Under the Influence with Jo Piazza Just a Busy Season and Other Lies We Tell About Motherhood
Jan 15, 2026
Taylor Wolfe, known as The Daily Tay, is a social media creator and author who shares the messy truths of motherhood. In this conversation, she hilariously dives into her new book, discussing the never-ending 'busy season' of parenting, the struggle with breastfeeding shame, and the harsh reality of online mom-shaming. Taylor reveals her journey from a 2009 blogger to a booming media entrepreneur, how she manages virality and trolls, and the impact of one cruel comment versus a hundred compliments. This episode is a candid exploration of motherhood and societal pressures.
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Social Media Paints False Motherhood
- Social media parenting content often presents airbrushed perfection that misleads new parents about reality.
- Jo Piazza sought Taylor Wolfe because Wolfe's humor and honesty offered relief from aspirational, guilt-inducing feeds.
From Blogger To Content Entrepreneur
- Taylor Wolfe began as a 2009 blogger who monetized small deals and side jobs before transitioning to social content.
- She sold items like t-shirts and even a gardening soil deal that revealed blogging could earn real income.
'Influencer' Minimizes Real Business
- The label "influencer" feels minimizing and gendered compared with terms given to men doing similar work.
- Taylor and Jo note these creators run full media businesses deserving of respect.
