{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/62f5bd9e251c33001330eb47/6440e3ea8aa57e001105a10d?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"When mothers write w/ Libby Jeffrey (Momalong)","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/62f5bd9e251c33001330eb47/1682100605277-11b3cfebb0e58ca652306aaaa6b9068a.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Inspired by her grandmother's writing prowess, Libby Jeffrey found reason and strength to write about her experiences as a new mother during the pandemic in her book, <a href=\"https://libbyj.ca/babybytes/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><em>Babybytes</em></a><em>.</em> Today, she facilities <a href=\"https://www.momalong.ca/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">writing circles for mothers</a> around the world, guiding them to use writing as a creative tool to navigate the highs and lows of motherhood. She joins Lerit and Tobi to share her journey as a writer, mother, traveler, and community facilitator.</p><p><br></p><p>Libby Jeffrey is a facilitator, writer, and mom to a toddler. In 2020, Libby self-published her first book, <a href=\"https://libbyj.ca/babybytes/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Babybytes: Becoming a Mom as the World Locked Down</a>. Libby is proud to be always learning: a graduate of visionary online education platforms ALTMBA, and B-School, she also holds a creative writing certificate from the Writer’s Studio with Simon Fraser University, a Bachelor of Arts (U of Winnipeg), a certificate in Project Management (U of Regina). Fluently bilingual (French/English), Libby has traveled to over 35 countries and lived in Dublin Ireland, Ouidah Benin, Regina Saskatchewan, and quite enjoys home: Winnipeg, Manitoba.</p><p><br></p><p>Learn more about Momalong here: <a href=\"https://www.momalong.ca\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.momalong.ca</a></p><p>Connect with Libby here. <a href=\"https://libbyj.ca\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://libbyj.ca</a></p><p><br></p><p>----</p><p><br></p><p>Thank you for listening to this episode. Check out Lerit's fashion styling portfolio <a href=\"https://www.leritnifesi.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">here</a> and see what Tobi's up to <a href=\"https://www.tobinifesi.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">here</a>.</p>","author_name":"Lerit and Tobi Nifesi"}