrace my natural waves after years of straightening my hair. What started as a casual "I don't feel like styling my hair today" moment after spring break evolved into a two-month experiment that changed not…
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The Gen Z Perspective: Marketing Insights from a College Intern
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Ever wonder what Gen Z really thinks about your social media presence? This eye-opening conversation between Claire Duarte and Emma, The Columbia Mom's first college intern, pulls back the curtain on the significant generational divide in digital marketing and social media usage. Fresh from her freshman year at Salisbury University where she studie…
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The Balancing Act: Motherhood, Family & Friendship
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Remember when making friends was as simple as sharing your fruit snacks at recess? Motherhood changes everything about our social connections, creating both new challenges and unexpected opportunities for deeper relationships. This candid conversation dives into the delicate balancing act of nurturing friendships while juggling family responsibilit…
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Healing Hashimoto's: My Thyroid Journey with Rebalance
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We dive deep into the often misunderstood world of thyroid health, autoimmune conditions, and the powerful connection between hormones and whole-body wellness with functional medicine expert Laura from Rebalance Health and Wellness. Have you ever wondered why traditional approaches to thyroid issues often fall short? Laura explains why simply presc…
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Dairy-Free and Desperate: A Mom's Honest Health Reset
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The journey to wellness often begins unexpectedly. What started as a simple business partnership with Rebalance Health and Wellness transformed into a life-changing health discovery for me. After comprehensive testing—blood panels, cortisol measurements, food sensitivity screening, and gut analysis—I received news that shocked me: despite feeling "…
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From Mom Brain to 10K: A Runner's Return After 10 Years
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After a decade-long hiatus, I found myself at the starting line of the Charm City Soul of the City 10K—the very same race that launched my running journey ten years earlier. The symmetry wasn't planned, but it felt like the universe had a sense of humor about my running comeback. My relationship with running has evolved dramatically since my twenti…
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From Perfect Parent to Reality: What We Swore We'd Never Do
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Remember when you confidently declared all the things you'd never do as a parent? Those lofty ideals about screen time, healthy eating, sleep training, and never losing your cool? Yeah, we do too. In this candid conversation, Claire and Jill officially team up as co-hosts to tackle the humbling reality gap between pre-kid expectations and actual pa…
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Beyond Words: Parenting Through Speech Delays and Developmental Challenges
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"You can't make that kid do a damn thing." These words echoed through my mind as I reflected on the unique journey of parenting my strong-willed, neurodivergent son. The path has been anything but straightforward, filled with unexpected challenges, tearful breakthroughs, and moments of profound doubt. When Grant was born in June 2020—our COVID baby…
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Founding The Columbia Mom: A Maryland Journey
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Ever wondered how a local mom brand is born? In our debut episode of Maryland Mom Talk, host Claire Duarte pulls back the curtain on her journey from psychology graduate to founder of The Columbia Mom. Claire takes us through her Maryland roots (born in DC, raised in Olney) before sharing the winding path that led to creating a community-focused pl…
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MomTalk Maryland is your go-to podcast for real conversations with real women—moms who are raising families, showing up for their communities, and finding meaning in the everyday moments of life. Hosted by Claire Duarte, founder of The Columbia Mom, each episode offers honest stories, warm insights, and a sense of belonging. It’s where community, c…
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