I'm embarking on a journey. And, good news ... I'm taking you with me. This one is a completely different journey. It's one from the very beginning and will be the good, bad and ugly reality of how to successfully juggle the priorities of work and home. It's the story (hopefully a good one) of a working mom who is going to have it all come hell or high water.
So, who am I and why am I qualified to share my story with
you? Well, let’s just be honest … I’m no
more qualified than you are. I’ve always
been an overachiever. Since my first job
in which I “managed” concession stands at age 13 to my current responsibilities
as a director for a Fortune 500 company, success in business is something that
makes me thrive. To the extreme, at 6 months pregnant with Beckham, I
incorporated myself and started a children’s clothing company. What else was I going to do on maternity
leave than start a new business? More on
all of that at a later time, but I can summarize by saying it has been a
fabulous decision and a wonderful experience.
Equally, I feel
completely called to be a mother. I grew up in an exceptional home with a very loving mother, father and sister. You couldn't have scripted a 1950's sitcom with any more perfect love and affection than my family. Sure, they aren't perfect, no one is ... but they are fabulous stock to call my own. I have
always wanted to be a mom and know that this is very important to me and my
family. My family is my top priority on
this earth. Sure, sometimes it may seem
like a customer demand is top of mind, but always … from here on out my loving,
wonderful family is my goal and ultimate.
As of writing this, my little guy is not even three months old, and I
know that he is my top focus. I already
have the first 20 years of his life planned, so I guess he has that going for
him. I’m not sure when I should break
the news to him that he’s playing the piano or viola, that he will be
bi-lingual at a minimum, that his fall back school should be my alma mater or
that his career choices start with CEO and end with doctor. Oh… wait, I should go ahead and confess; I’m
a total, control freak, Type A, aggressive self starter. My poor husband and dear friends will
completely and honestly agree with that statement. Hey, at least I’m honest.
Ok… back to my point.
I’m just like you, trying to make it as an everyday Wonder Woman. I’m a little cynical, I’m a little raw but it’s
real and from the heart. I’m here to
share my stories with a little humor we can all relate to and provide a little
mentorship at the same time. We CAN and
WILL do it all!
Join me on this “journey” as we conquer everything in our
path. Look out world, the new generation of Boardroom Mommies are here to
make it happen!
