Vol. I — The Origin Story

The Room Where
It All Began

In the fall of 2018, Sarah Jenkins sat in a coffee shop in Brooklyn with a stack of rejection letters and a conviction that the conversation around motherhood had stalled. She wasn't looking for a platform; she was looking for a mirror. What she found instead was a community waiting to be spoken to.

To create a space where the complexity of motherhood is not just acknowledged, but celebrated as the intellectual and emotional powerhouse it is. Sarah Jenkins, Founding Editor
Our Manifesto

Six Principles of
Modern Motherhood

Intellectual Rigor

We do not dumb down. Our writers are trained journalists, scientists, and thinkers who bring the same depth of research and nuance to motherhood as they do to any other subject.

Radical Empathy

We listen first, judge second. Every story is told with the understanding that there is no "one way" to mother, only the way that works for you.

Unapologetic Beauty

Design matters. We believe that the physical object of a magazine should be as beautiful and tactile as the words inside it, worthy of your shelf.

Inclusive Scope

We write for every mother, at every stage, and in every form. Fertility, adoption, single motherhood, co-parenting, and the quiet years of raising adults.

Long-Term Vision

We are not a trend. We are a publication built to last decades, documenting the full arc of your life as a mother.

Community First

The page is just the beginning. We foster a digital and physical space where mothers can connect, support, and grow together.

The Team

The People
Behind the Pen

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Editor-in-Chief

Sarah Jenkins

Former features editor at *The Atlantic*. Mother of two and relentless optimist.

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Creative Director

Marcus Thorne

Award-winning graphic designer obsessed with typography and texture.

Portrait of Elena Rodriguez, Managing Editor, smiling warmly
Managing Editor

Elena Rodriguez

Ensures every word lands with precision and every deadline is met with grace.

Advisory Board

Voices of
Expertise & Wisdom

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Child Psychologist

Dr. Aris Thorne

Author of *The Emotional Architecture of Childhood*.

Portrait of Maya Lin, sociologist
Sociologist

Maya Lin

Researching the changing landscape of modern family structures.

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Novelist

James O'Connor

Pulitzer Prize finalist exploring the intersection of art and parenting.

Nexamom by the numbers
6
Years in Print
24
Issues Published
120k
Readers
50+
Contributors
Press & Recognition

Honors & Features

We are proud to be recognized by industry leaders for our commitment to quality and design.

Adweek Best of 2023 Forbes 50 Under 50 Print Magazine Design Award Webby People's Choice Fast Company Innovation
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We Are Always
Looking for New Voices

Whether you are a seasoned journalist or a first-time writer, we want to hear your story. Submissions are open quarterly for essays, interviews, and personal narratives that challenge the status quo.