Mama's Alchemy

11/07/2023

Tourists at home ✌️

03/06/2023

Back in the home land 🇲🇫♥️

Travelling, living abroad is definitely one of the great perks of our modern society

Exploring, evolving, discovering, adding more experiences to our human journey as a way to feel more alive

But when life calls you to go back to the basics, there is no place like home

16/05/2023

🙌 Stop scrolling 🙌

Have you ever felt like there was more to life than
endlessly scrolling on IG,
watching Netflix every evening, dreaming about the life you wish you had
all to restart every day the same way as the day before
maybe going to a job you don't like
waiting for the evening, the week end, the holiday, retirement?

You have so much value
so much power
so much to share
You always have the ability to
expend
grow
improve your life
and your finances

If you read these lines it means you have the time, the time to create something for yourself instead of just consuming other's content

You don't need to be special, you don't need to be fancy, you don't need to be overthinking
Just sharing your story, your truth, your vision

Because we are all a lighthouse, an inspiration for someone, somewhere. And we grow by inspiring each other

16/05/2023

14/05/2023

Mom,

Now I get it!

Shout out for your
resilience, optimism, creativity, strength, humor, faith, patience, passion, positivity, endless energy, empathy

Shout out to all the mothers
for selflessly and joyfully doing their best everyday ♥️

12/05/2023

My Why ↙️

This photo sums up what drives me : being active, being outdoors and being a mom

Over the course of my (young) life,

I worked in probably 15 differents jobs,

in industries as varied as tourism, relocation, sports,insurance ..

Lived in 3 countries

As I'm reaching my 40s soon, I had to take an honest look at my "professional" life and accept that I'm not made to climb the corporate ladder. I cherish freedom too much

But now that I am a mother, I want to create a lasting project, something to give me a sense of security and stability

And I found it.

Imagine having a side business that you can grow daily, take anywhere with you, that helps you evolve, that challenges but also rewards you

And if you had to take the decision to change/improve your life, what would be your why? The reason that keeps you going no matter what?

08/05/2023

"Passionate", because you are the kind of person who desire to stay aligned with her values and make an impact, and you have have a fire in your heart to make things happen
.."mothers" because that's my people in this season of my life, but also because I believe mother can get things done & don't give a s** about a thing but what's important to them

This post is my story and it could be yours too

I went from skepticism, overthinking and paralysis and shame
to coming to full trust of this business model and what it can do to change the paradigm and the limiting beliefs we have about how to make money and how to work in collaborative way

We are in 2023, and while AI is threatening 300 000 millions of jobs, it might be time to rethink our relationship to technology and how we can use it to our own benefit

Since you are here reading this post and so already using social media

Imagine finding a product that makes your life better
Imagine finding a team and a plateform that gives you the most extensive training and support
Imagine creating content instead of consuming it
Imagine working on your mindset everyday to break the limiting beliefs that were preventing you from changing your circumstances
And imagine doing this, while you can still have time for what's important for you (your kids, your passion, you other business)

Well, this is possible,
And if you want to know how,
you can click on the link in my bio, and connect with my through typeform or directly watch the webclass

my bio and connect with my via a typeform or watch the webclass. All the links are there !

08/05/2023

"Passionate", because you are the kind of person who desire to stay aligned with her values and make an impact, and you have have a fire in your heart to make things happen
.."mothers" because that's my people in this season of my life, but also because I believe mother can get things done & don't give a s** about a thing but what's important to them

This post is my story and it could be yours too

I went from skepticism, overthinking and paralysis and shame
to coming to full trust of this business model and what it can do to change the paradigm and the limiting beliefs we have about how to make money and how to work in collaborative way

We are in 2023, and while AI is threatening 300 000 millions of jobs, it might be time to rethink our relationship to technology and how we can use it to our own benefits.

Since you are here reading this post and using social media

Imagine finding a product that makes your life better
Imagine finding a team and a plateform that gives you the most extensive training and support
Imagine creating content instead of consuming it
Imagine working on your mindset everyday to break the limiting beliefs that were preventing you from changing your circumstances
And imagine doing this, while you can still have time for what's important for you (your kids, your passion, you other business)

Well, this is possible,
And if you want to know how,
you can click on the link in my bio, and connect with my through typeform or directly watch the webclass

my bio and connect with my via a typeform or watch the webclass. All the links are there !

05/05/2023

"You look tired in your stories" a close family member recently told me.
"People want to see happy, good looking people online, they won't listen to you and you won't inspire them if you look like crap"

Well, thank you for the advice but,

One, I don't really care about what people who are not relating to my experience think

Two, can we normalize mothers with:

Approximative hairstyles because their hair grew weird after birth

Eye bags because they woke up 5 times last night

"Extra weight" or "not enough" because they've prioritized their baby's wellbeing instead of theirs

No make up because, who has the time to put make up on?

Not super duper quality photos because some prioritize working less hours to be with their kids, or buying organic food instead of buying the new iPhone 64

Motherhood is raw and authentic
Mothers are passionate and warriors ✌️

These mothers are you

Show up authentically & show up real.

This is what the world needs

02/05/2023

How I overcame my limitations and obstacles ?

One year ago, I started my online business while on mat leave. I set the objective that I will not go back to work to stay with my son and will find a way to make an income.

When my maternity leave ended, I was a happy mom with little cash in my bank account.

So I became inventive, and figured out a way to make money to pay the bills, build different two streams of income while staying a present mom.

Truth told, being a new mom and an entrepreneur is hard.
Early motherhood is already beautifully cataclysmic - add starting a business and you get the recipe for burn out

But as we say, by riding the waves, you become a better boarder & it was the opportunity
to face my limitations and start changing my mindset, to find solutions to obstacles.

I my current abilities and offered my services as a doula and a nanny
I disciplined myself to create pockets of time
I stopped scrolling and started nourishing my creativity and expression
I stopped watching Netflix and instored at least 2 hours of work when my son goes to sleep
I started working on my money mindset to start attracting money instead of seeing it as something I should avoid
I started to stop caring about judgement and rejection and instead becoming accountable to myself
I surrendered to where I was and started practicing gratitude everyday
I stopped wanting to be perfect and instead became disciplined

And I focus on my why, as a duel for change

If you are thinking of changing your circumstances but think you have no time, no money, no inclination to show up, nothing to say...I invite you to think about it twice!

And if you're interested in starting an online business, check the link in my bio and let's get in touch. This is the most life changing journey ❤️

27/04/2023

Motherhood can be cool and joyful !
But it also comes with its share of mental and emotional load. Here's what I found helps

- Remember to breath!
If you use to have a spiritual practice , finding some time in your own to meditate is not always doable but breathing is a powerful alternative
Breathing helps you to move anything stuck

- Exercice in pockets of time
So you can get out of your mind and go into your body, so you can remember how strong you are.
Squat when you get down to grab something
Lift your baby up high when you carry him
Dance with you kid!

- Find community
Meet others moms in your town or join online communities

- Ask for help
If you have family around, ask them for a break. And if you don't, like me, ask to your friends/ressources/partner. And whenever you feel guilty to do so, remember that feeling good should be your priority as a mother

- Express yourself
You can journal or you can post on IG if you're comfortable doing so. As much as we criticise social media, they can be an amazing tool for catharsis. And, let's be honest, if you're here ready these word, you could also be creating content under if consuming content. And you don't know but you might be helping someone today

21/02/2023

Could you love your baby more than you love yourself?

For me, this has been the case, and I learnt the hard way.

Empty, exhausted, with lack of direction, lack of joy, extra weight and stress, I got to realise that I was on a slippery slope and that I was letting myself down

so that my subconscious can validate my lack of self love

so that my subconscious can confirm that my needs do not matter

so that I can love him so much than he can love me that much in return

so that I can give him all the love, presence, attachement I feel I did not receive enough

so that I could continue to look for approval and love outside of myself

and so that I could have a look at all the sh** that I had put under a rug for so many years.

Motherhood is a magnifying lense, motherhood doesn't leave much space and time to cover, hide and fix all your crap

So I am on journey to true self love - again

04/01/2023

Tignes as tourists.

Even living on the other side of the world, this is the place that feels like home
the place I grew up
the place where .rno an I met
the place where so many people close to my heart live

and the place where there is snow even during a sh*tty start of the season !

02/01/2023

Ski date ❤️

25/12/2022

Getting into the swing of the trio life

Mery Christmas from our family to yours✨❤️

23/12/2022

Off to some Christmas adventures

📸.rno

13/12/2022

In the span one year,
you grew from a tiny bean
to an unstoppable explorer
already wanting to play (silent plastic) guitar.

You are mesmerizing.
Babies are mesmerizing
Life expending through them is mesmerizing !

Happy birthday Juju !! ❤️

12/10/2022

This little dude is 10 months today 🎉

Juneau, it is crazy to think how you've changed your lives

Your dad .does not go biking as much as he used to..started singing (mostly nursery rhymes)..is a pro at diapers' change.. definitely has a talent at being an All things Life teacher..is becoming the most patient version of himself

I,..am also becoming the most patient version of myself..want to spend all my days with you even if it's not always easy.. am realizing the importance of building a life where I get to chose how I spend my time..as a consequence, am building resilience I didn't think I had to be a mum & start two businesses at the same time

You..already grew TWO teeth !..can stand up, yeah !..should soon go to the hairdresser

Thank you our son, teacher & best buddy!

28/09/2022

Since I became a mother, I have even more respect and admiration for my maman

12/09/2022

Moms can develop super powers and resilience ❤️
Really helpful for entrepreneurship 🙌

I am realizing how I get to work on myself and develop new capacities for both :

▫️Staying present
Because you can't control everything that will happen, and because you have a (never ending) to-do list, you learn how to make the best of the present moment

▫️Being adaptable and flexible
Your baby can't rally control much so you have to be the one who adapts. Same for your business, your customers.

▫️Being consistent and creative
Your baby, like your business need regular and predictable care so they can thrive.
Show up everyday
They need novelty and stimulation, be imaginative and creative.

▫️Being resilient
You cannot really say "f* it , I'm leaving!". You're there for the long run, so you work on your resilience especially when things gets hard.

▫️Not comparing yourself
Would you look at someone else's baby and think
"He's more handsome"
"He's more advanced"
"Why my baby doesn't do that yet?"
No, right?

Same for your business, stop looking at what others are doing, thinking you're not doing enough or as good, stop with the impostor syndrome.

You can get inspired for ideas. But at the end, it's your baby's unique journey and your entrepreneur unique journey

▫️Embracing obstacles
Difficulties will arise, all the time. Again, you can't really suit so might as well master your patience and problem solving skills

▫️Focusing on the best outcomes
As you remember how stoked you were the day your baby came into this world, remember why you started all this. Visualize you super cool family life, how rad of an adult your baby is gonna be and your success

17/08/2022

We do it for the view 🏔

Nothing beats a good 700m elevation hike

Hands up to the dad for being the sole carrier on that day 🙌

16/08/2022

I don't like schedules 😱

I'm a firm believer of rest, daydreaming & looking at the clouds pass
the fire burning
or my wall.

I never thought I had to do a daily schedule until I became a mom.

But I had to accept that I could not avoid it when I realized how many different things I had to fit in 24h.

I truly want to acknowledge all mums resilience in doing so much !

13/08/2022

This is how we spend the week ends.

I have to admit that this past month had been challenging for me to find a routine between parenting and working on my professional projects.

As a family, things are evolving as well and time together becomes so precious

So yes, I have been appreciating the weeks ends, more than ever !

10/08/2022

I started this account and this adventure when my son was 4 months old.

To be honest, for me the 4th trimester was a walk in the park:
I was still high from birth
I was in my bubble
I was solely focused on my baby

and know it won't be the same for everyone.

But anyway, 4 months into motherhood, the bubble starts to crack, your infant becomes a baby, you need to juggle between daily chores, the world, your family, your relationship and your little one, you might have to go back to work.

For me, this is when the real shift happened
- What is my purpose?
- How can I create the best growing container for our son?
- How can I be the best mom?
- Do I even want to go back to work?
- How am I going to sustain myself financially?

There is a reason why some countries have an extended periods of parental leave (big up Bulgaria with 58 weeks !)

I am grateful to get a one year parental leave in Canada.
This window had changed my perspective and has given me the kick in the butt to implement the life I have always desired
- Work for myself
- Be a present mum
- Inspire people
- Make a positive change

It is work
It is effort
but I am taking responsibility for myself
and using the lessons I am learning in early motherhood to be more resilient
and using the wisdom I gained to be a creatrix

The world is full of opportunities.
It is possible for anyone.
Just choose what resonates with you.

08/08/2022

I will be lying saying that these past months have been easy.

I think I am going through what we call "Matrescense" : take adolescence + motherhood and blend them together (💥)

Lots of emotional releases, shedding + hormonal changes, fatigue.

But on the other hand, I feel there's never been such a better time to be a mum.
So much information, community, support, opportunities, mindset shifts.

There's never been a better time to change the paradigm on motherhood.

There's never been a best time to create the life you desire.
Look around, the opportunities are there. You just have to find what resonates with you and trust yourself.

And forget about the doomsayers, haters, critics..because there's never been a better time to work on yourself, on your energy, on your limiting beliefs and break free from the old system that is anyway crumbling.

06/08/2022

It is so easy to lose yourself as a new mum.
Your energy, attention, fascination, happiness is drawn to this little being.

Be disciplined to create pockets of moments
Be gentle to come back to yourself

04/08/2022

Did you know that One year of breastfeeding equals to 1825 hours of holding your baby to your breast?
A full time job with 3 weeks of holidays is 1960 hours.

I breastfed from day 1, to feed, but also to put to sleep, for naps, in the evening, during the night.

To be honest, carving time for anything else is hard.
But it not impossible
I do the chores with my baby
I work when he is asleep.
Sometimes it will just be 20min before ha wakes up and ask for me
Sometimes I feel overwhelmed
Sometimes I feel I can't do it

But there is always a little voice in my head that tells me to keep going
Because I know that each of my actions create the life that I want for me and my family

To the mothers who still breastfeed
To the mothers who tried breastfeeding
To the mothers who could not breastfeed

You are doing great ♥️

02/08/2022

As far as I can remember I was a fearful little girl .

Fear of the dark so I would crawl into my parents' bed at night
Fear of avalanches so I would simulate traumatic nightmares so that my mum won't send me to the ski club on backcountry days
Fear of failure so I would never finish what I had started
Fear of commitment so I would jump from job to job, relationship to relationship, city to city
Fear of judgement of my body so I would hide behind large clothes
Fear of rejection so I would regularly avoid parties and social gatherings
Fear of getting hurt so I would not engage in any sport

And yet, I always had the inclination to break the glass ceilling

I skied steep couloirs
I jumped big kickers on a snowboard
I rode full speed my mountain bike and broke two colarbones
I moved to India, got married, started a business, failed, broke up and went back to square one
Then moved to Canada to start from scratch
Worked out daily to achieve a physical goal
Bathed naked in rivers
Birthed my baby at home
Invested in a business and took it online.. Only magic.

And as new fears arise, today I am being reminded that fear is an invitation to see what's beyond✨