MB Friday Consulting, LLC

MB Friday Consulting, LLC

"Doesn't everything die at last, and too soon? Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?" Mary Oliver
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Contact Me

For now, email is best at melbyfreitag@gmail.com More to come!

Who am I

CV 2024 forthcoming!

What I can provide

What I can’t do

The Map I Never Meant to Make – A Geography of Becoming

The Map I Never Meant to Make – A Geography of Becoming

50 States in 46 Years, 9 Months  When I was going into 5th grade, my mom taught summer school at Burdge Elementary in Beloit, WI... Read More "The Map I Never Meant to Make – A Geography of Becoming"
A queer motherhood: unpacking monomaternalism (one mother)

A queer motherhood: unpacking monomaternalism (one mother)

  Our notions of motherhood [are shaken] and seem to have taken the nature out of Mother Nature…neither nature nor mothers can be assumed to... Read More "A queer motherhood: unpacking monomaternalism (one mother)"
On (not) being prepared: the first 100 days

On (not) being prepared: the first 100 days

Disclaimer: If you have access and finances to hire a full time nanny and/or au pair live-in nanny, this post may not apply. In fact, it... Read More "On (not) being prepared: the first 100 days"
The Other Mother’s Birth Story

The Other Mother’s Birth Story

When we first started thinking about getting pregnant, I always thought I would be the one who would be carrying the baby. After all, I... Read More "The Other Mother’s Birth Story"

Blog

The Map I Never Meant to Make – A Geography of Becoming

The Map I Never Meant to Make – A Geography of Becoming

50 States in 46 Years, 9 Months  When I was going into... Read More "The Map I Never Meant to Make – A Geography of Becoming"
A queer motherhood: unpacking monomaternalism (one mother)

A queer motherhood: unpacking monomaternalism (one mother)

  Our notions of motherhood [are shaken] and seem to have taken... Read More "A queer motherhood: unpacking monomaternalism (one mother)"
On (not) being prepared: the first 100 days

On (not) being prepared: the first 100 days

Disclaimer: If you have access and finances to hire a full time... Read More "On (not) being prepared: the first 100 days"
The Other Mother’s Birth Story

The Other Mother’s Birth Story

When we first started thinking about getting pregnant, I always thought I... Read More "The Other Mother’s Birth Story"
Time lies

Time lies

So recently I've been thinking a lot about how we quantify the... Read More "Time lies"
Our bodies are no exception

Our bodies are no exception

I have lost 50 pounds, but it has taken me four years.... Read More "Our bodies are no exception"

Speaking Engagements

Dr. Freitag frequently delivers speaking engagements to the campus and community on the intersections of diversity and healthcare. Some of her past speaking engagement topics include:

Microaggressions in Nursing

Building Inclusive Classrooms

The Neutral Nurse: How Nurses’ Identities Impact Care

Diversity and Aging

LGBTQ Health

 

Some past speaking engagement locations and groups include:

Dean Health Systems

Dane County Case Managers

Wisconsin School Nurses Association

Transcultural Nursing Society

UW-Madison School of Nursing Preceptors

 

If you are interested in bringing Dr. Freitag to your organization, please email her directly at melbyfreitag@gmail.com