Somewhere along the way, I stopped sharing my own story.

When I launched this podcast as Motherhood Intended nearly four years ago, I was an open book. I shared my experiences with infertility, pregnancy loss, and surrogacy, often completely unscripted. Those conversations were healing, meaningful, and helped me connect with women who could simply say, "Me too."

But life changed. My family grew, my identity evolved, and my dreams expanded beyond motherhood. As I poured my energy into building Her Village, the podcast slowly became something I was trying to keep up with instead of something I couldn't wait to record.

So today, we're getting back to the heart of it all.

In this candid, unscripted solo episode, I'm catching you up on life lately: navigating the challenges of parenting three kids (including the unexpected intensity of third grade!), chasing big dreams while trying to stay present for my family, building a business, and figuring out who I am in this season of life.

I'm also sharing some beautiful moments from our latest Village Coffee gathering that reminded me why authentic connection matters so much.

No perfectly polished lessons or five-step takeaways. Just an honest conversation about motherhood, ambition, identity, community, and everything in between.

Because our stories don't stop evolving, and neither do we.

Let's keep the conversation going!

I'd love to hear what's happening in your life. What are you navigating, dreaming about, or trying to figure out? Send me a message, share your story, or ask a question. I'd love to bring more of your voices into future episodes!

💛 Jacqueline

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