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Best Blogs and Websites for Women to Follow in 2025
As someone who grew up devouring books and now finds herself collecting links like others collect candles, I wanted to share a curated list of the blogs and websites that women (including myself) are loving in 2025.
Whether you're an ambitious entrepreneur, a working mom with big goals and even bigger Google calendars, or simply someone looking for spaces that get it, these are for you.
Your Mid-Year Check-In: Questions Every Ambitious Woman Should Ask
Sometimes, the most powerful thing you can do is pause, take a breath, reflect, and really see just how far you’ve come this year. You’ve done more than you give yourself credit for. So, if you're ready to reset, realign, or simply reconnect, here is my go-to advice for your mid-year check-in.
Summer Self-Care That Doesn’t Require a Babysitter, a Spa, or a Secret Identity
After several summers of trying to self-care my way into enlightenment while elbow-deep in Goldfish crumbs, I’ve found what actually works—and it’s not a silent retreat. It’s five sacred minutes in a locked bathroom, or dancing like no one’s watching (even though they definitely are). Here’s my no-fluff, no-guilt guide to reclaiming your sanity this season.
School’s Out Now What? How Working Moms Can Plan for Summer Without Losing It
School’s out and the juggle is real. Discover practical, real-talk strategies for working moms to survive summer break without burning out. From childcare hacks to managing work and expectations, here is your summer guide.
Are You Ready to Maximize Your Quiet Season?
Discover how to embrace the slower seasons in business with grace, intention, and strategy. This blog explores the hidden power of quiet seasons for women entrepreneurs—offering mindset shifts, actionable tips, and permission to pause without guilt. Perfect for working moms, small business owners, and female founders navigating seasonal lulls with purpose.
The Hard-Won Lessons That Made Me a Better Business Owner and Mom
One minute I’m pitching a client or conducting a one-on-one meeting with a team member, and the next I’m picking up a sick kiddo from school and making soup. But would I change it? Before I steal my own thunder, let’s dig into the hard-won lessons that have made me a better business owner over the past decade, and a more attentive and present mom.
The Best Books of 2025 (So Far): Life Lessons, Drama, and a Little Chaos
There’s something magical about a book that completely takes over your life—the kind that makes you ignore laundry, bedtime, and possibly your own personal hygiene (no judgment). And since I’m nothing if not a giver, I’m here to share my favorite reads of 2025 so far.
These books have inspired me, entertained me, and in one case, made me question my entire relationship with Chardonnay. So, grab your favorite blanket and let’s dive in.
What Your 20’s Are Really For: Embracing Growth, Mistakes, and Self-Discovery
In your 20’s, it’s easy to fall into the trap of comparing yourself to others. Whether it’s your friend who just bought a new outfit and you wonder how they afford it, a stranger running past you on the street and thinking, Why can’t I run as fast as them?, or a schoolmate who’s been traveling the world and you feel like you’re wasting your life by not doing the same—comparison is a natural tendency. But while it’s an instinct we all have, it doesn’t mean it’s always helpful.
Travel Like a Pro: The Perfect Travel and Reset Routine for Moms
Every mom has experienced the pre-travel chaos at least once. Some have mastered the art of traveling with little ones, while others are still figuring it out. No matter where you fall on that spectrum, we've got your back with tried-and-true tips for preparing, navigating the holiday or just a trip, and resetting once you're home.
Let’s dive into the ultimate travel survival guide for moms!
Building Intentional Habits for a Life You’ll Love This Year
As a working mom and business owner, I’ve learned that focusing on my strengths and building intentional habits is way more effective (and less exhausting) than trying to bulldoze my perceived weaknesses. That’s why every January, I trade the pressure-cooker resolutions for my trusty “Intentional Habits Workbook.” Think of it as a roadmap to a year that feels like me—but a little more organized, intentional, and, dare I say… fun.
Small Steps to Stay Calm and Centered During the Holidays
As a mompreneur and woman business owner, it's critical to not only show up for the important stuff—your team, your clients, and your network—but also prioritize rest and restoration so that you don't burn the Christmas candle at both ends until it burns out. That sounds like an impossible goal at this time of year. Am I right?
Here's the thing: you can indeed have it all! The holiday spirit and fun, along with managing holiday expectations and planning. Here's how!
Moving In Together? Here’s How to Avoid the Common Traps (As Featured in Apartment Guide!)
Exciting news! I was recently featured in an Apartment Guide article where I dished out my best advice on avoiding the common pitfalls of moving in with your significant other. Whether you're in the throes of cohabitation or just considering taking the plunge, it's all about creating a space that reflects both your personalities without stepping on each other’s toes (literally and figuratively!).
Adulting is Hard: Why Making Friends After 25 Feels Like Dating Without the Perks
I recently moved to a new city. I've got an apartment, a job, and my bills sorted out. I initially thought those would be the most challenging aspects of the move, but as it turns out, I was mistaken. After a month, I had only met a few co-workers for drinks, but they weren't really my kind of people. That's when I realized I needed to find a new way to meet new friends. Here’s what I did.
Embracing 43 as a Woman: How Your 40s Redefine Confidence
Turning forty-three is exciting for me, and I'll tell you why. So, if you found this post by accident, or if you're entering your mid-forties as a woman and feel ready to own this decade, let's talk about how you can redefine your mindset and embrace your 40s with confidence and self-awareness so you can thrive!
Feeling Stuck? 7 Powerful Steps to Change Your Life When You Don’t Know How
Just the word “change” used to make my skin crawl. Alright, who am I kidding? It still does. You have no doubt heard the age-old saying that “nothing is constant but change.” As much as I hate to admit it, I have repeatedly been on the receiving end of this valuable yet challenging and often painful truth over my forty-two, almost forty-three years.
Empowering Women's Health: How Gender Equality Shapes Wellbeing
Disparities in women's health and wellness, as compared to men, are most disproportionate when it comes to mental health, struggles with depression, reproductive and sexual health, and access to services, as well as struggles with chronic disease and the lack of prosperity and therefore access to services needed to lead a healthy life. Read the full article.
Escaping the Slump: Conquering Analysis Paralysis and Procrastination
Feeling bogged down—whether it's steering through career decisions, balancing family life, or just trying to remember what fun looks like without a screen—can seem daunting. But fear not, I have some strategies that might just help us not only survive but maybe even thrive during these times:
Top Women's Summer Lifestyle Insights You Can't Miss
This past month was all about the adventure of summer, new places, people, and things we fell in love with—and big surprise… I want to share it with you!
Are you more of the staycation type or big-time-summer adventurer? Perhaps you're lugging along a troup of kids or vacationing with your sweetheart.
Whether you're the bootstrap tent-camping type or big resort type, here's the official Womanhood Unwrapped roundup for the remainder of summer – complete with highlights tailored especially for the superhero working women and moms out there.
Simplifying Life as a Working Mom: A Guide to More Balance and Less Overwhelm
Chances are, if you’re a working mom like me, you're also deep in the trenches of mom chaos, which ranges from organized disarray to full-blown apocalypse. So, before you ask how this post will help you navigate the madness, let me assure you, I've found some ways to keep my life from unraveling faster than a cheap sweater.
Caring for Your Mind: Why Mental Health is as Vital as Physical Health
Our mental well-being influences how we think, feel, and behave in daily life. It affects our ability to cope with stress, overcome challenges, build relationships, and recover from life's setbacks and hardships. Just like physical health, mental health requires regular maintenance and care. I had to learn this the hard way, but taking care of your mind can be smoothly integrated into your life if you try.
Let's explore practical steps to nurturing your mind, including mindfulness practices, stress management techniques, and strategies for fostering a positive mindset.