What is a ‘future matriarch’?

This year we’ll be leaning deeper into an idea that feels both grounding and expansive: becoming a ‘future matriarch’.

This isn’t a trend or a phase. It’s a long-haul journey.. one that is measured in decades, not years. Impact, not influence.

The desire came mid-2025 when I started to look around and think “one day my generation will be the grandmas… but will we be ready?” I looked at my life, compared it to my grandmother’s (and my great-great-grandmother’s) and what I think of her fondly for, and thought “nope, I’m nowhere near ready”. And the truth is, I’m not supposed to be. I’m in my 30s. I can’t be a grandma; it took them decades to earn that knowledge and respect . But I wanted to make sure I was putting in the work to ensure that when that time does come, I am ready. I know how much of an impact they had on my life and my family, and I feel like it’s my responsibility to provide that to my grandchildren, their children, or any other future generation in my orbit.

Because when I think of a matriarch I know just how vital she is in communities. She’s someone that preserves family history from stories to recipes, guides her family’s values and how they gather, builds confidence and legacy, and provides comfort and wisdom to all those who seek it.

But when I look around at the older generations (and a connection to what was), I realize just how rapidly it’s all aging. And one day, sooner than I want to admit, it won’t be here. Millennials have always been a “bridge-generation” or that link between the past and present. But I’m not sure enough of us are putting in the work to become the matriarch that not only every family deserves, but every society needs. So ladies, join me and let’s put in the work to become:

A ‘FUTURE MATRIARCH’!!!

A future matriarch is the keeper of her family’s past and the architect of its future

She protects and preserves stories, traditions, and memories through togetherness.

She leads with care, cleverness, and consistency.

She moves in rhythm with nature, her household, and her community.

She is the woman shaping a legacy her family will one day look back on and say, “she kept us together”.

But don’t get it twisted. Being a ‘future matriarch’ doesn’t have to mean you’re a mom. Maybe you want a family one day? Great, no reason why you can’t get started grounding yourself now. Not interested in having kids? Or can’t? You can still be on this journey with us. Some of the most impactful matriarch’s didn’t birth children– but did impact a community!! The goal here is to build ourselves into women that will shape our society.

If you want to join us on this journey, subscribe to our “Becoming… a Future Matriarch” newsletter HERE. Every Sunday, we share simple, actionable steps designed to help you begin (or deepen) this journey for yourself.