I recently had the privilege of speaking with Abby Cox, first lady of Utah, and mom to 4 children. It was great to get to know more about her and to hear all the excellent tidbits she shared about her motherhood journey. I was impressed with this humble, well-spoken woman who is certainly an inspiring mom. Abby's Upbringing and Education Abby Cox was raised on a 600-acre … [Read more...] about Abby Cox: Inspiring Mom
Inspiring Moms
Candace Lightner: MADD Founder and Inspiring Mom
You would be hard-pressed to find someone who hasn’t heard of Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD). Like most people, I’ve long known about the organization and what they stand for. But I recently met the remarkable woman behind MADD, Candace Lightner, an encounter that left me with tremendous appreciation and respect for everything she went through to start this important … [Read more...] about Candace Lightner: MADD Founder and Inspiring Mom
Andrea Dow: Inspiring Mom
If you are immersed in the piano teaching world (like I am), you are sure to recognize the name Andrea Dow. But even if you don’t have any interest in piano pedagogy, you can’t help being impressed with this ambitious, creative woman. Not only do Andrea and her husband Trevor run a very successful piano education website, Teach Piano Today, and publish their own method … [Read more...] about Andrea Dow: Inspiring Mom
Kori Gardner Hammel: Inspiring Mom
Here’s one of the first things you need to know about Kori Gardner Hammel: She loves music and her children deeply. She has toured the world with her music AND her kids, an incredible feat if you ask me. Today she continues to write (and teach) music as she raises her three daughters in Connecticut. Kori summed up her life to me by explaining, “Like most of us, I stay home a … [Read more...] about Kori Gardner Hammel: Inspiring Mom
Anna Renderer: Inspiring Mom
Have you ever had the chance to meet someone you admired but had only ever read about or watched on TV? I can now say that I have! And to say that I was grateful for the opportunity would be an understatement. Last week I got to talk to fitness entrepreneur Anna Renderer about motherhood, personal development, fitness, family life, favorite products, and her humble … [Read more...] about Anna Renderer: Inspiring Mom