Meet A Mom

Meet A Mom: Samantha Dalvano, Founder of Coastal Candy Co.
Meet Samantha, a local mom who makes candy kababs and brings them to the next level for your special event! We talk about navigating motherhood while also finding and crafting your passion while allowing you to have more time with your children!

Meet Jonathan Snyder, the Dad Behind Contenders Clothing!
The founder & CEO of the Contenders athleisure brand shares his story.

Meet A Mom: Avrey Mischke, A Multi-Passionate Entrepreneur
Meet Avrey, a mom of two boys and a multi-passionate entrepreneur. She is a doula, recreational therapist, and angel guide, juggling multiple roles with joy and fulfillment. Avrey supports new moms through childbirth education, breastfeeding assistance, and postpartum care. While also teaching music and sign language classes for little ones. Her spiritual guidance helps individuals on their spiritual journey, and she balances it all by prioritizing family time and self-care.

Meet a Founder, As Seen in the Fair Play Documentary, Emily A. Hay of Hay There Social Media
This female founded brand is helping moms build skills to help them build brands and careers.

Meet a Mom: Marina Mentzel, Founder of urSwim in Huntington!
Meet Marina, of UrSwim in Huntington. Offering swim classes in home and at La Fitness!

Meet Gregory & Shalaie Zamfotis of Gregory’s Coffee!
Last year, Gregorys Coffee opened on two new locations, in Melville and in Deer Park, and has been a welcome addition to the local coffeeshop scene. Dad of three Gregory Zamfotis founded the company in 2006, inspired by his own father who owned fast casual restaurants...

Meet a Mom: Dr. Gellerman of Gellerman Orthodontics
Meet Dr. Inna Gellerman of Gellerman Orthodontics. Get to know her below! Where are you from originally and how long have you lived in town? My family and I emigrated from the former Soviet Union in 1991. I lived with my family and newborn daughter in Brooklyn while...

Meet a Mom: Julie Fragnito, author of A Tale of Two Stories: Bully-ve in Yourself
This month’s Meet a Mom, is author Julie Fragnito! She recently wrote a book ‘Bully-ve in Yourself,’ based on the principles of Social Emotional Learning. Her book teaches the importance of perspective and empathy and is a wonderful teaching tool for children in grades K-3! Her book is available on Amazon and at Barnes and Noble!

Meet a Mom – Meet the Moms from Benjamin Talks
Meet the Moms of Benjamin Talks, a project helping teach kids how to money-smart, markey-savvy, and help take the taboo out of money talk with kids!Meet The Moms! Where are you from originally and how long have you lived in town? Tell us about how you all became...

Meet A Mom – Dr. Mita Parikh, DMD
Meet Dr. Mita Parikh, DMD, local mom, and #momboss from Hidden Smiles Orthodontics.Where are you from originally and how long have you lived in town? I am a native Long Islander, born in NYC and raised on Long Island attending Herricks High school in New Hyde Park....

Meet A Mom- Erika Pappas from Lucky To Live Here Reality
Meet Erika Pappas - Local Mom & Real Estate Agent from Lucky To Live Here RealityGetting to know Erika! Where are you from originally and how long have you lived in town? I grew up in Watertown, a suburb of Boston. After college, I moved to NYC. I love the city...

Meet a Mom! Dr. Justyna Balicka of Huntington Ortho
Happy New year! We are getting started this year by introducing Dr. Justyna Balicka of Huntington Ortho! Get to know her below. Where are you from originally and how long have you lived in town? I was born in Pisz, Poland. My family moved to the US in 1992 and I grew...

Meet a Dad! Dr. Thompson of Clarity Surgical!
Dr. Thompson is the Founder and Chief Surgeon of Clarity Surgical and Weight Loss Solutions! When he is not performing surgery or tending to his patients, he is spending time with his wife and three children! Get to know him below! Where are you from and how long...

Meet a Mom: Jaclyn of Hometown Flower Co.
Meet Hometown Flower Co., owner Jaclyn of Huntington!

Meet A Mom – Andrea Costanzo, R.D.M.S – Creator of W.O.M.B
Meet Andrea Constanzo, R.D.M.S - Creator of W.O.M.B (Wonders of my Belly) at home sonogram service! During these uncertain times with Covid-19, many doctors offices are limiting the amount of people allowed in the room at a time. For a mother during pregnancy, having...

Meet A Dad: Father’s Day Edition with Dr. Aidan Glackin, DDS
In honor of Father's Day, meet Huntington's very own - Dr. Aidan Glackin, D.D.S., winner of the 2020 Long Island's "Best Dentist & Best Cosmetic Dentist". We have had the pleasure of getting to know Dr. Glackin and his staff, and was able to chat with him about...

Meet A Mom – Joanna Parker Founder of Yumble Kids
#MomBoss & Founder of Yumble Kids! We had the pleasure of connecting with Joanna to chat about Yumble Kids and life as a mom of 3!Tell us I little bit about yourself & your family! How many kids do you have? Ages? What are some of your favorite things to do?...

Meet A Mom – Dr. Christine Blaine
Meet Dr. Christine Blaine, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon of Blaine Plastic Surgery and Huntington mom of three toddlers. We had the pleasure of chatting with Dr. Blaine about being a #momboss and her all-female staff at Blaine Plastic Surgery in Huntington!...

Meet a Mom! Itsy Bitsy Scholars
Meet Nicole & Lauren, Founders of Itsy Bitsy Scholars, a new Mommy and Me class! Get to know them below! Where are you from originally and how long have you lived in town? Nicole - grew up in Dix Hills and moved to East Northport in 2015 Lauren- Grew up in Dix...

Meet a Mom! Meghan LaCourte from Leilu
Meet Meghan LaCourte! Co-Owner of Leilu. The family owned restaurant on New Street in Huntington features a seasonal menu, keeping a few favorites throughout the year was well as a Kid's menus with "absolute 'no green things' found anywhere." The restaurant has...