From $250 to 100 Media Outlets: The Optimism That Built an Empire with Victoria Schneps

What can one mother build with $250, relentless optimism, and a refusal to take no for an answer? In this episode of Mom Curious, Daniella sits down with media entrepreneur Victoria Schneps, founder of Schneps Media, the company behind publications including New York Family, amNY Metro, Dan’s Papers, and more than 100 media outlets serving New York City, Long Island, Westchester, and Palm Beach County. Victoria shares the remarkable journey from launching The Queens Courier out of her Bayside living room to building one of the largest local media companies in the country. But at the heart of her story is her daughter Lara, who was brain damaged at birth and became a named plaintiff in the historic Willowbrook consent decree. Victoria’s fight for Lara forever changed her understanding of advocacy, purpose, and the power of the press. Listen now on all streaming platforms. GUEST BIO Victoria Schneps (@vickischneps) is the founder, president, and co-publisher of Schneps Media, one of the leading local media companies serving New York City, Long Island, Westchester, and Palm Beach County. What began in 1985 as a single newspaper, The Queens Courier, launched from her living room with a $250 investment, has grown into a network of more than 100 newspapers, magazines, websites, podcasts, events, and digital media platforms. Inspired by her advocacy on behalf of her daughter Lara, Victoria pursued her dream of entering the news business and built a company dedicated to informing communities and amplifying local voices. Today, she is widely recognized as one of New York’s most influential media leaders and entrepreneurs. AFFILIATE LINKS & MENTIONS To Book a Recording at Hoff Studios: https://www.nycpodstudio.com/home-mc $30 off WTHN Acupuncture Booking with code MOMCURIOUS30: WTHN.com More info on SoWell's GLP-1 Support System: https://cm.watertight.co/l/MkzK More info on EVOLV GLP-1 Supplements: https://cm.watertight.co/l/bZEA Follow @momcurious and the host @daniellarabbani on Instagram Subscribe, rate, and review - it helps get the word out about the show and keeps these conversations going. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices