In 2012, a pair of mothers saw the need for an online community of Mothers in the Big Easy, and New Orleans Mom was born. Since then, a community of more than a hundred New Orleans Mom contributors has helped deliver online content, advice, stories, directories, news, and reviews that help make life better for Mothers in southeastern Louisiana.
Our current team of New Orleans Mom contributors has grown to more than 30 members, many of whom you can meet below. Like our loyal readers, our contributors live, work, play, and love in the New Orleans community. From their local experience, they are able to bring insights, ideas, discoveries, and inspiration, from their neighborhoods to yours.
If it’s about Moms or New Orleans, our contributors have it covered, with the latest news, information, and perspectives.
New Orleans Mom writers pay close attention to Health & Wellness issues, with valuable information that can help Mothers filter through the noise to find what’s important. We’re there with advice on how to navigate Marriage & Relationships while offering our own Perspectives in Parenting.
Our contributors offer Family Travel Tips that can open up new parts of New Orleans and the surrounding areas to visitors and locals alike. And for those staying close to home, our writers have plenty of DIY & Home Improvement content, with that local New Orleans flair, that’s perfect for Moms of all kinds.
Our writers produce in-depth guides on all sorts of topics and are there with critical information on Hurricane Preparedness. And as always, our readers can count on a variety of Mom Hacks, Tips, and Tricks from our contributors that will make life in the Big Easy just a little bit easier.
Want to learn more about the writers bringing Moms content from across the spectrum? Meet them below, where we feature more than 30 of the contributors who, week in and week out, make New Orleans Mom the leading source of parenting news and information in our region.
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Alison was born and raised in New Orleans. After 7 years in north Louisiana for college and her first years of teaching, she returned home, and now lives in Metairie with her husband, two daughters, and dog. She has spent the past 16 years teaching high school English and Speech. When not at school, she enjoys weekend and summer break days with her family, including her two strong-will, high-spirited daughters who keep life interesting and moving at all times. She cannot survive a day without coffee and will drop everything if you ask her to join you at PJ's or go have chips and salsa. Watching her kids grow up with family and friends close by and in the city she loves so much is the greatest thing she could ask for.
Hi! My name is Ashley but most everyone I know calls me Ash. I was born in New Orleans East and have lived in Mandeville for the past thirty years. Most evenings and weekends you will find me on the baseball field with my scorebook and ranch sunflower seeds watching my boy play. Or the basketball courts during the winter months! When I’m not living my best sports mom life, I’m probably working, or at Target, or binge watching my latest favorite, or making a to-do list I won’t completely check off, or cooking. Homemade zoodles, roasted veggies, and infused water are my staples! I’m not what you would call outdoorsy (like AT ALL!), but becoming a boy mom has taught me to appreciate nature. I love spending time on the river, running along the lakefront, of course the beach, going for bike rides, eating on patios and walking through the grass barefoot is now a regular habit. Motherhood is something! I believe children are the most precious souls on this earth, and we must be fierce in our efforts to protect them.
My name is Brianna, but most people call me Bree! I am married to the love of my life, Michael, and we have two teenage daughters named Krista (18) and Marissa (14). I grew up in Metairie, spent my college years trying out the different Universities around New Orleans, and finally graduated from Southeastern Louisiana University in Elementary Education. I have been teaching kindergarten for nearly 15 years and recently moved to a new 4 th grade position. We live in Madisonville and are thrilled to be home after living in Alabama for 10 years. Our family and strong roots brought us back home where we belong. I absolutely love being a mom to my teenage girls, while sometimes a little tricky, being their mom has been the greatest joy of my life. Our family enjoys going to the beach, “grillin and chillin,” going to country concerts, and raising the wildest little fur baby that you’ve ever heard of!
Cailin was born in Metairie, but moved to Slidell at five years old and never left! She is now raising her three daughters, Genevieve (Evie, 5, highly intelligent, brutally honest, hysterical), Josephine (Jo, 4, intuitive, brilliant, fiery), and Bernadette (Bettye, 2, smarty pants, no sense of fear, doesn’t believe in rules), with her husband, Andy (her favorite human), in Olde Towne Slidell. Cailin received her bachelor’s degree in English with a concentration in Creative Writing and a minor in Political Science from LSU, and her J.D./D.C.L from the Paul M. Hebert Law Center at LSU Law. She has her own practice, Law Office of Cailin K. Allain, LLC, and is currently navigating the ins and outs of expanding her business while working from home. When she’s not working, raising babies, or dancing in the kitchen with her husband, you can find her curled up in bed with a good book/comfort movie, some chocolate, and hot tea. On the weekends, Cailin enjoys going to concerts and comedy shows with her husband and any one (or all!) of her six siblings, and hanging out with her in-laws in Bay St. Louis.
Dana lives in Belle Chasse with her husband Ryan, daughter Mila, and son Rex. She is a local Mortgage Loan Originator and has a passion for helping people achieve their home ownership goals. She spends her free time with family & friends, doing DIY projects, and or being outdoors. Dana loves all things NOLA - from the culture, to the music, to the parades and enjoys them as much as possible.
Danielle is a native New Orleanian. She graduated from Ben Franklin and attended the University of New Orleans' undergraduate and graduate schools. She and her husband Abraham married in 2017 and welcomed their son Blaise in 2019 and son Beckham in 2021. She balances motherhood with working full time as the Director of People and Culture in the local healthcare and education industries. She is learning to embrace the chaos of life as a Mom. Danielle’s current struggle is navigating preschool options for her oldest and managing the endless appetite of her youngest. This type-A mama can usually be found on the go with a to-do list and a plan. She enjoys trying new things, thrifting, and is always in the middle of glittering or a DIY project. Additionally, she never turns down a happy hour or beach vacation. She is excited to experience New Orleans as a mom and is truly proud to call it home.
Devan was born and raised in Kenner, attended Archbishop Chapelle High School, and works at Tulane University. She married her soulmate in 2016 and they have two beautiful children together, Mason and McKinsey. She co-owns ASD Designs where she paints and crafts with two extraordinary women. She is also a Louisiana notary. When she isn’t at a dance class for her daughter or the baseball/soccer field for her son, she likes to read crime stories or just be with her family. Devan’s life is quite hectic with something always on the calendar, but she truly would not have it any other way!
Erica lives in Kenner with her husband Michael and her three sons, Benjamin, Joshua, and Elijah. After graduating from UL Lafayette with a degree in advertising and landing her dream job, she left her chosen field and now works part time as an administrative assistant for a Catholic retreat movement. She spends the rest of her time at home with her boys, finding lost toys and actively ignoring various messes. In 2019, she self-published her first book, The Sister. There's not a lot of free time between working, reading and writing, and chasing her kids, but in those moments she's usually sprawled on the sofa in casual denial about just how messy her house is.
J. Celeste Lay was born in New Orleans but moved around as a kid until finally growing up in Kentucky. After college and grad school, she returned to New Orleans in 2004 to become a professor at Tulane, where she teaches and researches U.S. politics and policy. Celeste and her New Jersey-born husband have two daughters, Lucy and Kimberly. She is delighted to be long past the baby and toddler stage with her kids and can genuinely say that parenting has gotten more fun every year. As the kids develop their own unique identities and personalities, her parenting has become less about meeting basic needs and more about learning who they are and how she can be helpful in ensuring they become kind, strong, independent women. In her free time, Celeste can be found at her kids’ dance competitions, but she also enjoys reality competition shows, scrapbooking, and travel.
Ja’Nae was born in Houma and raised on the outskirts of New Orleans known as the Westbank, where she still resides. She’s currently dating her boyfriend of 3 years and together they raise their daughter A’nylah. After attending Jackson State University, she moved back to New Orleans and then earned her master’s at Full Sail University in Public Relations, she currently works part time at a local Bra Boutique where she enjoys helping women feel good about themselves. In her free times she’s looking for the latest fashion trends, working out, learning how to organize her life, relaxing by enjoying a good movie or series and finding fun things to do with her new family.
Jeanne is a proud Westbanker and inordinately blessed wife, full time working parent, and middle child. She and her insanely handsome husband of 15 years have 2 daughters, aged 11 and 2. Her hobbies include cake decorating, reading, devouring movies, and slowly turning into her mother. When they are not patronizing local restaurants, she and her family enjoy driving around to take in the surroundings of their home, from Lafitte to Folsom, and all points in between. Jeanne has contributed her time and skills to a number of organizations, including WRBH Reading for the Blind, and the Jefferson Chorale. She observes the seasons- champagne brunch, Saints game day Abita, summertime Daiquiri, and Celebration in the Oaks with a flask.
Hi! I’m Jess! Football wife, mother of two, LSU graduate, Commercial Banker and lover of margaritas! I love to laugh and make others laugh. I guess you could say sarcasm is my love language! I am from Baton Rouge and am currently living in Slidell with my husband, Philip, who is the Head Football Coach at Pope John Paul II High School, and our two children, Blythe (7) and Shepherd (7-months). My family is my greatest joy. Our favorite past times are finding random fun to get into in Mandeville, Covington, Baton Rouge or New Orleans. I am always somewhere in between "I'm too tired to do anything this weekend", and "I'm bored, I can't sit at home another second!" I love to travel, read, write, play outside with the kids, watch football and believe it or not, I actually really love my job! I believe I have been given a gift to be able to offer sound financial advice and terrific customer service to my clients. I am stoked to be a part of New Orleans Mom and promise to always give my most sincere and wittiest insight!
Joey is a New Orleans native, Dominican alum, and LSU grad who joined the ranks of motherhood in the summer of 2019. She and her Colorado born-and-raised husband, Phil, left their Mid-City apartment for a house on the Northshore about ten days before they welcomed their son, Sam, into the world. Though she’s always had a passion for writing, it’s her work as the Director of Marketing for a Louisiana-based electrical firm that pays the bills. She’s a longtime member of the dance troupe The Muff-A-Lottas and when she isn’t covered in glitter and dancing through the streets of New Orleans, she’s usually cooking, trying new restaurants, and listening to true crime podcasts. A consummate Pinterest fanatic, she’s always looking for looking for her next DIY project or recipe to try. She believes good senses of humor and random acts of kindness make the world go ‘round.
Nola Native, Julie Couret is Mom of Emma Mae (9) & Helen (7). She co-parents with her ex-husband & is known for candid posts on her life behind the scenes. Julie is an Executive Coach who coaches and speaks nationwide on leadership, conflict resolution, and employee engagement. 2019 Entrepreneur of the Year Julie is a regular guest on WWLtv, ESPN New Orleans, and local podcasts. Julie is a Charter Member with the Mystic Krewe of Nyx, Past-President of the GNO Executive Assoc., & has served on several business boards in the city. From taking her kids on solo road trips to being self-employed, Julie loves the hustle! Learn more about Julie here.
Kathy is a Metairie native who lives in River Ridge with her husband, Mike, her children, Finn and Nina, and her 3 pups and a cat, Rex, Beau, Hans & Toula. She enjoys double dating with friends on Friday or Saturday nights and brunching with her girlfriends. A lover of all people (particularly babies and children), she is usually volunteering in various organizations and supporting her children in their extracurricular activities. You may catch her reading about World War II or listening to an assortment of music. An avid traveler, she can be found in her parents’ homeland, San Pedro, Belize, enjoying time with family, snorkeling, riding golf carts around town and eating the best food in the world.
Kelley Lockhart Delaune was born and raised in Metairie, Louisiana. She is married to her husband Ronnie and she has two young boys, Roman (5) and Remy (3). Kelley is interested in wellness and healing. She went to LSU in Baton Rouge where she received a Bachelors in Psychology. She returned home to New Orleans and received a Masters in Social Work at Tulane in 2002. She is a psychotherapist in private practice in New Orleans where she focuses on helping others to heal themselves and their relationships. She loves the beach, her friends, her family, transparency, a good coffee and her CrossFit community. Writing has always been a love of Kelley’s. She enjoys writing about mental health and real life stuff. She shares her family’s journey @romanandremy.
Kelly first moved to New Orleans to attend Tulane University, from which she earned a B.S. in Psychology and English and an M.A. in English. She quickly discovered New Orleans was the place where she had always belonged and her high school sweetheart, Jeff, soon followed her here. They have now been married for 12 year and have two beautiful girls, Emma Jane (7) and Hannah (3). Kelly is a lover of all things nerdy and a proud fangirl. Though she loves to stay busy and involved, she recently left her job as a high school English teacher and sponsor to focus on her family and health. She is now teaching composition part time for a local university, working to revive her love of reading and writing, and focusing on being a more present mom.
Keonshae Freeman is a certified personal trainer and birth-worker/doula. She graduated Mississippi State University with a bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Nutrition, and Health Promotion. Keonshae teaches Zumba, group fitness, and childbirth education classes. When she isn’t in the gym, with family, or with a client, you can find Keonshae reading a good book or exploring parts of the Big Easy. Originally from Biloxi, MS, she lives in New Orleans with her husband and 6 children.
Kristina is originally from Miami, Florida but calls New Orleans home for the last 5 years. She got her undergraduate degree from the University of Miami and her Podiatric Medical Degree from Barry University in Miami Shores, Florida. Kristina and her husband moved to New Orleans to lay some roots in the Big Easy. She currently is co-owner and practitioner at NOLA Sole Podiatry. She has a lovable and amazing daughter, Victoria Isabel. In her downtime, she loves being out and about with her husband and daughter. They love trying new restaurants and going to festivals. We love exploring different cultures and cultural events here in New Orleans and loves exposing her daughter to them. She also loves going to parks with her family and furbabies. Kristina loves supporting dog rescues and wishes she could rescue all the adoptable dogs in NOLA but will settle for 2 right now.
Leigh Anne is a 44-year-old mom of 2 boys and has been married to her husband for 17 years! She was born and raised in Hattiesburg, MS and moved to NOLA in 2006. She is a small-town girl through and through. She graduated from the University of Southern Mississippi with a bachelor's in PR. Blake is her youngest, he is a wild 10-year-old boy that thinks he is 15 years old. Blake plays travel baseball for the Mudbugs but also enjoys flag football. Brady is an amazing 13-year-old young man. Brady was diagnosed with severe ADHD and autism when he was 10. Brady is a year-round swimmer and plays piano. Adding to their craziness, they have a one-year-old mini-labradoodle named Buddy. She has no spare time, but you can always find Leigh Anne playing taxi to her kiddos and sometimes their friends, but she wouldn’t have it any other way!
Misty is a Louisiana native and a graduate of LSU, where she studied Elementary Education. After graduating in 2008, she promptly began her teaching career in Baton Rouge. Misty is married to her college sweetheart, and they reside in Kenner with their two children, Heidi and Maddux. After sixteen years of teaching in both public and private settings, she is making the transition to homeschooling. Education, social-emotional learning, and being in nature are her passions in life. When she’s not parenting and teaching, Misty enjoys reading, hiking, traveling, and spending time with her friends and family.
First, a wife and then a mom to three under three, born within 18 months amidst infertility challenges—my life's chaos is my strength. Beyond family, I left a successful corporate career to launch my own digital marketing consultancy. Diagnosed with ADHD later in life and navigating postpartum struggles, I've turned these challenges into superpowers, fueling my mission to start a sober-ISH revolution. Through my podcast and initiatives, I aim to expose the truth about alcohol and enlighten society on healthier alternatives. Visit my website to dive into my journey, resources, and more. I'm not just about words; I'm about action—changing views, one honest conversation at a time. Embracing my unique journey, I lead with resilience and determination.
Noele LaRosa is a New Orleans native who's now settled in Metairie, with her husband Paul and their awesome crew: Kaitlyn (19), Aidan (16), Abigail (13), & Wyatt (7). With nearly 15 years of experience as a paralegal, she has recently ventured into the real estate world as a Realtor. Her passion lies in helping families navigate the ins and outs of buying and selling homes, always aiming to ensure a smooth process. Outside of work, she's deeply engaged in volunteering at her children's schools and shuttling them to various sports activities. Mental health advocacy is a cause that's close to her heart, especially after supporting her daughter through her battle with an eating disorder. During her downtime, she often finds herself in the kitchen, exploring her love for cooking. She also enjoys hosting gatherings for friends and family, fostering meaningful connections over delicious food, good wine, and great company.
Paige is from Picayune, Mississippi and calls Uptown home with her husband Thorben and two boys, Finnley and Theodore. After graduating in Broadcast Journalism and working at WLOX News as a producer and reporter, Paige moved overseas to conduct field research in Oman. She moved to Austin in 2010, where she started her career in tech and met her husband. They moved to San Francisco in 2012, working at Meta, Pinterest and Dropbox along the way. Paige is now the Head of User Research at Affirm. In 2022, they moved to New Orleans to be closer to Paige’s family. They spend most of their days running after Finnley and Theodore and learning to raise their children in a bilingual household. They love to travel and spend summers in Thorben’s home country of Germany. If Paige wasn’t in tech, she would spend her days dreaming up interior design projects.
Pam is a Happiness Engineer for Automattic, the company behind WordPress.com, and is the mom of identical triplet boys Linus, Oliver and Miles. She started blogging ten years ago while training for a marathon, and over the years has written about weight loss, wedding planning, pregnancy and raising triplets. If she’s not photographing her boys, it’s only because they’re asleep and she’s enjoying the peace and quiet, most likely with a glass of wine. Pam was born in New Orleans but raised in Baton Rouge. She and her husband George married in 2005, and are residents of Algiers Point.
Rachael lives in Kenner with her husband Steven and her two sons, Wyatt and Sawyer. After graduating from Southeastern Louisiana University, she began working as a Speech Language Pathologist. Her current focus is with adults with neurological disorders. When not at work, her favorite place to be is on her swing in her backyard watching her kids play. From the outside, people think she's the organized, crafty mom, but that is far from the truth. Like most moms, she's doing her best to survive the chaos of this crazy, beautiful life of motherhood. In 2023, she dreams of living a more minimalistic life and really focusing on the present.
A NOLA native and entrepreneurial mom, Rachel maintains a daily balance of running her own marketing firm, 30|90 Marketing, managing her kids’ schedules, & maintaining an active extracurricular life including coaching a high school dance team, volunteering, and working on another business venture with her husband, Lenny. She is also working on the release of her first book focused on brand alignment, culture building, & marketing strategy for business executives. Residing in Mandeville, Rachel’s family includes daughters Addison & Amelia, son Tucker, & stepson Luke. With a large, blended family & a million balls in the air, Rachel keeps things light by seeking a bit of adventure, continuously learning, spending time with friends, blogging, attending concerts & outdoor festivals, and planning her next get-away with her husband. A sense of humor can get you through almost anything, so she tends to surround herself with fabulously authentic & very funny people. You can learn more about her here.
Born and raised in Knoxville, Tennessee, Sarah moved to New Orleans in 2009 after graduating from the University of Tennessee (Go Vols!) and is proud to call New Orleans home. She is a CPA and the Finance Director at a local real estate development company. Sarah lives in the Freret neighborhood with her husband, Matt, and their three kids: Elizabeth, Paul and Isaac. You can often find them roaming the neighborhood streets, taking streetcar rides, or enjoying one of the many local parks. In her non-existent free time, Sarah loves to try the newest local restaurants, cook, read, and dream about traveling.
Seleigh is a New Orleans native currently residing in Waggaman with her husband and two daughters. She stayed local and received her undergraduate degree from Loyola University New Orleans and Master’s from the University of New Orleans. She currently works at a New Orleans charter school as a School Operations Leader. As a life long civil servant she has found her passion dedicating her days to NOLA’s youngest residents! Seleigh spends her weekends running between extra curricular activities for her girls, festival hopping and enjoying dinner at her favorite restaurants
Passionate mom of 6, prolific author, steadfast advocate, and trusted advisor, Ty Salvant uses her personal and professional experience to champion causes for women, children, families, and the community. Through 'Time with Ty,' she hosts events, facilitates a book club, and encourages women to embed self-care throughout their motherhood journey.
Through 25 years of service in community projects and associations, including Junior League of New Orleans, Catholic Engaged Encounter, and Nola Homeschoolers, Ty has demonstrated her passion for marriage, homeschooling, education, community, and self-care. Ty has refined her leadership skills, public speaking abilities, and roles as a mom, author, advocate, and advisor. Join her on this journey of empowering mothers and redefining motherhood, one word and action at a time.
