If you’re a mom or a mom-to-be, this episode will resonate big time.

Raise your hand if you naively hoped maternity leave would be all lunch dates and park strolls but ended up finding out it was mostly sleep deprivation breakdowns, endless feedings, and wondering when you’d ever have a moment alone again.

(Emoji hand up)

Add growing a business to that list and suddenly, maternity leave (all 6 weeks of it *SIGH*) looks pretty overwhelming. And it can be.

On this week’s episode of Reprogramming, our guest approached the birth of her son with an open mind and flexible plan- and in the process discovered how to discover her own needs and embrace the power of “on purpose.” With her innovative 24-hour calendar, she was able to gift herself the time and space to spend as much time as she wanted with her baby, her husband, and her blossoming business.

Christen Jolicoeur is a full-time mama and Special Education Consultant. Christen uses a self-created system for more time, order, and peace and enjoys organizing and categorizing just about anything.

Through her company, Patrici Publishing, as Chief Editor she invests in the authorship and publications of Black and Brown writers ranging in experience or expertise. In her role as an educator and author - she offers tangible and practical

solutions to help children and adults experience success, and live meaningful lives.