Alexandra Franzen

Oh hello.

Published: Fri, 09/22/23

It's been three months since maternity leave ended and I transitioned back to work. Baby Nora is growing fast and delightfully chubby-wubby. She's…

98 rejections and a moment of rage.

Published: Thu, 07/13/23

Bonnie Garmus was a copywriter. She earned a living writing advertisements, marketing materials, speeches, and presentations—and was darn good at it.

My first day back.

Published: Wed, 07/05/23

Baby Nora is three months old … ... and today is my first day back at the office. I'm not the same person I was twelve weeks ago. My belly is softer.

A letter to my mom.

Published: Sat, 05/13/23

Seven years ago, I wrote a letter to my mom. But really, it's a letter to moms, dads, guardians, and caregivers everywhere. If you ever feel guilty…

Oh hello.

Published: Mon, 05/08/23

Oh hello, friends. I'm deep inside the surreal, sleep-deprived, milky, mystical, timeless bubble of new motherhood. My daughter arrived one month ago.

What's been happening lately.

Published: Tue, 03/28/23

Hello friends. It's time for another edition of What's Been Happening Lately. Here's a peek at projects I've worked on recently, joyful news, and…

Ask for miracles.

Published: Tue, 03/14/23

This is a true story about going after your goals with your whole heart. Robert and I walked to the coffee shop. It was nearly 5 pm but we both needed…

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