Celebrating Black Maternal Health Week #BMHW25

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Mom and three kids Greetings from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania! Things have been busy. I am still a working mom of three, working full time who is trying to make a difference. I do a lot of things and try to be present so that I can learn from them. I share them on this blog so that we can learn together. Below are some thoughts, hacks, and/or lessons that I have learned from navigating my world. Black Maternal Health Week April 11-17, 2025 I am a Black mom to three wonderful children. I was blessed to have three successful births. While I am an attorney, my third delivery highlighted the potential risks that occur when a physician fails to listen to the birthing person. Initially, I chalked it up to the physician involved and limited it to my personal birthing experience. Then, I learned that I was not special. Overwhelmingly, Black women experience higher rates of birth trauma, birthing complications and negative birth outcomes.  These statistics are what lead to the creation of ...
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A Peek Into the Life of a Working Mom: My Inclusion in The Balance Project

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A day at the office

 If you read this blog you know that I focus on my quest to balance working, motherhood, and marriage, in my stilettos.  I have been candid about the real struggles that  accompany that my quest. Indeed in a journey full of challenges, compromises, and joy. 

One of the things that I enjoy about blogging is that it connects me to spectacular women who are committed to making a difference. One of these women is Susie Schnall. Susie is, an author, mother, wife, writer and someone who is committed to helping working women.

The Balance Project

Susie recently featured me in an important work that is focused on helping women achieve balance. This work is "The Balance Project". Susie describes the "Balance Project" as a series of relevant and refreshingly candid interviews with inspiring and accomplished women talking about balance. 

I am honored to be included in this important discussion. Check out the interview and let me know your thoughts!

THE BALANCE PROJECT | No. 54: Chatón Turner, Attorney and Blogger

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