This episode of the Pink Nannies in Session Podcast is a conversation for nannies who have ever wondered if this work could truly become a respected, long-term profession.

Hosted by Allison Goren, Founder and CEO of Pink Nannies, this episode features Brittany Drew, the 2025 INA Nanny of the Year, whose career reflects what it looks like to build a life in this work with intention, consistency, and integrity.

Brittany is a CPR-certified Newborn Care Specialist, holistic sleep consultant, agency owner, and the founder of the United Nanny Society. With more than twelve years in the field, her journey is not defined by chasing recognition, but by showing up fully for families, children, and the profession itself.

In this conversation, Allison and Brittany explore what families never see but always feel, the internal confidence that shapes great caregivers, the quiet moments that turn a job into a calling, and what recognition really represents when it comes from depth rather than performance.

This episode is especially for nannies who:
• Have questioned whether they are “enough”
• Care deeply and stay longer than required
• Want growth without losing their identity
• Believe this profession deserves dignity and respect

This is not a conversation about awards.
It is a conversation about trust, longevity, and leadership built quietly over time.

In this episode, Allison Goren, Founder and CEO of Pink Nannies, sits down with Tonya Sakowicz, a foundational leader in the newborn care profession whose work helped shape the industry long before it had structure, credentials, or formal recognition.

Allison has known Tonya for over eighteen years, dating back to the earliest days of professional newborn care. This conversation traces the evolution from hands-on caregiving to education, leadership, and the creation of lasting standards that protect families, mothers, and caregivers alike.

Tonya is the founder of Newborn Care Solutions, the creator of the only CACHE-accredited newborn care training program in the United States, and a longtime leader within the International Nanny Association. Her work has influenced how families hire, how agencies place, and how newborn care specialists understand the responsibility of the role they step into.

Together, they discuss calling versus passion, what mothers carry silently in the early weeks, why education in newborn care is about stewardship rather than hierarchy, and how thoughtful caregiving changes the experience of motherhood itself.

This episode is for newborn care specialists, nannies, and families who want to understand what truly exceptional newborn support looks like and why leadership in this field begins long before titles or recognition.

In today’s world, your next dream job might start with a Zoom link. Virtual interviews have become the new first impression — and the way you show up on screen says everything about your professionalism, warmth, and confidence.

In this episode, Allison Dakdouk, founder and CEO of Pink Nannies®, walks you through The Pink Standard Approachto acing your virtual nanny interview. You’ll learn how to prepare your technology, environment, and mindset so you can show up calm, capable, and camera-ready.

This isn’t just another checklist — it’s a masterclass in emotional intelligence and presentation. From lighting and sound to body language and human connection, Allison shares the small details that make a lasting impression and the mindset shifts that separate strong candidates from unforgettable ones.

The holidays move fast - parties, travel, the sugar highs, and the endless to-do lists. But through it all, there’s one person quietly holding it together: your nanny.

In this heartfelt episode, Allison Dakdouk, founder and CEO of Pink Nannies®, breaks down how to give a meaningful holiday bonus that goes beyond the envelope. Because this season isn’t just about gifts — it’s about gratitude.

Allison shares the insider framework that high-net-worth families and emotionally intelligent leaders use to express appreciation in a way that truly resonates. You’ll learn how to decide on the right amount, what gestures create lasting impact, and how to turn a year-end transaction into a transformational moment of recognition.

This isn’t about money — it’s about message. And the message is simple: You matter here.

After placing hundreds of nannies for families from all walks of life, I’ve uncovered one truth: childcare is *not* just help. It’s leadership.

In this episode (Week 1 of our new series) I introduce you to our philosophy: The Pink Standard. It’s how we raise the bar for nannies and families — redefining what excellence in the home looks like.

👶 For Nannies: You are the COO of the home. You manage logistics, emotions, growth, and structure. You deserve to lead with confidence.

🏠 For Families: You deserve clarity, stability, and partnership. Hire not just for experience — hire for alignment, communication, and respect.