Mom-Owned Businesses

Meet Tara Baker, founder of Trust – Estate Planning for New Families. As a mom of four, she’s created an approachable, family-first law firm that helps young parents protect what matters most.

Meet Caty Lamadrid, the heart behind Caty Lamadrid Photography — a Chicago-based photographer who specializes in capturing the most meaningful (and fleeting!) moments of early childhood. Caty’s eye for the small, joy-filled in-betweens makes her work feel personal, poetic, and timeless.

Meet Neva Barra, the lifelong cheerleader and certified pre/postnatal trainer behind BarraBuilt. She’s redefining fitness for moms—focusing on what you gain, not what you lose.

We’re so excited to feature Allison Tallman of Nourished Routes, a Registered Dietitian who’s making nutrition feel more doable — and a lot less stressful — for moms everywhere. Her signature 3M Method has helped moms regain energy, ditch restriction, and build confidence in their bodies again.

We’re thrilled to spotlight Jena Burton, a board-certified health coach and mom who turned her personal healing journey into a mission to help other women feel well again. Through her 1:1 coaching and holistic approach, she supports moms navigating fatigue, hormone shifts, and the everyday overwhelm. 

We’re thrilled to introduce you to Meredith Lester, the powerhouse behind Shredder Chicago Indoor Ski and Snowboard School. As a mom of four, a full-time executive recruiter, and a lifelong skier, Meredith saw a need in the city and turned it into an opportunity — launching a family-run business that brings the joy of skiing to families all year long.

BECLOTHESMINDED is a mom-owned wardrobe styling business helping women and men feel confident, polished, and true to themselves. Founded by Chicago stylist Heidy Best, the business offers closet organization, personal shopping, and styling for everything from everyday wear to special events. With experience ranging from The Oprah Winfrey Show to global ad campaigns, Heidy brings her expertise—and mom perspective—to make style effortless and personal.

Escape Artistry (Wicker Park) and Lock Chicago (Evanston) are mom-owned escape room experiences designed to bring families, friends, and coworkers together through creative, hands-on fun. Co-owned by Chicago mom Amber Lee, these immersive, family-friendly adventures offer handcrafted puzzles, unique storylines, and a personal touch that sets them apart from cookie-cutter franchises—welcoming everyone from school groups to grandparents.

Le Village Cowork Lakeview is a mom-owned coworking space with onsite childcare, designed to support parents in balancing work and family. Led by new mom Annie Pecoraro, it’s more than just shared desks—it’s a community where parents stay close to their little ones, kids thrive in curriculum-based classrooms, and families find connection with others in the same stage of life.

Morgan Mullins Nutrition is a mom-founded practice supporting women from pregnancy through postpartum with personalized, low-stress nutrition counseling. Based in Lincoln Park, dietitian and mom Morgan Mullins combines over a decade of clinical expertise with her own motherhood journey to help moms feel nourished, energized, and cared for during one of life’s most transformative seasons.

Chill Travel Co is a mom-founded travel advisory making vacations easier, smoother, and way more fun for busy families. Founded by Chicago mom of two, Swetha Huliyar, the service offers personalized, full-service planning—from custom itineraries to hotel bookings and family-friendly details so all you have to do is relax and enjoy. 

Tutoring Tree was founded on the belief that education should be tailored to the individual. Whether it’s academic tutoring for students or career coaching for professionals, Anna Treesara and her team are committed to helping clients achieve their goals with confidence. By providing high-quality educational support and career transition guidance, Tutoring Tree helps people at all stages of life move forward successfully.

Connections Academics is a mom-founded tutoring and enrichment service helping students thrive with personalized academic support. Led in Chicago by mom and former teacher Anna Tewell, the team of licensed educators offers in-home tutoring for Pre-K through 12th grade, plus enrichment programs like Writing and Book Clubs and the interactive Little Book Club for babies and toddlers.

Purple Monkey Playroom is a beloved community space where kids thrive and parents connect in a warm, welcoming environment. Passionate about STEM, sustainability, and building community, owner Mouna Soumahoro saw it as the perfect place for her almost 4-year-old son to play and for families to come together.

Season 2 Consign is a 100% women-owned franchise, and Jill’s North Chicago showroom offers a trusted, elevated way to buy and sell authentic designer handbags and accessories. With a globally recognized platform, clients can also shop 24/7 at season2consign.com.

Lily’s mission is to take the stress out of travel planning, offering a seamless experience from start to finish. She ensures that every trip is customized to fit your family’s needs and ensures your time away is one to remember. When you know where you'd like to stay, hotel booking comes at no cost to you, as Lily is paid directly by the hotels!

Founded by Meredith Harrison, a fellow mom in our community, Little Giggles provides speech therapy services and group classes tailored to young children’s developmental needs. Meredith’s passion for supporting children’s communication growth stems from her own experience as a mom, combined with her professional expertise in speech-language pathology.

Tiny Tunes is all about creating a space where babies, toddlers, and preschoolers can explore music and families can connect. Located right here in Chicago, Tiny Tunes offers music classes for kids ages 3 months to 5 years. Each class is designed to spark creativity, build confidence, and introduce little ones to the magic of music. From playing instruments to singing along and dancing, these sessions are filled with hands-on fun.

Skip & Scoot is one of the best things to do with kids in Chicago, offering unique activities for toddlers and young children aged 0-5. Whether you’re exploring fun Chicago parent activities or looking for interactive children’s activities that promote wellness, Skip & Scoot has something special to offer.

We’re so excited to feature Junior Chefs Kitchen, a hands-on cooking studio led by Chicago mom Niki Cordell, who turned her passion for food and child development into an incredible space where kids can learn, grow, and get messy, in the best way possible. Her Lakeview-based kitchen studio (West Loop coming soon) is helping kids build confidence and life skills, one recipe at a time.