Meet A Mom
Meet a Mom — Natalie Miller, DDS, MS — Great Smiles PDO
Such a pleasure to introduce our community of moms to a multi-talented and caring orthodontist at Great Smiles Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics. Dr. Natalie Miller is also a mom who grew up in North County. Dr. Miller has a unique story of marrying her childhood sweetheart. She and her future husband even lived on the same street growing up! Be sure to read our interview to get a glimpse of Natalie’s North County life.
Meet a Mom — Vegan Restaurateur
Pinky Cole built a hundred million dollar restaurant brand, from the ground up. With 12 locations from Brooklyn to Dallas, she started out selling burgers via Instagram and a food truck in Atlanta, Georgia. Along the way she married Derrick Hayes (the owner of Big Dave’s Cheesesteaks, a very non-vegan restaurant in Atlanta).
Meet a Mom — Team US Women’s Soccer Star Crystal Dunn
Crystal Dunn is in Paris for her third Olympic Games as part of Team USA’s women’s soccer roster. The Gotham FC star recently turned 32, making her one of the older team members, and she takes her responsibility as a leader seriously. “My role going into this Olympics is that of a veteran player. I’m jumping into a role mentoring younger players, but also making sure I’m ready to make an impact no matter what role is given to me.” Crystal Dunn discusses her Paris plans, introducing her son to soccer and more.
Meet a Mom — Mackenzie Rubish — North County Winner of Roku’s The Great American Baking Show
If you’re into baking and you live in North County, you probably know her. She’s the Oceanside native who made her mark across the pond in a show ironically titled “The Great American Baking Show” on The Roku Channel. Mackenzie Rubish, is our hometown baking queen! And San Diego can’t get enough of her — from parades to newscasts, to write ups in local papers and magazines. Now, it’s my turn! I got to chitchat with this kind soul and Star Baker.
Meet a Mom — Actress Camille Guaty on Motherhood
Camille battled infertility for years before eventually using an egg donor to become a mom to Morrison (now 4). Below, Camille shares about Harold and The Purple Crayon, her tough path to motherhood, and more.
Meet a Mom — Recipe Creator Ereka Vetrini
Twenty years ago, in the early days of reality television, Ereka Vetrini became a household name as a contestant on season one of The Apprentice. Today, she has found fame all over again on Instagram and TikTok—with nearly a million followers on each platform—as a recipe creator showcasing her Italian roots.





