About Us

I’m a 39-year-old mother of two—Santino (our bold little “Sonny”) and Frankie Jean, our radiant newest addition. I’m also a partner to my best friend and husband, Greg, and the heart behind this mission-driven brand.

Our family recently traded the Midwest for the mountains, moving from Illinois to Bend and most recently Arizona, in pursuit of a more intentional, connected life. That decision, like many others since becoming a mother, was sparked by love, reshaped priorities, and a fierce desire to build something better—not just for our kids, but for families everywhere.

Sonny & The Lion was born during the earliest days of my first pregnancy. As I navigated the logistics of maternity leave, I was stunned by how little support working families in the U.S. actually receive. Despite careful financial planning, I found myself unprepared for just how broken the system really was—especially in our home state of Illinois. I went down the rabbit hole, learning more than I ever wanted to know about the gaping holes in our country’s Paid Leave policies.

But nothing could have prepared me for what it actually felt like to recover from childbirth.

No article or anecdote captured the physical pain, the emotional intensity, or the disorienting beauty of those first weeks. I was healing from stitches and navigating the pain of breastfeeding, all while falling deeper in love with our son than I knew was possible. That love anchored me—but the thought of returning to work just two weeks later, as 1 in 4 American women are forced to do, felt unbearable.

I’ll never forget Day 14 postpartum. I was still struggling to get out of bed when it hit me: other mothers were already back at work. They were pumping, healing, handing over their newborns to strangers, and showing up to jobs as if nothing life-altering had just happened. It felt cruel. It felt wrong. And it ignited something in me.

Sonny & The Lion became my way of doing something—of saying something.

What began as a spark of frustration grew into a mission: to raise awareness for Paid Leave, build solidarity among caregivers, and help fund the fierce advocates fighting to change this system.

This isn’t just a clothing line. It’s a movement stitched with purpose, pride, and love.

When you wear Sonny & The Lion, you’re not just showing up in style—you’re showing up for families.

Whether you’re a parent, caregiver, ally, or simply someone who believes in dignity and care, thank you for being here. You’re part of The Pride now—and we’re stronger because of it.