​About the event

​Join author Ruthie Ackerman in conversation with Alexis Barad-Cutler (founder of Not Safe For Mom Group) for an evening where we unpack the myths of motherhood we should’ve been questioning decades ago. Ackerman isn't here to tell you how to be a better mom or balance it all—she's here to help you challenge unwritten rules and expectations you may not even know you’re subscribing to. Whether you're deep in the trenches of motherhood, contemplating the leap, or choosing a different path entirely, this isn't your typical mom event. We're going beyond the surface to explore the stories we inherit, the ones we tell ourselves, and the ones we want to write moving forward. Books available for purchase and signing.

​All purchases made during the event receive 15% off. 

​About Ruthie Ackerman

​Ruthie Ackerman is the author of The Mother Code: My Story of Love, Loss, and the Myths That Shape Us and founder of the Ignite Writer's Collective. Her work explores the intersection of personal narrative and cultural mythology, helping women identify and rewrite the stories that shape their lives.

​About Alexis Barad-Cutler

​Alexis Barad-Cutler is the founder of Not Safe For Mom Group, a community dedicated to having the conversations about motherhood that actually matter—the messy, real, unfiltered ones that don't fit neatly into parenting advice columns.

​About M.M.LaFleur

​​M.M.LaFleur is a New York-based clothing brand celebrating women through thoughtfully designed clothing, personal styling, and engaging content. They are known for introducing the concept of Power Casual—the new way women are dressing for work and life. At the heart of everything they do is the belief that when women succeed, the world becomes a better place.