How Does She Do It All: Kaitlin Becker
Actor and children's entertainer Kaitlin Becker (best known as Mika from Blippi) joins How Does She Do It All? to share the real story behind her journey into single motherhood. From navigating divorce and co-parenting in NYC to balancing voiceover gigs and raising her son, Kaitlin opens up about life transitions, creative resilience, and the truth behind parenting in the spotlight.
When the world sees you as a childrenβs TV star, they assume your life is all smiles and glitterβand maybe even a private jet. But for Kaitlin Becker, best known for playing Mika, Blippiβs best friend, the reality of single motherhood looked very different behind the scenes. In this intimate and refreshingly honest episode, Kaitlin opens up to Olivia about choosing to end her marriage in 2021, navigating the guilt and relief that comes with that decision, and how co-parenting just one street away from her ex shaped her new normal.
With the hustle of auditions, voiceover gigs, and writing new shows, Kaitlin shares what itβs like to entertain other peopleβs children while missing her ownβand the emotional gymnastics required to keep showing up both as a performer and a present parent. She speaks candidly about the disconnect between public perception and personal reality, especially as a single mom in the entertainment industry. The internet may think sheβs a millionaire, but the truth is much messier, more human, and deeply relatable.
Through it all, Kaitlin finds joy in the quiet momentsβplaying the piano alone, sneaking off to Broadway shows solo, and bonding deeply with her son, Everett. She reminds us that single motherhood isnβt a story of lackβitβs a story of freedom, creativity, resilience, and radical self-trust. If you've ever wondered what it really looks like to grow up alongside your child, this episode is your invitation in.
How Does She Do It All: Joy Mangano
When Joy Manganoβs husband left, she rebuilt her life from the ground upβraising three kids, inventing the Miracle Mop, and now co-founding CleanBoss with Pitbull. In this episode, Joy opens up about heartbreak, motherhood, and creating a legacy through courage, reinvention, and powerful, non-toxic cleaning innovation.
The night Joy Manganoβs husband walked out the door, she sank to the floor and cried until morning. But by sunrise, a new woman had risenβone who would go on to transform not only her own life, but an entire industry. In this emotionally charged episode, Olivia Howell sits down with Joy to explore what it really takes to rebuild after heartbreak, raise three children as a single mom, and pursue a dream when everything is stacked against you.
With brutal honesty and signature warmth, Joy opens up about growing up in a traditional Italian household, suppressing her inventive nature to fit into expectations, and the moment she chose courage over comfort. As she tells it, there was no roadmapβonly a burning instinct that she could do more, be more, and give more to her children by betting on herself. From experimenting with her earliest inventions in the back of her fatherβs auto body shop to launching the Miracle Mop on QVC, Joy shares how she created a new life not just out of necessityβbut out of vision.
This is more than a story about entrepreneurship. Itβs about legacy, motherhood, grit, and the quiet magic of building a bond so strong that her children now stand beside her in business and life. Joy also shares her latest chapter as co-founder of CleanBoss, a cutting-edge cleaning brand created with global superstar Pitbull. CleanBoss offers powerful, non-toxic, plant-based cleaning productsβincluding their best-selling botanical disinfectant and zero-mess laundry sheetsβall designed to make everyday cleaning safer, faster, and more effective. With CleanBoss, Joy is once again reinventing how we care for our homes, proving that practicality and innovation canβand shouldβgo hand in hand.
Whether youβre a single mom, an aspiring entrepreneur, or someone at a crossroads, Joyβs story is a reminder that you donβt have to do it allβyou just have to start.
How Does She Do It All: Autumn Calabrese
In this episode of How Does She Do It All?, Olivia sits down with Autumn Calabreseβfitness icon, entrepreneur, and solo momβto uncover the real, unfiltered story behind her powerhouse presence. From a two-year-old on her hip and a one-bedroom apartment to launching her 18th at-home fitness program and raising a teenage son, Autumn shares how she rebuilt her life on the other side of divorceβone step, one sweat session, and one deep breath at a time.
Thereβs a certain quiet strength in single motherhood that rarely gets the spotlight. In this episode of How Does She Do It All?, Olivia sits down with Autumn Calabreseβfitness icon, entrepreneur, and solo momβto uncover the real, unfiltered story behind her powerhouse presence. From a two-year-old on her hip and a one-bedroom apartment to launching her 18th at-home fitness program and raising a teenage son, Autumn shares how she rebuilt her life on the other side of divorceβone step, one sweat session, and one deep breath at a time.
Autumn doesnβt sugarcoat the messiness. She opens up about the early days of single parenting, the emotional aftermath of divorce, and the invisible weight of being the default parent, breadwinner, and emotional anchor. But she also shares the tools that carried her through: fierce non-negotiables, nightly check-ins with herself, and a whole lot of grace. With vulnerability and power, she reclaims her storyβand reminds us that progress, not perfection, is the path forward.
This conversation is more than a peek behind the curtain. Itβs a testament to whatβs possible when women refuse to let hardship define them. Autumnβs honesty about burnout, boundaries, and learning to prioritize herself is a lifeline for any mom trying to hold it all together. If youβve ever wondered how someone does it allβthis episode doesnβt just answer the question, it rewrites the entire narrative.
How Does She Do It All: Lisa Easton
After a 23-year marriage and the sudden loss of her ex-husband, Lisa Easton found herself a single mom of four with $55K in debt and no support. In this powerful episode of How Does She Do It All?, Lisa shares how she rebuilt her life through mindset, manifestation, and daily routinesβtransforming her struggles into a multi-million-dollar business. A must-listen for divorce recovery and single mom life.
When Lisa Eastonβs 23-year marriage ended, she thought the hardest part was behind her. But life had more in store: financial devastation, total responsibility for four grown children, and the sudden death of her ex-husband. With no partner to lean on, no safety net, and nowhere to go but her sisterβs spare bedroom, Lisa did what many would think impossibleβshe rebuilt, from the ground up, with little more than belief, discipline, and sheer will.
In this powerful episode, Olivia sits down with Lisa, now the radiant CEO of Millionaire Morning Mamas, to trace the journey from bankruptcy and grief to multi-million-dollar success and personal transformation. Lisa doesnβt sugarcoat a thingβshe shares the emotional weight of being a single mom to adult children, the brutal financial truth of post-divorce life, and how she clawed her way back using manifestation, self-care, and a strict morning routine. She reminds us that sometimes the only way out is through, and that womenβespecially single momsβcarry a strength the world rarely acknowledges.
This is an episode about resilience, reinvention, and radical self-trust. Lisa shows us whatβs possible when a woman decides to stop waiting for permission and starts betting on herself instead. Whether youβre a single mom in survival mode or just wondering whatβs next for your life, Lisaβs story will crack your heart open and fill it with hope.
How Does She Do It All: Olivia Howell
In this heartfelt episode of How Does She Do It All, Olivia Howell shares her journey of becoming a single mom after divorce, raising two sensitive sons, and finding unexpected peace in solo parenting. She opens up about co-parenting challenges, creating sacred routines, and building a joyful home after heartbreak. A must-listen for anyone navigating divorce recovery and single mom life.
Before Olivia Howell became the host of How Does She Do It All, she was already living the question every single mom silently asks herself: How do I hold all of this? In this special episode, the mic turns toward Olivia as her sisterβand co-founder of Fresh StartsβJenny interviews her about what single motherhood really looks like behind the scenes. With candor, humor, and heart, Olivia reflects on becoming a single mom in 2019, raising two boys through a pandemic, and the emotional labor of parenting soloβeven when you were doing it alone long before the title made it official.
Olivia shares the sacred rituals that keep her grounded: morning meditations before the kids wake, walking meetings on a treadmill, and late-night sitcoms with her sons. She doesnβt sugarcoat the hard partsβparenting two deeply feeling, wildly different boys in todayβs world takes stamina, self-awareness, and constant reparenting. But she also shares the unexpected joys: quiet dinners with just one kid, deep conversations about consent, and the jazz-like rhythm of their little family of three, playing in sync.
This is an episode about freedom and fatigue, about trading marital chaos for peace in a smaller space, and about how healing can happen in a tiny room with rice cakes, a good sitcom, and your kids beside you. Itβs also a gentle reminder that the key to βdoing it allβ might just be learning to do it differentlyβwith intention, with support, and with the fierce belief that your sacred space is wherever you decide to rebuild it.
How Does She Do It All: Scarlett Longstreet
In this episode of How Does She Do It All, we chat with Scarlett Longstreetβwriter, content strategist, and single mom of three. Scarlett shares her journey of navigating divorce, rebuilding her life, and prioritizing herself while raising three daughters. She opens up about balancing solo motherhood with a demanding career, setting boundaries, and finding joy in the everyday chaos. Her story is a testament to resilience, grace, and the beauty of starting over.
In this episode of How Does She Do It All, weβre joined by Scarlett Longstreetβwriter, content strategist, and single mom of three girlsβwho opens up about what it really takes to parent solo with purpose, grace, and a sense of humor. Scarlett shares her honest experience navigating divorce, rebuilding her life, and learning how to prioritize herself in the midst of motherhood. With warmth and wit, she reflects on the emotional weight of starting over and the strength it takes to lead a family on your own terms.
Scarlett gives us a behind-the-scenes look at how she balances raising three daughters while working full-time in a demanding creative career. She talks about the importance of building efficiencies into daily routines, the value of outsourcing when possible, and how she creates structure in a household that runs on love and logistics. She also unpacks the importance of setting boundaries, both with her kids and with herself, and why modeling joy and fulfillment is one of the greatest gifts she can give her children.
This conversation is filled with practical wisdom and deep emotional truth. Whether you're a solo mom yourself, considering the leap, or just need a dose of real-life encouragement, Scarlettβs story will remind you that single motherhood isnβt just doableβit can be expansive, grounded, and deeply beautiful.
How Does She Do It All: Adrianne Wright
In this inspiring episode of How Does She Do It All, Olivia sits down with Adrianne Wright, founder of Rosie and single mom extraordinaire. Adrianne shares her journey of rebuilding after divorce, embracing intentional living, and redefining single motherhood as a path to joy and growth. Learn how she reshaped her routines, honored her capacity, and found deeper connections with her children. Tune in for powerful insights on thriving in solo parenting.
In this heart-centered episode of How Does She Do It All, Olivia sits down with Adrianne Wright, a powerful storyteller, single mom, and founder of Rosie. Together, they explore the healing path of single motherhoodβwhat it looks like to rebuild after divorce, reclaim your time, and create a life rooted in peace and intentionality. Adrianne shares candid insights from her own experience, reminding us that solo parenting isnβt just about survivalβit can be a season of unexpected joy and deep personal growth.
Adrianne opens up about the quiet strength it takes to tune into your body, honor your capacity, and let go of unrealistic expectations. She talks about reshaping her daily routines to work with her life instead of against it, and how learning to ask for help has become a powerful act of self-love. From deeper connections with her children to the art of managing time with grace, Adrianne gives us permission to move through motherhood at our own pace.
This episode is a beautiful reminder that single motherhood is not a deficitβitβs a reimagining. Whether you're navigating the early days of divorce or further down the road, Adrianneβs story will inspire you to trust your rhythm, redefine what βdoing it allβ means, and build a life filled with love, peace, and possibility.