What was the inspiration behind the formation of this platform?

Jamilah: Some of my biggest supporters have been women so I think in any space I inherently look to uplift other women and find community. When I first moved back to California, I was the only person in my immediate friend group with a child. It was very isolating. I was surprised to learn that a lot of people had preconceived notions about what it meant to be a mother. Even though I didn’t subscribe to many of those ideas I was still put in this box and I didnt like that experience. Fortunately, I have been blessed to meet some kindred spirits who share a similar perspective about motherhood. My dream is to create a space where mothers are encouraged to nurture their sense of self and celebrate their whole identity in addition to who they are as parents and guardians. 

Pier Jea: The formation behind this platform is two prong. I was inspired to form the platform out of the desire to gain understanding of my own motherhood experience and from my appreciation for the journey.. I was the first of my friend group to become a mother and I became a mother at a young age. I constantly questioned if I was a good mother and doing the right things to support my children. There also was a  time when I lost myself in motherhood and believed there was a certain way to behave, dress, and speak. I want to empower women to define and create their own versions of motherhood. There is beauty and power in our uniqueness as individuals and becoming a mother does not erase that. I hope this platform encourages mothers to become the healthiest version of themselves and parent from a space of their choosing. It is perfectly fine if your motherhood experience does not look like your neighbor’s, cousin’s, sister’s, or your friend’s. Your motherhood journey will be as unique as you.