The Six Big Mother Energies
How to build a mom community. Meet the Connector.
You know who needs a ride Thursday. You know which two moms at pickup would be best friends if someone just introduced them. So you do.
That's not small talk, friend. It's a skill. I call the people who carry it Connectors, because you bring people together and know who should meet who.
Sound like you?
- You know who needs a ride Thursday.
- You introduce people who become close friends.
- New people feel at home around you.
Your superpower
Relationships, and knowing who should meet who.
Watch out for
Connecting everyone else and never asking for yourself.
Your move this week
Text two people who should know each other.
- Think of two people.
- Write one line about why.
- Send a group text.
Say it out loud
"I'm a Connector. I bring people together, and I know who should meet who."
Questions
How do I make mom friends?
Start with one person you already see, at pickup, practice or the playground, and suggest one small, specific plan. Friendships grow from showing up again, not from one big moment.
How do I build a community where I live?
Invite two or three people to something simple and make it a habit. A regular time and place does most of the work. Then let each person bring one friend.
How do I ask for help from my circle?
Be specific. "Can you take Sam on Thursday at 3?" is easier to say yes to than "Let me know if you can help." The people you've connected want to show up for you too.
It's your story and your skills that will help us build our future. We all have a part to play.