Baltimore's Nu Momish: A community that uplifts moms in every stage of motherhood

By Sheilah Kast,

Melissa Gerr

Published January 3, 2024 at 10:42 AM EST

Gilly Shaw (center) founded Nu Momish, to provide resources and support for new mothers. Pictured with her are participants from the first Nu Momish conference, where more than 100 moms were welcomed with on-site child care, expert panelist discussions of every transition in motherhood, resources and a spa for pampering during the conference. Photo: YRN Photography — Gilly Shaw (center) founded Nu Momish, to provide resources and support for new mothers. Pictured with her are participants from the first Mom's Conference, where more than 100 moms were welcomed with on-site child care, expert panelist discussions of every transition in motherhood, resources and a spa for pampering during the conference. Photo: YRN Photography

We talk with Nu Momish founder Gilly Shaw. Her business advocates for, supports and provides resources for new mothers -- whether that means a kind listening ear, or help tackling that mountain of laundry! She recently received a Black Futures Micro Grant from Cllctivly to help grow her business.

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Sheilah Kast

Sheilah Kast is the host of On The Record, Monday-Friday, 9:30-10:00 am.

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Melissa Gerr

Melissa Gerr is a Senior Producer for On the Record. She started in public media at Twin Cities Public Television in St. Paul, Minn., where she is from, and then worked as a field producer for Oregon Public Broadcasting in Portland. She made the jump to audio-lover in Baltimore as a digital media editor at Mid-Atlantic Media and Laureate Education, Inc. and as a field producer for "Out of the Blocks." Her beat is typically the off-beat with an emphasis on science, culture and things that make you say, 'Wait, what?'

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