Through Mom's Eyes with Sheinelle Jones and Liz Vaccariello
Park Slope Library is pleased to welcome Sheinelle Jones to discuss her new book Through Mom's Eyes: Simple Wisdom From Mothers Who Raised Extraordinary Humans with Editor in Chief of Woman's World, Liz Vaccariello.
When Sheinelle Jones launched “Through Mom’s Eyes,” a recurring Today show segment interviewing celebrities’ mothers about raising successful kids, she had an ulterior motive—she wanted to bring all their wisdom to bear on raising her own three children. So she asked Lin-Manuel Miranda’s mom about staying present with kids while balancing a demanding career, talked with Lady Gaga’s mom about how to recognize bullying, and got tips from Steph Curry’s mom on making sure even future NBA royalty does his chores. She has since interviewed dozens of remarkable women and gathered a candid, warm, and insightful collection of valuable lessons about life, love, and parenthood.
Now in her first book, Through Mom’s Eyes, Sheinelle is ready to share even more of those life-changing secrets with the world. Combining insights from celebrity mothers with her own journey through modern parenting, Sheinelle reveals how to make it through the hard parts of motherhood and still tap into the joys of it with empathy, generosity, and solidarity. Through Mom’s Eyes is a beautiful celebration of those who are the guiding light for their loved ones—mothers.
After the conversation, there will be an opportunity for Q&A with the audience. Please register in advance as space is limited!
PARTICIPANTS
Sheinelle Jones is the co-host of The 3rd Hour of TODAY. Prior to hosting the The 3rd Hour, Jones co-anchored Weekend Today from 2014 to 2019. Since joining NBC News in 2014, she has covered major breaking news events and a wide range of human-interest stories. Throughout her tenure, Jones has interviewed prominent politicians, celebrities, and newsmakers. Most recently, she traveled to London for an exclusive interview with Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande at the international premiere of Wicked: For Good.
Jones is an active member of the National Association of Black Journalists, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., and The Links, Incorporated—an international organization committed to strengthening families and communities. Coming from a family of educators, she has a longstanding passion for supporting education initiatives. She was inducted into the Northwestern University Medill School Hall of Achievement, honoring alumni whose work has made significant impact in their fields. She was also recognized by the 2021 Tribute to Trailblazers Hall of Fame, a year-long exhibition celebrating outstanding contributions of influential African Americans.
Jones is the executive producer of the Gracie Award winning MSNBC documentary, “Stories We Tell: The Fertility Secret,” which shines a light on 5 women of color and their journey as they reflect on the psychological and physical pain of infertility. She co-hosts a weekly radio show “Off the Rails” on Sirius XM with fellow TODAY show co-hosts Al Roker and Dylan Dreyer, and hosts “Wild Child,” an award-winning weekly educational series, part of NBC’s “The More You Know” family programming.
Before joining TODAY, Jones co-hosted FOX’s Emmy Award–winning morning program Good Day Philadelphia, where she reported on local, national, and international headlines. While in Philadelphia, she was honored for her work with children and youth organizations and received proclamations from the City of Philadelphia and the states of Pennsylvania and Delaware for her contributions as both a journalist and volunteer.
Jones began her career as a morning anchor and reporter for WICS-TV in Springfield, Illinois, before moving to FOX Tulsa as an evening anchor and reporter. During her time in Tulsa, she was recognized by the National Association of Black Journalists and the Oklahoma Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists.
A graduate of Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism, Jones holds a bachelor’s degree in broadcast journalism and Spanish. Jones hosted “Through Mom’s Eyes,” a digital series for TODAY where she visited with the mothers of celebrities to discuss their journey behind the scenes, and to get their unique take on raising successful children. Her book, Through Mom’s Eyes: Simple Wisdom From Mothers Who Raised Extraordinary Humans, will publish April 14, 2026.
You can follow Jones on X at @sheinellejones and on Instagram at @sheinelle_o.
Liz Vaccariello is dedicated to helping midlife women live healthier, happier, more connected lives. She is Editor in Chief of Woman's World, the #1 selling magazine in the country, and the creator and host of What Matters with Liz, a video podcast featuring meaningful conversations with leading experts and cultural voices on the topics that shape women's lives today.
A media leader, television contributor, and global speaker, Liz has built her career inspiring women to improve their health and happiness. With decades of journalism experience, she has served as Editor in Chief of Real Simple, Parents, Readers' Digest, and People magazines.
Previously, she was SVP and Editor in Chief of Prevention, one of the nation's most trusted health magazines, where she co-authored the #1 New York Times bestseller Flat Belly Diet! and eight additional bestselling health and wellness books.
She began her national publishing career at Fitness and has led the editorial direction of Shape, Health, and Organic Spa, among other brands. A frequent television presence, her appearances include Today, Good Morning America, Dr. Phil, The View, The Doctors, and Rachael Ray.
A graduate of the University of Michigan and former editor of Cleveland Magazine, Liz lives in South Orange, New Jersey, with her husband, Steve, and their twins Sophia and Grayson.
