Back when Jamie was a tiny little infant, I posted a picture of him on Instagram. His balled fists and intense brooding look reminded me of a teeny little boxer. As the likes and comments started rolling in, I received an private message from one of my friends. She told me she saw my picture and…
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Hey Mama, You Need to Stop Holding Yourself Back
Hey Mama. Yeah, I’m talking to you. The one over there, in your head, overthinking something or another. Never putting yourself first. Always exhausted. Scared to say no. You need to stop. I’m serious. STOP. Jump up and down if you have to. Go somewhere and scream at the top of your lungs. Find a…
Are working moms really doing it for their family?
Whenever I talk to other working moms about their inspiration for working, 99% of the time they say they’re doing it for their family. That’s my answer when someone asks me, too, but sometimes I wonder if we’re not telling the full truth. I know so many women who give everything to their jobs and/or…
I’m not average, nor do I want to be
I had a major mindset shift at the end of last year. I went to lunch with my former boss, a startup founder and author who has become a sort of mentor to me. She’s outrageously fearless, and I love that when she gives me advice, she knows she doesn’t have to mince words. A…
What you should expect to happen physically after you have a baby
By the time I reached the 9th month of my last pregnancy, I was counting down the hours until it was over. I had finally reached the breaking point of how much discomfort I could take on the exact day my son was due to be born. Thank goodness for scheduled c-sections! I couldn’t wait…