This episode of Moms of the Lou features Kristen Smith, owner of TotSpot Social in Clayton. She shares her journey in creating a family-friendly space for St. Louis parents. She talks about the success of their first year in business, including popular events like Tot Time, Tools & Tales, and Tot Toast. At TotSpot Social, Kristen goes above and beyond in making it easy for parents when they visit, providing amenities, snacks, and various times in availability for families. She shares the victories and challenges in being a “mompreneur” and expresses her gratitude for the support TotSpot Social has received from the local St. Louis community. Don’t forget to sign up for St. Louis Mom’s Winter Play Date series at TotSpot Social on January 22nd from 4:30-6:30pm!

This podcast episode is sponsored by Siteman Cancer Center: National Leaders in Cancer Treatment & Research.

Kristen Smith is the owner and founder of TotSpot Social, a thoughtfully designed playroom and event space created with both kids and parents in mind. She and her husband, Kevin, developed the concept while raising their two young boys. TotSpot Social features an open-concept layout that allows adults to socialize while keeping a close eye on their kids, along with a liquor license for birthday parties and happy-hour playtimes. Reviewers consistently describe Kristen as exceptionally attentive, welcoming, and hands-on—known for going above and beyond to make every visit and celebration feel personal and stress-free. With a deep passion for supporting parents and St. Louis businesses, Kristen has grown TotSpot Social into a trusted community space.

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This episode was produced by the St. Louis Mom. It was recorded and edited by STL Bucketlist Studios in St. Louis, Missouri.

In this episode of Moms of the Lou, Rebekah & Lauren rehash all the incredible happenings for local families in St. Louis this year! From new indoor play spaces, park renovations, new support resources for moms, we chat through it all. And we chat about what weʼre excited about thatʼs coming in 2026! Thanks for letting St. Louis Mom be a resource to you yet again this year, we are grateful for our community!

We hope you enjoyed this podcast episode! To learn more about Moms of the Lou you can go to stlouismom.com or follow us on Instagram and Facebook. You can listen to the podcast on Apple Podcast and Spotify. And don’t forget to rate and review so more people can tune in!

This episode was produced by the St. Louis Mom. It was recorded and edited by STL Bucketlist Studios in St. Louis, Missouri.

In this episode of Moms of the Lou, Rebekah & Lauren sat down with Olivia Tischler, owner of Teleo Coffee in Kirkwood! They talked about how she launched her business, what she’s learned running a small local business, how she’s managing motherhood, the heart and mission of her business, and how they give back to the community. We know you’ll love hearing Olivia’s story!

Olivia Tischler is the owner and founder of Teleo Coffee, a distinguished, faith-based coffee shop located in Kirkwood, Missouri. Since launching the business just after college, Olivia has grown Teleo into one of the area’s most beloved coffee destinations, recognized with multiple awards and news highlights. With over 11,000 social media followers and a loyal community presence, Olivia continues to blend entrepreneurial vision with her faith—using Teleo Coffee not only as a gathering place but also as her personal ministry, fostering connection, intentionality and purpose through every cup.

We hope you enjoyed this podcast episode! To learn more about Moms of the Lou you can go to stlouismom.com or follow us on Instagram and Facebook. You can listen to the podcast on Apple Podcast and Spotify. And don’t forget to rate and review so more people can tune in!

This episode was produced by the St. Louis Mom. It was recorded and edited by STL Bucketlist Studios in St. Louis, Missouri.