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.

I don’t know about you, but I didn’t come into motherhood the “right way.” I showed up out of wedlock, broken down, unsure, traumatized, and scarred. For women like me, the conventional examples offer neither redemption nor road maps for transitioning from how I began to the highest possibility of what I could be. But literature does.

…Black women have used their own experiences to challenge the status quo. Their autobiographies aren't confined to individual journeys; they also illuminate broader issues like politics and societal norms.

Incorporating feminism into one's parenting approach can transform it from a position of sacrifice to one of strength.

In celebration of Women's History Month, we've curated a compelling list of books that delve into the multifaceted experiences of Infamous Mothers—crafted by them, for them, or about them.

As mothers, we frequently bury our dreams under daily responsibilities and societal expectations. For many, these dreams are tucked away so deeply that they're forgotten, while for others, they're so well concealed that even they struggle to find them. However, these dreams are not lost – just hidden.

We’re standing on the threshold of another holiday season, a time when many of us naturally gravitate towards reflections and gratitude. Yet, it's also a season that may clash with or complicate our ambitions and career goals.

I no longer have the mental fortitude to bridge the gap between the faces and stories I see on screen and my own life. As I face my own dragons and overcome the supervillains in my life, I long for the inspiration that comes with seeing a fantasy or sci-fi version of me doing the same.

But here's the unspoken truth: even when we've planned for the everyday drama, there's an element we rarely anticipate - the potential trauma that can accompany our pursuit of success.