Our Story

Two Friends,
One Long Conversation

With a combined 70+ years of lived experience, we bring perspective shaped by navigating marriage, parenting, career transitions, and loss. As a mother of four and long-term partner, and as a widow raising both an independent adult and a child with special needs, we offer insight grounded in real life—not theory. We explore topics including reinvention, long-term relationships, motherhood, grief, career shifts, and personal growth—creating space for conversations that are often overlooked.

Not perfect. Just real.

Meet the Co-Hosts

The voices behind the show

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Co-Host

Nicola

Nicola lives in Maryland with her husband of 20 years and their four teenage kids. She met her husband on a Christian dating website during the free trial—and the rest is history. Known for her warm, honest, and down-to-earth personality, Nicola brings a grounded and compassionate voice to the podcast. She started East Coast Moms Unfiltered to create a real, judgment-free space where people can share the stories they rarely get to tell. She loves meaningful conversations, building community, and giving guests a place to fully be themselves.

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Co-Host

Donna

Donna is a true Jersey girl—born, raised, and still living in the same house she grew up in. A widow and proud mom of two boys, she's navigated the ups, downs, and curveballs of raising kids with ADHD, including her youngest who is on the autism spectrum. Donna brings bold, unfiltered energy and a deeply compassionate perspective to every episode. She uplifts others with honesty, humor, and heart—creating a space where people feel seen, heard, and never alone.

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