Raena Boston is the leader of the Working Momtras online community and a cofounder of the national nonprofit organization Chamber of Mothers. With a monthly reach of over 4 million, Chamber of Mothers champions the work of existing advocacy groups; educates mothers about the personal impact of politics; and encourages women to use their voices, dollars, and power to hold lawmakers accountable for the nexus of failed or nonexistent support systems for mothers. In this episode Raena talks to Sascha about the intersection of advocacy and parenthood, the need for care infrastructure in America, the power of storytelling, and what she is bodaciously optimistic about as a mother of three young children.

Raena Boston is a mother of three, seasoned HR professional, and a writer. She is also the co-founder of the national nonprofit organization, the Chamber of Mothers.

In 2020, Raena established The Working Momtras, an online community aimed at empowering mothers to break free from the pressures of motherhood and let go of the expectation to do it all. Within this community, she leads discussions on vital topics such as parental leave, childcare, and the challenges of working parenthood.
Raena is a prominent thought leader in the realm of working motherhood, paid leave, and childcare. Her insights have been featured on platforms such as Good Morning America, PBS Newshour, and Yahoo Life.

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The Chamber of Mothers

The Working Momtras

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