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Hello! I’m Andrea, a corporate working mom of two little girls and wife of a wonderful husband. We all reside in Astoria, Queens NYC and enjoy exploring the neighborhood and taking part of all it has to offer. I am here to help moms navigate life as a mom and a full time working women without sacrificing style. In addition, this blog serves as a place for me to share my experiences as a women of color working in a male dominated field and how we can empower women to take the lead in the workplace!

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racial equality in the workplace

How My Employer has Responded to Racial Equality in the Workplace

July 3, 2020
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How My Employer has Responded to Covid-19 Concerns

June 5, 2020
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Easy Brunch Recipes You Can Make at Home

May 23, 2020

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IS THERE A MID-YEAR ASSESSMENT FOR WORK FROM HOME IS THERE A MID-YEAR ASSESSMENT FOR WORK FROM HOME MOM LIFE?⁣ ⁣ Last Friday, we had to complete our mid-year self evaluation at work. It was completely different than usual due to everyone working from home. We were told to review our adjusted priorities, overall performance, and workload management in light of our current environment. What does that even mean???⁣ ⁣ Working moms have been thrust into a new work environment, being at home, and having to take care of our kids simultaneously. For many, including myself, there isn’t any separation. We have to juggle so many responsibilities, conference calls, making kid meals, deliver on deadlines, entertain and clean up after the troops, just to name a few. ⁣ ⁣ There is no workload management, I end up working ridiculous hours and my priorities are my kids. I may not be taking on additional projects right now but performance hasn’t changed so how are we going to be evaluated? I know the struggles all working moms are dealing with and by now, employers should know this too. I’m interested in hearing my evaluation but I’m expecting companies to understand that we are working under very demanding times and for all of this to be taken into consideration! ⁣ #astoriainheels #girlmom #momblogger #nycblogger #melanin #workingmomkind #workingmom #momsofinstagram #womenofcolor #indocaribbean #momlife #corporatemom #honestlymothering #wfhlife #myhonestmotherhood #nycmom #beautifulmixedkids #curlyhairkids #workingfromhome #womenempowerment #corporateminority #ltkspring#liketkit #ltkunder50 #influencingincolor #workwednesday #SCsisters #corporatelife
SHARING MY EXCITING OPPORTUNITY OF BEING IN A LANC SHARING MY EXCITING OPPORTUNITY OF BEING IN A LANCÔME COMMERCIAL...⁣ ⁣ A few months ago, I was fortunate to film a commercial to discuss how I felt about @lancomeofficial Renergie Lift Multi-Action Ultra moisturizer. I began using it and my skin felt amazing. Working full time and juggling my blog about being a working mom has been hard but it has led me to this amazing opportunity and I am so thankful. I never imagined something like this but being in the makeup chair on the shoot day was surreal. I’m learning to celebrate all wins no matter how big or small and this is definitely a win I am proud of.⁣ ⁣ #astoriainheels #girlmom #momblogger #nycblogger #melanin #workingmom #momsofinstagram #womenofcolor #indocaribbean #momstyle #lancome #skincare #melaninmommy #inspiremotherhood #moisterizer #commercial #stylecollective #makeup #ltkspring#liketkit #ltkunder50 #studio450 #instastyle #momstyle #momlife #vídeo #glowup #smallwins #proudofmyself
DEFINITELY NOT OUR USUAL JULY 4TH...⁣ ⁣ For th DEFINITELY NOT OUR USUAL JULY 4TH...⁣ ⁣ For the last five years, we would head up to Westchester for a large bbq put together by Ricardo’s good friend. It was an opportunity for old friends to reconnect and enjoy good food with one another. COVID has changed all of that. There won’t be any large gatherings this year and we really don’t know when we will have that opportunity again. Missing all our friends that we haven’t seen in such a long time but i’m happy everyone is keeping safe. . We took a walk in Astoria, out towards the water, and tried to take a family picture. Between running after CiCi and trying to get them both to smile, this is the best we got😂!⁣ ⁣ #astoriainheels #girlmom #momblogger #nycblogger #melanin #toddlermom #inspiremotherhood #momsofinstagram #womenofcolor #indocaribbean #momlife #motherhoodunplugged #beautifulmixedkids #blackindian #summerstyle #nycmom #corpoatemom #inspiremotherhood #familygoals #realparenting #stylecollective #astoria #ltkspring#liketkit #ltkunder50 #outfitoftheday #instastyle #astoria #momlife
HAPPY FRIDAY! ⁣ ⁣ Three day weekends are the b HAPPY FRIDAY! ⁣ ⁣ Three day weekends are the best! Having today to relax was a welcome change. Just hung out here at home with the fam! After loving the play last year, we are excited to cozy up on the couch tonight and stream “Hamilton” for the girls to enjoy too! Chloé loves any show with music so I hope she likes this! Hope everyone is having a relaxed day! ⁣ ⁣ #astoriainheels #girlmom #momblogger #nycblogger #melanin #toddlermom #workingmom #momsofinstagram #womenofcolor #indocaribbean #momlife #motherhoodunplugged #momfashion #nycstyle #florals #summerstyle #nycmom #workingfromhome #inspiremotherhood #childhood #realparenting #stylecollective #astoria #ltkspring#liketkit #ltkunder50 #outfitoftheday #instastyle #momstyle #momlife
WHO IS YOUR BIGGEST SUPPORTER?⁣ ⁣ I know that WHO IS YOUR BIGGEST SUPPORTER?⁣ ⁣ I know that everything in life has been made better with you in it! I’m thankful for the constant love and support and I make sure to give it all back in return. Join us tonight as we both speak with @thengdiaries about allyship from⁣ Indo-Caribbean partners. We are excited to share our experiences and perspective on racial biases in the Caribbean community. ⁣ Go to the link on @thebgdiaries page to register. It will start promptly at 7:30pm.⁣ ⁣ #astoriainheels #diversity #browngirlblogger #minority #corporateminority #motivation #justice #workingmomlife #busyworkingmom #womeninfinance #corporatemom #workingmomkind #nycworkingmom #caribbeaninfluencer #biracialcouple #mixedfamily #indocarribbean #melanin #momhustle #finance #blacklivesmatter ⁣ #influencingincolor #womenofcolor #couplegoals #brownandblacklove #momoftwo
GETTING A PICTURE WITH THEM BOTH LOOKING IS ALMOST GETTING A PICTURE WITH THEM BOTH LOOKING IS ALMOST AS HARD AS WFH WITH THEM!⁣ ⁣ I had yesterday off and it was nice not having to stress over emails and deadlines. Instead, I spent all day doing activities with the girls while Ricardo was at work. We went from coloring to painting to playing on the slide outside and then back to crafts. In between, there were meals and snacks and diapers and everything else you can think of. At the end of the day, I wondered how in the world am I supposed to work tomorrow and do this all again too. It’s basically not possible to do it all for this Mama and probably not for a lot of other working from home Moms! It’s unrealistic to expect that work is going to come first right now. And don’t even get me started on jumping on new work projects. That is the last thing on my mind.⁣ ⁣ Today, Ricardo worked from home so we both were here with the girls but tomorrow, it’s back to just me at home while I work. I do not know how anyone else is doing it with two very young kids but I’m mentally drained! Despite the cheery pictures, I’m finding myself irritable and quickly angered and that’s not me usually. It’s taking a toll. They are so young, we still have to do everything for them, understandably so, but I’m ready for them to start cooking for themselves.😝, at least, right!! Since that is not happening any time soon, I’m just trying to take each day at a time. Talking about it with others really helps and my biweekly alone trips to Costco are saving my life. Right now, this is what I can do in these uncertain times. ⁣ ⁣ What are you doing to stay sane while working from home with kids?⁣ ⁣ #astoriainheels #girlmom #momblogger #nycblogger #melanin #toddlerlife #workingmom #momsofinstagram #womenofcolor #indocaribbean #momlife #motherhoodunplugged #honestlymothering #wfhlife #myhonestmotherhood #multicuturalfamily #nycmom #beautifulmixedkids #curlyhairkids #workingfromhome #inspiremotherhood #childhood #tinygirlgang #mixedracebaby #biracial #realparenting #tiktok #ltkspring#liketkit #ltkunder50

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