Mothers will always look for stability for their families. Due to changing times, needs, and situations, there maybe times when one has to undergo a transition for the better. But taking that first step to get out of the established stability and comfort is not easy.

This is also true for celebrity mom Coleen Garcia-Crowford. It can be recalled that when her husband Billy joined an international competition in Europe, she traveled with her son Amari abroad and stayed in France for a while to support Billy. During the Love, Bonito’s #LBCityScape event, where her newest collection under the brand was launched, the celebrity mom shared her experience and the insights she gained after that transition.

“For me in any transition whether it’s career, work, or family, it’s just getting out of your comfort zone,” she says. “And it’s something I think a lot of people have a hard time. When you feel so safe and secure doing one thing and then suddenly you have to step into the unfamiliar, it’s a very daunting experience just thinking about it.”

Despite the fear and anxiety, Coleen braved it all because she doesn’t want to live with regrets. “You can just stay in your safe space, but you also tend to question what if?,” she says. “And I don't like to end with that what if. It’s best to really push yourself to try new things.”

The 30-year-old mom then reminded other moms and everyone else going through life changes, to enjoy the process and celebrate every little win.

“It’s discovering new things about yourself. Like I’m so proud of myself I was able to accomplish this. I grew this much that I left these old habits behind and I outgrew these toxic traits. It’s just seeing the person you’re becoming,” she says. “Maybe you’re not there yet, maybe it’s a long way to go, but just the growth that has happened, with that amount of time, especially motherhood because it literally happens overnight. One day you’re not a mom, the next day you are. And you just have to figure it all out on your own. It makes me so proud of myself also that I was able to get through that.”

Through her newest collection, Coleen wants every mom to be proud of herself when wearing her piece. She also reminds them that taking time to take care of themselves and dressing up are things they shouldn’t feel guilty about.

“Always remember that it starts with confidence. It doesn’t start with having a nice body, it doesn’t start with having nice clothes, it really starts with confidence,” she says. “Because you can be so put together, you can be dressed in the best clothes but if you’re not confident, it’s really going to show. It’s also great to have nice clothes that really fit your taste.”