You know that feeling when you’re making dinner, mentally planning tomorrow’s activities, remembering you need to reply to three emails, and also trying to figure out what that weird smell is coming from the living room? Yeah, that’s the motherhood mental load in all its chaotic glory. For the longest…
I Stopped Chasing Balance. Here’s What I Found Instead.
It was 9 PM on a Tuesday. Ronak was finally asleep. The dishes were still in the sink. I had three unfinished blog drafts open on my laptop, a work project due by Friday, and a text from a friend I hadn’t responded to in four days. I sat there…
Why Women Don’t Apply for Jobs: The Real Research
Real talk, mamas: I’ve been there. Scrolling through LinkedIn at 9 PM after your kid falls asleep, finding a job posting that makes my heart race with possibility, and then immediately talking myself out of applying because I don’t check every single box. “They want 5 years of experience with…
New Year Intentions for Moms: Why I’m Not Promising a “New Me”
When it comes to new year intentions for moms, I’m doing something different in 2026. My social media feed is already full of transformation stories, new year goal posts, and promises of becoming a “better version” of ourselves. And honestly? I’m tired just reading them. Don’t get me wrong, I…
The Gratitude Skills I’m Teaching My 3-Year-Old Are the Same Ones Fueling Career Conversations
Last week, I watched my son, Ronak, looked up from his truck and offered a spontaneous, heartfelt “thank you, Mama, for taking care of me.” No prompting. No negotiation. Just genuine, unscripted appreciation. That same week, I wrapped up a conversation with a recruiter who was impressed by my ‘emotional…
The Super-Mom Myth: Reclaiming Our Joy
There’s a version of motherhood the world still celebrates — the one where she somehow does it all. She’s leading a work meeting with one hand while soothing her sick child with the other. Her home looks like a Pinterest board. Her child is thriving. Her calendar is color-coded. And…
5 Unexpected Ways Motherhood Made Me Better at My Job
I used to really worry that stepping away from work to become a mom would set me back. I thought I’d forget everything, that I’d just fall behind. What I didn’t see coming? That being a mom would make me sharper, more understanding, way more creative, and honestly… a better…
Mom Guilt: That Nagging Feeling Whether You Work or Stay Home
Being a mom is amazing, but it also comes with this feeling we all know: mom guilt. It shows up whether you’re at your job dealing with work stuff or at home picking up toys… again! For us moms today, deciding whether to work or stay home isn’t just about…
Matrescence: The Overlooked Transformation
Motherhood is often romanticized as a blissful, all-encompassing experience. While it undoubtedly brings immense joy, it’s equally important to acknowledge the profound transformation women undergo during this transition. This transformation, known as matrescence, is a journey as significant as adolescence but often overlooked and misunderstood. It’s like stepping into a…
From Cradle to Career: Soft Skills Every Mom Learns
Remember those carefree pre-mom days? Time seemed to stretch endlessly, allowing for leisurely grocery store strolls, where if you don’t hit every single aisle are you even really grocery shopping? Fast forward to motherhood, and suddenly that same grocery run transforms into a military operation executed between nap windows. This…
The Silent Struggle: Unveiling Postpartum Depression
Motherhood. A word often portrayed with images of sunshine, laughter, and overflowing love. But for many of us, the reality is different. Imagine a shadow lurking just beneath that picture-perfect ideal, a shadow called postpartum depression (PPD). It’s surprisingly common, yet rarely talked about especially within brown communities like ours….
Mom Brain: It’s Science, Not Scatterbrains!
Hey mamas! Ever misplaced your phone for the tenth time that day? Walked into a room and forgotten why you were there? Struggled to remember a simple task? You’re not alone. We’ve all been there! This phenomenon, often referred to as “mom brain,” is something many mothers experience. But is…