A last nod to the production office, backstage at the Barrymore Theatre with cast member Vicki Eckman and Madison Co-producer–my friend and lifesaver–Takeyla Benton (photo by Melissa Austin) bonus photobomb by Leslie Coff

As many of you know, last weekend we celebrated the 8th annual and grand finale Madison LISTEN TO YOUR MOTHER show.

2017 Madison cast Camille Bernier, Megan Ryan, Madison co-producer Takeyla Benton, me, Claire Weiss, Leslie Coff, Deb Nies, Katie Frank, Vicki Eckman, Jael Currie, Rhenna Widerski, Lisa Bauer and Megan Diaz (and honoring alumni standing below). Photo by Melissa Austin

In fact, in 2017, together with 28 other cities (60+ local women “torchbearer” director/producers, over 350 storytellers and several thousand audience members this year alone) we wrapped a gigantic bow around the entire national project as established in 2010. None of this would’ve been possible without the tremendous support from and leadership of our national team; business strategist Deb Rox, Diversity and Inclusion consultant Taya Dunn Johnson, Returning Cities Mentors Melisa Wells and Stephanie Precourt (also Online Content Manager) and founder/national director, me.

We created this Mother’s Day tradition in Madison. It’s with tremendous pride and gratitude to all of our readers, sponsors, and to all of you who listen with us year after year that we say a fond farewell. Listen To Your Mother has always subscribed to the show biz credo “leave them wanting more” and that’s exactly what we intend to do.

View all of our show photos by Melissa Austin Photography HERE

My children were tots when I created this show, and now they’re not. Life’s seasons spin faster than ever. Thank you for listening with open hearts, laughing with open mouths, and lifting up motherhood with open arms along the way.

Moving forward, looking back with love and gratitude (photo, Melissa Austin)

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What’s next?

Want one last chance to experience the LTYM phenomenon?? Join me and Madison LTYM alumni Takeyla Benton, Iya Dunni, Melissa Falcon, Nydia Rojas, Opal Ellyse Tomashevska, Nuria Vega, and Michelle Wildgen for a ONE TIME ONLY, FREE encore mini LTYM show THIS THURSDAY MAY 25th, 6:15 PM at American Family Insurance DreamBank. Space is limited, so RSVP to confirm your free admission today.