Charleston Moms

Jody and her family made the change from big city life in Chicago to the suburbs of Charleston and couldn't be happier! With an undergraduate degree from Elon University, and a Masters in Counseling from DePaul University, Jody's career path took a different turn when given the opportunity to take over ownership of Charleston Moms. This new adventure has left Jody with so much excitement for continuing the great work that Charleston Moms has already started, and also very little free time as any business owner knows! In between balancing the responsibilities of being a WAHM, Jody enjoys spending time/keeping up with her two young daughters, date nights with her husband Rob, practicing yoga, exploring Charleston, and indulging in some retail therapy.

Tiffany traded in back-to-back business meetings and PowerPoint presentations, for sippy cups and play dates – leaving her corporate job of 15 years to become a stay-at-home/work-at-home mom. To say life is different is an understatement, and she now has a new found love and respect for the “hardest” (and best!) job she’s ever had. A native South Carolinian, Tiffany is best described as kind-hearted and friendly, with a quick sense of humor. When she’s not toting her little to the latest kid-friendly activity, you can find her enjoying a good cup of coffee or catching up on the latest celebrity gossip news. She received her Masters Degree in Integrated Communications from the University of South Carolina in 2007, and enjoys reading, writing and traveling (when she finds the time). She lives in Columbia with her husband Rob, and is also the owner and founder of Columbia Mom.

Kristin was born and raised in Chesapeake, VA. She moved to South Carolina to pursue an education in Public Health at Coastal Carolina University. While attending CCU, she met her husband of 6 years. She worked for the state of South Carolina for seven years as a nutritionist before she had the opportunity to stay at home as a full time mom. In October of 2016, she relocated to Charleston for her husband’s job. They welcomed their son in February 2017. She loves spending time with her family outdoors- camping, bike riding and beach going. Creating delicious, healthy meals and curling up with a good book have always been some of her favorite hobbies.

Amanda is an upstate New York girl who married a Tennessee guy in 2011 and moved to Charleston the next day. They have adopted two toddler boys from South Korea in 2017 and 2019. She loves to share her heart ponderings and humor lent by beginning motherhood with her toddler who spoke another language. Amanda has a social work degree and a background in non-profit work. She enjoys her awkward floppy hound, assertive cuddly cat, but can't keep plants alive. In her "spare time," she loves to create, help out at her boys' schools, dance, and sing/drum around the house, for church worship, or her sister's music.

Julia Shaw was born and raised in the suburbs of Philadelphia, PA. Collegiate athletics brought Julia to the Midwest where she competed in DII lacrosse. She completed her undergraduate degrees in marketing & sport management, and went on to receive her MBA while working in Division I college Athletic Development (fundraising, donor relations and event management). Julia and her husband Jimmie made the move to Charleston to be closer to family, and to take advantage of all that the Lowcountry has to offer. From amazing people, to a vibrant city scene, great food, rich history, and the outdoors, Julia is thrilled to be back on the East Coast and to raise her children Perry (2 years) and Paxton (10 months) near their cousins. She is excited to connect parents with local businesses who share her same passion for raising a family in such a fantastic community. In her free time she enjoys being outdoors, watching and playing sports, trying new food, reading, traveling, and spending time with family.

As a native South Carolinian, Haylee moved to Charleston when she began attending the College of Charleston and immediately fell in love with the Lowcountry (and eventually her future husband, Derek, who was attending The Citadel). They stayed in the Charleston area after getting married and are now raising their two sons here (4 years old and almost 2 years old). Haylee is a self-proclaimed coffee addict who loves traveling, skincare, and all things Disney. You’ll find her family at the beach, a local county park, or serving at their church in their spare time. Haylee loves Charleston and can’t wait to help connect local moms to each other and local businesses!

Alexis grew up a military child, born and raised all over the southeast. After meeting her husband, Shown, and living on the west coast for a bit, she couldn’t stay away from palm trees any longer, so they headed to Charleston. They immediately fell in love with the Lowcountry, and almost a decade later are now raising their miracle baby girl Evvie here! Alexis is passionate about the power of relationships with a previous career in the nonprofit sector and is so excited to bring that experience to Charleston Moms. In her free time, she loves adventuring with Evvie, gluten free baking, DIY projects, and is a big fan of Peloton!

Joan comes to us from all over. She grew up in a military family and has lived across the United States and Europe, settling in Charleston in 2019. When Joan isn’t out exploring Charleston, meeting new mom friends, and finding fun family-friendly activities she works in EMS as a Paramedic. She and her husband Ryder, a Mount Pleasant Firefighter and native Charlestonian, have a daughter born in October of 2021 and a son due in November 2022. The couple is absolutely thrilled to join the two under two club!