For seven years, I was a stay at home mom. Before that, I was a housewife. I got the bachelors degree, the masters degree, and all the certification, then poured years into my family, leaving me with no traditional work experience. When I first started thinking a few months ago about how I wanted my career journey to unfold, I’d be lying if I didn’t admit that make me question how qualified I actually was. Because on paper, there wasn’t just a gap, there was an abyss 🫣😅
I quickly realized I had to stop measuring everything I’d learned against such a narrow definition of “work experience.” During those years of taking care of the household and raising babies, I built a brand and an audience. I learned how to create content and tell stories that connect. I worked with brands I used to dream about working with as more than just an influencer: I became a strategist.
I became a licensed realtor, started momentstomediaco, became a Pilates instructor, and, more importantly, learned how t...