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Behind Making it Brighter

Hey! I'm Ciera, and I'm so glad you're here. 

I've been a small business owner for years, and to say I've been obsessed with crafting a peaceful, intentional work-from-home experience would be an understatement. 

That obsession only deepened when I found out I was going to be a mom. I think I knew things would change, but I didn't fully grasp how much until the time came. 

And it didn't start with the birth; it started months before. First trimester nausea and fatigue, balancing client work and doctor appointments, planning and prep for the little one to come. 

All those systems I'd carefully crafted, my entire perspective on work-life balance and my purpose changed. Just like that. 

And I know I'm not the only one. Working from home while balancing motherhood is tricky. So I dove into research, surrounded myself with a community of other WFH moms, and decided to bring all these insights to you.

I hope this space makes motherhood and your WFH experience just a little bit brighter.

Ciera

Me (Ciera) taking a selfie in early pregnancy. Looking for that glow ✨

I'm Ciera, a small business owner, content writer, and momma to a little boy. Originally from Alaska, I hopped around the world for over a decade before putting down roots in the Netherlands.

Me (Ciera) Enjoying the outdoors on a sunny Dutch summer day

When I'm not writing, I'm running around outside, experimenting in the kitchen, or planning my next adventure.

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