It felt like one moment I was snuggling with my little girl, envisioning her as an adult but still loving her round face and girlish style. One morning I woke up, and she was taller, her features more defined, and the opinions, oh the opinions, and eye-rolls had replaced the snuggles. I quickly had to come to terms with the fact that my daughter was no longer a little girl.

Diving into the entrepreneurial realm is like bounding onto the wildest roller coaster—thrilling, unpredictable, and just a touch bonkers! As a small business owner, you’re not merely peddling a product or service; you’re weaving a brand narrative that captivates, resonates, and dares to stand out in a crowded marketplace. Your brand isn’t just a catchy logo or a quirky jingle—it’s the very lifeblood of your venture!

If you’re reading this because you have a mom in your life who seems to be burning out, or you are that mom yourself, it helps to start by understanding what exactly mom burnout is, and why it differs from just “regular tiredness,” or fatigue.

Does any of this sound familiar to you? So, if you, like me, have ever hidden in the bathroom with the door locked for just a few extra minutes to glean just a tiny little sliver of peace, while one of your kiddos attempted to knock down the door, this article is for you.

Met my exhausted, overworked, trying-to-do-it-all younger self for coffee this morning. She rushed in, apologizing for being ten minutes late. It didn’t matter—I had gotten there early to work anyway.

In today’s society, it may feel as though women leaders are visibly thriving and showcasing their talents. While this is partially true, it is crucial now more than ever to actively pursue leadership roles that empower women. The difficulty arises because many women, myself included in the past, often hesitate to take charge and assume leadership positions. This hesitation is not without reason; women in leadership frequently face ostracism or criticism for being perceived as overly aggressive or “bulldog-like.”

When I first started my business, I was a new mom with a one-year-old who had just discovered the art of toddler tantrums. The idea of launching a business at that stage seemed borderline lunacy—not just to everyone I mentioned it to but also to myself. So instead of diving in, I tiptoed. Here’s what I learned about balancing life and career as a working mom.

After years of getting it wrong, this serial mompreneur and podcast host is here to tell you a key lesson in the life of a busy woman: You will be way more effective, successful, and satisfied in life if you take moments of transition (like the end of one year, before moving into the next), to pause and reflect before jumping on board the plane of planning, setting resolutions, and goals, and launching off into the sunrise without checking your past-history fuel tanks – because let’s face it, you’re not jetting off anywhere with empty tanks.

This year, go a little further than the standard “sweater” gift and get them something that will shout from the rooftops that you care. Maybe get a few things – because, let’s be honest, the mom in your life will LOVE a care package that screams, it’s all about me!

While the amazing mom in your life has been juggling 50 things while also planning for the holidays and gifting others, we’ve been busy little elves crafting the ultimate holiday gift guide for the mom in your life.

Here’s the deal. I can’t give you a magic pill to achieve your goals. I’m not going to sit here and tell you that I have a secret formula to success or that you’re even necessarily on the right track. What I will tell you is that I’ve tried and failed at many things in life, from relationships to businesses. I’ve also tried and succeeded in just as many adventures. Along the way, I’ve learned a few things about staying committed to goals in life and in business as a woman and a mother. Are you ready? Let’s dig in.

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!

If you’re dying to escape the professional trap you find yourself in. If you have a business idea that you are itching to start. Or, you just want more flexibility with your family, I’m excited to share some of what I’ve learned as a woman business owner, and mompreneur with over ten years of experience starting businesses, failing at businesses, and getting back up to try again.

Whether you have already entered the back-to-school madness or are just about to open that door, here are my essential tips for getting through (most of it) with a smile and a little bit more sanity.

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:

I like to think of my little family as a pod of adventure and thrill-seekers – and we are! Our kids love going on the next adventure, and yes, we do go on a ton of camping trips and road trips. But let's be honest, calling it an "adventure" sometimes just means nobody threw up in the car seat. Read my tips for road tripping with kids.

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.

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.

I’m getting so excited for summer, camping, traveling, and spending time with my kiddos away from the hustle of the school year.

So, in anticipation of the summer fun to come, here’s your Womanhood Unwrapped monthly lifestyle wrap-up for May 2024.

Learning to listen to your intuition and instincts is important. So, if you struggle with listening to your intuition. Or you just need a reminder of why and how it’s important to honor your instincts. Here are some of the ways in which you can tune in.

It’s always struck me as odd that there’s a cultural expectation that people will find the career they want by the time they are eighteen years old and will stay in that profession for their whole working life!

I mean, if you look at your other choices and changes throughout life, it’s kind of silly, right?

If you're considering a new business or career, this post is for you! I’m here to inspire you with the top business ideas for women in 2024.

Follow along as we post a new prompt from Womanhood Unwrapped here and on our Instagram for the next twelve days leading up to Christmas day.