Ep. 82 - Big Ambition, Bold Motherhood & Courageous Kids with Gloria Harrison-Hall

Ep. 82 - Big Ambition, Bold Motherhood & Courageous Kids with Gloria Harrison-Hall

Author: Local Moms Network June 9, 2026 Duration: 30:50
Moms, we don’t need anyone to greenlight our dreams. It’s a message that’s just as powerful for us as it is for our children and our guest will make you believe it!Gloria Harrison-Hall is an Emmy-nominated producer who has spent two decades in television. Today, she serves as Executive Producer of “The Karamo Show” at NBCUniversal. She’s also the author of the children’s book “Glow: My Childhood in Two Worlds” that encourages young readers to feel seen, valued, and confident in who they are.Gloria shares candidly about building an incredible career while raising three children, doing both on her own terms. She offers encouragement for moms navigating the demands of career and family, plus:• building meaningful relationships with her children’s teachers at the start of the school year, despite not being very visible at events• her unique childhood experience of being bused from a predominantly Black inner-city neighborhood in Boston to a predominantly white suburban school• learning whose opinions deserve a response…and when it’s wiser to ignore the noise and move forward• the distinction between leadership and likability as she stepped into her role as an executive producer• striking the balance between giving children opportunities while still fostering ambition and resilienceBe sure to follow Gloria on Instagram @saysglo and learn more about her book at BooksbyGlo.com.Find us at www.thelocalmomsnetwork.comIG: @thelocalmomsnetworkEmail: demetra@thelocalmomsnetwork.comPodcast facilities provided by Stamford Studios Digital Factory.

Hosted by Demetra Ganias-a writer and mother of three who’s navigating the same daily realities-MomCast is a conversation from the trenches of modern parenting. This podcast, from the Local Moms Network, moves beyond simple tips to explore the nuanced, often unspoken layers of family life, culture, and society that shape our days. Demetra guides honest talks with both leading experts and fellow moms who get it, tackling questions about child development, personal identity, and the balancing act that rarely feels balanced. The dialogue here is less about perfect answers and more about shared understanding, offering perspectives that resonate whether you’re in the car line or stealing a quiet moment. It’s a space where the complexities of raising kids intersect with everything else, acknowledging that motherhood is as much about the world we’re preparing our children for as it is about the snack currently ground into the car seat. Tune in for a genuine, sometimes messy, but always connecting look at this defining chapter. You’ll find a sense of community in this podcast, a feeling that someone is putting words to your own experience, making the journey feel a little less solitary and a lot more seen.
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