Meet The Women Behind MDW
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Elizabeth Rago
Elizabeth Rago is a mama, wife, and the founder of MDW.
After experiencing a rough season of her own, Elizabeth realized the shame women feel while going through hard times. She hated that feeling and decided to create a space for women that provided practical resources, honest messages, and most importantly, a safe environment to learn and grow.
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Elizabeth works as a proposal writer by day and tries to keep her teenagers alive by night.
Carrie Summers
MDW's voice for all things mental health, therapist and LCSW, Carrie Summers embodies inclusion and creating safe spaces for all people that is free of judgment.
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Carrie owns her practice, Wildflower Within You in Wheaton, Illinois, and is available both in-person and online for therapy.
Zoe Sherwin
Zoe Sherwin is a columnist at MDW, a mom of two, and a fierce advocate for feminine health and body positivity.
Zoe is passionate about creating a life free of chemical additives and enjoys sharing her discoveries of products.
When Zoe isn't playing with her babies or researching products, she is baking high-quality and organic cupcakes for her home business, Harmony Bloom Home Cakery in Batavia, Illinois.
Samantha Williams
Samantha is a marketer with a passion for helping organizations connect authentically through digital strategies and storytelling.
With a background rooted in in-house B2B marketing teams, she honed her skills before transitioning to roles in membership and community relations for nonprofits.
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Samantha discovered the power of The Modern Domestic Woman community when navigating the complexities of raising a neurodivergent child. She volunteers her talents to support other women and empower a community where mental health support and wellness resources are accessible and relatable to all.
Samantha is a resident of St. Charles and finds inspiration in nature therapy, breathwork, and music, which serve as her pillars of self-care.
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