Welcome to Mothers in Leadership!

I'm so happy you're here :-)

Dear friends,

A few weeks ago, I stuck three toothpicks in the side of an avocado seed and set it on the kitchen windowsill on top of a full water glass. I promised my husband it was going to grow.

The water got cloudy, and we changed it, but otherwise, for weeks, it looked as though nothing was happening.

And then last week, the seed showed a little slit down the side! So exciting.

We’ve been watching the crack closely since then, and today, we have a taproot! That’s the strong little beginning of a root that you see sticking out from the bottom. All that energy was stored inside the seed, and finally, it couldn’t contain it anymore, and it cracked itself open.

I’m so proud of it!

Taproot

Like the avocado seed, I’ve been quietly growing something over the past few months, and today, I’m excited to stick out my own little taproot.

Welcome to Mothers in Leadership!

Over the past year, I’ve been facilitating small coaching groups for mothers in leadership roles. They’ve been so impactful that I’ve been looking for a way to spread the collective wisdom more widely, and to gather even more voices in the conversation.

Whether you’re a CEO, school principal, department head, entrepreneur, board member, or leading in any capacity while raising children, I have designed this space for you.

On Tuesdays and Thursdays, I’ll share stories, reflections, and curated resources to help you lead, parent, and flourish, free for anyone who subscribes. I have a year’s worth of ideas mapped out on sticky notes, and I can’t wait to share them with you.

As excited as I am about the writing I’ll be doing, I believe that the real power of this project will come from the community we build together. My hope is to create a space that feels trusting and intimate, where we can bring what is truly on our minds as both parents and leaders.

Mothers in Leadership operates on a “free for all, supported by some” model. New posts arrive in your inbox twice a week at no cost, and remain free for 30 days. After that, they move behind a paywall. So if you subscribe now (it’s free!), you’ll build your own searchable archive with permanent access to everything in your inbox.

Your engagement is what makes this sustainable. Please comment, share what’s working for you, and welcome others warmly when they join the conversation. When you share what resonates or offer an idea for a future post, you’re helping me understand what this community needs most.

If you’re able to contribute financially, paid memberships help support the time and energy that goes into this work and give you access to the full online archives. You can also gift memberships using the same link.

Thanks for joining us!

🕊️

SAM

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Mothers in Leadership operates on a “free for all, supported by some” model. New posts arrive in your inbox twice a week at no cost, and remain free for 30 days. After that, they move behind a paywall. So if you subscribe (it’s free!), you’ll build your own searchable archive with permanent access to everything in your inbox.

Want to contribute?

For those who would like to contribute, there is a paid membership option available. Paid members get access to the full archives on the website. You can subscribe for yourself or give it as a gift.

Your engagement is what gives this work meaning for me. And what helps it grow. Please comment, share what’s working for you, and welcome others warmly when they join the conversation. When you share what resonates or offer an idea for a future post, you’re helping me understand what this community needs and how I can better serve you.

I’m so glad you’re here! 🕊️