Jessica Turner

Jessica Turner is a Nashville-based blogger and Wall Street Journal bestselling author whose work supports women and mothers. She founded "The Mom Creative" in 2006, a popular lifestyle blog covering topics such as parenting, frugal living, and work-life balance. The blog earned the Iris Award for Best Mom Blog in 2021. Turner has authored several books, including "The Fringe Hours: Making Time for You," focused on self-care, and "Stretched Too Thin: How Working Moms Can Lose the Guilt, Work Smarter, and Thrive," drawing on a survey of more than two thousand working mothers. Her 2025 release, "I Thought It Would Be Better Than This," is a memoir and self-help guide addressing disappointment and rebuilding life after loss. An award-winning marketing professional with fifteen years of content creation experience, Turner is also a sought-after speaker. Her speaking engagements cover subjects such as work-life balance, grief, disappointment, and blogging best practices. Her insights have appeared in various media outlets, including The Today Show, O Magazine, People Magazine, Better Homes and Gardens, Time.com, and Inc.com. Her professional philosophy centers on helping women navigate life with intention and less stress, offering practical guidance and inspiring narratives that empower them. She lives in Nashville, Tennessee, with her three children.