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Hi, I’m Yesenia
A full-time career-driven mom of two kids. I’ve experienced all of the stressful moments of early parenthood while trying to work a full-time job. I know what it’s like to have to choose constantly between excelling at work and tending to your family’s needs, while trying to figure out when to make time for yourself.
Through my work experiences as both a busy lawyer and certified project manager, I was able to successfully create routines and systems in my own home that helped me balance my own priorities, spend quality time with my family, and find more time to do the things I enjoy doing, like going out with friends and writing!
My goal through Hard Knock Mama is to help working moms knock out their to-do list in half the time and make time for themselves WITHOUT the mom guilt, so that you can stop feeling burnt out, overwhelmed, and like you’re failing as a mom!
Featured Posts

19 Essential Tips for Transitioning from Working to Stay At Home Mom
Especially if you’ve always been the ambitious go-getter working type, it can be difficult transitioning from working to stay at home mom. It’s a big change for any woman. There are also misconceptions and stereotypes of stay-at-home moms that can…

How to Create the Easiest Meal Plan for Busy Moms
Busy moms know how hard it can be to find the time to make healthy homemade meals for your family. That’s why meal planning is a necessity! It can be tough to find the time to cook dinner after a…

17 Essential Work Life Balance Tips for a Fulfilling Life
Are you a working mom feeling stressed and overwhelmed? You’re not alone! Fortunately, there are things you can do to better manage your time and create the work life balance working moms crave. In this blog post, we’ll share some…

14 Best Side Hustles for Working Moms
As a busy mom, you may not have time to take on another full-time job. But that doesn’t mean you can’t make some extra money on the side. If you’re a mom and you want to earn side income, it…

The Perfect Morning Routine for Working Moms in 9 Easy Steps
As a working mom, you know that mornings can be hectic. From getting the kids ready, to dealing with breakfast and packing lunches, mornings can easily leave you feeling annoyed and anxious. That is why we have created this morning…

13 Best Planners for Working Moms (2023)
For working moms, a planner can help improve your everyday life by helping you manage your time effectively, increase your productivity, and improve your work-life balance. Even in an age where everything is digital, there are still some amazing traditional…

How to Deal with Working Mom Guilt
Working mom guilt is more common than most women think. Many women returning to work after having a baby may find themselves feeling torn about leaving their babies home or with childcare after just a few months. As a full…

Cleaning Breast Pump Parts at Work- 3 Easy Ways!
It’s never easy to return to work after maternity leave. Not only is it hard to leave your infant behind, but a breastfeeding mom also has to plan through the logistics of pumping breast milk at work. For example, where…

33 Best Flexible Jobs for Moms in 2023
Today’s moms have a lot on their plate. They have to juggle home responsibilities, raise children, and making a living. That’s why the most flexible jobs for moms allow you to meet all, or most, of your responsibilities. You want…