How Wonder is Solving the 5:30 PM Dinner Panic for Moms

Every parent knows the feeling. It's 5:30 PM, everyone wants something different for dinner, and you're already exhausted from the day. In this episode of **The Running Wine Mom**, Samantha sits down with **Courtney Lawrie**, Chief Operating Officer at Wonder, to explore how one company is reimagining family mealtime. From her years helping build Wayfair into a household name to now leading operations at one of the fastest-growing food technology companies, Courtney shares why dinner has become one of the biggest sources of stress for families—and how Wonder hopes to change that.  The conversation dives into the psychology behind dinner decisions, the mental load moms carry every evening, Wonder's expansion into Yardley, PA, and why convenience doesn't have to mean sacrificing quality or family connection. Whether you're a busy parent, a foodie, or simply curious about the future of dining, this episode offers an inside look at the company changing how families gather around the table. In This Episode You'll Learn - What Wonder is—and why it's much more than another food delivery app - How Wonder lets families order from multiple restaurants in one delivery - Why Courtney left Wayfair to help build Wonder - The hidden mental load behind planning dinner every night - How Wonder selected Yardley for expansion - The role celebrity chefs play in suburban dining - Why convenience can actually create more family connection - Marc Lore's leadership advice that changed Courtney's career - How Wonder uses customer psychology to shape the dining experience - Courtney's favorite Wonder meals (including a surprising dessert!) - The future of food delivery and the "Super App for Mealtime" Mentioned in This Episode - Wonder - Yardley, Pennsylvania - Bobby Flay Steak - Michael Symon - Marc Lore - Wayfair Connect with Courtney Lawrie - LinkedIn - Wonder on Instagram - Wonder App Connect with Samantha 🌐 Website: https://therunningwinemom.com 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therunningwinemom_ 🎙️ Subscribe to *The Running Wine Mom* wherever you listen to podcasts.