Navyn Salem on the Work + Life Integration Nation™ Video Series with Emily A. Hay

Work + Life Integration is about intentionally living every moment, integrating every one of your responsibilities and choices into your life — with synergy. It’s a way to design...

By Emily A. Hay
Published on August 12, 2020

Susie Wheldon on the Work + Life Integration Nation™ Video Series with Emily A. Hay

Work + Life Integration is about intentionally living every moment, integrating every one of your responsibilities and choices into your life — with synergy. It’s a way to design...

By Emily A. Hay
Published on July 29, 2020

8 “mom skills” you already have that can help you start your own business

You want to work flexibly on YOUR terms…but you’ve sidelined your career to be a primary caregiver for a while and you don’t feel qualified enough to start your...

By Deanna Rose
Published on July 29, 2020

Businesses: Let parents work remotely, even with kids home (if you can)

Working from home used to be a luxury — but it has become necessary. We’ve seen the video of the dad doing a live TV interview while his toddler...

By Deanna Rose
Published on July 9, 2020

Come join the Work+Life Integration Nation™

Women have always “worked” from home, but it didn’t always pay the bills. And in recent years, working from home–once a luxury or a perk–has taken on a new...

By Emily A. Hay
Published on June 6, 2020

4 things working parents can do NOW to prepare for distance learning in the fall

So, like most people who have school-age kids, I have had to help my son with his distance learning over the past few months while balancing my work (and...

By Korie Wilkins
Published on June 5, 2020

How to set a work-from-home schedule as a parent

How do you work from home, with purpose, especially when you’re a parent? It’s all about having a schedule — and that schedule most likely won’t be the same as...

By Deanna Rose
Published on May 27, 2020

Drawing inspiration from The Horseshoe Principle

“If you are standing with other women in a circle and there is a woman standing alone in your circle’s vicinity – the thing to do is notice her,...

By Lauren Weber
Published on May 7, 2020

Are you putting your own “oxygen mask”​ on FIRST?

Especially at times like this, the “Oxygen Mask” theory is imperative. When the plane is flying smoothly (or there isn’t a pandemic going around that changes everything in your...

By Deanna Rose
Published on April 24, 2020

What kind of Work+Life Integration day is today with COVID-19?

We are working through an unprecented time. Some of us are surviving, some of us are maintaining, and some of us are striding. No matter which circle you are...

By Emily A. Hay
Published on April 8, 2020

How Much Can I Make as a Freelance Social Media Manager

How to find a flexible career that will allow you to be a work from home mom Perhaps a new season of motherhood has allowed you to explore “what’s...

By Emily A. Hay
Published on June 2, 2022

Single Mom Jobs

What are financially successful remote jobs for single moms? Being a freelance social media manager is a viable path for flexible, professional employment for any mom. How single moms...

By Deanna Rose
Published on May 20, 2022

Collaboration with Fair Play Facilitator Laura Danger of That Darn Chat

Hay There Social Media is excited to collaborate with Laura Danger of @thatdarnchat, an Educator, Advocate, Coach, Cultural Change Agent and Viral TikTok Sensation. Together they are on a...

By Emily A. Hay
Published on February 7, 2023

Quit Your Day Job Podcast: Emily A. Hay and Ali Spitzer chat with Alisha Fernandez Miranda

If your mind randomly wanders down unchosen paths that still peak your interest, then you should definitely check out the podcast “Quit Your Day Job” hosted by the ever...

By Emily A. Hay
Published on March 7, 2023

Kimberly Hermann featured on the This Organized Life Podcast by Laurie Palau

Hay There INsider and social media professional, Kimberly Hermann recently had the opportunity to be featured on her own client’s podcast, This Organized Life with Laurie Palau. During the...

By Lauren Weber
Published on September 23, 2022

How the FAIR PLAY Documentary Impacts Our Community of Work From Home Moms

What Hay There INsiders Are: Women who believe in a better way to work. At Hay There, we are honored to see our Founder, Emily A. Hay, and her...

By Emily A. Hay
Published on June 28, 2022

Christine Moore Lil Buff Protein on Work + Life Integration Nation™ Video Series with Emily A. Hay

Work + Life Integration is about intentionally living every moment, integrating every one of your responsibilities and choices into your life — with synergy. It’s a way to design...

By Emily A. Hay
Published on August 20, 2020

Local Moms Network Meet a Founder: Emily A. Hay

We are so honored to have our Founder & CEO, Emily A. Hay, in this recent Meet-a-Mom feature on The Local Moms Network site.  The Local Moms Network is...

By Emily A. Hay
Published on March 13, 2023

Work From Home Moms Success Stories

Meet Hay There Social Media INsider: SonSeri Kennedy SonSeri Kennedy has lived all over the world, and as a mom, she focused on raising her kids. So, when this...

By Emily A. Hay
Published on February 26, 2022

Hay There Social Media Hosts Mom’s Night Out Screening of FAIR PLAY

More than 100 metro Detroit women recently attended a Mom’s Night Out event hosted by Hay There Social Media to screen the new documentary, FAIR PLAY, based on the...

By Lauren Weber
Published on August 9, 2022

A conversation with We Are Rosie: What is the Layer Cake Workforce?

Working as a freelancer may seem like a lonely endeavor.  However, as Emily A. Hay and Ali Spitzer wrote in Fast Company recently, with the right structure and support,...

By Emily A. Hay
Published on January 13, 2023

Career Coach Jennifer Swartley on FAIR PLAY and How Moms Can Step Into Their Power

Emily and Hay There INsiders recently had the opportunity to have a conversation with Jennifer Swartley, Career Coach and FAIR PLAY Facilitator who coaches women and couples. Jennifer is...

By Lauren Weber
Published on August 10, 2022

A conversation with We Are Rosie: Is a Freelance Career a Fit for Me?

There is no denying that freelance is one of the most powerful trends in the way we work.  In an article by Emily A. Hay and Ali Spitzer published...

By Emily A. Hay
Published on January 13, 2023

Mom 2.0 Summit in Scottsdale 2023 Recap

Why We Went The Mom 2.0 Summit, a conference for Moms, Media and Marketers, took place in Scottsdale, AZ in May 2023 and it did not disappoint.  Emily A....

By Emily A. Hay
Published on May 17, 2023

Amanda Lynch Featured on Together Digital’s Power Lounge Podcast

Hay There INsider and social media professional, Amanda Lynch, recently had the opportunity to be featured on her own client’s podcast, Together Digital‘s Power Lounge. The podcast seeks to connect...

By Lauren Weber
Published on September 28, 2022

Mother Honestly Start to Flourish Summit Recap from a Hay There INsider

How We Network as a Community At Hay There Social Media, we never stop seeking new experiences for our community of work life integrators that demonstrate our commitment to...

By Emily A. Hay
Published on November 11, 2022

Work From Home Women Success Stories

Meet Hay There Social Media INsider: Leyla Bolho-Garlatti Leyla Bolho-Garlatti is a seasoned PR and communications professional with experience working on global beauty and fashion brands.  She is fluent...

By Emily A. Hay
Published on February 26, 2022

Emily A. Hay Shares Ways Moms Can Work for Themselves on Little Guide Detroit Live

Our own Emily A. Hay recently went live with LittleGuide Detroit on Facebook to discuss how moms can pivot to be able to work from home and run their own...

By Lauren Weber
Published on September 1, 2021

A conversation with We Are Rosie: Why Community is Key to Freelance Success

As Emily A. Hay and Ali Spitzer wrote in their article for Fast Company titled, “Why Just Go Freelance is Crappy Advice” (especially for women), freelance allows professionals to...

By Emily A. Hay
Published on March 25, 2023

How Moms Can Upskill for the In-Demand Field of Social Media

How Moms Can Upskill for the In-Demand Field of Social Media Founded in 2010 as a boutique social media agency, Hay There delivers their proven, professional, flexible training to...

By Emily A. Hay
Published on July 27, 2022

Fast Company Guest Post

  Hay There Social Media, Founder & CEO, Emily A. Hay, and its COO, Alison Spitzer, co-authored an article in Fast Company on why “Just Go Freelance” is crappy...

By Emily A. Hay
Published on November 14, 2022

Webinar with West University Moms of The Local Moms Network

*This post contains affiliate links* We recently had the privilege of hosting a webinar with the Founder of the West University Moms (part of The Local Moms Network), Amanda...

By Emily A. Hay
Published on April 13, 2023

How Kim Rittberg’s Mom’s Exit Interview Podcast Helps Moms

If you are a mom who appreciates work life integration and may be looking for an empowering podcast, then allow us to recommend “Mom’s Exit Interview” by Kim Rittberg....

By Emily A. Hay
Published on February 4, 2023

Samantha Ettus on Work + Life Integration Nation™ Video Series with Emily A. Hay

Work + Life Integration is about intentionally living every moment, integrating every one of your responsibilities and choices into your life — with synergy. It’s a way to design...

By Emily A. Hay
Published on October 1, 2020

Pandemic era parenting: You’ve gained new skills. Here’s how to capitalize on them today.

If pandemic era parenting has taught us one thing, it is that the work that women – mothers – do in their homes is invaluable. And with moms mostly...

By Emily A. Hay
Published on October 8, 2020

Are you a mom seeking empowerment or inspo? Look no further than Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour!

Even if you aren’t a die-hard Swiftie (or live with one) it’s hard to miss the impact this tour is having on women – especially moms. You’d have to...

By Emily A. Hay
Published on June 28, 2023

COVID Burnout in Moms: Emily A. Hay Shares Her Story With NBC Detroit

The setbacks women are experiencing professionally and personally during this pandemic are not letting up. Is this because of an ambition gap or simply a result of burnout? There...

By Lauren Weber
Published on October 7, 2021

How Freelancing Can Set You Free: Emily A. Hay for AIM Resource Group

In recent years, the concept of freelancing has become increasingly popular. Freelancing is a type of work arrangement in which an individual provides services to clients on a project-by-project...

By Emily A. Hay
Published on March 7, 2023

After divorce: How to integrate work when you’re parenting solo

Being a mom is hard. Being a divorced, single mom? It’s an entirely different world — and a world that, without Hay There Social Media, I would likely be swallowed...

By Deanna Rose
Published on September 16, 2020

Meaghan Murphy on Work + Life Integration Nation™ Video Series with Emily A. Hay

Work + Life Integration is about intentionally living every moment, integrating every one of your responsibilities and choices into your life — with synergy. It’s a way to design...

By Emily A. Hay
Published on October 20, 2020

How To Help Your Partner Get Out Of A Professional Rut

Know what makes a mom (and anyone, really) feel special? Having her talents recognized and appreciated. Especially when it comes from her partner. Well, we’re going to give you...

By Deanna Rose
Published on August 13, 2020

A Conversation about Flexible Work for Moms with Chicago North Shore Moms

This post contains affiliate links. Flexible Work Options for Moms Ellie Ander, Founder of Chicago North Shore Moms, and Emily A. Hay met on Instagram Live to talk about...

By Emily A. Hay
Published on July 13, 2023

Emily A. Hay on the Go Find Out Career Switch Podcast

Are you looking for flexible work for moms? Are you wondering what career is out there that allows you to be a professional woman working from home? At Hay...

By Deanna Rose
Published on February 8, 2022

REAL STORIES from the Work + Life Integration Nation™: How a Mom of 4 Found Something Better than “Balance”

Kelli Robinson – married mama to four kids – had been doing the work-from-home thing for 12 years when she saw something that sparked a light in her…and then...

By Deanna Rose
Published on September 1, 2021