Entrepreneurship is often romanticized as the epitome of freedom and success. However, behind the glamour lies a stark reality: entrepreneurs grapple with higher rates of mental health issues than their counterparts in traditional 9-5 jobs.

Isn’t it ironic? Throughout much of history, without menstruation, there would be no mothers, no babies, and no continuation of life itself. No cultures would have flourished, and no civilizations would have thrived. Yet, there persists a veil of secrecy around this natural process.

Explore the first principle of our Bad Girl Fit Series, challenging the age-old expectation that mothers must constantly deplete themselves. Discover a balanced approach to motherhood that prioritizes personal well-being alongside family care.

…We are a global entity focused on Infamous Mothers everywhere. Given this, it's vital for us to be informed about international issues impacting women and children, such as the ongoing Israel-Palestine conflict. While this topic frequently appears on social media and in news discussions, many of us lack basic understanding of the issues at hand, leading to avoidance of the topic.

Right now, you're sitting on a solution that could benefit thousands or even millions of people worldwide, not just in Madison. Yet, you haven't figured out how to reach 100 or a thousand people in your local community, let alone your city, state, or nation. Have you considered whether or not you’re experiencing a process issue?

“A black woman with a PhD is worse than a woman with HIV.” I didn’t respond. Instead, I looked over at his wife. I wondered about how she felt hearing him say that. She put her head down. I wondered what it meant for her to be married to a man who held that belief. How far could she rise and grow with a partner who felt that way? And then I wondered what it meant for me, a black woman who was, at the time, earning a PhD.

Through conducting dozens of interviews (formal and casual) with high-powered women, reading countless articles and books and reflecting on my own experiences, I learned a lot. And those lessons can be summed up as what I call the “dirty-girl effect.”

As someone who coaches and teaches women principles around becoming the heroes in their own stories, I can tell you from experience and practice that many of us can’t leave that connection to chance. The follow through from mindset to behavior has to be intentional.