Are you waiting for a partner to give you the ‘green light’ to become a mom? For Richelle Carey, the answer became clear in her mid-40s: She wasn’t going to wait anymore. After freezing her eggs at 42 and attempting IVF at 46, Richelle realized she wasn’t attached to biological motherhood. What she truly wanted was to become a mom. That’s when she shifted her focus to adopting a child as a single woman while living overseas.

In this episode, Richelle shares her deeply personal journey of choosing solo motherhood, navigating the adoption process as a single woman, and building her family on her own terms. She opens up about the challenges and rewards of international adoption, the emotional process of bonding with a child, and why prioritizing her own health and happiness made her a better parent.

In this episode on adopting a child as a single woman, we discuss:

• Richelle’s journey from egg freezing and IVF to adoption as a single woman;
• What led her to stop waiting for a partner and embrace solo motherhood;
• The process of adopting a child as a single Black woman while living overseas;
• How adoption matching works and the role of an adoption consultant;
• Addressing common fears about bonding with an adopted child;
• How solo moms can confidently talk to their children about their origin story;
• The importance of prioritizing personal health as a single parent;
• Richelle’s perspective on whether she’ll expand her family as an SMBC;
• And the empowering realization that solo moms can do “big things”, and do them well.

If you’re considering solo motherhood or exploring what it takes to adopt as a single woman, Richelle’s story will give you the inspiration and practical insight you need to take the next step.

Want to check out some of Richelle's incredible work and content as a broadcaster and SMBC advocate? You can find her on her WEBSITE, INSTAGRAM, and TikTok.

👩‍👧‍👦The Single Greatest Choice is here to support you in every stage of your SMBC journey through 1:1 coaching, community groups, the SGC Village membership community, and retreats and SMBC family trips. Reach out to Katie over at katie@singlegreatestchoice.com