I’m Verlonda Johnson, the creator of Choosing Me Unselfishly. I was born and raised in Tallahassee, Florida, and because I love it so much, I’ll probably never leave! I attended Florida A&M University for both my Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees. After college, I started a career in healthcare management but always kept my side hustle, Wedding and Event Planning, which eventually became my full-time gig. After 12 years of planning and three kids, I decided to lay it aside and focus more on our family and co-managing our family construction company with my husband. Impact-Site-Verification: b9abfd61-5b44-4a45-8329-8cdf4c583120
I am married to a super supportive husband, who is also a FAMU alumni, which is a very significant fact, and together we have three amazingly funny, busy, and intelligent little people who constantly keep us on our toes.
I never thought I would become a stay-at-home/work-from-home mom but I love it and live my dream. My passion has always been to help women, in particular moms, break free from the mom guilt, create harmony between work and home and make themselves and their mental health a priority.
I created Choosing Me for you and myself due to wanting and needing a space to be open and honest. A space where we share our truths, wins, fails, fears, and laughs along the journey of “mama”hood and the journey to a better you, me, and us! Make sure to head over to the blog filled with stories of authentic experiences that help deal with the shame and guilt that results from choosing to stay home, work outside of the home, or both.
What is Choosing Me Unselfishly?
Formally established in 2020, to form a community of women who are well-informed about self-care and mental well-being, while also providing a supportive environment for them in their journey of motherhood.
Our objective is to serve as a constant support throughout the journey of motherhood, assisting in the shift away from negative mindsets, and ultimately, empowering mothers to prioritize themselves each day.
All that I share are my own experiences and I am hoping to inspire and encourage you. Our primary goal is to provide a safe space for women, moms specifically, to embrace the joys of choosing themselves during the journey of “mama”hood. We provide resources that help create harmony between work and home as well as resources that encourage you to make your mental and emotional health a priority.
A few fun facts: I love a good book on leadership or personal development and a chick flick. You’ll most likely find me with a soft sweater, fuzzy socks, and a king-size bag of peanut M&M’s.
Here’s to choosing you!
Your partner in “mama”hood,
Verlonda Johnson
Want to connect and collaborate?
Let’s do it! I love meeting new mamas and catching up with old friends. Whether you need a little one-on-one face time, want to be a blog contributor, need help with meal planning and time blocking, need help introducing self-care, or getting organized, I got you. Schedule a time and topic, and we’ll make it happen. We can come up with a plan that works for you and your family to get you back on track.