Welcome to The Matriarchists
a monthly Bend-based circle for mother-care entrepreneurs committed to building sustainable businesses through relationship and reciprocity.Connection, Collaboration, and Sustainable Growth
Welcome to The Matriarchists.
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This is for you if:
You’re building a business in the mother-care space in Central Oregon
You’ve been trying to grow your business with either little success or you’ve achieved growth in a chaotic way that doesn’t feel sustainable
You crave a safe space to brainstorm and strategize your real life business struggles
You’re seeking connection with other entrepreneurs who get the unique challenges you’re faced with
You wish there were an easier, more fun way to market your services / offers than through traditional marketing
This is not for you if:
You’re not leading a business focused on supporting mothers
You’re not able to attend locally
Who You Are
What You Can Expect:
A Safe Space
For facilitated conversations around identity, meaning, work, rest, creativity, and self-trust.
Journaling
We’ll begin each session with reflection prompts designed to generate insight—not perform vulnerability…so we can write ourselves into a new story.
Witnessing
You’ll leave each session feeling truly seen and heard. Everyone’s voice matters here.
Community
A consistent, respectful and intimate container with the same other thoughtful moms each time. My hope is you’ll leave with lifelong friends!
How it works
We’ll meet once per month, on the fourth Wednesday of the month. We’ll begin by checking in with ourselves and each other. Then, each month two entrepreneurs will take the hot seat to discuss / brainstorm anything business related they want to work on with the group.
We’ll meet on the fourth Wednesday of each month from 9:00 - 10:30 AM PST:
April 22
May 27
June 24
COST: $60 / quarter
Meet Your Facilitator
Hi, I’m Jessica! I became a mom sixteen months ago, and I was wildly unprepared for the way it would change me as a person, not just my life. I remember telling my therapist that I no longer felt like my old self, that I felt like I was evolving into something better, but I wasn’t quite her yet. “I think I’m going to like her,” I said. “But this part is so uncomfortable.”
“There’s a term for it,” she said. “It’s called ‘matrescence.’”
I’m still in the messy middle of matrescence, but I’ve been on a deep dive into the word since I first heard it. I’ve listened to the podcasts, read the books, hired a coach and am now enrolled in both a Motherhood Studies certification program, and the Co-Active coach pathway toward ICF certification.
In short, motherhood has already changed me. I’m now on a mission to raise awareness about matrescence and help new moms go from surviving to thriving by fully stepping into the woman they are now so that, together, we can make the world a better place for our children.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Life is busy. You’re not expected to attend perfectly.
While the circle is designed as a four-session experience—and each gathering builds on the last—you’re welcome even if you know you may miss a session.
We simply ask that you come when you can, and engage with care when you’re here, so the integrity of the group is respected.
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The sessions will be held in The Eart Room at Hanai Foundation:
62430 Eagle Road
Bend, Oregon 97701We’ll meet on the following Wednesdays at 1pm PST:
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The Becoming isn’t about a specific stage of motherhood.
It’s about the inner shifts that can happen at any point—early on, years later, or in moments of transition.If you feel yourself changing, questioning, or reorienting, you’re in the right place.
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This time is intentionally set aside for you—as a person, not only as a parent.
We ask that participants attend without children so everyone can be fully present. Some moms may wish to organize a shared childcare experience. If this is a deterrent, we will work on providing it for future circles!