Nicole Powell
Nicole Powell's journey spans continents and cities. Born in Manila, Philippines, she grew up in the Bronx, NY, and later explored life in California and NYC before settling in St. Louis seven years ago. Alongside her husband, she navigated the city's vibrant offerings as a couple, tying the knot and welcoming their first child in 2018. In addition to writing for St. Louis Mom, Nicole is the founder and owner of HALCON Marketing Solutions, a woman and minority-owned brand strategy and marketing agency. Through HALCON, she empowers businesses to transform into powerful and profitable brands. Yet, above all her professional achievements, Nicole takes immense pride in her role as "Mom," balancing the demands of entrepreneurship with the joys and challenges of raising two toddlers.
My Biggest Fear When it Comes to AI
I still break out in a cold sweat when I think about my elementary school days, surrounded by stacks of encyclopedias while trying to...
The Price of Over-Organization (And Why I Still Can’t Find Anything)
I time block.I plan ahead.I use calendars, reminders, planners, and systems.
I do all the things we’re told to do if we want to feel...
Sorry Christmas, But Thanksgiving Deserves Its Moment
I can’t help but feel a little disheartened seeing how, the minute Halloween ends, we collectively skip right over Thanksgiving and sprint straight into...
This is 40: The Mom I Imagined I’d Be vs. The Mom I Really...
Hitting 40 this month has me reflecting on the past decade: what I’ve learned, how I’ve changed, and who I’ve become along the way....
Memes: My Parenting Love Language
It always starts the same way:
You’re lying in bed or finally sitting down after multiple trips to attend to your children's latest demands. You...
How I Found My Mom-unity (Mom + Community) by Simply Showing Up
How can you build a mom-unity?
If there’s one thing I’ve learned about finding a support system as a mom (and honestly, as a human),...
Why Do I Keep Yelling? An Honest Look at Mom Guilt and Growth
Yelling doesn't make you a bad mom ... give yourself grace.
As I rushed to vacuum up dog hair for what felt like the millionth...
Mommy Mean Girls: Myth or Reality?
“Get in, loser. We’re going shopping.” It’s hard not to LOL at the iconic lines from Mean Girls—until you realize that the high school...
3 Unspoken Ways to “Support” Mompreneurs
How many hats do you wear? On a good day, I wear five!
Balancing entrepreneurship with motherhood is no easy feat. Society and workplaces need...
PMDD and its Impact on Moms: How My Diagnosis Changed Everything
Have you ever felt like you're on edge over the tiniest things or like you're not quite yourself because of intense anxiety?
You're not alone....
