23andMe taught me more about myself—and my family—than I ever expected

We all look to our moms with gratitude for everything they do at this time of year. But it's more than that—we quite literally wouldn't be here without them. This Mother's Day, in partnership with our friends at 23andMe, four of our Motherly team members—daughters, moms and mamas-to-be—explored their backgrounds as a way to pay homage to all the moms who came before them, to show how deeply we are connected as women, and to tell a part of their story.
Whether you're seeking answers about your genes, researching your heritage or tracing your matrilineal line back through human history, we promise that you will see your mom, yourself and motherhood in a whole new light. There's never been a cooler time to be a mama and a link in this ongoing story. Here's what we found out: I unlocked my family's past—and it was such an emotional experience Liz Tenety, Co-Founder
Whether you're seeking answers about your genes, researching your heritage or tracing your matrilineal line back through human history, we promise that you will see your mom, yourself and motherhood in a whole new light. There's never been a cooler time to be a mama and a link in this ongoing story. Here's what we found out: I unlocked my family's past—and it was such an emotional experience Liz Tenety, Co-Founder
Liz Tenety and her mother and father, October 2008
Rachel Gorton with her two sisters
Karell Roxas, with her mother Amor Roxas and sister Zyril Roxas Green
Stefania Sainato with her family in Europe