Sometimes the moments that feel the most chaotic are the ones that reveal our true strength. Balancing the demands of work and motherhood is no easy task, and it often feels like we’re running on empty. But even in those moments—when we’re scared, exhausted, and unsure—we still show up. Reshma Saujani shared this post about asking a bold question at a major event, all while juggling her child's first day of school and the chaos that comes with it. She was nervous, exhausted, and worried about being "that mom," but she pushed through because she cared. This story is a reminder that, as moms, we often have to be brave, even when we don't feel it. We take care of our families, show up for our jobs, and advocate for the things that matter most to us. It's not always easy, but it's worth it. So here’s to all the moms out there doing the same—embracing fear, asking the hard questions, and finding strength in the chaos. You've got this! ?? #Mambition #WorkingMomLife #MomBravery #MomGoals #FearlessMom #WomenWhoLead #MomsWhoInspire #JugglingItAll #MomsSupportingMoms #AskTheHardQuestions #StrongMoms #WorkingMomsUnite https://lnkd.in/g45krKvu
Happy #FailureFriday. Last week, I asked a question to Donald Trump that my husband likes to say was heard around?the world. And if you watched it?on video, I sounded steady, clear and brave. But I want?to let you in on something: I?was scared shitless and bone tired. That Thursday was the first day of school for my kids — and for Sai, it was the first day of pre-k in a new school with big kids, where for the first time he would be there all day. I woke up nervous as hell, and of course the day got more and more chaotic: getting the kids up after a summer of sleeping in, forgetting their water bottles, and of course when we get to the schoolyard... Sai has a meltdown. Since it's the first day, parents have to sit in the classroom while they settle in, and of course Sai picks me to do that. Now it's?9:15 and I have to be in Midtown by 10:30 and I am still in sweats (thank God I showered at 6 am). I look at Sai and I am like "baby, I got to go." And he gives me a dirty look and says fine. I sprint home, throw on a suit and make it to the event 15 minutes before I have to go on stage. While I am waiting to ask my question, I got one ear on Trump's speech and one eye on my phone just in case the school calls to come get my crying 4 year old. When my moment comes, I got a little knot in my stomach. Let's be honest, the question of childcare is not normally asked at the Economic Club of New York. I am a little scared that when I ask it, the room is going to roll their eyes and be like of course the only woman asking a question asks a question about childcare. I feel like?many women, moms and parents do when they bring up the topic that no one picks up. And I am "bravery woman." I?wrote a whole book about it. I am not supposed to be scared about asking a 60 second question, but I am. Because I give a shit. And then I do it, and afterwards I take a breath and ask the man sitting next to me to pass me a cookie, because I deserved one. The rest of it is history. Here's to going with the flow, embracing a little bit of fear, and asking the question no one asks?because?we are too afraid to be "that mom."