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Why “Work-Life Balance” Isn’t the Solution for Women Today

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Joanna Martin
Joanna Martin
Founder at One of many
Founder: One of many. Author. Ex-doctor. Entrepreneur. Sister. Sometime Actor. Kid Wrangler. Personal Chef. Mother.
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I often hear women talk about “work-life balance” as the golden key to having it all – the career, the family, the friendships, and some elusive concept of self-care. It’s an idea that seems so logical on the surface, but over years of working with incredible women, I’ve come to see the cracks in this […]

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Is this why you feel you have nothing to wear?

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Joanna Martin
Joanna Martin
Founder at One of many
Founder: One of many. Author. Ex-doctor. Entrepreneur. Sister. Sometime Actor. Kid Wrangler. Personal Chef. Mother.
Joanna Martin
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Over time, most of us build up quite the collection of clothes. We buy pieces that catch our eye online or in the shops. We buy outfits for special occasions. We might have clothes that’ve been gifted by friends or loved ones (that you may not even like…). The trouble for many women is that […]

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How to Bring Gravitas to Crucial Conversations and Boost Your Confidence

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Joanna Martin
Joanna Martin
Founder at One of many
Founder: One of many. Author. Ex-doctor. Entrepreneur. Sister. Sometime Actor. Kid Wrangler. Personal Chef. Mother.
Joanna Martin
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When was the last time you found yourself in a conversation that really mattered—where the stakes were high, and you knew you needed to show up fully? Maybe it was negotiating your salary, asking for a promotion, or standing up for yourself in a difficult situation. These moments can be daunting, but with the right […]

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How to Find Clarity When You’re Feeling Overwhelmed

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Joanna Martin
Joanna Martin
Founder at One of many
Founder: One of many. Author. Ex-doctor. Entrepreneur. Sister. Sometime Actor. Kid Wrangler. Personal Chef. Mother.
Joanna Martin
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We’ve all been there—feeling like we’re spinning a million plates in the air, running from one task to another, and barely able to catch our breath. Whether you’re running a business, leading a team, or juggling multiple projects, overwhelm can creep in fast and leave you feeling completely stuck. It’s that feeling when everything seems […]

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Ten Lessons from Ten Years: What One of many Has Taught Me

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Joanna Martin
Joanna Martin
Founder at One of many
Founder: One of many. Author. Ex-doctor. Entrepreneur. Sister. Sometime Actor. Kid Wrangler. Personal Chef. Mother.
Joanna Martin
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This year marks a monumental milestone for us at One of many—ten years of community, transformation, and growth. As I stood at our 10th Anniversary Gala reflecting on this journey, I found myself in awe of how far we’ve come and the extraordinary women (and men!) who’ve been part of this adventure. I’ve learned so […]

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Finding Clarity in a Confusing World

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Joanna Martin
Joanna Martin
Founder at One of many
Founder: One of many. Author. Ex-doctor. Entrepreneur. Sister. Sometime Actor. Kid Wrangler. Personal Chef. Mother.
Joanna Martin
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Clarity. We all want it. I now know how to get it.  But curiously, at the age of 18, I had it in spades. I knew what was wrong with the world and what needed fixing. What was wrong with everyone else. And why I was right. Oh, the naivety of youth. Is it just […]

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Redefining Success and Self-Care

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Joanna Martin
Joanna Martin
Founder at One of many
Founder: One of many. Author. Ex-doctor. Entrepreneur. Sister. Sometime Actor. Kid Wrangler. Personal Chef. Mother.
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This is highly important, critical, and urgent.  You are more than a resource. You cannot be expected to be indefatigable and constantly productive. Yet, this is the pressure that society puts on us—especially on women, who are more often expected to excel in multiple roles simultaneously (career, family, community, and more). This mindset is deeply […]

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The Importance of Building Community

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Joanna Martin
Joanna Martin
Founder at One of many
Founder: One of many. Author. Ex-doctor. Entrepreneur. Sister. Sometime Actor. Kid Wrangler. Personal Chef. Mother.
Joanna Martin
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The Superwoman myth promotes the idea of hyper-independence, but true strength lies in community and collaboration. In Superwoman: Escaping the Myth, I share stories and insights on the power of community support. Building a network of like-minded women can provide the encouragement and resources needed to thrive both personally and professionally. The Isolation of Superwoman […]

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Burnout: An excerpt from Dr Joanna Martin’s upcoming book Superwoman: Escaping the Myth

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Joanna Martin
Joanna Martin
Founder at One of many
Founder: One of many. Author. Ex-doctor. Entrepreneur. Sister. Sometime Actor. Kid Wrangler. Personal Chef. Mother.
Joanna Martin
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Burnout. The dreaded word. It’s become a bit of a buzzword in leadership contexts, and for good reason. It is a pervasive and critical issue that does not discriminate, and yet research shows that women are particularly susceptible to burnout due to societal expectations and the dual burdens of career and family.  We know that […]

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Redefining power: An excerpt from Jo’s upcoming book

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Joanna Martin
Joanna Martin
Founder at One of many
Founder: One of many. Author. Ex-doctor. Entrepreneur. Sister. Sometime Actor. Kid Wrangler. Personal Chef. Mother.
Joanna Martin
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We have a word problem. Power. That word.  It’s laced with undercurrents of “power over”, domination, oppression.  And frankly, whether we’ve experienced it personally or not… as a gender we’ve suffered at the hands of that kind of power for too many generations to count. To say nothing of the impact colonialism has had on […]