In honor of Mother’s Day, Splash teamed up with Chicago-based children’s brand Monica + Andy to shine a spotlight on some of the city’s most influential young mothers — women who are redefining the “power mom” label. (We glammed them up with the help of local designer Azeeza Khan and pegged yet another creative mama, Maria Ponce — who has daughters Fiona, 2, and Alessandra, 9 months — to shoot the photo.) Gone are the days of shoulder-padded business suits and cumbersome strollers: These nine ladies are of a new generation, dominating their non-traditional fields, toddlers or teenagers in tow. Here, we capture some mommy sound bites on life, love and learning to embrace the chaos. To see more from our shoot, check out Monicaandandy.com/blog May 10.

1. Val Warner, 41

Co-host, “Windy City LIVE!” on WLS-Channel 7

Daughter Zoe, 12, and son Maxwell, 7

“I think the best way to inspire [creativity] is to just allow it. Don’t damper it, don’t squash that creativity because I think most kids are creative. They’re spontaneous and precocious and all of these things. … Instead of keeping them in a box, I allow them to be themselves.”

For me  |  Bony Levy: stackable open band ring, $300, Nordstrom, 55 E. Grand; Shop.nordstrom.com

For the family  | Tickets: Disney’s The Lion King at Cadillac Palace Theatre, 151 W. Randolph, Dec. 2, 2015-Jan. 17, 2016. Available soon at Broadwayinchicago.com

Most memorable advice from my mom:  “Let it go. My daughter is getting to that stage in her life — the teenage years — and I’m trying to encourage her constantly, just let it go, it’s not worth it, tomorrow’s not promised.”

2. Katie Driscoll, 41

Photographer, 5 boys + 1 girl = 6 Photography; co-founder, nonprofit Changing The Face of Beauty (Changingthefaceofbeauty.org)

Sons Liam, 13; Patrick, 12; Ryan, 10; Sean, 8; Colin, 7; and daughter Grace, 5

“I hope my kids know that they are loved by this enormous family of ours. I hope that love gives them the confidence to go out there and be the change they want to see. It’s important to me that my kids see people for who they are and appreciate them for what they have to offer.”

For me  |  Sudara: PunJammies Prema full, $44; Sudara.org

For the family  |  Getaway: Grand Hotel, rooms start at $289 per person/night, 286 Grand, Mackinac Island, Michigan; Grandhotel.com

How I hope to spend Mother’s Day: “Mother’s Day for me is usually a day I don’t have to cook, clean or do laundry. It’s a tradition that we order orange chicken and eat outside on the deck.”

3. Lindsay Pinchuk, 35

Founder, moms-to-be social event company Bump Club & Beyond

Daughters Jordyn, 4, and Lila, 18 months

“We’re wired as women to want to do everything, and we can’t. People are afraid to get a babysitter so they can go out and get a manicure or spend a few minutes by themselves, but making time for yourself can really make you a better mom. I know I’m a better mom when I give myself some time.”

For me  | Griffith Parc Blow Dry Boutique & Salon: Blowout, $25, 1913 W. Diversey; Griffithparcsalon.com

For the family  |  Chicago Children’s Museum: Family memberships start at $115, 700 E. Grand; Chicagochildrensmuseum.org

 Most memorable advice from my mom: “My mom was a teacher and the Golden Rule was something that was important to her — do unto others as you want others to do unto you. [Now] it is incredibly important in my household.”

4. Amelia Canham Eaton, 28

Creator, The CHICago Life Blog

Son Connor Donald, newborn

“[During pregnancy], seek out a few basic pieces — mainly dresses and jeans — that are larger in size, then shift your attention to things like jackets and accessories you’ll feel great wearing before, during and after pregnancy. There’s no reason to spend money on clothes you’ll only wear a few months, nor should you have to stray from your usual styles and stores just because you’re expecting. Stay true to your style, and work with the things in your closet that have a bit of stretch.”

For me  |  Chuan Spa: treatments start at $25, The Langham Chicago, 330 N. Wabash; Langhamhotels.com/chicago

For Connor  | Oeuf: bunny hoodie, $88; Oeufnyc.com

Motherhood so far: “The first few days and weeks with Connor have been an absolute dream — my husband and I are so in love with him! When I previously thought of having a newborn, I never imagined it would be this peaceful. Everything has been so calm and full of love.”

5. Sam Saifer Berngard, 32

Partner, boutique marketing firm Boldface Co.

Son Brooklyn Russell, 7 months

“I listened to Fleetwood Mac on repeat when Brooklyn was in the womb. … I wouldn’t be surprised if his first two words are Stevie Nicks. He was delivered to a playlist of Jay-Z and Rihanna; we dance every weekend to just about everything. I want to instill in him the importance of music and how important it is for self-expression.”

For me  |  Dana Rebecca Designs: initial cuff, $1,650; Danarebeccadesigns.com

For Brooklyn  | Galt Baby: baby jogger 2014 Summit X3 single stroller, $429.99, 1915 N. Clybourn; Galtbaby.com

My advice to new moms: “Do not compare yourself to other moms because you will always lose; every parenting style is different. A mother’s instinct is so powerful and so real. I spent too much time questioning my ability to be a mother — but when he was born, it all kicked in.”

6. Jessica Murnane, 37

Founder, blog and plant-based food campaign One Part Plant; host, One Part Podcast

Son Sid, 6 months

“I knew in my heart adoption was the way I wanted to create a family. Mainstream media has a habit of creating crazy, dramatic and inaccurate stories about adoption (I’m looking at you, Lifetime movies). The Cradle [Cradlefoundation.org] is the agency we used, and would recommend them to anyone who wants to learn the real deal and get started.”

For me  |  Moon Juice: Spirit Dust, $65 for 4-ounce bottle; Moonjuiceshop.com

For Sid  |  Ann and Paul Rand: I Know a Lot of Things, $12.74; Amazon.com

Most memorable advice from my mom: “From my mom: Help everyone, no matter what. From my stepmom: Thank-you notes are a non-negotiable. From my mother-in-law: Love, love and more love. Three things I’ll 100 percent be passing down to Sid.”

7. Marie Whitney, 36

Founder/creative director, blazer and jacket label Two Penny Blue

Sons, 7 and 10 months

“I like to think of power moms really as empowered moms — women who are fearlessly pursuing their passions, dreams and goals while juggling the greatest and most beautifully challenging role of all, motherhood. … The new power moms aren’t afraid to say no to the pursuit of the ‘ideal’ Pinterest-perfect, Facebook-endorsed façade of motherhood — they are defining motherhood on their own terms, and that is utterly empowering.”

For me  | Flowers for Dreams: bouquets start at $35, subscriptions start at $120; Flowersfordreams.com

For the family  |  Pinhole Press: personalized panoramic storybook, starting at $53.99; Pinholepress.com

The most important lesson I’m teaching my children: “Be brave. We only regret the chances we don’t take.”

8. Corri McFadden, 33

Owner/founder, eDrop-Off

Daughter Zelda, 9 months

“There’s a taboo around saying what help you have. You’re expected to be a working mom and raise your children and do it alone, but that’s not possible. There shouldn’t be any shame in having someone who loves your child help you. … My time with Zelda, that’s my time of purity, when no stress exists, no drama.”

For me  |  Isabel Marant: Jaeryn studded leather sandals, $990; Net-a-porter.com

For Zelda  | Stuart Weitzman: Babysandal, $39, 701 N. Michigan; Stuartweitzman.com

What I’ll pass on to my children: “Holidays were big [when I was growing up] — having traditions that create that level of excitement, those are the things you want to pass on. Like, this year [Zelda’s first holiday] was Easter. She was 8 months, did she really need an Easter basket? Yeah! Why not!”

9. Monica Royer, 38

Founder/CEO, children’s line Monica + Andy

Daughter Isabella, 4

“Before I had my daughter, life was relatively organized. I’ve learned to embrace the fact that she is going to come home and throw her books on the floor. I make choices and priorities — family first, company second — so organization of my house doesn’t always fall at the top of my list; I embrace the chaos.”

For me  |  AYR: The Shawl Cardi, $285; Ayr.com

For Isabella  |  E.B. White: Charlotte’s Web, $7.99, Barnes & Noble locations citywide; Barnesandnoble.com

What I’ll pass on to my children: “I always felt that unconditional [love from my mother], that my brother and I were the most important things in her life. I always want to have a touch point [with Bella], some point of the day that is just for her and I — even if that’s a phone call or Skype if I’m traveling.”