A few weeks ago I had the honor to sit on the Johnson & Johnson Path to Power panel for Essence Magazine in Atlanta. After the initial shock of Essence considering me for the event, I accepted. Growing up, Essence was my go to source to read encouraging stories about women that looked like me. I still couldn’t wrap my head around why Essence choose me to sit…
Social media will have you convinced that some people really have the “perfect” life and have it all together. Let’s be honest, social media is just the highlight reel of our lives. I’m the first to admit, I don’t have it all together. I currently feel like I’m drowning. I can’t seem to get a handle on my laundry, cleaning, my blog or my kids. I know these are…
I was nervous about breastfeeding before I had Peyton. I heard so many stories about women not being successful at breastfeeding. I was also scared that I would be less of a mom if I didn’t breastfeed. While I was pregnant, I came across so many articles and forums women dogging out other women out because they couldn’t or wouldn’t breastfeed. I was nervous about being judged if…
Being a mom is the hardest, yet most rewarding job there is. After nine months, your are responsible for this little person with no instructions. I remember thinking, I can’t believe they let me leave the hospital with this baby with no experience. They didn’t even call to check on her. Thank goodness, my motherly instincts kicked in. After I got settle in, I turned to the…