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Joey Fortman (Founder, RealityMoms)

Joey Fortman is the brains behind #RealityMoms. In 2008, after 20+ years in traditional media hosting radio shows around the country, Joey traded in the microphone for a diaper bag, struggling through her own personal crisis: unemployed, overweight, and lost in the land of mommy bloggers. Little did Joey know, her traditional media background would pave the way for success at Real Mom Media. As a sought after media magnet, Joey has been featured nationally on Good Morning America, Dr. Phil, Anderson Cooper, the Katie Couric Show, Dr. Oz, Redbook, The Today Show, The Talk, Fox and Friends & The Newlywed Game. When not at the sports complex with one of her kids, on an island or a grocery store run, or on Facebook Live with #RealityMoms contributors, Joey is obsessed with adult coloring.

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June 29, 2017

The week of 4th of July, my family and I traveled to Myrtle Beach. And

Can We Just Let Carrie Fisher Rest Already?

June 22, 2017

Carrie Fisher was never a name in my life that stuck out to me.  In

Find Your Inner Wonder Woman (with Chicken)

June 16, 2017

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Tyson Foods and SheSpeaks.

Freshest Fast Food Salad on the Planet

June 14, 2017

  This is a sponsored post in partnership with Wendy’s restaurants. All parts of our

Dear Body: Help Me Out Here?

June 5, 2017

Dear Body, You really are a piece of work, ya know. I mean, I starve

The Top Walt Disney World Resorts For Girlfriend Getaways

May 31, 2017

#RealityMoms Kathryn Ahmad and Joey Fortman toured Walt Disney World Florida looking for the best resorts for girlfriend getaways!

The Reality of Military Motherhood

May 28, 2017

I often think about my parents before they had me and the life they lived when

#RealityMoms Military Mom Salute and New Baby Gift Guide!

May 20, 2017

Sometimes when you have a baby you have no idea what to get.  No idea

Mom Getaway: Cape May, New Jersey

May 6, 2017

This past weekend I got an absolutely amazing opportunity to hang out with some awesome

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#ToyTuesday Science with Stomp Rockets

May 2, 2017

I get the opportunity to meet some of the coolest inventors & toy industry representatives.

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June 29, 2017

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The Reality of Military Motherhood

May 28, 2017

#RealityMoms Military Mom Salute and New Baby Gift Guide!

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Mom Getaway: Cape May, New Jersey

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#ToyTuesday Science with Stomp Rockets

May 2, 2017
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Tips for Traveling to Myrtle Beach with a Toddler

June 29, 2017

Can We Just Let Carrie Fisher Rest Already?

June 22, 2017

Find Your Inner Wonder Woman (with Chicken)

June 16, 2017

Freshest Fast Food Salad on the Planet

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Dear Body: Help Me Out Here?

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The Top Walt Disney World Resorts For Girlfriend Getaways

May 31, 2017

The Reality of Military Motherhood

May 28, 2017

#RealityMoms Military Mom Salute and New Baby Gift Guide!

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Mom Getaway: Cape May, New Jersey

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#ToyTuesday Science with Stomp Rockets

May 2, 2017
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It’s that season again. The season when I get so t It’s that season again. The season when I get so tired I can barely hold my head up. I’m pretty sure I know the why. 
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#Motherhood can totally suck the life and joy out of me some days. I don’t love being a chauffeur. Or a short order chef that no one eats. I don’t love having to watch pennies in order to buy a new whatever sports equipment or tournament my kids need next. I don’t love waiting in parking lots or waiting on others to make decisions…. In fact I hate that part.
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All of this creates a season for me. Like winter or hurricane season. Wildfire or tornado season. Just a season. One that I can’t always choose the outcome but I know won’t last forever. 
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It’s so hard to be outside of what I thought life would be like for me in this season of aging.
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My poor friend Lauren is in the heat of toddler life. She’s struggling with it as a 40+ year old woman. I’m 46 and can’t imagine that stage with my age!
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However, I’d go back to it and start over any day. I won’t tell her that though. I hated when people told me that as if I should be ashamed for wanting to be more than a mom or wife.
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So many things I would do differently. Better. More present and aware. More kind to myself.
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I’m so grateful for my GiGi though. Emotional support animals know. She always knows. ❤️🐶
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How is your today, friends? Remember… it’s just a season. 💙
Tonite is a level 10! 🤦‍♀️ Tonite is a level 10! 🤦‍♀️
What’s your jam? Strawberry these days. 🤣🤣 . #real What’s your jam? Strawberry these days. 🤣🤣
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Sundays are TORTURE!! I live for Mondays. No kids, Sundays are TORTURE!! I live for Mondays. No kids, no hubby, no problems after the carline. 😈
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#parenting #momsrule #motherhood #realmomproblems #motherhoodunleashed #wholetthedogsout
So…. Where to next?! 🤣🚗 . #momlife #motherhood #re So…. Where to next?! 🤣🚗
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