1. A portion of every copy of Generation Nanny is donated to the National Domestic workers Alliance

Everyday, over 2.5 million nannies, house cleaners, and care workers do the work of caring and cleaning in our homes. Domestic workers are the nannies that take care of our children, the house cleaners that bring order to our home, and the care workers that ensure that our loved ones can live with dignity and independently. Domestic workers are majority women, mostly immigrant and women of color.

Domestic work is real work.

Domestic workers are skilled professionals, yet the work can be physically and emotionally demanding. Many domestic workers often work in isolation, behind closed doors and can log long hours to provide quality care for employers.

Domestic Workers are denied basic labor rights.

When most of our country’s labor laws, like the Fair Labor Standards Act, were drafted, domestic workers were deliberately left out. Workplace standards like a minimum wage, overtime pay, or protections against sexual harassment in the workplace are rarely extended to domestic workers, if at all. Many domestic workers do not earn a living wage and work without access to health care, paid sick days or paid time off. Because of domestic workers' unique workplaces — inside other people’s homes — the struggles domestic workers face are largely out of the public spotlight. Domestic workers take care of what is most important to us, yet they are often the least valued and the most vulnerable.

Domestic work is the work that makes all other work possible.

Care jobs are on track for being one of the fastest growing jobs in the next decade. While we can now access many services online, care and cleaning jobs can’t be outsourced or automated. We have an opportunity to make care jobs good jobs.

Together, we can win the protections and recognition that this vital American workforce needs!

(NDWA Website: Nov 2020)

2. Free Little Library

Book Donations

Audrey donates her books to free little libraries where ever she goes! Currently, her books have been dropped off in…

Denver, CO

Oakland, CA

Jackson, MS

Santa Fe, NM

Book Bombing in Denver, CO - Summer 2020 - Read More!

This is what I’ve been up to the last few weeks ⛺️☀️🕶 .... plus reviewing my proof copies of #generationnanny ! We are getting super close! Launch date in July! #newmexico #newmexicotrue #publishing #writersofinstagram #authorsofinstagram

#GENERATIONNANNY S T O R I E S 🤱 @mynannyandi is a Nanny for an Expat family 🇧🇪 , caring for 3 kids in Seoul, South Korea! . ... What's your personal mission? How do you wish to empower others through your platform? ... . “Professional nannies are really rare in Korea and not widely understood. There is not a proper word in Korean for “nanny” so people usually mistake us with babysitter. I want to help build a better understanding of our work, and show all the sides of our job. It's hard for expats families to have information about places to go in Seoul so I want to share nice, kid-friendly, places as well!” . ... What do you think one of the biggest problems nannies face in their industry? ... . “In Korea there are definitely a lot of regulations. Our job is not well recognized and nannies work crazy hours for under minimum wage!” . ... How can nannies and families come together to solve some of these issues? ... . “Communication definitely, and understanding that a happy nanny with proper conditions will do a better job with less stress which will reflect on the well being of the children.” . #nannylife #essentialworkers #Domesticworkers #mynanny #womensempowerment #womensupportingwomen #GenNcommunity #internationalnanny #Skoreannanny #SouthKorea #Expat #travelnanny #expatSKorea

TODAY IS June 19th, otherwise known in the United States as #Juneteenth . It is one of the oldest, nationally celebrated day's of commemoration for when the Union soldiers enforced the Emancipation Proclamation and freed all remaining slaves in Texas on June 19, 1865. . This day is an opportunity for people to celebrate freedom and equal rights in the United States but it is also a reminder for us today that THIS IDEAL HAS NOT BEEN FULFILLED for Black communities and communities of color, at large. . I ask that my community of nannies, friends and family to think about the privileges and freedom's you have - Be thankful and be mindful, that these freedoms have been given to us and use them FOR GOOD. #Speakup for one another, #advocate for one another, #listen to one another, #value one another. . #GENERATIONNANNY #DOMESTICWORKERSRIGHTS #NDWA #blacklivesmatter

#GENERATIONNANNY A C T I V I S T ✊Pt.2 @nannysharz , Shada Lambert out of London, England - Empowering nannies and parents on an international level. Here's what she had to say about her involvement and activsm for #domesticworkers . ... "In my role as an International Nanny I have been very fortunate to work, live and travel to other countries. One of the biggest concerns for me was seeing the ill treatment of domestic workers especially in the African and Middle Eastern countries and even here in the UK. Often these men and women have been trafficked to these countries and are working illegally. Which has allowed employers to take advantage of their vulnerability." ... "Domestic workers are often underpaid and coerced into working long hours. As well as their identity documents being withheld by employers. That's why I am so grateful for organisations such as The Voice of Domestic workers here in the UK. This organisation fights for the rights of Dosmetic workers by providing education and support groups. They campaign for justice and rights for Britain's 16,000 migrant domestic workers. They also work closely with other organisations such as Kalayaan, Anti-slavery International and Unite the Union to continue to support Domestic workers rights." ... "In regards to my activism, I am in the process of volunteering with Place of Progress which is a service that provides accommodation, support and mentorship for care givers 18+. I also will be actively getting more involved with the Domestic Workers Rights. With my platform, I want to help educate nannies on their worth and their rights. I want to ensure that they all are being the best professional Nannies they can be and help educate the masses on the standard of care that professional nannies provide." . ... #nannylife #essentialworkers #mynanny #womensempowerment #womensupportingwomen #GenNcommunity #domesticworkersrights #activsm #actnow #bethechange #internationalnanny

Hey Ya'll! My name is Audrey Brazeel and I am the author of Generation Nanny. I live in Austin, Texas with my husband and I love working with nonprofits, coordinating community projects, and empowering women (especially nannies!) to be their best selves. ... I am a feminist and I am all about "smashing the patriarchy"💪 ... I have always been a floater, jumping from job to job and place to place and as I bounce from one thing to the next, I truly consider every experience as research. Meeting people is my way of collecting data, and writing is my outlet to share my findings. The release of my first book stands as a major personal accomplishment, and writing it has given me the purpose I am in fact searching for throughout my book... ... I want my stories, and the other women's stories I tell in my book to spark conversation and ignite change for domestic workers and women everywhere ... We are all #GenerationNanny ... #Writersofinstagram #nannylife #books #thehelp #thenewhelp #motherhood #women #womensrights #parenthood #quaratineread #read #thatnannylife #travelnanny #Authorsofinstagram #author #firsttimeauthor #selfpublisher #KDP

#GENERATIONNANNY S T O R I E S 🤱 @Nanny_Toto� My interview with Latoya in the UK . ... Why did you become a nanny? ... . “I have worked in childcare in various settings such as nurseries, state and private school and worked with an agency. Nannying was always on my list and I love it.“ . ... what's your favorite part of being a nanny? ... . ”Favourite part of Nannying, oooh where do I start.... Watching the children grow and learn things that you have helped them with. Watching them play and listening to the conversations they have and being a part of their world.” . ... What life goals and aspirations do you have? ... . ”Last year I studied Health Play Specialism and I want to continue to study. I will continue to be a Nanny for a few more years and try to help educate other Nannies and change the perception of the nanny industry and then I would like to foster children. Personally I would like to travel to a few more countries.” ... #nannylife #essentialworkers #Domesticworkers #mynanny #womensempowerment #womensupportingwomen #GenNcommunity

To me, my book is my activism. I might not be on the street protesting but I have been writing, and while I was thinking of a way to help others, I decided that with every book I sell, I will donate a portion of it to the National Domestic Workers Alliance @domesticworkers - If you'd like to know more about their cause, please visit their website www.domesticworkers.org We are all #GENERATIONNANNY ... from the NDWA website... Everyday, over 2.5 million nannies, house cleaners, and care workers do the work of caring and cleaning in our homes. Domestic workers are the nannies that take care of our children, the house cleaners that bring order to our home, and the care workers that ensure that our loved ones can live with dignity and independently. Domestic workers are majority women, mostly immigrant and women of color. . Domestic Workers are denied basic labor rights. . When most of our country’s labor laws, like the Fair Labor Standards Act, were drafted, domestic workers were deliberately left out. Workplace standards like a minimum wage, overtime pay, or protections against sexual harassment in the workplace are rarely extended to domestic workers, if at all. Many domestic workers do not earn a living wage and work without access to health care, paid sick days or paid time off. Because of domestic workers' unique workplaces — inside other people’s homes — the struggles domestic workers face are largely out of the public spotlight. Domestic workers take care of what is most important to us, yet they are often the least valued and the most vulnerable. ... #takeaction #blacklivesmatter #generationnanny #women #womensempowerment #socialchange #NDWA #Domesticworkersbillofrights #writersofinstagram #nannylife #nanny

#GENERATIONNANNY S T O R I E S 🤱 @youronlinenanny Louise in Birmingham, UK . ... Why did you become a nanny? ... . “I worked in a nursery when I left school for 4 years, I loved my job but was sick of being stuck in the same place all day. A friend of a friend I met on a night out was a nanny, I'd never heard of a nanny before and looked into it straight away. Sounded perfect for me! And I was definitely due a change, so here I am! 😁” . ... what's your favorite part of being a nanny? ... . “My favourite part of being a nanny; there's too many! I love sole charge nannying, setting my own routine and being free to where I want to take the children and activities I plan for them. Also I love the family bond and how they treat you as part of the family. I also love watching them grow up and develop and be apart of that.” . ... What life goals and aspirations do you have? ... . “Hmm life goals and aspirations, I've always wanted to travel so in a few years I'll be taking alot of traveling holidays and seeing the world. Also to own a house of my own as I've rented for so long. I'd also like to write a book or two to sell and help other nannies and parents on what I've learnt on my journey so they don't make the same mistakes I did. I am also in the process of building an online business where I can help parents and nannies online.” ... #nannylife #essentialworkers #Domesticworkers #mynanny #womensempowerment #womensupportingwomen #GenNcommunity #nanny #westmidlands #nannyadvice #parentadvice

My manuscript has been submitted, cover designed, and now I am just waiting for my proof to come in the mail from Kindle Direct Publishing!! stay tuned for updates! #generationnanny #nannylife #writersofinstagram #nanny #women

#GENERATIONNANNY S T O R I E S @nannymissmonique In my interview, I learned that Monique is on her 21st year of being a nanny, and she is changing the system from the inside, out ! ... #teachinclusion #blacklivesmatter #chicagonanny #nannylife #changemaker #socialchange "Nannies of color, especially ones just starting out, are continuously looking for resources to help them sort through their unique struggles in the workplace (classism, wage rights, discrimination, cultural bias, etc), and many parents (who are mostly Caucasian or European) are looking for ways to relate to their nannies, and provide a more welcoming and comfortable home environment. Open and honest conversations about race are critically important for nanny, parent and child as they grow together and learn from one another. I’ve been fortunate to have had a long career of experiences where I learned that children’s books can be great tools for sparking those conversations in a healthy and educational way. I naturally aspire to provide awareness to families, nannies, and teachers about the importance of inclusion & diversity in children's prose. I also want families to be able to identify with people of color in fictional literature, and for children of color to be able to look at more books and see reflections of themselves. The videos I do online and my interviews with authors and illustrators, like Allison Oliver & Michael Roberston, are meant to encourage discussions about the importance of inclusion among publications and platforms who serve families. This way, adults are more inclined to share stories that feature characters of color because they understand how valuable these stories are to us all." ... #essentialworkers #Domesticworkers #mynanny #womensempowerment #womensupportingwomen #GenNcommunity #nanny

#blacklivesmatter

#GENERATIONNANNY S T O R I E S 🤱@Nannychellie - At 45 years old, @Nannychellie she has been nannying since 1996 and is certainly a pro! She has been nannying throughout the pandemic and often goes on long trips with her nanny family. As a travel nanny or a live-in nanny, one can often feel overworked and stress can creep in (especially right now!) - she has some great advice to share about how to how to advocate for yourself and maintain your sanity! “nannies should speak up. Ask for set hours so each party knows who is in charge of the kids. In order to remain healthy, it’s important that both the nanny and the parents have some personal time” - @Nannychellie . ... Why did you become a nanny? ... . “I was born to be a nanny. I always wanted to be Mary Poppins.” . ... what's your favorite part of being a nanny? ... . “The bond we develop with the children” . ... What life goals and aspirations do you have? ... . “That changes regularly but I am hopeful to start traveling again.” ... #nannylife #essentialworkers #Domesticworkers #mynanny #womensempowerment #womensupportingwomen #GenNcommunity #liveinnanny #travelnanny #nannytravels #nannyadventures #nannyadvice #parenting #motherhood #marypoppins

📸 2017 Women’s March in Denver, CO.. The history of nannying is directly tied to domestic servanthood and slavery. It is vital that we are recognizing how far we have come, but definitely how far we still need to go as a world, a culture, a society. It starts by using your power for good. If you have any privilege of any kind- be that your skin color, your education level, your access to information-people-services, SAFETY IS A PRIVILEGE- Use your power and privilege for GOOD. Drop in the comments how you are planning to use your privilege for good. Start with looking up and taking part in #blackoutday2020 on July 7th - a small way to use your economic privilege to draw attention towards racism and police brutality. We must do more tho. #blacklivesmatter #nannylife #privilege #whiteprivilege #blackoutday2020✊🏽💜

#GENERATIONNANNY S T O R I E S 🤱@frizzlenanny . ... Why did you become a nanny? ... . “I have always worked with kids, even when I was a kid. I took a 9 month live-in nanny job and fell in love with the world of nannying. I adored the connection you have with the kids you work with and the role you play in their life, for a little or a long time. My first nanny job was almost 12 years ago and I have been a nanny since!” . ... what's your favorite part of being a nanny? ... . “The kids. Their imagination, their creativity, their questions. Every day is a new and exciting day when you explore through children's eyes.” . ... What life goals and aspirations do you have? ... . “I hope to continue nannying in the future, it is definitely my chosen profession. On a personal note I hope to travel and see the world (when we are able to do so safely again).” ... #nannylife #essentialworkers #Domesticworkers #mynanny #womensempowerment #womensupportingwomen #GenNcommunity

THINGS ARE GETTING REAL YA’LL!!! 🤩 . . . Thought you all might need an early start to the long weekend! Major thanks to @finickyfoxdesign 🦊📖 I am so stoked!! Let’s get this baby launched!! 1-ish month 🗓 and counting ! . #GENERATIONNANNY #nannylife #lifeofananny #writersofinstagram #writersofinsta #authorsofinstagram #millennials #selfdiscovery #womanhood #mother

#GENERATIONNANNY S T O R I E S 🤱🏻 @nannyamies . ... Why did you become a nanny? ... . "I earned a Childcare Learning and Development qualification and worked within nurseries for around 4/5 years. I built some wonderful relationships with both children and their parents and one in particular, asked me to become their private nanny. I accepted their offer and stayed with them for 4 years until both children were in full time school. Since then, I have nannied for high profile families, travelled the world and seen things that I never dreamt of seeing and have helped to nurture many wonderful children. I consider myself to have had a wonderful nannying career and LOVE my job!“ . ... what's your favorite part of being a nanny? ... . " My favorite part of being a nanny is the individual care and attention you can offer the children in your care. If there’s a developmental goal they need a bit of support in reaching, you can tailor activities to help and design trips to encourage interest, etc. I’m lucky to nanny in London so the list of activities here are endless!!“ . ... What life goals and aspirations do you have? ... . "I’ve studied child psychology, children’s counseling, children’s mental health, sleep training etc. I’m currently studying autism. Recently, I registered my very own Children’s Behavioral consultancy; then the virus hit!! I hope to share everything I’ve learned over the past 20 years of working and studying child development! I’d love nothing more than to restore harmony for families who are struggling with difficult behaviors and develop a successful business. ” ... #nannylife #essentialworkers #Domesticworkers #mynanny #womensempowerment #womensupportingwomen #GenNcommunity #london #londonnannies

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#GENERATIONNANNY S T O R I E S 🤱 @NannySharz 1st Ed. . ... Why did you become a nanny? ... . "My love and passion for working with children is what made me start nannying. I had been babysitting from age 13 and also taught dance and drama to children at a performing arts school." . ... What's your favorite part of being a nanny? ... . "My favorite part about being a Nanny is witnessing the children I look after grow and learn new things everyday. I love watching and being apart of their childhood journey and take great pride in my role as a Nanny. I also love to travel with my Nanny family as I get to see the world whilst being in a career I love." . ... What life goals and aspirations do you have? ... . "My goals and aspirations are to continue promoting diversity in the nanny/childcare industry. Break stereotypical norms of what a Nanny should be or look like. I also would love to have my own Nanny Academy somewhere in Africa one day. Until then I will continue to be an advocate for all the great nannies out there through my membership and activism with The Voice of Domestic Workers in the UK ." ... #nannylife #essentialworkers #Domesticworkers #mynanny #womensempowerment #womensupportingwomen #GenNcommunity #activist #activism #TheVoicedomesticworkers #UK #uknanny #nannylife

3. Connecting the Nanny Community

Share your nanny story with Audrey - she will feature you and your social media accounts on her GenerationNanny Instagram and Facebook account. The purpose of storytelling is to spread awareness and educate one another about the lived experiences of… — Share your nanny story with Audrey - she will feature you and your social media accounts on her GenerationNanny Instagram and Facebook account.
The purpose of storytelling is to spread awareness and educate one another about the lived experiences of Nannies and caregivers and the work they do.

HOW TO PARTICIPATE

Email: generationnannythebook@gmail.com

Include answers to the following questions and social media handles:

1.What brought you to start nannying?

2.What is your favorite part about being a nanny?

3.What life goals and aspirations do you have? these can be dreams and they do not need to have anything to do with nannying :-)

I can keep you anonymous OR this can be a great way for you to share your story and gain more followers if that interests you!

Feel free to respond with your answers to my questions above and we can talk details about when I plan to post your interview!

Book Clubs and Speaking

Virtual or in-person, Audrey is available to speak with book clubs. She can provide copies of her book for a discounted price for nonprofits, nanny agencies, and women’s groups. Audrey has been featured on podcasts and is looking for more opportunities to write content for publications on the topics of childcare, service, women’s rights, and much more - Connect with her and explore your options!

generationnannythebook@gmail.com