Author Becky Vieira hates Tom on Vanderpump Rules, loves playing Clue, and wants you to read her book “Enough About the Baby: A Brutally Honest Guide to Surviving the First Year of Motherhood” Time for a Beyond the Mic Short Cut.

Welcome Becky Vieira:

We’re joined on the Starline by a former publicist, then writer with motherhood stuck in the middle. Her latest project “Enough About the Baby: A Brutally Honest Guide to Surviving the First Year of Motherhood” is now out. We welcome Becky Vieira.

Becky, let’s go Beyond the Mic. How does a Sigma Kappa from California State Chico survive the PR world?

This book is filled with your own experiences and those of other moms. Why was it important to show that parenting is a challenge we all face?

My wife, mother, ex-wife all make that face when another mom has their child go temper tantrum crazy with a nod that says, ‘we feel you sister’. Why is it so important for mothers to realize that there is almost nothing that they are going through that someone else hasn’t been through before?

You say in your book “The concept of moms valuing themselves and their children at the same time is slowly starting to take hold, and, frankly, it’s about time.” Why has it taken so long?

The Rockin' 8:

It’s time for the Rockin’ 8, 8 random questions; answer with the first thing that comes to your mind. There is no Pressure.

1. If you could give a new mom an actual instruction manual, what’s the one tip that is the most important?

2. Worst thing about Vanderpump Rules?

3. Worst thing ever pitched in a PR meeting?

4. Best thing about your son Archie?

5. If you had to do it all over again would you breast feed or bottle feed?

6. Best board game to play with your son?

7. Do you think happiness is a choice?

8. Favorite movie other than Dirty Dancing?

The Back Half:

What’s the best thing about your husband and how has he helped you through this process?

Which is your favorite story in the book?

One Big Question:

You bravely posted on your Instagram your daily meds helping with your mental health. Why did you take this step to show more than you had to?

Where can people find you online?

The Wrap:

She hates Tom on Vanderpump Rules, loves playing Clue, and wants you to read her book. Author of “Enough About the Baby: A Brutally Honest Guide to Surviving the First Year of Motherhood” Author Becky Vieira thanks for taking the time to talk with us today

And that my friends is a Beyond the Mic Short Cut.