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My
business ROCKS because ... We offer
stuff moms really want to do. So many mom-things
are really for the kids, not the moms. I don't
want to spend each day taking my kids to the
park, playgroups and the zoo - it's great
in moderation, but what about me, the woman?
I love to learn about fashion and beauty and
find a moment to get a manicure or my hair
done too. It can't ALL be about the kids! |
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ORGANIZE my day by ... I try
to fit work in wherever I can, so
that includes during breakfast, naptime,
movie/tv time, and 8-10pm. It's not
organized per say, but it works for
me.
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When
I am FEELING DOWN I …
Pour a glass of wine and pick up a fashion
magazine |
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When
I LOOK BACK , I see my biggest success
was ... starting Modern
Mama as a passion.
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I
am not comfortable in the art of SELF-PROMOTION.
I'm getting better at it, you have to
be to run your own business. I think it's
getting past the thought of boasting about
yourself, to realizing you're trying to
share information and help people, so go
ahead and talk about it.
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is NOT PERFECT in my life is ... everything!
Nothing is perfect! I wish I had more time
in each day, more money, more experience,
the know-how to do everything … |
BALANCE
is ...well, a wise woman (ahhem, the
publisher of this magazine) once told me
that 'balance is bullshit' and I'd have
to agree! I can't seem to figure it out,
so it must be myth - It simply doesn't exist
for me. I always feel like I'm failing someone
- not enough time for the girls, too much
time online, ignoring my hubby, my household,
and the list goes on.
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My SUCCESS
WORDS are ... inspire and be
inspired.
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My
SUPER POWER is ….
Multitasking ….
Email, cook dinner, unload the dishwasher
and tweet at the same time (that's
not counting entertaining my three
girls at the same time).
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What
SEPERATES ME from other MEOs is
... I think I keep it pretty real, what
works what doesn't - I'm open and honest
when it comes to business and parenting
advice when asked.
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I
am an EXPERT in my field because ...
I would like to think I know what moms want.
The stuff we do with Modern Mama, and now
with Urban Infant is what years of chatting
with moms at mommy groups, playgroups, playdates,
grade school, summer camps, preschools, and
of course girlfriend chats, have taught me. |
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THREE
WORDS to describe me are ...
creative, savvy, shopaholicwinelover
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The
most INFLUENTIAL person in my life
is … My husband because he's super
supportive and always encourages me to go
after whatever I want. He's very driven
and authentic, things I admire and strive
to be as well.
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My
ULTIMATE marketing success has been ...
word of mouth between moms. Moms depend on
one another for the real deal, the true goods
on what works and what doesn't in motherhood.
So if a mom tells another mom about Modern
Mama, that's the ultimate marketing success.
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The
LAST THING on my priority list is
... home organization and the stack
of un-filed bills on my desk
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My
5 tips for feeling BEAUTIFUL are:
- Always
make an effort to look good,
- Wear mascara
and blush every day (more if time) and
a dab of lip gloss while driving,
- A good
pair of jeans can take me anywhere,
- Read a
fashion magazine (People StyleWatch
is the BEST) at least one a month
- And positive
affirmations when I look in the mirror
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BEFORE
I was a wife/mom, I ... was a software
engineer. I traveled, installed software at
client sites throughout the US. I trained
those clients and provided tech support. After
I had my girls, I got creative and realized
I didn't want to climb the corporate ladder
anymore, worry about some glass ceiling or
work 9-5. It took a couple years (I worked
after my first two girls) but I finally quit
to stay home, and that is when Modern Mama
was born. |
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I
OVERCOME challenges by ....
trying not to react immediately and thinking
through things for at least a couple of
minutes. I tend to jump to act too fast.
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As
I look into 2010, I see for MYSELF ...
The ultimate balancing act between trying
to be a present and authentic mom to my girls
and yet a creative force growing Modern Mama
in Edmonton and Calgary. |
I
use SOCIAL MEDIA because ...
it is the perfect way to connect with new
moms, my target market. Moms love to hang
out online, especially Facebook.
I'm inspired every day by the fellow business
moms I meet on Twitter
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