To the Working Moms Who Thought Today Would Feel Like a Day Off: Happy Mother's Day

Surprise. It's Mother's Day, and you are still tired.

You're not at work — that part's true. But you are probably being climbed on by someone who has never once heard of personal space, refereeing a meltdown over the wrong color cup, or silently counting down to naptime while smiling in a brunch photo.

You get one day a year that's technically yours, and somehow it still involves endless snacks.

I'm Karla, founder of Working Mama Co. and a working mom to Luca, who recently turned one (hello toddlerhood!) and absolutely did not let me sleep in this morning. I'm spending part of today thinking about something it took me a while to figure out: community doesn't just happen. You have to build it. I had to move to a different country, then a different state and another city to figure it out.

That's why I built Working Mama Co.

The Problem With Most Mom Groups (If You Have a 9 to 5)

When I went back to work after maternity leave, I tried to find mom friends. I joined the groups. I browsed the apps. I found plenty of communities for moms, professional-led classes, volunteer-run organizations (that you have to pay for btw) — the problem was they all seemed to assume I had my weekday mornings free.

Yoga at 10am. Playgroup at 11. Coffee meetup Wednesday morning. All lovely. None of them for me. I was sad, and honestly, frustrated.

If you are a working mom in the South Bay — San Jose, Santa Clara, Sunnyvale, Los Gatos, Campbell, Mountain View, anywhere in this area — you know the feeling. There is no shortage of things happening for moms. There is a shortage of things happening for working moms specifically, at times that actually work. And so many of us -living in the most expensive zip codes IN THE WORLD - have to or choose to work.

That's the gap Working Mama Co. exists to fill.

What Working Mama Co. Actually Is

Working Mama Co. is a membership community for working moms in the South Bay. Every event we run is after 5pm, on a weekend, or online. We handle all the planning and logistics. You just show up.

Membership includes bi-weekly in-person gatherings in the South Bay, monthly Family First Fridays (kid-friendly, no babysitter required), monthly Mama's Night Out (because you also deserve to exist as a human, not just a parent), weekly virtual meetups you can join from your couch, a WhatsApp group that actually has good, supportive moms, and access to expert sessions and special events throughout the year.

We are not a Facebook group. We are not a networking event. We are a community of working moms who get it — because we're in it too.

Founding Membership is $20/month, locked in permanently for anyone who joins before July 31st, 2026. After that, membership goes to $30/month.

[Join as a Founding Member → workingmamaco.com]

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A Note on Community

We're grateful to be building alongside so many great services and providers designed for moms in the South Bay. Today I want to spotlight one of our favorites.

The Village San Jose is one of the best wellness and family resources in the South Bay — and next Saturday, May 16th, they're hosting their Birth and Family Fair in Los Gatos. It's a full day of vendors, resources, and community for families at every stage. If you're pregnant, postpartum, or just looking for your people in the South Bay, this is worth showing up for.

You can also come find the Working Mama Co. booth while you're there. Come say hi, let’s talk about how being a working mom sometimes sucks and sometimes is awesome.

[Register here →The Village Birth & Family Fair ]

With lots of love and coffee,

Karla

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a community for working moms in San Jose or the South Bay? Yes — Working Mama Co. is a membership community specifically for working moms in the South Bay, including San Jose, Santa Clara, Sunnyvale, Campbell, Los Gatos, and surrounding areas. All events are after 5pm, on weekends, or online.

What makes Working Mama Co. different from other mom groups? Every event is scheduled around a working schedule. No weekday morning meetups. We handle all the event planning and logistics so members just show up. And because it's a paid membership, the community is intentional — people who join are committed. We don’t rely on exhausted volunteers planning events either! We are here for the long haul.

How much does membership cost? Founding Member rate is $20/month, locked in permanently for anyone who joins before July 31st, 2026. (you can pause if you are traveling too!) After that, membership is $30/month.

What does membership include? Bi-weekly in-person South Bay events, Family First Fridays, Mama's Night Out, virtual meetups, a WhatsApp community, and access to all WMC programming and expert sessions throughout the year.

Where do you host events? All over the South Bay — San Jose, Santa Clara, Sunnyvale, Los Gatos, Campbell, Saratoga, Cupertino and surrounding areas. We also run virtual events so members can connect from home.

How do I join Working Mama Co.? Visit workingmamaco.com to become a Founding Member. Founding Member pricing ($20/month) is available through July 31st, 2026.

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