If you don’t believe in you, no one will. — Good day, entrepreneurs. Starting a business has been like everything else new that happens in life. Have challenges come up? Yes. Have people talked to me like I’m an idiot? Yes. Have I been having fun? Yes. I recently launched my clothing brand (woo!) and would like to share the lessons I’ve learned…

Pride is more than a month-long party. It’s a self-affirming revolution. — You know what Pride is and what it stands for, but do you know the backstory? Allow me to enlighten you. June is Pride Month, loyally dedicated to the celebration of LGBTQIA+ culture, the support of LGBTQIA+ rights, and the raised awareness of issues affecting the LGBTQIA+ community. Through the…

I know we’re all sick of talking about Covid, but that doesn’t mean it’s going away. — According to the CDC, flu season occurs in the Fall and Winter seasons, peaking between December and February, with “activity” lasting as late as May. That’s half of the calendar year of being prone to a viral infection that “attacks the lungs, nose and throat,” causing our immune systems to…

Your house isn’t the only thing that needs Spring Cleaning — Spring has sprung, which means we are ready to climb out of our hibernation holes and get out into the big bad world. In the spirit of Spring Cleaning, I thought it would be wise to remind ourselves of how to fully enjoy this season of purple tulips and evening…

Supporting your mental health daily makes for a happier mom, happier baby, and happier life. — As moms, we need an escape from the mundane every now and again. We need vacations more than once a year. We need our girlfriends. We need candid conversations on how taxing motherhood is. We need laughter. We need pockets of sunshine when it’s raining. We need each other. Whether…

From delaying caffeine to legs up meditation, you’ll want to bookmark this one. — Wellness, previously reserved for the “elite,” has evolved from an unattainable way of living to a necessary means to keeping our mental, physical, and emotional health in check. You don’t need to have an expendable income to reap the infinite benefits of wellness-y to-dos. Living a well life is about…

As long as you have the tools to help, you don’t have to be afraid of your ADHD — Research has shown that ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder), a disorder marked by inattentive and/or hyper-impulsive behaviors, which can impact development and functioning, is more heritable than most other mental conditions. Brittany Allen, a single mother living in California with her two daughters, spoke with me about how she felt…

If being a mom is the “hardest job in the world,” why do moms get judged for getting help? — If being a mom is the “hardest job in the world,” why do moms get judged for getting help? From nannies and au pairs to daycare centers and help from our own parents, why do we feel guilty for letting other people take care of our kids? When I moved…

“How to start a fashion brand from scratch” is really a story about believing in yourself. — They say there is never a right time to start a business. Whoever “they” are is correct. It was Mother’s Day of 2020. I was sipping champagne, scrolling through Pinterest and watching my son fish with his dad. The sun was shining and I was pretending, if only for a…