Allison is the Co-founder and Owner of AustinMoms.com and has lived in Austins her entire life. She has a degree in English from The University of Texas-Austin {Hook ‘Em}. A former advertising executive and media planner, Allison spent much of her career executing creative advertising campaigns for her clients. Allison is the proud mom of 3 to Lincoln (2010), Townsend (2013) and Larkin (2016) and wife to Wesley {2010}. Allison now juggles the complexities of being a work from home mom of 3. She loves conquering anything DIY or Annie Sloan Chalk Paint, Boxed Wine, Sushi, and finding new projects for her husband to complete… oh and of course, writing.

For over 30 years, Chalimar has called Austin her home. Inspired by the luscious Hill Country and sacred springs, Chalimar can be found most weekends wandering barefoot with her wildlings Rubye (2015) and Solomon (2017), showing them the beauty of nature and simplicity of life. Chalimar is married to her best friend and soulmate, Tatenda, a youth soccer coach. Her passions are photography, cooking and gardening. For the last 13 years, Chalimar has taught middle and high school History. After giving birth to her daughter, she also became a birth and postpartum doula with a goal of providing advocacy and eradicating the disparities in healthcare equality for birthing people. You can find Chalimar on Instagram (@chaliiib) and at MoonTribe Doula.

Erin, AMB’s social girl, is a local Austinite and mama to one sweet, crazy, little boy. Her and her husband run a digital agency in Texas’ Silicon Valley (i.e. Austin). She’s a Texas born, Texas raised girl with an extreme love of traveling and hopes to sail the world one day. She also runs a lovely little blog, Hi Lovely, a place to share outfits, babies, treats and travels. She’s easily seduced by a good cup of coffee, a well designed handbag or a margarita. You can connect with Erin on Instagram, Facebook, Snapchat, Pinterest, and Twitter.

Lauren Wiatrek is a native Austinite that after moving to New York and Colorado, decided her heart was in the center of Texas. Her husband, Evan helped build their family of daughters in a home they love. After battling stage 3 breast cancer in 2017 Lauren has become a strong voice for wellness, health advocacy, and her faith. Lauren loves to travel every chance she can get. Lauren enjoys extra hot coffee on the porch, her F45 workouts, Young Living lifestyle, being all things as a #girlmom and helping empower women. You can follow her journey at Be Still and Smile and follow her at @lauren.wiatrek    

Malu is the Family Calendar Coordinator for Austin Moms Blog. Originally from Mexico City, she has been in Texas most of her life and considers herself an honorary Austinite. UT drew her here, kept her here and she believes it is the reason why the sky has such beautiful burnt orange glow at sunrise and sunset . (Hook ‘Em) “The Music Capital of the World” and “Keep Austin Weird” are the mottos that sealed her love for this city. She is excited to find fun and family friendly events to keep the celebration going for our kids. She is married to her best friend and mama to two amazing boys. They are her everything. She loves festivals, crafts (even if they end up as Pinterest Fails), reading to, singing with, learning from and being silly with her boys as much as possible.