Mom Crush Monday: Mandy Roberson of Momma Society

Mandy and I first connected over social media in the beginning of this year when she was first launching her site Momma Society. I had fun creating a piece for her readers all about “Nursing in Style“. Since then we have stayed connected. It has been so fun to watch her go from being a beautiful pregnant mommy preparing for the arrival of her first baby to now being a new mom to an absolutely adorable baby boy. She has been so generous in sharing her journey as a mother. Her tips and insights are valuable for any mother, new or veteran. Plus there is nothing like camaraderie. She set out to build a community of moms and that is exactly what she has done. What a gift to us all! Thank you, Mandy! xx 

MCbJ: Tell us about Momma Society.
MR: Momma Society is a blog and Instagram community of modern moms. We celebrate all things pregnancy and motherhood.

MCbJ: What was your inspiration for starting Momma Society?
MR: During my pregnancy, I felt lonely. My social groups were all at different stages in life and I was one of the few starting a family. I craved other moms to connect with, so I turned to Instagram.  The camaraderie and friendships I developed through Instagram evolved into Momma Society, now a thriving community of like-minded mothers.

MCbJ: You recently had your first child. Has it been difficult juggling work and being an available mom?
MR: I’ve learned that motherhood will always be a juggling act. Whether it’s balancing life at home or a career outside the house, it’s a constant seesaw. For me, it has meant automating processes and prioritizing so I can fully focus on my role as mother this first year.

MCbJ: How has becoming a mom changed you personally and professionally?
MR: Motherhood has changed me in so many ways. I’ve laughed and smiled more than I ever have before. I’ve also probably cried more than I ever have before. I want to show my sweet little one the world, so the itch to travel has been stronger than ever. Professionally, I decided to scale back on business I had worked on for four years so I could focus on motherhood. I’ve never felt more fulfilled.

MCbJ: What advice do you have for new moms with dreams of having their own business?
MR: Go for it! Never let a baby hold you back from your own dreams.

MCbJ: What do you love about your job?
MR: I love that Momma Society allows me an outlet to record my life at this very moment. I love that I will have the blog posts and photos to look back at and realize how far I have come in my journey as a mother. I love the connections and friendships I have made. I love that I am able to work with brands that I am passionate about. I love that moms across the globe are willing to share experiences and expertise so freely and support each other so selflessly on Momma Society.

MCbJ: How would you describe your own personal style- in clothing and your home?
MR: Classic with a twist. I love clean lines and silhouettes with an unexpected pop of color or print.

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