Give a shit about the things that matter. To you.
We aren’t about telling you how to be a better parent. Or hell, even how to be a good parent. We’re all about helping you discover how to live as authentically as you can. That’s the real experiment that hopefully will help you be “better”, whatever that looks like for you.
Are you ready to start curating your list of things you actually care about?
The Allure of Hustle Culture and Why It’s Toxic for Parents
There’s no gentle way to say it, so I’ll get straight to the point: hustle…
How to Live Authentically: A No-BS Guide to Being Real
This morning, I woke up, opened Instagram, and boom—there they were. Kids from my child’s…
How to Surround Yourself with the Right People (It’s More Simple Than You Think)
You know how your kid is like a sponge? It’s 5 AM, and you haven’t…
Unhealthy Work Boundaries: How to Find Balance as a Parent Without Losing Your Mind
It feels like we’re all sold the same dream as we grow up–climb the corporate…
How to Stop Being a People Pleaser at Work (Without Losing Your Mind)
For so long, I thought the key to climbing the corporate ladder was saying “yes”…
Reignite Your Spark: What to Do When You Feel Lost in Life
So, you’ve reached the point in life where all the boxes have been checked—solid career,…
We’re Brittany and Nick
We’ll be your hosts for the next little bit. We’re your stereotypical Millennial (though we identify as Gen Z) parents to three incredible maniacs while we navigate the professional and parenting worlds. We’ve spent the last several years trying to understand why the fuck everyone wants to tell us what to do or how to be the best parent/spouse/employee/whatever out there and it finally dawned on us: perfection just doesn’t exist.
So, What Is Living Authentically?
It means being true to yourself. You’re not pretending to fit in or be someone you’re not. You embrace your values, passions, and quirks, and you don’t care if they’re “cool” or not. It involves being aware of your needs and passions, and acting in ways that reflect them. And damn, are you happier for it.
This Is Hard. You Can Do It.
Developing authenticity is a lifelong journey. And how do you start that journey? Work to identify your values, communicate honestly, develop your self-confidence (shit, that part is hard), and manage your emotions (lord, that’s even more difficult). It’s taken us years of practice and counseling to get here… and you can do it to