Why A Great Coach Is Important

Ted Lasso For All As October winds down and fall sports are in full swing (from pre-k to professional), we can’t help but think about teams and coaches. We know intuitively that a great coach is foundational to success (and we REALLY want our favorite teams to succeed!). In the sports world, great coaches are […]
A Different Take on Back to School

As September winds down, we at Josie have had time to reflect on this back-to-school season. There are many great articles and posts about the transition back to school for working parents. But thinking beyond getting kids on the bus or re-establishing routines that shifted during summer, an important change is occurring for parents whose […]
How to Fly with Breast Milk and a Breast Pump

As National Breastfeeding Month and summer wind down and work travel resumes for many Josie wants to highlight some resources that can help provide peace of mind for flying with breast milk and keeping your pumped milk safe while traveling. The importance of knowing your rights to carry breast milk and spaces to pump at […]
Happy Birthday to Josie!

Happy birthday to Josie, happy birthday to you! I still remember the overwhelming amount of support we received when we first launched, and the hundreds of encouraging messages I got from people from all walks of life. Our mission resonated with so many, and I was in shock by the response. I’m amazed at what […]
Mental Health and Working Motherhood

Shining a Light During Mental Health Awareness Month As the month of May – Mental Health Awareness Month and the month in which we honor moms on Mother’s Day – comes to a close, we’re reflecting on some of the many unique struggles of working motherhood and mental health. Juggling the demands of a career […]
Women’s History Month: Honoring Generations of Working Moms

To close out women’s history month, and in honoring the generations of working moms who came before me, I interviewed one of the most influential working moms I know: my own mom, Josephine Yu. The conversation centered around both her and my grandmother’s experiences as working mothers. This was the first time I heard these […]
Holiday Mental Load: How To Avoid The Snowball Effect

The holiday season is in full swing, and I don’t know about you, but our house is bursting with decorations, holiday crafts, candles, and way too many sweets (good thing we got the dentist visit in a few weeks ago, because if she saw their teeth now…!) While I just love this time of year […]
Workplace Tips: Getting the Benefit of Your Benefits

Strategies for sidestepping the workplace culture war A recent trending video on Tik Tok provides a cautionary tale for employers about getting the benefit of your benefits – with concerning implications for working parents. In it, the creator shares her experience requesting and receiving approval for Christmas holiday vacation. Subsequently, she is asked by her […]
Grateful For The Support And To Support You

We still can’t believe it’s already November – with the holidays just around the corner. As Thanksgiving quickly approaches, we wanted to show gratitude to the many individuals and organizations who have made it possible for Josie to be what we are today. We are so grateful for the support – and to be able […]
World Mental Health Day: A Framework

No tricks, only treats. Building from World Mental Health Day, we’ve spent this month focused on mental health and wellness, particularly for new parents who are wrestling with the demands from the many roles we play in our lives. To close-out October, Josie Mental Health Coach Celina Ticoll-Ramirez describes a framework for mental readiness that […]