Osemhen’s Note: One question I often get from younger women is, “Is it really possible to be a woman with a great job and a mother?” It’s a question that’s guaranteed to get me on my soapbox because it’s often asked with a self-defeating sigh. It speaks to the fact that while young women somewhat…
Dear Blazers & Baby Reader, It’s official, we’re calling for submissions. Our blog is a great forum for you to share your own experiences, viewpoints and writing flair with other Blazers & Baby readers. We value being able to publish new writers alongside more experienced ones; it’s the constant influx of interested, committed people who…
In 2016, someone asked me why I thought women-only circles were a good idea. I don’t remember my exact words but I think I said the usual things about women supporting women, and going fast alone but going farther together. I had no idea how true those words would turn out to be. In the…
Admit it, working moms are probably the busiest people on earth. How easy can it be to juggle careers, kids husbands and domestic work all at once? Yes, selflessness is the working mom’s mantra. More often than not, we never have time for ourselves much less the time to contour and highlight every morning (unless you’re…
At some point, you decide whether you want to stay at home and be your child’s full-time caregiver or return to full-time employment. A working mum can choose to combine both by working from home. When you go off to a place of employment, your full attention can be on just the tasks you’ve been…
