Empower 
A Chat with Natalie Green
Natalie Green, Africa New Life’s U.S. director of strategic partnership, shares her journey of leaving a Wall Street job to pursue nonprofit work and solo mothering.…
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Empower 
My Life as a Single Foster Mom
A passion for foster care led Hallie Graves to become a single foster mom in 2018 and now she’s in the process of adopting her daughter.…
In The Magazine 
Start the Convo: Addressing Racial Disparities in Maternal Deaths
Black women are at a particularly high risk for maternal death. Combating systemic racism in health care requires training, community and vulnerability. By Regine Malibiran According…
Art 
Meet Birth-to-death Photographer Heather Gallagher
Photographer and doula Heather Gallagher documents life’s most significant events. By Gianni Zorrilla, Photos by Heather Gallagher Heather Gallagher by Sanetra Longno Photographing people doing their…
ATX Woman to Watch 
Woman to Watch: Monica Gelinas
Monica Gelinas offers practical tools, workshops and wellness retreats so you can experience healing, growth, hope and a chance to thrive. Sponsored Content, Photo by Taylor…
Empower 
Swiping as a Single Mom: My Adult Kids Help Me Pick Dates
Diane Hale is surrounded by success stories—her best friend, sister, son and coworkers have all met partners online—but she’s still swiping. By Courtney Runn, Photo by…
Empower 
Swiping as a Single Mom: Navigating Online Dating in My 40s
Tired of attending events and parties solo, Christina Rinken-Fabianich decided to try an experiment: one month of consistent online dating. By Courtney Runn From ghosting and…
In The Magazine 
Women Are Choosing Not to Have Kids—and They Shouldn’t Be Shamed
More women are shedding the expectation of childbearing and opting to live child-free lives. By Regine Malibiran, Photo by Sam Pitkin First comes love, then comes…
Empower 
Swiping as a Single Mom: How I Met My Husband on Bumble
With a young son and a history of hard relationships, this single mom didn’t think she wanted to date again but then matched with her future…
In The Magazine 
A Quarter of American Women Are Raising Children Alone
From mompreneurs taking over the business world to mothers leading households, women are redefining traditional norms of motherhood. By Alexis Green, Illustrations by Jessica Wetterer 1…