WOW MOM Features

In high school, Rebecca Rueth loved art, creative writing and she had a special affinity for animated Disney movies so she wrote a letter to the The Walt Disney Company letting them know she wanted to become an animator.

In a time when social media channels are bustling with self-care advice from wellness enthusiasts, motivational quotes from life coaches and personal anecdotes about finding strength from women across the country— the story of Aalia Lanius stands out.

s an LAUSD Middle school teacher, Natalie Berghoudian has made it a point to teach her students about the harmful effects of bullying.

Lorena Alvarez always knew that exposing her children to different places, people and cultures would help them become more accepting and humble adults.

Being a mother is one of the most beautiful, unique roles on this planet. There is no manual on how to be a good parent. And certainly if there were one, we’d each need to redesign it as our children are all unique and will grow up with different talents and gifts.  

Stepping up to the podium inside a small Silverlake theater, Lindsay Kavet asks the crowd if anyone has questions about the performances they just watched.

Three years ago, Elisha Beach experienced an ordinary mom moment— she stepped away to use the restroom and her toddler followed her.

Even an old grocery cart with a rusty metal frame looks chic when Julie Podolec steps into the scene, loads it with bright boxes of Modern Pop frozen bars and pushes it down a Laguna Beach parking lot for a photo shoot.