Core Value #4 | Life is Not All Hard Labor

Core Value #4 | Life is Not All Hard Labor

Life is not all hard labor, and it’s not an all-out hustle sprint. In pregnancy, there are distinct phases and changes, with deep periods of fatigue, moments of sickness, periods of high energy and excitement, and everything in between.

Core Value #3 | Work Life Balance is a Myth

Core Value #3 | Work Life Balance is a Myth

The strive towards some sort of perfect work-life balance is a myth. Life is always changing, and our goals are often in tension with each other. Instead of some idealized “balance,” we strive to find the right fit for us as individuals, for this moment, for this season.

Core Value #2 | We Need Community

Core Value #2 | We Need Community

We aren’t born to live alone, and we’re not meant to parent alone, either. In both parenting and work, we need diverse teams and communities, especially at the beginning of the adventure.

Core Value #1 | “In My Experience,” or the Three Most Important Words

Core Value #1 | “In My Experience,” or the Three Most Important Words

We speak first using the words “In my experience.” These three words are critical for any conversation. We don’t strive for “one perfect woman” archetype. There are multiple stories of what it looks like to be a parent and to be an entrepreneur. The first principle or philosophy guides us and reminds us of this.