Today, I had the opportunity to sit down with Maranda Faison Illigore and what a true joy it was to hear about her life's journey and

• Maranda has found balance working from home with four young kids by adapting routines, hiring help, and scheduling self-care.
• An "aha moment" led Maranda to pursue her Master's degree and new career while balancing motherhood and working from home during the pandemic.
• Maranda recommends prayer, journaling, talking to someone, and focusing on positivity when going through struggles.
• It's important for African American women specifically to overcome distrust and get support.

You can connect with Maranda via email: [email protected]!