New Year, New Habits – Embracing Powerful Routines

As we usher in this new year, it's a time to embrace renewal and transformation. This year, our focus is on cultivating new habits and establishing routines that not only empower us but also reflect the incredible journey we are on.

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Unwrapping Infamous Mothers: The Gift of Dreams (Gift Series, Part 1)

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.

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The Transformational Power of Paying It Forward (Gratitude Series, Part 2)

As we embrace the heart of the holiday season, we find inspiration in the incredible women who make up the Infamous Mothers community. Today, we delve into the remarkable story of Mistee, a single mother of two who has navigated the unique challenges of motherhood with grace, resilience, and an unwavering commitment to paying it forward.

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Empathy Across Borders: Infamous Mothers' Focus on Israel-Palestine Conflict (A Beginner's Guide)

…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.

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Juggling Motherhood, Ambition, and Gratitude During the Holidays (Part 1): A How-To Guide

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.

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Mastering Your Life (Part 3): The Power of Calling Bullsh*t

What if you defied the voices convincing you that you must choose between nurturing your children and providing for them? What if you questioned the negative thoughts making you feel guilty about placing yourself at the forefront of your family's agenda instead of relegating yourself to a lifetime of tending to others?

What if you refused to accept that your ambitions must perish for others to thrive?

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The Power Is in the Process: A Keynote

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?

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Infamous Mothers: Expanding the Face of Heroism

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.

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A Badass Mom's Uncharted Path to Success: Navigating Life's Twists, Turns and Traumas

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.

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The Green-Eyed Monster: Harnessing the Power of Envy on the Path to Success

The journey to accomplishing 'impossible' dreams is fraught with challenges, and one formidable obstacle women often face is envy. Envy has the power to disrupt businesses, hinder collaboration, impede personal growth, and strain day-to-day functioning.

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Sex, Power and Mental Health: The “Dirty-Girl Effect” (Part 3)

Welcome to the third and final installment of the “dirty-girl effect” series. Two weeks ago, I introduced the idea of the dirty-girl effect. In short, I defined it as a process of “dirtying” that women experience in their private and public lives…

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Sex, Power and Mental Health: Uncovering the "Dirty-Girl Effect" (Part 2)

“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.

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Sex, Power and Mental Health: Uncovering the “Dirty-Girl Effect” (Part 1)

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.”

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