Millennials are the new parents, and we’re doing things differently than the generations before us. We’re healing trauma, practicing gentle parenting, and are far more likely to speak about the ways parenthood has challenged us beyond our expectations. If you’re a parent trying to navigate pursuing your passions, becoming your best self, and raising children, then check out these men and women who are doing the same. They’re sharing their journeys on social media and might provide the inspiration you need—or simply remind you that you’re not alone in your feelings.

Jessica Rose

Jessica Rose

Jessica Rose is one of the funniest and most creative moms on the internet. Whether she’s rapping about doing the lion’s share of the parenting as a formerly single mother or selling her belongings to move across the world with her daughter in tow, you’ll never be bored following her life. The appeal of her content is that she is honest about things like sobriety, being a creator, and even regretting motherhood.

Jessica Rose is one of the funniest and most creative moms on the internet. Whether she’s rapping about doing the lion’s share of the parenting as a formerly single mother or selling her belongings to move across the world with her daughter in tow, you’ll never be bored following her life. The appeal of her content is that she is honest about things like sobriety, being a creator, and even regretting motherhood.

Kier Gaines

Kier Gaines

Kier Gaines is a licensed therapist, a seemingly devoted husband, and the father of two daughters. He brings the intersection of all those identities to his work on social media. In the midst of offering self-improvement tips and sharing his story and insights around the world, Kier also speaks openly and honestly about the highs and lows of parenthood.

Kier Gaines is a licensed therapist, a seemingly devoted husband, and the father of two daughters. He brings the intersection of all those identities to his work on social media. In the midst of offering self-improvement tips and sharing his story and insights around the world, Kier also speaks openly and honestly about the highs and lows of parenthood.

The Mama’s Den

The Mama’s Den

This is four for one. The women of the Mama’s Den podcast are raising 11 children. And while their show certainly covers the joys and challenges of nurturing their sons and daughters through various stages, these women also speak about learning and relearning themselves, navigating friendships, making time for their partners, and following their dreams outside of motherhood.

This is four for one. The women of the Mama’s Den podcast are raising 11 children. And while their show certainly covers the joys and challenges of nurturing their sons and daughters through various stages, these women also speak about learning and relearning themselves, navigating friendships, making time for their partners, and following their dreams outside of motherhood.

Dr. Danielle Richardson- Fierce Clarity 

Dr. Danielle Richardson- Fierce Clarity 

Danielle Richardson, of Fierce Clarity, is an optometrist. Even though she is a whole doctor, she also operates a wellness and self-improvement brand called Fierce Clarity. She’s the author of the Glow Up journal, designed to help women create their dream lives, and she’s also the mother to a daughter.

Danielle Richardson, of Fierce Clarity, is an optometrist. Even though she is a whole doctor, she also operates a wellness and self-improvement brand called Fierce Clarity. She’s the author of the Glow Up journal, designed to help women create their dream lives, and she’s also the mother to a daughter.

Beleaf in Fatherhood

Beleaf in Fatherhood

Glen Henry is a rapper, content creator, and husband. He is also the father to four children. He uses his platform to discuss the raw and unfiltered realities of balancing all of his children’s personalities, being a good husband and finding time to express his own creativity. What makes his content so remarkable, in addition to his authenticity, is the fact that it’s beautifully shot and we get a sense of who his children are without it feeling like they are being exploited. 

Glen Henry is a rapper, content creator, and husband. He is also the father to four children. He uses his platform to discuss the raw and unfiltered realities of balancing all of his children’s personalities, being a good husband and finding time to express his own creativity. What makes his content so remarkable, in addition to his authenticity, is the fact that it’s beautifully shot and we get a sense of who his children are without it feeling like they are being exploited.