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EPISODE · Apr 21, 2026 · 16 MIN

Matrescence at Work Part 1: Building a Business While Becoming Someone New

from Between Meetings & Motherhood · host Mothered Media

Building a business while becoming a mother can feel like everything is shifting at once—and no one really explains why.In this episode, Alexa talks about matrescence—the real, full-body transition into motherhood that affects your mind, your energy, your emotions, and your entire life structure.This isn’t just about “finding balance” or getting organized. It’s about navigating a version of yourself that is still evolving while your business still needs you to show up.Alexa shares what this actually looks like day-to-day—from brain fog and fragmented work time to changing ambition and a much lower tolerance for things that don’t make sense anymore.If you’ve been wondering why work feels harder, slower, or different since becoming a mom—you’re not alone, and you’re not doing it wrong.You’re in matrescence.Applications are open to be featured in the next issue of Mothered Magazine, learn more here: https://www.motheredmagazine.com/be-featuredConnect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mothered.magazine/https://www.instagram.com/alexa.starks/

Building a business while becoming a mother can feel like everything is shifting at once—and no one really explains why.In this episode, Alexa talks about matrescence—the real, full-body transition into motherhood that affects your mind, your energy, your emotions, and your entire life structure.This isn’t just about “finding balance” or getting organized. It’s about navigating a version of yourself that is still evolving while your business still needs you to show up.Alexa shares what this actually looks like day-to-day—from brain fog and fragmented work time to changing ambition and a much lower tolerance for things that don’t make sense anymore.If you’ve been wondering why work feels harder, slower, or different since becoming a mom—you’re not alone, and you’re not doing it wrong.You’re in matrescence.Applications are open to be featured in the next issue of Mothered Magazine, learn more here: https://www.motheredmagazine.com/be-featuredConnect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mothered.magazine/https://www.instagram.com/alexa.starks/

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