Meet the Mommies

Erin Kane
Erin is credited with starting the Manic Mommies with the insane suggestion that she and Kristin “do a podcast.”

After the birth of her second son, Erin left her full-time PR job in public television to start her own publicity agency. Working from a spare bedroom in her home, she somehow manages to be productive despite the piles of dirty laundry and dishes stacked in the sink.

Together with her husband, Erin balances the demands of a small business while raising two active little boys ages 8 and 6. In her “spare time,” Erin reads too many magazines, tests new recipes, and avoids volunteering at her sons’ schools, all while trying to make Manic Mommies a resource to crazy busy moms everywhere.

Manic Mommies’ promoter and producer, Erin is responsible for scheduling guests, researching show topics and working with media and advertisers.

Erin writes on a weekly basis for Real Simple’s Simply Stated blog on the topic of work/life.

For those who are interested – Erin’s special interests include cooking, decorating, books, entertainment and raising boys.

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Kristin Brandt
Credited with coming up with the name “Manic Mommies,” a term many American moms now use to describe themselves, Kristin is a full-time account executive and project supervisor with a marketing and advertising agency outside Boston where she manages client accounts and develops web sites

With her husband, a part-time stay-at-home dad, environmental consultant and serial do-it-yourselfer, Kristin is managing a full-time job and raising two children, an 8 year old boy and 6 year old girl.

The “computer savvy” mommy, Kristin is responsible for all things technical including recording and mixing the podcast, designing the Manic Mommies logo and web site, and teaching Erin HTML code.

Kristin writes on a weekly basis for Real Simple’s Simply Stated blog on the topic of technology. She is also a member of the National Wildlife Federation’s Be Out There Founding Mother’s Advisory Board.

For those who are interested – Kristin’s special interests include technology, science fiction, comics, and video games.

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