The Village Podcast

Poppi co-founder Allison Ellsworth joins The Village Podcast and host Nicole Trunfio, to discuss how she grew a kitchen-born beverage into a billion-dollar brand while raising three boys.
She opens up about navigating high-stakes risk, setting workplace standards for mothers, overcoming a traumatic third birth by trusting her intuition, and finding balance through strong family partnership. 
From normalizing breastfeeding in boardrooms to overcoming pushy medical advice during labor, Allison highlights the power of self-advocacy, family values, and stepping into your personal purpose.

In this repost episode of The Village Podcast, host Nicole Trunfio sits down with actress and mother Rumer Willis to explore the deeply personal realities of her journey into parenthood. Rumer reflects on how becoming a mother to her daughter, immediately humbled her expectations, shifted her brain’s protective instincts, and transformed her perspective on early childhood development.
Together, they dive into alternative parenting practices, including co-sleeping, holistic remedies, and elimination communication, while discussing the importance of advocating for yourself during birth. Rumer opens up about her unmedicated home birth experience, the power of having a multi-generational lineage of women in the room, and practical advice for expectant mothers preparing their minds and bodies for delivery. Finally, the pair discuss their baby carrier collaboration and unpack the core philosophy behind its embroidered message: “All you seek lies within.”

In this enlightening episode of The Village Podcast, host Nicole Trunfio sits down with Vanessa Fitzgerald, where she discusses her practice in Nutrition Response Testing, explaining how she works with the autonomic nervous system to identify root-cause stressors and support organ health.
The discussion dives into why she prefers working with women prior to conception, how to address issues like tongue and lip ties in newborns, and the holistic modalities that helped her navigate sleep deprivation, hormone drops, and postpartum recovery.

In this inspiring recap episode of The Village Podcast, host Nicole Trunfio sits down with Allyson Felix, the most decorated track and field Olympic athlete of all time. Allyson opens up about her pivotal transition from focusing solely on winning medals to defining her purpose through impact. She candidly shares her experience navigating contract negotiations during pregnancy, leaving Nike to advocate for maternal protections, and partnering with Athleta before founding Saysh, a footwear company specifically designed for the female foot.
Allyson also shares her harrowing personal experience with severe preeclampsia and an emergency C-section, shedding light on the urgent Black maternal health crisis and the critical need for systemic change. Grounded by her faith, family, and childhood upbringing, Allyson offers powerful wisdom on navigating life's seasons, standing up for female athletes, and normalizing the raw challenges of motherhood.

In this candid and uplifting episode, entrepreneur, style icon, and Heaven Mayhem founder Pia Mance joins host Nicole Trumfio on The Village to chat about business, style, and preparing for first-time motherhood.
Pia opens up about her intentional approach to life, from meticulously planning her pregnancy down to the timing, hormone health, and prep work, to crafting a flexible, realistic birth plan that balances modern medicine with comfort rituals. She candidly shares her refusal to compromise her personal identity during pregnancy, reflecting on how her strong work ethic drives her plans to bring her newborn baby boy into her creative environment at the office.
From organizing an efficient post-baby life and navigating LA as an Aussie expat to her top newborn must-haves, baby photo announcement tips, and advice on post-baby style refreshes, Pia brings her signature humor and clarity to every topic. She also reflects on the importance of leaning into your community, building your modern "village," and nurturing female friendships through every transition of life.
Disclaimer: The information shared on The Village reflects the personal experiences and opinions of each guest and should not be considered, nor used as a substitute for, professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.