About Us
I’m a 39-year-old mother of two—Santino (our little wild man, “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 traded the Midwest for the mountains—moving from Illinois to Bend and most recently Arizona—in pursuit of a more intentional, connected life. Like so much of my journey in motherhood, those choices were 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 researched maternity leave, I was stunned by how little support working families in the U.S. actually receive. But nothing—not statistics, not policy briefings—could have prepared me for what it really felt like to recover from childbirth.
No article captured the physical pain, the emotional intensity, or the disorienting beauty of those first weeks. I was healing from stitches and struggling through breastfeeding, all while falling deeper in love with our son than I thought possible. That love anchored me—but the thought of mothers being forced back to work just two weeks later 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 at work. Pumping, healing, handing over their newborns to strangers, and showing up at jobs as if nothing life-altering had just happened. It felt cruel. It felt wrong. And it ignited something in me.
Sonny & The Lion started as a way to stand up for Paid Leave. But over time, my focus grew sharper: while systemic change is essential, the mental health of mothers is the most urgent crisis we face today. Because maternal mental health isn’t a side issue—it’s the single greatest factor in a child’s health and development.
That’s why Sonny & The Lion is evolving into something even deeper: a brand and a movement that gives mothers tools, hope, community, connection and solidarity. We want moms to feel supported—not abandoned—in the most vulnerable seasons of their lives.
This isn’t just a clothing line. It’s a call to honor mothers. 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 standing with mothers, protecting their mental health, and by extension, shaping the health of the next generation.
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.