Christine Michel Carter, a Forbes contributor since 2016 with 20 years of editorial experience, covers maternal mental health and Black maternal health; working mothers — including guilt, burnout, the gender pay gap, the broken rung, toxic femininity, the motherhood penalty, and employee resource groups — and the care economy, including paid family leave and caregiver support. Named “the mom of mom influencers” by Katie Couric, she is the author of MOM AF and Can Mommy Go To Work? Carter received a prestigious Folio Eddie Award for her article on Black maternal health, featuring an interview with Vice President Kamala Harris. She also earned a Congressional Citation from the U.S. Senate for her efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic, ensuring that Black moms and moms of color received vital health information through outreach and public-health communications for the CDC. Email: christine.michel.carter@gmail.com