Modeling Wellness and Self-Care with Full-time Papa, Dan King
Dan King, proud papa to newly-one-year-old Kian and husband to Aja Naomi King, shares his perspectives on fatherhood. From supporting and further developing a well-balanced and healthy lifestyle throughout he and Aja's pregnancy journey to modeling self-care and sharing rituals with his son, Dan expands on his commitment to being present with his family and creating a life based on wellness and self-care.
Mika Oakes Is Revolutionizing Swimwear for Motherhood with MOLOCO
Inspired by the needs of her baby’s feeding journey, MOLOCO founder Mika Oakes merged her fashion expertise and new role as mom to create swimwear styles that are both beautiful and suitable for all stages of motherhood. Mika tells us about the MOLOCO mama community and her journey into motherhood.
Meet Raquel Nowak, Founder of Matrescence
Meet our founder, Raquel Nowak! Raquel built Matrescence on the philosophy of "mothering the mother"; it was born to provide a practical application of self-care that can fit into a busy mom's lifestyle. In this Founder's Feature, Raquel fills us in on her inspiration for Matrescence, how her own journey into motherhood has fueled her to build her brand, and how self-care is one of the most important things we can do for ourselves, as mamas.
A Path to Motherhood through Infertility and Adoption
There are not only many ways to be a mother, there are many ways to become a mother as well. For Dañi Bruno, her path to motherhood has been a long one, marked by infertility challenges, pregnancy loss, the blessings of three biological children, and the heartache and hope that accompanies the foster care and adoption journey. We're proud to feature Dani and her path to motherhood, in her own words.
Tips for Dealing with Mother's Day Disappointment
Mother's Day can be a tough holiday for many moms. In many cases, the disparity between mama's expectations and the reality of the day can lead to feelings of disappointment, which then can lead to feelings of resentment, or guilt, or worse. So what can you do if you find yourself feeling disappointed after Mother's Day?
Over the Rainbow with Yazmin Ramos
Meet soon-to-be mama Yazmin Ramos, Producer at ESSENCE, as she talks candidly about her first pregnancy, which ended in loss, and shares her approach to and gratitude for her current pregnancy.
Evolving into Motherhood with Meaghan Barakett, Founder of One Girl Inc.
Meaghan Barakett is, first and foremost, a mother. She’s also the Founder of the non-profit organization, One Girl Inc., a Humanitarian, a Yogi, and holds the title of Miss New York USA 2005. Meaghan’s advocacy for girls and women has led to empowering programs and support across the New York City area. We’re honored to have Meaghan in our Matrescence community as she shares more about what motherhood has taught her and her mission toward creating a brighter world for women.
