Meet our Founder, Lianne Kim

Lianne Kim founded Mamas & Co. in November 2014 with the aim of bringing mama entrepreneurs together to support each other in their efforts to grow their businesses. Her current role is to continue to grow the mission of the community by working on strategic partnerships and curating the educational content such as our conferences and online courses.

In addition to leading this community, she is also a Business Coach and she helps business owners at all different stages through her online courses and coaching programs. She also runs an annual retreat for female entrepreneurs every January.

While she loves her work, Lianne’s #1 passion in life is spending time with her family. She is a wife a mama to two adorable kids and she loves going on family adventures, whether it’s traveling to a new destination as a family, or going on long bike rides. She believes that it is possible to have the life and business of our dreams.

Meet our Community Manager, 

Erin T.

Erin joined the Mamas & Co. team in 2023 and brings a wealth of experience as our Community Manager, combining technical expertise, strong interpersonal skills, and her lived experience as a neurodivergent business owner and parent of a neurodivergent child.

Erin is a neurodiversity consultant, educator, and seasoned video producer with over 20 years of experience creating inclusive, story-driven content. As the founder and creative producer of a multidisciplinary media and education studio, Erin designs innovative and meaningful content—specializing in visual communication and educational solutions for diverse clients.

With a Master of Education in Cognitive Diversity, a Certificate in Learning Experience Design, and 25 years of experience in media production, Erin develops videos, resources, courses, and presentations that amplify real stories and reimagine support for neurodivergent individuals, families, educators, and organizations.

Meet our Operations Manager, Sheila P.

Sheila joined the Mamas & Co. team in 2025 as the Operations Manager. With over two decades of experience in Business Administration and running her own Virtual Assistant business since 2011, Sheila is the woman behind Mamas & Co.’s seamless daily operations. 

She thrives on finding the most efficient ways to get things done, always with a mindful approach to technology and process optimization. Whether coordinating with the team or refining workflows, Sheila is passionate about blending practicality with purpose.

When she’s not working, you’ll find Sheila enjoying time with her family. She is a wife and a mama that enjoys dancing, crocheting, and finding ways to have a harmonious life with technology.

Meet our Mindset Coach, Chernell B.

Chernell is a mom to 3 beautiful girls, a published author, Certified Health Coach, A Ritz-Carlton Award winning Registered Massage Therapist & a Personal Trainer and the A-Players Mindset Coach.

With over 16 years of experience in health and wellness her passion is to help exhausted moms put themselves first again, get out of their own way & stop limiting their potential. Her positive non judgmental approach helps our A-Players realize they have the power to question old habits & start making real big moves!

Meet our Podcast Producer, Emily M.

Emily Milling is a podcast producer and comedy artist from Toronto. As a graduate of Baking and Pastry Arts Management at George Brown, and Event Management at Algonquin College, Emily's varied careers have led her to entrepreneurship where she found her sweet spot in helping other entrepreneurs with their podcasts.

Emily is proud to have been on the Mamas and Co. team since the inception of Lianne's podcast, The Business of Thinking Big. When she's not producing podcasts, you can find her on various stages around Toronto performing improv and sketch comedy, or you'll catch her producing music and indie films.

Meet our Web Page Designer, Abegail S.

Abegail joined Mamas & Co. in 2022 as our Tech VA and landing page designer. In this short time, she's been able to blossom and hone her skills and expertise. Her background as a graphic brand designer and experience in online marketing helps to keep the brand you know and love looking clean and fresh. Abegail's goal to become the go-to person for online entrepreneurs and course creators is certainly on it's way.

Outside of her online career, Abegail spends quality time watching movies with her sisters and friends, playing guitar, and living the life that she wants, fulfilling her purpose.

Meet our Administrative Assistant, Therese V.

Therese Velasco, an experienced Virtual Assistant with over 8 years of expertise in virtual assistance and online marketing space, has been providing backend support for Mamas & Co. Her contributions as part of the Operations Team have been invaluable not only in the day-to-day tasks but in assisting in important projects and launches. Therese's unwavering commitment and expertise ensure smooth operations within Mamas & Co., making her an invaluable asset to the team's productivity and success.

As an INFJ personality type, Therese navigates her role while embracing her introverted nature and brings a unique perspective to her work, fostering meaningful connections and providing valuable assistance to those she serves.

Outside of her professional pursuits, Therese finds joy in reading self-help books, she also enjoys engaging in discussions about mindset-related topics, and indulging in watercolor painting.