"This home was a blessing. We had been living in a sublet in the West Village for 5 months after a fire took hold of our home of 11 years in Harlem. We had been searching for a place and I wanted to move neighborhoods to shift the energy and find a space that fit our personality and needs. It just so happens that our new home of two years is in Chelsea, 3 blocks away from my son’s school. We went from a 25-minute subway commute from Uptown to a 5-minute walk to school along the High Line."

Fulano wears a Lacoste shirt and J.Crew pants.

"Our aesthetic is clean and colorful and inviting. I love texture and patterns and finishes and anything gold. I love a cozy home and ours is one that people come to and never want to leave."

Latham wears an Alexander McQueen dress.

"I'm all about creating optical harmony to accent spaces, whether it's a wall or a painting, napkins or coasters, I pay very close attention to detail. It’s all about the details for me. I will shop any and everywhere to find things that belong in our home."

"I love the blue velvet couch, it was the first piece of furniture delivered when we had zero furniture in the home. Since we had the fire there were very few pieces that came from the old house, in fact the only piece of furniture that came from the old house was the tiny bureau that the Buddha sits on. I also love the Richard Hambleton painting that has burnt umber hues that pick up the wood in our kitchen. And the giant Andy Warhol print that has lost its color over the years, but was given by Andy and signed to my son’s father when he was a young boy."

"I am totally fine with my son’s things being in the living room, but they return to his room. I like when there is a home for the toys. We only keep family games, like our tic-tac-toe board or cards in the living room. He’s now at an age where he lays out on the couch and reads a book. I made a conscious choice not to have a gaming system in the house, so I am not overrun by video games."

"I love being a mother and my work as a doula is heightened because of my joy and my experience of motherhood. Watching my son develop each day and being blessed to serve as his guide through life, that is exciting. I am nurturing a young man who will leave an imprint of love on this planet."

"My baby growing up makes me most nervous. I’m just embracing all the changes that arise when you have a teenager. I am slowly arriving at a place where I can accept the fact that he is taller than me now and will one day in the not-so-far future be heading off to college. What will I do then?"

"Alicia Keys is a Mama Glow Icon and sister who I love deeply. I was honored to serve as her doula and have watched how motherhood has given rise to a new version of herself. She is completely in her power. Rebecca Walker, author, feminist, incredible mind, the way she parents and the way she nurtures her creative spirit is so moving. I love Dream Hampton, author, filmmaker, cultural critic, who uses her voice to speak up for injustice. And my mama, of course, she’s awesome."

"You know, I only really read books on pregnancy, birth, and babies. I love Dream Birth by Dr. Catherine Shainberg. It's such a gorgeous book about the power of our mind, our dreams, and intention. I love Orgasmic Birth, the film, and the book. When I was pregnant people didn’t rely on the internet like they do now, so I had to learn on the go and amass resources. Mama Glow, of course, is a great website."

"My upbringing was charmed. I grew up in Oakland, California. I loved playing outside with my cousins and neighborhood children, I had imaginary friends, and chased butterflies. I spent a lot of time in the garden and loved to watch my mother and grandmother cook. My family was close and all lived nearby my grandparents. We saw them after school every day. I have really fond childhood memories. I loved the handmade dolls my mom bought me, my favorite were Cabbage Patch dolls, she had to search high and low for brown ones that looked like me. My cousin watched on as our mothers were pregnant and we used to stuff the dolls under our shirts and pretend to deliver each other’s babies. Little did I know that my dramatic play that felt so natural at the time would be the rudiments of my work in women’s health at Mama Glow today."

"Well for one, my mom spanked us. I do not hit my son. I have never spanked Fulano and I believe that he is better off this way. He is a well behaved child and I’ve definitely lost my patience at times over the years, but for the most part, he has been such an easy child to discipline. We just talk and I can take away distractions to help him reflect if he’s done something that I don’t agree with. My mom always had a balanced meal on the table for dinner and I always make sure my son eats a healthy and hearty vegetarian meal. My parenting philosophy is child centric. I believe I am here to be a guide and he is also here to teach me. I approach parenting like I approach my role as a doula. I gently hold my son’s hand and walk alongside him, providing a constant presence of support. I’ve been a single mom since my son was 3-years-old. His father is involved in his life and he often spends the weekends in Brooklyn at his dad’s house. When he was little, we wanted to make it seem like it was the coolest thing that he had two houses, two bedrooms between mommy and daddy, so it helped him adjust. Now I am in a relationship and my guys really enjoy their time together. Since my fiancé has older children he has some insight into the stage my son is in right now and I find his approach very similar to mine."

"We all thrive in community. Find your 'sister circle' of friends who could be of support. I sort of expected people to show up for me and offer their help once the baby was born and they didn’t in many instances. I would remind myself that it's ok to ask for help and, in fact, it makes you stronger to be vulnerable and you really do need support. We are not meant to do this alone, so start to cultivate that support circle so you transition into motherhood feeling anchored. And I would also say, explore the idea of having a doula or labor support present at your birth."

"I grew up with a little sister and since I never had brothers I didn’t really have a context for what it would be like to raise a boy child. I didn’t find out the sex, but I knew I was carrying a boy, I just felt it. I fell so deeply in love when I saw him for the first time, I remember everything about that moment. Raising a boy is exciting because I have the opportunity to give rise to a feminist. My son understands that women are incredibly powerful and I want to fortify him with confidence and skills to have healthy experiences with the women he encounters."

"Our conversations are awesome. And cooking together is something he grew up doing with me and still loves to do. We blast music and dance to music while cooking."

"No, I’m still on the early side of this. He is 13, so doesn’t have a lot of freedoms that would generate the fears that maybe a parent of a 16-year-old might have. I am also super vigilant as a parent."

Latham wears a Self Portrait dress. Fulano wears J.Crew pants, top, and tie.

"The election was horrifying. This election in the peak of the social media age and info-tainment was hard to escape, there was information and combative dialogue happening everywhere you turned. And in the days following the post-election aftermath, there was a collective mourning and large sense of confusion and upset that rippled down to our children. Everyone felt the blanket of grief, it bonded many of us and affected all of us. If you are upset or angry, that energy precedes you and affects the people who co-habit that space. So, you don’t really have to say anything at all, your energy speaks louder than words. And our children pick up on our energy more than anyone else because they are sensitive sentient beings who depend upon us. For our children, we are the arbiters of what’s safe, so if we convey a sense of distrust or that we are not safe, our energy shifts, we emit stress hormones, and they may respond with tears, tummy aches, lethargy, asking a lot of questions out of fear, insomnia, etc. What can we do to help our children feel safe in an uncertain world? We can reclaim our own sense of security. We can ground ourselves and affirm ourselves in our power. We can remember that we do not exist in isolation and that we can stand together to make a difference. We can activate around the causes that we are passionate about and pour our energy into doing good for others and the world. We can teach love and rise above the hateful rhetoric. This is what I do because I have to. I have a son who is going to grow up and will become a black man."

"My pregnancy with Fulano was magical. I got pregnant very easily the first time we had unprotected sex. I don’t use the word 'try' when referring to conception, I use the word 'play.' You don’t have to try to get pregnant, you have to do the opposite, just relax and have fun and play. Pleasure is the pathway to pregnancy. I carried him for 41 weeks and in the glow of the full moon I asked God and my baby to give me a sign, just let me know when it's time. I was ready. 20 minutes later, my water broke while listening to the gospel cries of Mahalia Jackson. What ensued imprinted me for life. When I got to the birth center, I spent much of the birth in the tub in the dark, just singing and humming, and swaying with the jets on my abdomen. I had full REM sleep in between waves of contractions, which was wild and when I gave birth I felt the presence of my ancestors in the room looming above me. I knew that I would support women through this process."

"Fulano started deejaying at 5 years old and professionally at 8 when DJ Cassidy began to mentor him and help to manage his career. He’s deejayed all over the world and has even spoke about music at the United Nations when he was 10-years-old. He does not get to manage his money. He has a trust and a minor-blocked trust with SAG AFTRA to protect his finances until he is 18. He has a bank account, as well, but I allow him to do chores and make pocket change and when he wants to make a larger purchase, we discuss it and whether or not he should use his own money. I just want Fulano to be disciplined in pursuit of his dreams and steadfast in his belief in his vision for himself and the world. All I can do is be a living example and support for him. I can model the behavior I want him to exemplify as well as improve on areas in my own life. I believe that practice makes for progress and I encourage my son to practice his DJing and practice playing other musical instruments. Even though he is really talented, you can’t be lazy and rest on your laurels, you have to actively practice your skill daily."

"It’s interesting because I never thought I would be sharing any tips on how to maintain a healthy relationship. I would definitely say protecting the relationship is key. I have always kept my relationship status tucked away and I keep my betrothed off my social media. For me the relationship is a safe zone and off limits to the public. It is important to me that my son and fiancé get along and they love each other. I make time to take trips with them and we have dinner together as a family in the evenings. Supporting each other in picking up the slack is key. But my secret is taking glow time for myself, it’s my self-care practice that I swear by. I take baths, meditate, go for a walk or massage, and when I get back to my guys, my cup is full once again. Make sure to set aside time for you as well as time for you and your partner to relish in each other’s presence. Each of us plans a fun date night once a month, so at least once every other week outside of the fun spontaneous stuff we are doing, or things we have on the calendar, we have two designated dates that are dedicated for each other and no kids go on these dates."

"Hmmm, only God knows...I’m open to it."

"I noticed there was such a gap between the client and the practitioners. It was hard to find grounded, credible yet affirming information and people who would support me in the birth I dreamed of. I saw a need to celebrate the experience of pregnancy and motherhood, to elevate birth. I’ve been inspired since the day I gave birth to my son Fulano. Mama Glow, maternal wellness, and wellbeing isn’t an interest, it’s a lifestyle, a rubric to live by. I committed myself to growing a brand that served a larger purpose—to transform the way women perceive their bodies, to help women reclaim their bodies as sacred, and give birth in an empowered way on their own terms. When my baby was sleeping, I would dream up ideas, write, and work on what would become Mama Glow. What started off as meet-ups in my living room and a film festival turned into a booming practice. I grew the following organically by just spreading inspiration and love, giving a peek into my world. Our brand mantra is: 'Mama Glow is an abundant, radiant energy that comes from within. Birth is our rite of passage, and Mama Glow is our birthright—to walk in grace, power, and wisdom, to have understanding, reverence, and trust in our bodies.' The act of standing in your power ignites a force within that glows from the inside out. It’s a personal style that reflects confidence, beauty, radiance, and balance."

"I grew up in Oakland. At 14 I attended boarding school in Colorado Springs, CO, at school in the prairie called Fountain Valley. I loved it there, rode horses, played soccer in open fields, was All American in Field Hockey and Track and Field. I applied to one school early decision for college—Columbia University, and that’s where I went to college. I studied visual arts and environmental science as a dual major. I wrote curriculum for the Brooklyn Center for the Urban Environment while still in college. After school, I contracted with the city of New York to bring prenatal yoga to pregnant high school teenagers who were missing P.E. credits for graduation. This course allowed them to complete high school. I lived in Chelsea until my son was born. Then moved to Bridgehampton where we spent the rest of the year until we found an apartment in Harlem. I lived in the same apartment for 11 years in Harlem until the fire. That was the home where my son learned to sit up, crawl, walk, potty trained, climb stairs, everything happened there."

"My work became more grounded in fulfillment because I knew exactly what I wanted to do once my son was born. So, while he was sleeping I would start dreaming and charting my vision for what would ultimately become Mama Glow. Birth introduced me to my most profound sense of strength and vulnerability and I am committed to walking in that energy with everything I do. Motherhood directed my career path. My son always says, 'I’m the reason you created Mama Glow.'"

"I don’t have a job, I have a joy! I love to witness women transform into the most powerful version of themselves through the birth process. I love holding and gazing at the new infants and watching them grow. I’m an extended family member and love that the birth process forever bonds me with these families. One of the best parts about being a doula is watching women cross the threshold into motherhood. Every day I make a choice to listen to the voice within that ignites me in spirit and in flesh to keep going. I am inspired to make a difference each day, to touch someone in an impactful way. This is why I am so compelled to do the work I do with women and mothers, ushering new life into the world requires a reverence of spirit and a celebration of the magic of the female body. The root of spirit is that it is in everything, everywhere, we are alchemists."

"Well, the main aspect of our business is the service to fertility, expectant and new mothers, through doula support, nutrition, and yoga. The content portion of the site is important, but I really love when I meet with families, educate and mentor new doulas or yoga teachers. My yoga and meditation practice helps keep me grounded."

"We are launching a ritual beauty line, it's so gorgeous. We developed it in collaboration with Good Medicine Beauty Lab and I’m so in love with where we have arrived with it. It will be available online and in select natural beauty boutiques. And I am pleased to announce my second book comes out September 26 and is currently on pre-order, Own Your Glow: A Soulful Guide to Luminous Living and Crowning The Queen Within. So, this fall we are launching some really cool event activations to support the message of the new book."

"Fulano’s room is cool, he has a very neutral wallpaper, and age-appropriate furnishings. It’s almost time to upgrade for a more adult room pretty soon. At 13, he's a pretty successful DJ—having been a professional since age 8—and his turntables, which were in the living room in our old apartment, are now in his bedroom. So, music has become a way for him to spend time by himself and create, not just entertain."

"I love Fulano’s Mickey Mouse graffiti painting by Tracy 168, one of the original graffiti writers who coined the term 'Wild Style.' I love the arrow on the wall. He loves his guitars and bass as well as his DJ console. One of his favorite things is his koala, which he has had since he was 1-year-old. I think he will take it to college with him."

Latham wears a Love Shack Fancy dress. Fulano wears a J.Crew top and jeans, and Pair of Thieves socks.

"It was magical. I have always been an entrepreneur and was working as a contractor at the time, so Fulano’s father and I made the conscious decision together that I would stay home for the first year with the baby. I was thrilled. It turned into 3 years at home with Fulano and it wasn’t until the second year that I started taking some contracts again. Also, I breastfed him on-demand until he was three, so I was never too far away from him."

"It's Fulano Arrow. We weren’t coming to agreement when it came to names for the baby. His father, Nemo, dreamt the name Fulano and woke up and shared it with me. I loved the sound of it. It comes from the Fulani people or the Fula who were North African Berbers and gypsies that migrated to Central West Africa. It also means 'what’s his name' in Spanish. His father’s name, Nemo, means 'no name' in Latin. When he was born, his gaze was so sharp and he was so alert. That led us to place Arrow for the middle name."

"Community is really important. I am only as strong as my village and although I was a single mother, I have not had to do it alone."

"I actually have never hired a full-time nanny or sitter because I have relied upon my close-knit community. It was my son’s grandfather, godmother, and close family friends that have served as babysitters. Our neighbors Carl and Betty (who Fulano called Pearl and Betty, when he was little) in Harlem had a son who was an only child and they were really helpful in babysitting Fulano when he was a little guy and I am forever grateful to them for their support as well."

"Elegant, earthy, chic. It changes based on how I want to feel and what I want to communicate through what I wear."

"When I was younger I would just quickly put together an outfit to drop my son off at school, but now take my time and style myself for a productive day. I like the ritual of adorning myself and taking my time so I look and feel radiant from my underwear to my outerwear. I love textures and layers. Whether it’s a birth or a client meeting, it’s the beginning of something new, so I want to feel fresh and bring that energy through with what I’m wearing, as well as with my attitude and expertise."

"A trench coat. Hats, I always have hats. Scarves, I have a collection. A blazer, pumps, skinny jeans, and a blouse are my spring uniform. I have coats like many women have shoes. I have so many types of trenches."

"I love Zac Posen, he is a dear friend and I have watched him grow into the incredible man that he is today. He has been dressing me for over 13 years, so I am very loyal to him. I love Rebecca Minkoff, one of my doula clients who is a close friend. She makes clothes that are easy to dress up and down. I live in Love Shack Fancy, I was one of Rebecca Cohen’s first endorsers. I had one of the first dresses she ever made by hand. I am so proud of how much her company has grown. When she was pregnant with her first, I served as her doula, she was also launching the company, it’s grown exponentially since. I love Dannijo jewelry, they are also friends. As it turns out I love designers that happen to be my friends."

"Oh, I will shop anywhere. I love mixing high and low. J. Crew, H&M, Forever 21, Zara, and thrift stores, Satya Twena for hats. I respond to the energy behind a piece of clothing or an accessory. And if I feel strongly I get it."

"My beauty routine is simple, I have cabinets full of incredible products. We have a beauty closet of all non-toxic beauty at Mama Glow. And that is how I live, so the products I use reflect that. I exfoliate with Tata Harper Regenerating Cleanser, I use her flower toner, and with moisture I use so many things. I switch it up based on the weather, on the time of the month, whether or not I am on my cycle. The beauty routine changes to support the needs of my changing body. I find that just slowing down and exploring the face and body, you will get the information you need—more hydration or less oil, your skin will tell you."

"I am all about wellness. Meditation sets the tone for my day. I have a 'beditation' practice where I just check in with my body lying down. I am actually recording an album of beditations coming in 2018. I enjoy yoga, and since I teach women, I have a fluid practice that includes dance. I am not a gym rat, but I love classes like jump rope, or Soul Cycle. My son really enjoys Soul Cycle, so sometimes we go together. But he really likes to be in class as a big boy by himself. I make breakfast for myself and my family every morning. I walk to my office, which is a few miles, if it’s warm out."

"Self care is part of my gospel. It’s what I preach about all the time. I call it Glow Time. I’m about cultivating rituals and reveling in radical self-care. Slowing down to celebrate and love yourself, whether that’s a hot bath, a foot rub, a full body massage, taking a hike, or simply logging off of social media and reading a book. The moments we spend on ourselves and by ourselves are magical. I make space for glow time at various parts of the day. For instance, in the morning I aim to rise up early around 5:30 or 6 a.m. and take my time to get ready. I move slowly, have a meditation moment, a little prayer. During the day I might unfold my yoga mat and stretch it out at my office or get a manicure and 10-minute massage, then get back in to the office. But nothing beats a hot bath in my Mama Glow Bath Soak. I use my social platforms to remind mothers to 'mother themselves first' and provide techniques and support, whether in person or online. I write about it all the time and share glow tips. Moms send me pictures of their baths or tell me stories about how they finally put themselves first. My new book Own Your Glow has a lot of rituals to help women ground themselves in a glow time practice."

"I love to check into a hotel whether for a vacation getaway or a stay-cation and shut off my phone. Then head into the spa, take a nap, lounge around in a robe, have in-room dining, journal, and sip on a green juice and read a book."

"I love the diversity of the city. I have raised him in and exposed him to the cultural pastiche that only exists in NYC. And since he is a country boy, we get out of the city pretty often and he loves going upstate to be barefoot and pee in the grass outside and play in the creek and catch lizards. When he goes to his grandfather’s country house, all of the animals show up and he takes care of them. Little goats and skunks, kittens, they all sense Fulano’s energy and they come down to see him."

"Sure, depends where my son decides to live when he grows up. I will probably live close."

Latham wears Hatch yoga pants, a Betsey Johnson tank top, and Nike x Baron Von Fancy bra, and rose quartz Mama Glow Mala by Nala Malas.

"Cafe Americano, which is a few blocks from our home, is a local hang for drinks, dinner, or brunch. Sundays they have a live Cuban band. I love the High Line, we live right above it and it's great for a long walk with my family and in the summer we get popsicles and just stroll. Soho House is one of my go-to meeting spots when embarking on a creative endeavor or catching up with friends and I am very active in the community and helping shape the membership there. There is a massage therapist at Cowshed Spa by the name of Emma Xu, who is incredible, I will get a massage from her and steam. There is a vegan spot we love called By Chloe, they have great salads, I love the Kale Caesar. The Butcher’s Daughter is another plant-based cafe that makes the most incredible vegan spiced hot chocolate. We are so blessed to live near the Whitney Museum, as well, and sometimes I will plan museum dates with fiends. I love Mndfl meditation for sound baths with the queen Sara Auster and sometimes I will pop in for a meditation class while on the go. I make my friends meet me there."

For more on Latham, Fulano, and Mama Glow, check out her Instagram feed.