The Mother Chapter from Mila & Jo Media

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Motherhood Identity Series with Kaitlyn Joshua, co-founder of Abortion in America
On the third anniversary of Roe’s fall, Louisiana-based activist and mother Kaitlyn Joshua shares how being denied miscarriage care reshaped her…
I Was Married, Divorced and a Mom Before I Realized I Was Gay
Motherhood didn’t delay my coming out — it taught me how.
Motherhood Identity Series with Jeanelle Teves, chief commercial officer at Bugaboo North America
An inspiring leader chats about building the fastest growing stroller brand in North America, raising bilingual kids, and rewriting what it means to…
The Birth of My Daughter Helped Me Grieve My Father’s Death
Seven months before this writer discovered she was pregnant, she lost her father. Here, she explores the complex journey of navigating deep joy & grief.
Motherhood Identity Series with Joanne Schneider, chief experience officer at Oula
After a traumatic miscarriage exposed the gaps in maternal care, Joanne Schneider helped build Oula to offer what she never got.
You’re not doing it wrong. It’s just this hard.
Motherhood doesn’t clock out. Not even on Sundays. You don’t need a better routine. You need a break.
Motherhood Identity Series with Madison Headrick Nahmad, model and founder of Care.e.on
This mom of one and model-turned-CEO opens up about building a beauty brand, embracing the sacred chaos of new motherhood & why becoming David’s mom is…
How Growing Up Adopted Shaped My Journey to Queer Motherhood
How love—not biology—defines my family.

May 2025

Motherhood Identity Series with Meghan Joyce, CEO & co-founder of Duckbill
After leading through Uber’s most turbulent chapter with a newborn at home, Meghan Joyce launched Duckbill while raising three kids—proving that…
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Motherhood Identity Series with Esther Wojcicki, the Godmother of Silicon Valley
The bestselling author and journalist reflects on raising three powerhouse daughters, finding joy in early motherhood, and why independence starts in…
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How I Navigated Joy and Grief Simultaneously as a NICU Mom
A mother shares her experience in the NICU, marked by both profound loss and inspiring resilience.
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