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Hi, My name is Makini, and I’m a published event designer with a love for all things beautiful. I started this blog to inspire other women and aspiring designers to follow their passion.

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Happy Wednesday folks! Because of how amazing the

Can I rant with you for a minute...⁣⁣⁣
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Zuri started school two weeks ago, and for the first time, in my three years of being at home with her, I am able to pursue more of my career goals. ⁣⁣⁣
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I’ve avoided calling myself a stay at home mother. Partly, because I didn’t perfectly fit the title. I am an entrepreneur. I just don’t work as often as I could.⁣
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There are lots of negative ideas around what it means, for black women to choose motherhood over their careers. The narrative is that we should be out grinding and hustling for other people instead of staying at home to take care of our families. ⁣⁣⁣
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When black women stay at home, they are seen as unproductive, underachieving and even lazy. While women of other groups are praised and respected for prioritizing their families. ⁣⁣⁣
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I don’t know if any Mom needs to hear this but here are some things I’ve had to repeat to myself over the years:
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You are talented and more than qualified to have a flourishing career again.
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Careers come and go but your role as a mother is forever.⁣⁣⁣
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These formative years of your child’s life are critical and short. It is a blessing to be able to prioritize her needs. One day, she won’t need you and you will miss the days of being home with her.⁣⁣⁣
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Your femininity is a gift. Nurture it and Master it.⁣⁣⁣
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You are worthy of being protected and provided for by your husband.⁣⁣⁣
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It is okay to let go of being an “independent black woman.” ⁣
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You are not a work mule and no longer have to be completely independent. You have a whole ass husband now.⁣⁣⁣
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When you are ready to prioritize your career again, you will and you will release all mom guilt.⁣⁣⁣
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You are a phenomenal mother. Even on days you feel like a wreck.⁣⁣⁣
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There is no one size fits all plan for motherhood. Do what works for you.⁣
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You are not a feminist and that is ok.⁣
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#stayathomemomlife #motherhoodunplugged #blackstayathomemom #blacksahm #makiniregal

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