HOST JACKIE TANTILLO- "The Gift She Gave Back To Me" with Guest NY Times 'Tiny Love Story' Contributor, Playwright and Author, Jennifer Fell Hayes

My guest enjoyed writing these little notes/rhythmes  for her mother to discover, as much as her mom loved uncovering them. It's hard when you only get to visit with your loved ones only once a year.  That's just one of the reasons Jennifer decided to leave 'bread crumbs' of love for her mother to happen upon.

Well, this tradition of leaving notes of sentiment went on for at least 10 years and it wasn't until Jennifer's mother died that she found a box full of individual plastic bags, each containing a years worth of small pieces of paper with words of love and admiration.

Kate Fell, Jennifer's mother was a very accomplished pianist but had to give it all up because of WWII and supporting her daughter while her husband served for his country. When Jennifer was a young girls, she recalls sneaking out of bed and crawling near the top of the stairs so she could listen to her mother play the piano.  She was enchanted by her mother's love of Chopin and Brahms and still listens to classical music today while she writes. 

My guest had the endless support of her maternal grandmother  as well as her mother. They were always there for her. Jennifer says as a mother, looking back their love and devotion helped her raise her own daughter the way she had been raised.

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"Should Have Listened To My Mother" is an ongoing conversation about mothers and the roles they play in our lives. And my guests answer the question, 'are you who you are today because of, or in spite of, your mother'? You'll be amazed at what the responses are.

"Should Have Listened To My Mother" would not be possible without the generosity, sincerity and insight from my guests. In getting ready to launch my podcast, so many were willing to give their time and share their personal relationships with their mother.

Some of my guests include Baritone Singer Christopheren Nomura, Pulitzer Prize Winning Journalist Tim Wacker, Activist Kim Miller, Freighter Sea Captain Terry Viscount, Film Production Manager Peg Robinson, Professor of Writing Montclair State University Dr. Bridget Brown, Tammy Steckler, attorney and family advocate @CUNY Law; NYC First Responder/NYC Firefighter Mark Heingartner, Child and Adult Special Needs Activist, Maryellen Valyo Cole and Roger Evens, Property Manager in New Jersey and so many more talented and insightful women and men.

I've worked in the broadcasting industry for over four decades. I've interviewed so many fascinating people including musicians, celebrities, authors, activists, entrepreneurs, politicians and more.

A big thank you goes to Ricky Soto, NYC based Graphic Designer, who created my logo for "Should Have Listened To My Mother".

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