I wanted to share an exerpt from my book, which is available for sale NOW. I chose this chapter to share because it is still something that I feel like I struggle with- the balance of work and motherhood. Although I'm not worried about diaper blowouts anymore, I still feel anxious when Dorian is at work with me that he'll be too loud playing toys while I try to write this blog or scream, "let's do this" and run as fast as he can around the office disrupting other people who

I had the opportunity to be featured on the George Hale Ric Tyler show to discuss my story and the upcoming book. Ric really dug in and asked some GREAT questions such as how to find the courage to say YES but also have the wisdom to say NO. I also discussed how you can practice transparency in your life, build your network with sincere and honest relationships, as well as the important of self care. Listen now! You can pre-order the book today! #radio #interview #transparenc

This morning while Dorian and I were taking out the recycling, I fell and heard a pop. I knew immediately the chances of me bouncing up were slim. I lay there for a few minutes as I feel the pain radiate throughout my body and process my son's face in absolute shock that his mom is laying on the ground. I immediately starting assessing all the things I had to do today and what would need to be adjusted. I immediately crossed off a trip to BJ's to get supplies for CoVort tha

“I think every working mom probably feels the same thing: You go through big chunks of time where you’re just thinking, ‘This is impossible — oh, this is impossible.’ And then you just keep going and keep going, and you sort of do the impossible.” Tina Fey I was so excited to interview my long time friend, Eliza Butler and baby Zachary of Speciality Sweets. She's such an inspiration juggling 3 kids and 2 businesses. She has great advice about managing expectations and askin

"I don't think anyone could ever critic me more severely than the way I viciously criticize myself." -Unknown I got done work with two hours to spare before daycare closed. My brain starts playing out my options: I could go pick up Dorian or I could go aimlessly browse the aisles of Target. It's a decision I used to struggle with often but have found it really wasn’t a dilemma. The answer is an obvious YES go shopping or take the time to enjoy happy hour with friends!! Befo

I try to live my life with transparency but there comes a point when I needed to have some privacy as my personal life was shifting dramatically. I am fortunate to have four separate and distinct sources of support: the business community, a network of social connections, my close personal friends, and my family. This broad base helps me achieve success in all areas of my life. The level of connection I have with someone determines which version of my story I’m willing to sha

There's no such thing as a supermom. We just do the best we can. -Sarah Michelle Gellar I walked into Tiller & Rye, a grocery store owned by two women and made my way to the cafe to order one of their delicious breakfast sandwiches. My heart melted when I saw a 10 week old baby girl laying in a stroller while her mom worked feverishly to get her task done before the demands of the baby were announced to her and the whole store. It took me back to the days when I would brin

Motherhood has taught me the meaning of living in the moment and being at peace. Children don’t think about yesterday, and they don’t think about tomorrow. They just exist in the moment.- Jessalyn Gilsig I've read it a million times, "Be in the moment". I'll be the first to admit this is easier said than done. It takes a lot of practice but the reduction in anxiety I have felt was worth the effort! As a single mom when Dorian gets sick, my whole schedule magically gets c

Each problem has hidden in it an opportunity so powerful that it literally dwarfs the problem. The greatest success stories were created by people who recognized a problem and turned it into an opportunity.” ~ Joseph Sugarman When you start to feel stress creeping in, don’t fight that feeling and try to push it away! Instead, stop, take a moment to try to understand the source of it (if any) but ultimately embrace that feeling and use it to propel you to do what needs to be

Be open. And then the truth follows.-Gangji I had a meeting that had been on my schedule for weeks. I didn't want to cancel but I knew that I wasn’t in the best space mentally either. My dad had been in the hospital for over a week and his condition seemed to be stable enough that I could get some work done outside his hospital room. I knew that as soon as this meeting was over, I could get back to him. When I arrived at my meeting, I let her know about my dad’s condition

Balance activity with serenity, wealth and simplicity, persistence with innovation, community with solitude, familiarity with adventure, constancy with change, leading with following. -Jonathan Lockwood Huie During the hour drive back to Bangor after dropping my son off with his dad for the weekend, I think about all the possibilities with my newfound freedom. I could go out for drinks, shop, binge on netflix, clean and organize my life, sleep or get back to work. It is a s

It’s all mess: The Hair. The Bed. The Words. The Heart. Life. . - William Leal There were days when Dorian would be sleeping so I’d take a quick shower, put on clean, “real” clothes, and take the time to put some makeup on- all while in disbelief thinking, “he is still sleeping, why can’t he do this at night?!” I take a moment to look at myself in the mirror and can’t believe my reflection. I looked like my “pre-mom” self again. I am not covered in puke or other baby bo