A Blog for women, about women; the roses and thorns of life & everything in Between

The Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide for Moms and the Women Who Do It All

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.

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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.

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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.

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Finding Fulfillment and Happiness as a 42-Year-Old Woman

If you’re a woman turning forty-two-years-old soon, you’ve already crossed the threshold into your mid-forties, or you’re just curious and planning for the future, here are some of the ways I’m striving to live a fulfilled and fabulous life at forty-two years old.

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Twenty Best Quotes from Female Entrepreneurs in Honor of Women’s Equality Day

In honor of the grit, perseverance, and ongoing effort women make to achieve their dreams, here are my twenty favorite quotes from female leaders and entrepreneurs. See who’s on the list!

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A For-Good Clothing Company Helps Abuse Survivors: Interview with Founder Abi Horton

A 100% organic clothing company focused on reducing our impact on the environment and giving back to people in need, Abi and her partner Danny believe in creating sustainable products that help our environment and make a difference for future generations but also for people here, right now.

Abi and I sat down and chatted about what inspires her and how she balances life as a woman, entrepreneur, and advocate for the environment and human rights.

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The Women’s Guide to Whole Wellness in 2023 | Part ONE Relationships

This December, as I reflected on 2022, what I learned from others, what I learned about myself, and what I’d like to take into the new year, I realized that for 2023, there’s a clear set of guidelines I’d like to follow. Here is part one on relationships.

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6 Things I Wish I Would Have Started Before Turning 41

I spent my fortieth year working through these questions, reframing my goals as a mother, partner, professional, and woman over forty. And I don’t have the answers, to be honest. But, this month, I turned forty-one, and a peace settled over me. Here’s what I realized as I moved from forty to forty-one and am now solidly in my “forties.”

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6 Things Women Should Be Openly Discussing

As women and men supporting women, we need to normalize the everyday discussions about all aspects of womanhood. As a middle-aged woman, a mother, a business owner, and a wife, I am yearning to foster open communication with my children, friends, and family about womens’ existence.

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Stop Pressuring Yourself and Still Enjoy the Moments with Your Children

My kiddos are nine and six years old now, so I feel like I right in the middle of the ‘raising children journey.’ Although, someone with adult kids is welcome to correct me on this. And I know the teenage years are coming and will change the dynamic drastically. Therefore, I am definitely working harder these days to enjoy my little humans, and appreciate how much they have grown already. But there are still those days (or should I more accurately say, moments every day), that I do not enjoy. These are the ones I look back on and feel guilt or regret for not being more patient, or listening more. But I think it’s time to normalize the rollercoaster of emotion that comes along with parenting. Stop trying to enjoy every moment, but enjoy the important ones!

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Purpose + Passion for Cognitive Development = Female Founded Etta Loves

Etta Loves was born, and this year launched their US presence as well! Creating the only baby products in the world designed alongside an Orthoptist (A.K.A. expert in children’s vision) -- putting science at the core of everything they do, Etta Loves, and Jen its founder have a truly unique mission. Read her story, and how she manages life as a working mom.

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[Podcast] Interview with the Mommin' Team

Listen to the interview with founder of Entreprenista Mama, Elisabeth Thomas, and Mommin’ Podcast founders Jessica and Megan, about mom life, having a career and marriage.

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What it Takes to Launch a Startup Before 30

When you meet Jessica Sturzenegger, CEO and cofounder, Amara Organic Baby Food, you’re immediately struck by her positive and warm personality, as well as her clear passion for health and wellness that can be delivered through food. Here is her story on the Entreprenista Mama blog.

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Women's History Is Happening All Around Us

For International Women’s Day, and Women’s History Month, instead of recapping, or analyzing, or storybooking the past, I decided to talk to some incredibly wonderful and independent women I know now for this post. I also included some of my own comments too -- for good measure 😍.

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Three Sisters Empower Women With Their Products

What first drew me to the Caden sisters. Sisterpeneurs and founders of Belly Bandit and Proof created two mission-based companies. Their mission: to design garments and underwear for women tired of feeling insecure after giving birth, wanting to be confident in the face of unexpected leaks, and needing to feel good about their bodies. Both companies were the product (no pun intended) of real-life challenges!

Jodi, Cari, and Lori are breaking barriers that often hold women hostage and doing it together!

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Why New Year’s Resolutions Fail and What to Do About it

New year’s resolutions can create a love-hate internal tug of war. Let’s stop that vicious cycle in 2021, and support ourselves by creating loving, transparent, and trusting intentions, goals, and resolutions. Read the full blog with interviews from 10 different women, and more!

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Being a Mom, Entrepreneur, and Product Designer

I had my daughter in 2016 and realized there were not many swimwear options that were both premium quality and eco-conscious. I wanted to create a brand that had the colors, prints, and style of something I would wear but made for my kids. That’s how the brand was born! Saint Maddox also focuses on sustainability by using recycled fabrics and trims, in addition to only producing domestically, which helps our planet.

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Modern Feminism isn’t a ‘One Size Fits All’ Model

There is no right way to support women. There is no right way to be a mother. There is no right way to be a feminist. And suppose we, as women, really want to affect continual and lasting change for our daughters and their daughters. In that case, we may need to start supporting each other for real instead of one-upping and putting other women down to raise ourselves up. Read more about modern feminism and how women can support women.

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The Power of the Pivot: A Working Mom’s Perspective on Flexibility and Resilience

A mom, entrepreneur, soul-seeker, and general badass, Raena has made my days just a little brighter, deeper, and inspired ever since I started following along with her journey as a working mom on Instagram. I am ever the believer in building a community of women supporting women, and Raena has so much wisdom, and openness to share. This is Raena. Read the interview.

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Managing Anxiety as a Mom

Here’s how I’ve learned to manage anxiety as a mom. If you suffer from anxiety and have not sought help yet, I sincerely hope you will begin with that step. But either way, I hope my experience and the following ideas help bring a glimmer of hope to your life or someone else's that may need to read this.

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