The Marshall Plan for Moms is a start. But we can’t let quick fixes distract us from long-term solutions. In so many ways, 2020 was a dumpster fire of epic proportions. As the world slowed to a halt and we were forced to do things differently, we came face to face...
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The Myth of Work-Life Balance
This week, my friend Amy Rosoff Davis posted a photo on instagram with a caption about how hard it was to find balance as a working mom. It’s a struggle so many of us know all too well, and one of the biggest challenges we must learn to navigate… sometimes on a daily...
Our Postpartum App is Live!
Today's the day! It's the launch of Better After Baby, the first postpartum fitness app to bring a full village to the palm of your hand. I'm so excited to bring this app to life. It's a true dream-come-true for me, because it came out of a very real need I had to...
The Fire and Flood
"Motherhood is my fire and my flood." When I first heard that statement while interviewing a woman for The Mama Sagas, it took my breath away. It rang so true. Motherhood has a crazy way of building you up and breaking you down, all at once. It’s full of...
The Moment That Changed Everything
Announcing the Better After Baby Mobile App!
Working Moms We Love: Brandi Milloy
I never thought that I would enjoy motherhood as much as I do until I had my daughter. My friends will tell you, I always said, "I'm never having kids." Everything with me is pretty intentional. Before I met my husband, I was always focused on my career and finding a...
The Long and Winding Road Back to Work
Growing up in Germany, I knew I wanted to be a mom. I also planned to raise my future children bilingually so that they would not have to endure countless hours studying new vocabulary. I was hoping to travel the world, live in different countries outside of Germany...
Take the Leap
Motherhood drives me to make my business work. The dream of a more free lifestyle to spend time with my family on my terms is what motivates me through the tough days and has a positive influence on my work. On the other hand, motherhood also makes it challenging to...
Logically Speaking: A Lesson in Motherhood
For most women, motherhood is an emotional giant. We go into labor as one human being, and come home as two. Motherhood is more than just pregnancy or labor. It’s certainly more than changing diapers and feeding on a schedule. For those with school-aged children, it’s...
A Solopreneur’s Maternity Journey
Ever since 2008 when I shared vows with my college sweetheart I’d been asked the same question over and over by strangers and friends alike — do you plan to have children? Not that it’s anyone’s business, but I always provided the same answer. I told them we’d...