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In 2017, I started Mother Maker, an online magazine featuring conversations with artists who are mothers. I share these stories as a source of inspiration for other artists who are embarking on the journey of motherhood, creating a community of women who make work while raising humans.

When I created Mother Maker, I was working as a freelancer with a brand new baby at home. But I began to have an identity crisis. I found myself having to choose between sleeping, doing house work, getting exercise, or practicing my instrument while my son napped. The profound love I felt for my son was undeniable, but I felt afraid for the future of my identity as an artist. Motherhood has inspired me to seek out other mother artists who are making it work, to learn from them, and to share their wisdom with the world.

Naima Adedapo @mynaima, Mother + Singer-Songwriter + Yoga Instructor on finding her voice as an artist...⁠ .⁠ "I fell in love with [country music]. I was like, 'Oh my gosh. Where has this been? What have I been doing? Why have I not been exposed
"There was never a point where I felt my career was over or my dreams had to be put on hold [because I became a mother]. I did feel like there was a lot more responsibility. It gave me more drive to make things happen. I almost felt like my time
"I don’t want [my daughters] to feel like they have to give up on a dream or have to give up on something that they love doing because of circumstances. Honestly, I’ve been told several times: When you’re a mom, you can’t
🎧Episode 11 of the Mother Maker Podcast is LIVE with Naima Adedapo @mynaima ! As a new mom, Naima was a finalist on season 10 of American Idol. We talk all about her experience on the show, coming into her voice through country music, and how findin
💘"...for whatever reason, I lacked inspiration before, or I allowed my fears to get the best of me. And I needed to let myself go into such a big, uncertain thing, parenthood, to see what was on the other side." - Artist + Writer + Mother,
"I will admit that after I had my daughter, I felt like I had to jump back into it, to an extent. And I do feel like even though I took a long maternity leave, there was something about motherhood that left a little frustration there. 'She&rsquo
“It’s really powerful to let your children see you do the thing that you love to do, but more than that, to let them see you struggle doing the thing you love to do and persist anyway.” - Emily French @emilyartzfrench, Artist + Writ
What I love about @emilyartzfrench ’s work is that it is initially bright, sunny, and joyful. When she told me she overcame a dark time in her life battling depression and an eating disorder, it made me pause. She is now in her element, making
Last night, I was up late finishing the editing on my interview with @emilyartzfrench (check out previous post 😉) and wrapping Valentines gifts for all my sweethearts. I am feeling so grateful! Happy ❤️ Day Mother Makers, to you and all your little
⁠ NEW INTERVIEW! 🎧Episode 10 of the Mother Maker Podcast is LIVE with Emily French, artist+writer+mother @emilyartzfrench⁠ .⁠ As always, there are TWO ways to check out the interview ☝🏽Read it (and see photos of Emily's work & her beautiful fam
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