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Get Pregnant Fast When Ona James was growing up, her understanding of beauty was skewed, all thanks to the dolls she played with. As a young girl of color, none of her playmates reflected her own appearance. Once she became a mother, she was determined that her children would not face the same struggle with…

The Moms of Ladyfingers Letterpress Discuss Parenting and Work-Life Balance

Oct 1, 2024

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Get Pregnant Fast The journey of parenthood is filled with unique challenges, especially for working moms like Jenna and Lisa, the creative minds behind Ladyfingers Letterpress. This dynamic duo has turned their passion for crafting stunning letterpress cards into a thriving business while navigating the ups and downs of family life, including raising their young…

Co-Founder of Melissa & Doug Discusses Toy Creation and Battling Depression

Jul 4, 2024

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Get Pregnant Fast Melissa Bernstein, co-founder and chief creative officer of the renowned toy company Melissa & Doug, has shared her remarkable journey as a mother of six and a successful entrepreneur. Alongside her husband Doug, she launched the company over three decades ago, creating toys that have become staples in many homes. However, her…

Empowering Mompreneur: Ava Johnson, Co-Founder and Chief of Nausea Relief for Psi Bands

Jun 7, 2024

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Get Pregnant Fast In our series spotlighting innovative mothers who are making waves in the business world, we’re excited to introduce Ava Johnson, the co-founder and chief of nausea relief at Psi Bands. The Journey Begins Ava’s inspiration to create Psi Bands stemmed from her own battles with severe morning sickness during pregnancy. After discovering…

Inspiring Mompreneur: Sarah Thompson, Co-Founder of Fashion Forward Rentals

Nov 27, 2023

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Get Pregnant Fast In our latest feature, we’re diving into the lives of remarkable mothers who are making waves in the business world. This time, we chatted with Sarah Thompson, the Co-Founder and Head of Business Development at Fashion Forward Rentals, who offers insight into juggling motherhood and entrepreneurship. With a 17-month-old daughter in tow,…

Baked by Melissa Founder Turns Pregnancy-Related Gluten Allergy into New Cupcake Line

Apr 11, 2023

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Get Pregnant Fast Melissa Smith, the visionary behind the popular dessert brand Baked by Melissa, had her world turned upside down when she discovered she was pregnant. As her first trimester progressed, she experienced unexpected health issues, including a newfound sensitivity to gluten, which caused hives and even led to an emergency room visit due…

Chelsa and Dennis Crowley on Getting Ready for First-Time Parenthood

Jan 6, 2023

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Get Pregnant Fast As a dynamic duo immersed in the world of entrepreneurship, Chelsa and Dennis Crowley are no strangers to launching new projects. With Chelsa being the co-founder of Stowaway Cosmetics and Dennis having founded Foursquare, they are now preparing for their most significant venture yet: parenthood! Their first child, affectionately nicknamed “Lil’ Guac,”…

Weezie Co-Founders Discuss Launch of New Kids’ Collection

Nov 20, 2022

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Get Pregnant Fast When Liz Black and Emma Castillo, co-founders of Weezie, decided to create luxury towels, they aimed to fill a gap they discovered in the market. Liz’s towel shopping experience for her wedding registry turned frustrating due to overwhelming options and confusing jargon. This led to a conversation with Emma, and before long,…

Empowering Mompreneur: Lila Thompson, Founder and CEO of Nourish Kids

Sep 12, 2022

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