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Modern Mami

ModernMami™: A mom trying to make it in the modern world. Juggling a business, husband, kids, household, life, etc etc. One who not only values her family, but also herself.

What is ModernMami™.com?

ModernMami™.com is an award-winning lifestyle blog from the perspective of a Latina working mother. Typical content found on ModernMami™.com includes parenting, blogging and social media, Latino culture (particularly Puerto Rican culture), and concerns of working mothers and the WAHM, with a focus on work-life balance.

Who is ModernMami™?

With a degree in Industrial & Systems Engineering and over 10 years experience in Information Technology, Melanie Edwards founded ModernMami™.com in 2006. Combining her education with 3 years of e-learning industry experience, Melanie applies the various techniques she acquired to digital marketing and social media consulting. Collaborating with individuals, and small to large businesses, Melanie focuses on multi-layered strategies for implementing social media. Through Ella Media, Melanie’s focus is to connect businesses with today’s digital Latina.

Melanie has spoken at various social media conferences, including Type-A Parent, Blogalicious Weekend, SheStreams, and BlogHer, among others. She is also currently serving as a brand ambassador for companies such as Nintendo, eBay, and Hallmark, and is a Walmart Moms member. Melanie is often sought for freelance writing opportunities, and has written for Scholastic Parents, Let’s Play, and is currently a contributor for Fox News Latino.

Married 9 years, she is the proud mother of an energized 6-year-old girl and 1-year-old boy, who are being raised in a bilingual, multicultural environment. Originally from Puerto Rico, Melanie now resides in Orlando, Florida. Connect with Melanie on Twitter, Facebook, or via the contact information found below.

Contact:

Melanie Edwards
4250 Alafaya Tr., Ste 212 #158
Oviedo, FL 32765

melanie (at) modernmami (dot) com

(407) 8-LATINA or (407) 852-8462

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    I really love your blog…I am a new mom trying to balance career and family too!

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  • http://www.chattymomma.blogspot.com Tonia Sanders

    Hola Modern Mami. Que tal?

    I’m a new mom to 16 month old Isabella, and I think your blog is great.

    Looking forward to more posts!

  • http://modernmami.theparentblog.com ModernMami

    Hi Jackie and Tonia! Welcome! :)

  • http://mamistimeout.com Jai

    Hello, great blog! I’m also a working mom of a toddler (boy) 14 months and I’m dieing to become a WAHM as well!

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  • Terri Wilson

    Hi Melanie,
    I love your site! I am also a single modern Mom with a goal of being a WAHM. I enjoy spending time with my 14 year old teenage son. It’s challenging and rewarding. He is developing into an independent young man which makes me proud.

  • http://modernmami.com Melanie (Modern Mami)

    Hi Terri! So glad you stopped by. I can’t believe your son is already 14! So glad he’s growing into a fine young man. :)

  • denise grant

    hey – i just recommended you at stumble upon – hope it sends traffic – love your blog – besos!

  • denise grant

    one more thing… have you checked out elance.com – there’s tons of listings – i haven’t bid yet but i’m definately looking into it.

  • http://modernmami.com Melanie (Modern Mami)

    Hey Dee! Thanks so much for the stumble love. I will check out elance. Thanks.

  • http://www.youngrembrandts.com Yvonne Roberts

    Hi Melanie, I am a new friend of yours on the CreepBook and am now a new FAN of your blog. Loving your honesty and ideas on juggling mommyhood along side careers and life. I look forward to learning more from you and I hope to teach you something as well!

    Yvonne

  • http://modernmami.com Melanie (Modern Mami)

    Welcome Yvonne! Thanks for connecting.

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