Cincinnati Mom Collective

Hello! My name is Andrea! I am a born and raised Cincinnatian, and I currently live on the West Side with my husband and two young children. I went to UC, so in my heart I will always be a Bearcat! I have a Masters degree in English, and I love to write and teach. I currently teach English at Cincinnati State. In my spare time, I like to read, write, and craft with the occasional television binge watching. I also enjoy doing anything Disney-related with my family!

I love Cincinnati for far too many reasons to list, but mostly, it just feels like home. I stepped foot onto UC’s campus as a freshman in 2002, and I’ve never left. I’ve worked at UC through my bachelor’s, master’s and Ph.D., and can’t imagine not being a Bearcat. My most favorite job of all is raising my 3 incredible children (Gabriel James, and twins Ayla Meryem & Ari Kerem) with my husband Serkan. He’s from Istanbul, Turkey, so we’ve had to navigate all sorts of cultural and travel fun in our time together. My passion for health, wellness, and fitness has lead me to roles with the American Council on Exercise and as an adjunct professor, with my continued purpose in life is to help people find ways to feel and be their best selves. As a busy twin + 1 mama, I hope my experiences can resonate with you!

I am a single mom of a silly, spirited, brilliant little sidekick, who keeps me laughing and running around at all hours of the day! We will be transplants from Northern California, where I was born and raised. My daughter has a variety of sensory and speech challenges, so I've been blessed to learn a wealth of knowledge about these areas through her therapies. I strongly believe in gentle parenting, and I have to admit that I'm just a wee bit crunchy. During the day, I work full-time remotely for a real estate tech company. We are always on the move; in our downtime, we love parks, the zoo, swimming, baseball, and are learning to cook together! Photo Credit :: Britany Corsiglia

Photo Credit :: Ali Wolfe Photography

I am a twenty-six-year-old momma to a crazy & wild (yet also cuddly and sweet) five-year-old boy! I live in the East side of Cincinnati in a little house that my husband, son, and I make a home. I work for a local cleaning company and attend UC for Special Education. My son has non-speaking autism and a rare brain malformation called Polymicrogyria. He inspired me to write and self-publish a Children's picture book that starts the discussion with kiddos about nonverbal communication methods (sign language, body language, PECS, AAC devices, etc.). In my free time, I enjoy completing DIY projects, adding more houseplants to my indoor "jungle", doing home renovations, writing, and learning new skills. Currently, I am interested in learning wood working! I am passionate about spreading awareness on topics such as mental health, special education, inclusiveness, and the amazingly crazy job that is motherhood! Photo Credit :: Shawna Myers Caldwell

Hey local mommas! I grew up in Centerville, Ohio but I now live in Wilmington, Ohio with my husband Tony. Together we have 6 kids, Joe, and his wife Allison, Austin, and his wife Hannah, Sydney and her husband Hayden, Andrew and his wife Lauren and our littles, Max and Eli. Did I mention we are a little nuts starting over with this parenting thing when we are 45+? We are officially adding new titles to our names in 2022- Tiki and Jeep (our version of Grandma and Grandpa). My husband and I are both ministers, and we get to work together in a local church. We were both married before and brought our families together in 2010. After a few years of marriage we felt God's leading for us to adopt. We added Max to our family in 2014 and Eli joined us in 2017, our quiver is officially full! Blending our family has been an adventure! Add some ex-spouses and two birth mommas and we have ourselves a crazy crew! Coffee is my love language. The beach is my happy place and I long to have my toes in the sand.

A dog mom and a boy mom, Courtney loves to write and share her stories with other moms!

I was born in New York and lived in several states before settling down in my favorite city of all time – Cincinnati! I have an interracial family that consists of my amazing and talented husband (Derek) and our beautiful, silly daughter (Adilyn {2009}). I work full-time in Human Resources in addition to owning the Cincinnati, Dayton, & Louisville Mom Collectives, write and illustrate children’s books, love to volunteer, and am a registered and certified nutritional consultant (RNC/CNC). I still do my best to be the best mom and wife I can be! I love art museums, the theatre, reading, and Cincinnati parks. I’m a foodie and always love trying new places to eat. I hope other moms find either enlightenment or humor from my posts!

I was raised in the small town of Highland Heights KY. With influences from across the river, I grew up with a passion for sports, the arts, Ballet, writing, hiking, and nutrition. I now reside in the city of Alexandria KY and look towards the Queen City for many of my resources in raising two well rounded little ones. My marriage has blessed me with a little girl and a little boy. I am currently a stay at home mother and aspire to be a career woman when they reach school age. For now, I work hard on their preschool curriculum and the family's health. Photo Credit :: Ali Wolfe Photography

I am a Cincinnati transplant by way of Miami, Florida, and Dayton, Ohio. It’s been quite the journey! When we moved here so I could work on my master’s degrees at UC, I never thought we would stay – but I am so glad we did. ! I live on the West Side with my husband, son, and the best dog in the world, Sparky. We will welcome our second child, a daughter, in November 2023. I work for the UC Foundation at the College-Conservatory of Music and also teach at CCM. I am your go-to mom friend for all things Cincinnati food scene, indoor cycling, Taylor Swift, and how to pick a great bottle of wine. Photo Credit :: Alaska Stoughton

Living the crazy #momlife with two school-aged kiddos. You can mostly find me with coffee in one hand and a laptop in the other, all while trying to teach both kids! But, we are moms, right? Multitasking is the name of the game. I'm excited to share this experience with you all! Photo Credit :: CJS Photography

Born and raised in the Queen City, I'm in love with its accessible big-city amenities and small-town sense of community. I worked in marketing and communications at a local bank before becoming a stay-at-home mom to two boys. I spend my time investing in my faith and family, with a side of my favorite things: writing, reading, exercise, enjoying good food and wine, encouraging other moms, and exploring my hometown.

I was born in Cincinnati but grew up in NKY. I attended the University of Evansville in Evansville, IN, majoring in Sports Medicine, and returned back home to work as a Personal Trainer, primarily working as a liaison between medical professionals and the public to help those with injuries and diseases return to an active, healthy lifestyle. Married a local boy and moved to Morrow, OH, where I've been the past 20+ years raising 2 kids while working. In 2019, I decided to leave the commercial fitness industry to go out on my own in order to have better family/work balance. I enjoy attending my kids' sporting events, gaining all kinds of home renovation ideas from HGTV, and watching soccer. I hold 2 personal training, 1 medical exercise specialty, Pilates reformer, and TRX Suspension certifications. Photo Credit :: Jennifer Marks

Kate Mock Elliott is a wordsmith, theatre artist, musician, and designer based out of Cincinnati, OH. She has two young children who fill her heart with love and her head with all the worst-case-scenarios that she can never protect them from. She has a critically-acclaimed one-woman show called seXmasCards, because why wouldn’t you talk about sex in your Christmas cards? She fuels the capitalist machine as a marketing professional for a construction firm, and volunteers on her Community Council and with her Unitarian church. Photo Credit :: Katie Wilson Photography

Lauren Morris is a Cincinnati born and raised Mommy with a passion to connect all Mothers as a collaborative. As a stay at home mom she blogs about her experiences as a millennial mother. She enjoys reading, podcasting, and learning the innermost parts of her city. She has curated a few small outings with other moms in an effort to unwind and enjoy life outside of Motherhood. Her love for education goes way beyond the walls of the home it starts in. She enjoys spending time with her family, embarking upon new adventures, and connecting with others. Photo Credit :: Lauren Morris

I attended Nursing School in California. I now reside in Kentucky. I’m a Nurse Aid Instructor for Gateway Technical Community College. I’m also a Nurse with On Call Agency. I’m a Jill of all trades. I envision a small community where people can come together and celebrate diversity. Sharing foods, modeling traditional costumes, and to be able to collaborate a fashion shows for entertainment for children. I would like obtain my 5th degree in Tae Kwon Do if I can fit it in my schedule. This would be a great opportunity for my son to join me to learn about physical strength and how to maintain a healthy mental status. We will continue to audition for commercials. We also love fishing, hiking, and traveling with our cat Zoe Zoe.

Linda Rumpf sits on the back deck a lot, tree-watching and doing a heap of lounging. She is an online writing tutor/coach. She is also a reading interventionist, helping kids and adults level up their reading skills and gain fluency.

I am a born and raised Cincinnati girl from Mason, Ohio. I've traveled a bit locally and even lived in Nashville for a few months before coming home in my late 20's and meeting my husband through Match.com! He grew up in NKY, and we moved to Fort Wright in 2015. We welcomed our daughter here in August of '15 and our son in Sept of '18. My husband and I will celebrate 8 years of marriage in late Oct (2021) and can't wait for 80 more! I work PRN as a PTA and also as a Transaction Coordinator for my mom who is a real estate agent. I have hopes of one day having my own real estate license! Photo Credit :: Nicole Schwartz

Currently a stay at home mompreneur, I am always on the lookout for ways to incorporate multiple streams of income into my life so that I may continue to have the flexibility and availability I enjoy with my two young children. I founded Transparent Investment Solutions, LLC and Renewed Fitness Vibrations, LLC to help me live out my God-given purpose; offering individual different tools that will help them achieve their dreams and goals. My personal goal is to be an example to other women so they too can achieve financial independence and live the lifestyle they were destined to live. Always seeing myself as a student, I also want to inspire others to be inspired to find their own way in life, while passing on what whatever I have learned. My favorite quotes that motivate me are: " It's not over until I win" and "You can achieve all things through God". Photo Credit :: CJS Photography

Sarah Hannah is a Cincinnati mom to two active boys. She grew up in Jacksonville, Florida and graduated with a doctorate degree in psychology. Sarah developed a love for writing at a young age but has just recently started submitting her work. Her interests include longboarding, listening to music that isn’t played on the radio, and exploring old, unorganized book stores.  Photo Credit :: CJS Photography

Shannon Lane is a mother of two incredibly spirited twin girls. In her former life, she worked in event marketing and publicity at Random House in NYC and Sydney, Australia.  She was also one of the first employees at Care.com and worked in marketing at Staples.  Her husband, Sean, is a saint and people never cease to tell her how lucky she is, but he thinks he’s pretty lucky too. In her free time, she comes up with exercise and fitness plans but has a hard time following through. She did really like Barre, but she likes naps and binge watching TV more. She has a really serious addiction to McDonald's Diet Coke and is trying to cut back. Photo Credit :: Shannon Lane

Stephanie is a wife and mother of five and homeschool mom from Eastern PA. She is a first generation American who has happily made Northern Kentucky home with her husband. She loves books, coffee shops, trying new wine, and being out in nature on hikes. In her free time she watches The Office, Parks and Recreation, and really enjoys baking sourdough bread. Photo Credit :: CJS Photography

I was born and raised in Alabama, lived in New Orleans and then relocated to Cincinnati post-Hurricane Katrina an experience that taught me how being exposed to culture and diversity can build empathy into a person. I married a generous, humble, hard-working man, Brett and we moved to Kenya, Africa where our years spent working overseas have shaped my soul in more ways than I can articulate. We are back in Cincinnati, investing in building a non-profit organization, and raising two sons and a daughter. I value the diversity among the city and the ways I witness a community of efforts to build up the people. Jesus is my anchor; I love quality time, sharing heart to heart;, traveling the world remains a passion; witnessing community loving one another well encourages me; I value the love of health and fitness and Plexus fuels a stronger version of myself; and photography is a lens I use to invest into the hearts of others at T Ralston Photography. Photo Credit :: Ali Wolfe Photography