Parenting, apparently
Pok PokParenthood doesn't come with instructions, and neither does building a company. Melissa and Esther are figuring out both on opposite sides of the world, as friends and founders of award-winning kids’ media brand Pok Pok.
Since 2021, running Pok Pok has been a front-row seat to the inner world of parents: the real wins that don’t make it to Instagram, as well as the unspoken fears and questions tha... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 31 | Founded | 8 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | EducationParentingSelf-ImprovementKids & Family | |||
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Sam Doll is a musician, writer, filmmaker, and creator with over a million followers online. In this episode about finding yourself after kids, Sam joins Melissa and Esther to talk about the identity shift that comes with motherhood, postpartum strug... more
Courtney Phillips Spoehr, senior creative executive at Calm, joins Melissa and Esther to talk about summer parenting stress and the pressure of the “18 summers” mindset.
This conversation explores what real summer parenting looks like behind the hig... more
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- Great. Smart. Calming.
I really like this podcast. Really smart guests with helpful actionable advice. The vibe is very relaxed and nonjudgmental. I don’t appreciate parenting content that just makes me feel like I’m doing everything wrong. This is the opposite.
Apple Podcasts5Jordanls2000
United States5 months ago - Found this helpful
Not sure about all the negative reviews. There’s some really good stuff here, especially recent interview.
Apple Podcasts5DaiterrTaterrUnited States6 months ago - We really are doing great! :)
It’s been a long time since I’ve had the luxury of sitting down, coffee in hand, and listening to an entire podcast from start to finish. As a mother to a rambunctious and beautiful little boy, and now pregnant again, uninterrupted moments feel almost impossible to find. But wow, did I ever need this one!
The title alone grabbed me: We’re Doing Great. Thank you. I didn’t realize how much I needed that reminder. Like so many of us, I’m trying my best. I make mistakes, I learn, and I keep going, ... more
Apple Podcasts5Lo. K
Canada8 months ago - SO REAL and useful!!
I can’t get over how fun AND useful this podcast is to listen to. It feels like a breath of fresh air to get off IG and hear fundamental truths and advice about parenting from experts who just get what I’m going through. So excited to see who comes on next.
Apple Podcasts5mmunichCanada8 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #117 | Canada/Kids & Family/Parenting |
Apple Podcasts | #168 |  United Kingdom/Kids & Family/Parenting |
Apple Podcasts | #203 |  India/Kids & Family/Parenting |
Apple Podcasts | #237 |  Belgium/Kids & Family/Parenting |
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Two hosts explore the messy, real side of parenting while simultaneously building a business in the kids' media space. Across episodes, topics orbit around work-life balance, authenticity, practical parenting tactics, and the challenges and joys of entrepreneurship, often anchored by guests who bring expertise in parenting, education, health, or family tech. The show blends personal anecdotes with candid conversations and a community-driven vibe, making it feel like informal coaching for parents who want practical advice without judgment. A notable strength is how it normalizes imperfect parenting while spotlighting founder perspectives and real-world strategies for sustaining creative ventures alongside family life.
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2. Freya Lyon
3. Kathy Hirsh-Pasek
4. Ben Drury
5. Marlie Cohen
6. Erin Bury
7. Mills Brown
8. Vanessa Grant
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