Gaia Mama

Photo by Cristy Nielsen

This is an online journal about raising baby naturally, from day one. This site will be packed with information about everything from midwifery, natural herbs, ecstatic birthing, organic whole food nutrition and all kinds of other goodness, along with personal insights into pregnancy, motherhood and relationships.

About Mama J
Mama J, aka Julie Norris, is a community visionary and proud mother to Maya Juniper Rose, who was delivered painlessly at home in August 2009. Involved in many social enterprises in Orlando, Julie wants to make the world a better place by being the change she wishes to see. She loves live music, delicious food and watching the world transform into a more peaceful and harmonious place to be. Some of her projects are listed below.

Dandelion Communitea Cafe, Co-Proprietor and Tribal Leader
An organic, vegetarian cafe located in the heart of Orlando.

Progressive Local Alliance for Community Enrichment (PLACE)
Co-Founder & Co-Creator
Non-profit organization whose mission is to empower the Ourlando community to co-create a vibrant and sustainable local living economy through authentic creative culture, social equity and environmental harmony.

Front Porch Radio, Founder & On-Air Host
Front Porch Radio is a local talk variety show which spotlights folks who are making a difference in OurLando in the indie music, art, business and eco communities. Find out what the locals are up to and catch some great music by local favorites every Wednesday at noon. Tune in online at wprkdj.org or WPRK 91.5 FM in the OurLando area.

Velocity Magazine, Community Editor
Julie writes regularly for this local, independent, woman-owned publication which is published bi-monthly.

Slow Food Orlando, Board Member
Slow Food is good, clean and fair food. We believe that the food we eat should taste good; that it should be produced in a clean way that does not harm the environment, animal welfare or our health; and that food producers should receive fair compensation for their work, and that all people should have access to this good and clean food.