​About the Event

​Most Mother's Day events celebrate the good mom. This one turns that on its head. To mark the release of Dekonstructing the Kardashians: A New Media Manifesto, join author MJ Corey, psychotherapist and creator of the viral Kardashian Kolloquium, in conversation with Ej Dickson, author of One Bad Mother and senior writer at New York magazine's The Cut, for a lively, incisive evening that examines the cultural mythology we've built around motherhood – and the women we've punished for refusing to play along. Together, they'll explore what it actually means to be called a "bad mom," what that label reveals about the rest of us, and why some of the most reviled women in media might be long overdue for a serious reassessment.

​Your evening includes:

• ​A live conversation between two of the sharpest cultural critics writing today

• ​A Q&A — bring your takes, your hot opinions, and your Kardashian knowledge

• ​The opportunity to purchase signed copies of Dekonstructing the Kardashians and One Bad Mother

• ​Personal styling with M.M.LaFleur’s expert team  

• ​Complimentary drinks and light bites 

​Meet the Authors

​MJ Corey

​MJ Corey is a Brooklyn-based writer and psychotherapist best known as Kardashian Kolloquium on TikTok and Instagram, where she applies media theory and postmodern frameworks to the Kardashian family. Her culture writing has been featured in Refinery29, Paper Magazine, Vogue, and The New Yorker, among many other outlets.

​Ej Dickson 

​Ej Dickson is a senior writer at New York magazine’s The Cut. She previously worked as a senior writer for Rolling Stone and her writing has also been published in The New York Times, The Washington Post, GQ, Elle, and many others. She lives with her family in Brooklyn, New York. Visit EjDickson.com for more information.

​About the Books

​Since 2007, Kim Kardashian and the extended Kardashian family have been mesmerizing—and scandalizing—America. Whether we’ve liked it or not, we’ve been inundated with stories of their social lives, scandals, and reality show shenanigans and have witnessed the subsequent ascent of their multibillion-dollar fashion, beauty, and media empire. But the question remains: Why are the Kardashians so famous in the first place? And what does this tell us about the new media that have delivered them to us?

​In Dekonstructing the Kardashians, MJ Corey, creator of the viral social media presence Kardashian Kolloquium, brings us not only the definitive chronicle of the family that’s captivated a nation, but, perhaps more important, the story of how media has transformed in the internet age and how it continues to transform us as individuals and as a culture at large. Part media theory, part cultural analysis, Dekonstructing the Kardashians interweaves history from the past fifty years of Western media—from the Old Hollywood studio system, to the advent of the twenty-four-hour news cycle, to tabloid culture and beyond—with analysis of the cultural influence Kim Kardashian wields over us all and the influences that have shaped her in kind. In so doing, Corey offers proof that the Kardashians are, in fact, the First Family of our image-saturated and deeply divided nation, while also demonstrating how they hold the keys to understanding the disjointed, self-referential reality of our current era.

​We all have an idea what it means to be a good mom: little screen time, kids hitting their milestones, endless patience and understanding, and self-sacrifice on behalf of one’s children. But what does it mean to be a “bad mom” in modern society? Women as wide-ranging as Meghan Markle, Hannah Neelman (of Ballerina Farm), and anyone giving birth over forty, have been labeled “bad moms.” In a world where the rules are constantly changing, it feels like women simply cannot win.

With this in mind, in her first book, Ej Dickson takes a sharp, provocative look at one of society’s most polarizing labels: the “bad mom.” What makes a mother “bad,” and why? Through the lens of pop culture and American history, Ej Dickson explores how this trope has evolved—from Victorian “angels in the house” to the infamous Mommie Dearest, from Instagram influencers like EmRata and Mormon momfluencers to fictional icons like The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel.

Each chapter dives into a different archetype of so-called bad motherhood—like the Stage Mom, the Tiger Mom, the MILF, the MLM hun—challenging us to rethink our assumptions about femininity, parenting, and societal expectations. Drawing on insightful analysis and interviews, Dickson unpacks why our culture is obsessed with vilifying moms and how issues of race and class shape these narratives. Are bad moms truly “bad,” or do they simply defy norms we don’t fully understand—or fear?

This isn’t just cultural commentary—it’s a clarion call. Because if we really take a close look, we might find that some of the women we’ve reviled throughout history are due for a reassessment — and in doing so, moms today may take some much-needed pressure off themselves. One Bad Mother invites moms everywhere to stop chasing impossible standards, reclaim their autonomy, and maybe—just maybe—enjoy motherhood for what it is, not what it’s “supposed” to be.

​Thoughtful, eye-opening, and downright funny at times, One Bad Mother is a vital exploration of modern motherhood.

​About M.M.LaFleur

​​M.M.LaFleur is a New York-based fashion brand celebrating women through thoughtfully designed clothing, personal styling, and our community of 100,000+ purposeful women. Founded in 2013 by Sarah LaFleur, a former management consultant, and Miyako Nakamura, the former head designer of Zac Posen, M.M.’s thoughtful design touches, superior fabrics, and customer service make it easier for women to get ready every morning, so they can focus on the work that matters to them.

​​M.M.LaFleur is proud to have dressed 500+ female candidates running for office through its Ready to Run campaign, as well as donate over $1M in clothing to organizations focused on gender equality, such as Bottomless Closet, The Girl Scouts, and The International Rescue Committee. At the heart of the company is the belief that when women succeed, the world becomes a better place.