Celine Salloum

The past month has been such a special chapter in my motherhood journey: we started introducing solid food to my little girl, and what a journey it has already been! At just 7 months old, she has begun exploring flavors, textures, and her own tiny routines around eating. For her, every bite is an experiment--a playful, sensory adventure. for me, it is a mix of pride, excitement, and sometimes even longing, because I don't always get to be there for every meal; those tender emotions only a mother can feel. During the week, my husband and I are at work, so her nanny takes care of most of her meals. we prepare her meals carefully at night after work--boiling, mashing, keeping everything simple and gentle for her small tummy--and in the morning, we give her nanny clear instructions on what to feed her and when. Even tough we are away, a part of us is always with her through the meals. But the highlight of our weekdays is always her afternoon snack, when one of us come home and give her...

In just a few days, my baby girl "Ayana" will turn six months old. Half a year since she made her entrance into the world, turning my life--and my heart--inside out. Nothing I've ever read, no advice anyone ever gave me, and no amount of preparation could have truly captured what these six months have been. Motherhood has been a revelation, and Ayana has been my tiny, powerful teacher, showing me lessons about life, love, and myself that I never knew I needed.  When I first held Ayana in my arms, I thought I would feel instant confidence. But what I actually felt was awe, fear, and an overwhelming sense of responsibility. Here was this perfect little human being, looking up at me with wide eyes that seemed to say, "You're my whole world now". It was as though he handed me a mirror and asked me to really see myself--both the best and the worst parts. And that has been the beginning of the biggest transformation of my life. Patience Beyond Measure Patience is ...

 We live in a world of unrelenting schedules--work, studies, parenting, errands--and in the thick of it all, the idea of " Me Time " hovers like a promise of escape. It's that magical concept that says, " Take a break, you deserve it ". But what happens when this break becomes yet another source of guilt, pressure, or worse--disappointment? The concept of Me Time, once a lighthearted suggestion in women's magazines, has now become a buzzword in the wellness industry. But between glamorized instagram moments and bubble-bath fantasies, we've lost sight of what Me Tine really is--and isn't. More Than Spa Days and Silence Let's get one thing straight: Me Time is not just spa appointments, yoga retreats, or candles that cost more than dinner. It's about carving out space--mentally and physically--to reconnect with yourself. For some, this means reading, meditating, or journaling. For others, it could be organizing a closet, going for a walk, or si...

 There was a time I found myself waiting--waiting for a milestone, a breakthrough, a big change. I thought joy came from monumental events, grand gestures, or ticking off a goal. But then something shifted. I began to realize that life isn't made up of grand fireworks. It's a collection of small, fleeting, everyday moments. And then we learn to romanticize those moments, life suddenly feels...more alive. What Does It Mean to Romanticize Life? The word "romanticize" might make you think of unrealistic expectations or sugar-coating the truth. But to me, it's not about pretending life is perfect. It's about shifting my perspective--learning to see beauty in the little things, and experiencing the present moment more fully and with intention. It could be as simple as lighting a candle before dinner, listening to soft jazz in the background, or sipping my morning coffee slowly instead of gulping it down while rushing. It's the small acts of mindfulness that inv...

 There's a to-do-list I never write down, but it's aways running. It's in my mind when I wake up, buzzing beneath the surface while I work and whispering in the background as I try to fall asleep. It's not on an app, or a sticky note, or a family calendar. But it's there--constant, quiet, and exhausting.  This is the invisible to-do-list: It's remembering the next doctor's appointment. It's knowing we're running low on toothpaste. It's tracking when the baby's onesies will be outgrown. It's realizing we're down to the last trash bag--and mentally noting to grab more. It's thinking ahead to birthdays, school events, and who needs an encouraging word this week. This list doesn't come with reminders or alarms. No one else gets a notification when something's overdue. It's just me--remembering. The Mental Load of Motherhood The mental load of motherhood can be an invisible burden that you carry day in and day out.This can ...

 Balancing a professional career and motherhood involves navigating a complex interplay of challenges and opportunities. It often requires a strong sense of resilience, communication, and support from both personal and professional networks. In this blog, I share the story of how motherhood transformed my career, not by slowing it down, but by infusing it with deeper purpose, sharper focus, and profound joy. My Career Path: Navigating Professional Growth as a Mom As I sit down to reflect on my career journey, it's clear that my role as a mother to my beloved daughter has profoundly shaped the trajectory of my professional life. From sleepless nights spent at my desk to the joyful moments watching her grow, the blending of career ambitions and family responsibilities has been both challenging and rewarding. Embracing Change The moment I became a mother, the lens through which I viewed my career began to shift. Suddenly, time felt more precious. The early morning meetings and the lon...