I’m Nicole W. Corning—a working mother on a mission to help other moms embrace the chaos of balancing career, motherhood, and marriage, all with a big dose of humor. In my book, The Working Mommy’s Manual, I share candid advice, personal stories, and plenty of laugh-out-loud moments to tackle the real struggles of modern motherhood.

I know what it feels like to wrestle with guilt over not being the “perfect” room mom, to juggle the ups and downs of marriage, and to constantly feel like you’re supposed to have it all together. My no-nonsense approach is about ditching unrealistic expectations and instead finding confidence and joy—even when life feels like one giant juggling act.

My hope is simple: to remind moms everywhere that we don’t have to be perfect to be amazing. If you’ve ever felt stretched too thin, I want you to laugh with me, learn a little, and most of all, know you’re not alone.

Kathleen Wilson is a proud working mother who has been married to her amazing husband, Dale, for 25 years. Together, they are raising two children—one a young adult attending college and the other a teenager still walking the halls of high school. Kathleen serves as the Chief Operating Officer of an investment practice, where her days are filled with quick, thoughtful decision-making in a fast-paced environment.

In her “spare time” (LOL), Kathleen enjoys cheering on her high schooler at hockey games, having long and meaningful conversations with her college student, cooking, taking fitness classes with her gym friends, and enjoying date nights with her husband.