Welcome to The Mama’s Bag with Valaencia Thompson
My name is Valaencia Thompson, and if you’ve been with me for a while, you may know me as the creator of Glittered in Goals, a community I started back in 2017. At that time, I was in my twenties, reaching for the next level, building spaces for women to celebrate womanhood, and making sure mental health had a seat at the table.
It’s wild to think that almost nine years have passed since then. A lot has changed. I’ve grown, I’ve accomplished many of the goals I once dreamed about, and most importantly, I’ve become a Mama. Life feels more grounded now. I’m in a different season — and honestly, I guess you could say I’m in my bag now.
That’s where The Mama’s Bag comes in. This is a new chapter, but it carries the same heart and spirit that Glittered in Goals had. It’s still about community, encouragement, and creating space for women to show up as their full selves. The difference is that now, it’s even more personal, and it’s rooted in the life I’m living right now.
So whether you were part of the original Glittered in Goals family or you’re just finding me for the first time, I want to invite you to join me in this next evolution.
What’s Coming Up
In this space, you can expect the podcast, newsletter exclusives, and in-person gatherings to come together.
We will be kicking things off in December with a holiday-themed meetup, followed by a Galentine’s gathering in February. After that, we plan to continue hosting bi-monthly meetups designed to build connection and community.
If this sounds like something you want to be part of, hit Subscribe. You’ll get:
Personal notes from me
Newsletter-only stories and encouragement
First access to our community calendar and updates
Welcome to the bag!
— V. 🖤