Her Village

Her Village Podcast

This is the space where real women have real conversations — the ones we don’t always say out loud, but all feel in some way.

Hosted by Jacqueline Baird, this podcast goes beyond surface-level talk and into the stories, struggles, and moments that shape us — in motherhood, relationships, identity, and everything in between.

Through a mix of personal reflections and honest conversations with other women, each episode is designed to leave you feeling seen, understood, and a little less alone… while also giving you new perspective, insight, and the kind of validation you didn’t know you needed.

Because you’re not the only one thinking it.
And you don’t have to figure it out on your own.

Welcome to Her Village.

Connect with Her Village:
Instagram: @motherhood_intended
Join the email list: hervillage.kit.com/naperville

Podcasting since 2022 • 137 episodes

Her Village

Latest Episodes

EP 137: The Kids Are Back to School… What About Us?

A Her Village Solo Episode 🎙️The backpacks are packed, the school supplies are labeled, and the kids are settling back into their routines. But once we’ve gotten everyone else where they need to be… what about us?In this solo epis...

August 19, 2026 • Episode 137 • 32:06

EP 136: What Comes After Trauma? Healing, Hope & the Freckles of Light with Cindy Benezra

What happens after you've survived something that could have defined the rest of your life?Today's guest, Cindy Benezra, is a USA Today bestselling author, speaker, trauma recovery advocate, and author of Under the Orange Blossoms

August 12, 2026 • Episode 136 • 41:02

EP 135: Maybe You Did Better Than You Think

As summer winds down and back-to-school season approaches, it's easy to look back and wonder...Did I do enough?Did we make enough memories?Did my kids have the summer they deserved?Did I somehow miss the mark?...

August 05, 2026 • Episode 135 • 19:55

EP 134: The Woman Behind Blue's Clues, Daniel Tiger & Princess Penelope's Purse of Preposterous Things | Angela Santomero

Some stories entertain us.Others help shape who we become.This week on the Her Village Podcast, I'm joined by Emmy Award-winning creator, author, and storyteller Angela Santomero, whose work has helped generations of...

July 28, 2026 • Episode 134 • 43:40

EP 133: What I Learned About Friendship After Starting Her Village

When I started Her Village, I thought I was creating a place where women could make new friends.What I didn't expect was what those first few months would teach me—not just about friendship, but about belonging.In this solo episod...

July 22, 2026 • Episode 133 • 17:36

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