It has arrived. This is so much more than a book. This is so much more than a client.

Health, Motherhood, maternal mental healthMaria CarolaNovember 27, 2020motherhood, postpartum depression, book publicity, healing, maternal healthComment

Don't give up

I love life. After struggling all day with a “marketing mastermind class,” I felt like I was trying to fit a square peg in a round hole.

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When a baby is born, so is a mother

On my way to a meeting the other day I passed a huge wooden yard sign with a stork on it announcing the birth of a new baby.

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We are all capable of being bestsellers

In my work as a book publicist my goal for every campaign, no matter how big or small, was to find the STORY.

Maria CarolaOctober 8, 2020self-worth, mother, motherhood, book publicityComment

Life is not linear

I sit in the car while my son runs into the deli for our ritual of morning coffee for me (bless his heart) and a bagel for him.

Maria CarolaSeptember 29, 2020mindset, reflection, inspiration, mother, motherhoodComment

There is magic in the air

This is Dexter, my brothers car. On top of Dexter is Harold, our Christmas tree.

Maria CarolaDecember 9, 2019holidays, family, single mom, motherhood, parenthood, mindsetComment

Holding on to the warmth

I felt a strong nudging on my back. “Mommy!” Nudge, nudge. “Momma!”

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Birth trauma: Thirteen years later

My children ask what there is for breakfast. I forage, as usual, for something, anything healthy to feed them.

Maria CarolaJuly 26, 2019mother, motherhood, reflection, resilience, birthday, birth story, healing, postpartum depression, maternal healthComment

Mothers Day

“Mothers Day” can be tough, especially if you are a single mom.

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#RealMotherhoodChallenge

It’s Day Three of the The Blue Dot Project 5-Day #realmotherhoodchallenge and I find it so interesting that this week happens to coincide with what is so far a very crappy week for me.

Maria CarolaMay 8, 2019maternal health, mental health, awarenesss, advocate, motherhood, mother, single mom, resilience, hopeComment

Dear Younger Me

Dear Younger Maria (pictured here in 2009): You are going to be ok.

Maria CarolaMay 8, 2019maternal health, mental health, postpartum depression, motherhood, mother, advocate, hope, coach, writerComment

It's a small world after all

This is Vera. I met her while waiting for my train home to NYC from Baltimore this afternoon.

Maria CarolaAugust 26, 2018community, inspiration, motherhood, motherComment

Give Back Gift Box Campaign

This May in connection with Maternal Mental Health Awareness Month and 2020 Mom, we are donating specially curated care packages to moms in need ages 15-21 in Red Hook, Brooklyn.

Motherhood, featured, resources, Health, Give BackMaria CarolaMay 12, 2018motherhood, newborn, mental health, health, profile, editors letter, give backComment

Maria Carola on The Daily Drive Podcast

When it comes to motherhood, the saying is true – it does take a village. But in today’s fast-paced world, more and more, the proverbial village is fractured leaving many women unprepared and unsupported as they enter new motherhood.