Now at year’s end—right after moms everywhere have knocked it out of the park making Christmas for their kids—we’re taking a look back and reminiscing at all the wonderful, local moms we’ve interviewed for our, as we call them, Mom Next Door profiles.
Our editors marveled at these fellow moms who are speaking out on important topics, who saw a need and invented new products and services, or are making noise on the court and on airwaves. If you’ve missed them in 2023, take a re-read below at these inspiring women.
Know of an amazing mom who lives in Dallas-Fort Worth you think we should highlight in 2024? Send us an email at editorial@dfwchild.com.
Maegan Brown
The BakerMama and cookbook author shares a slice of her life, including her go-to trick for getting her four kids to eat at mealtimes. Meet Maegan
Ivy Awino
The trailblazing DJ Poizon Ivy is at the top of her game. She serves as the Dallas Mavericks’ in-arena host, often with her daughter by her side. Meet Ivy
Erin England
A finance attorney by day, England moonlights as a real-life diaper concierge, founding the Diaper Concierge vending machine company designed to save parents in a pinch. Meet Erin
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Erika Lynne Jones
This children’s book illustrator of The Loud Librarian rediscovered a talent she didn’t know she had and started her new career from scratch. Meet Erika
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Lola Dada-Olley
The podcast host for “Not Your Mama’s Autism” talks raising her two kids and growing up with her younger brother—each on the spectrum. Meet Lola
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Sarah-Allen Preston
This mom of three has changed the gifting game when she founded Afloat, the on-demand gifting app. Since we first chatted with Preston, afloat has expanded to more cities across the country, and now serves both Dallas and Fort Worth. Meet Sarah-Allen
