Blog

Lately, I’ve felt like I’m living in two worlds at once. And I don’t think I’m the only one. On one side, there is the chaos of the world: neighbors in crisis, protests downtown, families separated, horrifying headlines of people abducted, children starving, wars unfolding. It feels like every time I pick up my phone, I’m hit with another wave of grief, fear, or outrage. On the other side, there is the immediacy of parenting: Halloween costumes, fall festivals, the bedtime sn

Fast-forward to toddlerhood, and suddenly my worldly, curry-loving baby would only eat three things: buttered noodles (but only the right shape), chicken nuggets, and extremely expensive berries. Any attempt to deviate resulted in a hunger strike that could rival a political protest. It was soul-crushing. AND, did I mention expensive? At one point, I subscribed to one of those fancy pre-made meal services for toddlers. I was desperate. She ate exactly none of it. I cried. She

I never set out to start a business. I just needed help. I was a new mom, a working professional, and—like so many others—completely overwhelmed. The systems that were supposed to support working parents didn’t. Traditional daycare didn’t fit my schedule. Coworking spaces weren’t built for people with babies in tow. And most of all, I was craving a sense of community—of not doing this alone.

We were honored to welcome CBS Chicago into our newest Le Village location in Lakeview for a special behind-the-scenes segment on what we’re building for working parents.