Hip Hip Hooray! I'm Brenda

Meet Brenda Noon Schmidt

Hi, I’m Brenda! Kickass Modern Mom founder & movement leader in deeply enhancing the Modern Motherhood Experience for our generation and future generations!

Brenda's Kickass Modern Mom Story

Balancing Act of a Lifetime

The Early Risers' Struggle

Waking up at 3 AM for my job tied to the New York Stock Exchange from Arizona, I felt the weight of the world on my shoulders. My husband's entrepreneurial dreams often left me feeling like a single parent, juggling work and family with little support.

A Realization Hits Home

Cracks in the Facade

The day came when I could no longer ignore the toll my lifestyle was taking on me and my family. Trying to be the perfect mom, supportive wife, and successful career woman was not just exhausting; it was impossible.

Facing My Fears

The Ranch Girl's Dilemma

Admitting I needed help was against everything I was taught. Raised on a working cattle ranch, the ethos of self-reliance was ingrained in me from a young age. To ask for help felt like admitting defeat, something I wasn't prepared to do.

Wisdom from Those Who've Walked the Path

Lessons in Letting Go

I sought guidance from others who seemed to have found a balance. They taught me that true strength wasn't about doing it all alone but recognizing when to ask for help and how to set boundaries for a healthier life.

The First Steps of Change

The First Step Towards Liberation

I started small by hiring a cleaning service and a babysitter for date nights. These initial steps, though minor, were my first acts of rebellion against the life I had been living. It was both terrifying and liberating.

The Trap and the House Manager

Beyond the Surface Solutions

Even with these changes, I found myself cleaning before the cleaner arrived and managing schedules around the babysitter. It was absurd. I realized I needed someone to help manage all these in-between tasks. Finding our house manager was a game-changer, truly an act of defiance against my old self-reliant ways.

Facing the Deep-seated Issues

Confronting Deep-Rooted Beliefs

With the house manager's support, I faced the real issue: my guilt and the societal expectations that had long dictated my self-worth. It was a challenging but necessary confrontation with my own beliefs.

Embracing Trust

Trust Over Control

Trusting someone else to manage my household was my biggest hurdle. It forced me to confront my deepest fears about worth, control, and the illusion of perfection I had chased for so long.

Discovering True Balance

The Joy of Balance

The reward was immeasurable. I found joy in quality time with my family, personal growth, and pursuing my passions. This balance was my victory, a testament to the power of letting go and trusting others.

Living My Truth

Integrating the New Normal

Integrating this new balance into my life, I focused on making these changes sustainable. It was about ensuring that my transformation wasn't just a phase but a new way of life.

A New Beginning

Rebirth into Balance

I emerged from this journey reborn. No longer defined by my productivity, I embraced a life filled with meaning, connection, and balance, confident in my worth beyond my accomplishments.

Sharing My Journey

Empowering Others with My Story

Now, I share my story to inspire others. I want people to know it's okay to ask for help, to prioritize themselves, and to build a life that values fulfillment over relentless productivity.

What I Believe...

Kickass Modern Moms take the "Village" concept from our ancestors, and boldly re-imagine who those roles are filled by in the modern age, by..

Collaborating on a TEAM in innovative new ways!

Motherhood Mentorship and support from all over the world!

Getting better support, faster, with specially trained help

Using tech tools to simplify and automate in our homes

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Unmasking the Solo Success Myth: Embrace Your Support Village

Society tells us we should be doing it all. We're led to believe it's even possible for 1 person to do it all. It's not possible. It's not sustainable. It's never been done by just 1 person in the past!

Society is lying to us! The only way is with support and collaborating on teams. And if we don't have the full "Village" of support we know we're supposed to have, we can BUILD our own!! And that can look different for everyone! That's the beauty of it.

We get to make it our own version.