One of the tragedies of the COVID-19 pandemic has been the smiles covered by masks. While I whole heartedly support masks and understand how crucial they are to mitigating the spread of the virus, I feel like it’s a shame to deprive the world of vibrant, beautiful smiles like Lieutenant Governor Deidre Henderson’s. Fortunately, her warmth and kindness come through in her voice, … [Read more...] about Deidre Henderson: Inspiring Mom
Inspiring Moms
Stephanie Bruce: Inspiring Mom
Those who know me know that I love to run. Although I am not exceptionally fast or up to running exceptionally long distances, one thing is for sure: I am consistent. That’s probably because I see running as an emotional outlet, an excuse to spend time outside, and a way to challenge myself physically. While I love running, my pace would seem leisurely compared to Stephanie … [Read more...] about Stephanie Bruce: Inspiring Mom
Janae Cox: Inspiring Mom
It’s safe to say that we all have the best of intentions around all things related to food, nutrition, and meal prep. Because who doesn't want to feel healthy? But let’s be honest: sometimes it can feel overwhelming to manage the responsibility of providing our families regular healthy meals. If you’re like me when 5:00 comes around and the kids are complaining about being … [Read more...] about Janae Cox: Inspiring Mom
Tammy Duckworth: Veteran, U.S. Senator, Advocate, and Inspiring Mom
Everyone needs to hear this story, this ongoing true story about a woman who devotes herself to protecting and representing people. Tammy Duckworth, currently a U.S. Senator for Illinois and vice-chair of the Democratic National Committee, has spent her adult life advocating for others. Why is it crucial for people to know about her? Because it’s people like her who make … [Read more...] about Tammy Duckworth: Veteran, U.S. Senator, Advocate, and Inspiring Mom
Susan Madsen: Inspiring Mom
For most of my life I knew Susan Madsen as simply a long-time friend of my parents. Her husband Greg went to engineering school with my dad over 30 years ago and they’ve stayed in touch through rounds of golf, long distance hikes, and ski trips. When my parents told me about a backyard dinner they had the Madsens recently, they mentioned some of Susan's recent accomplishments. … [Read more...] about Susan Madsen: Inspiring Mom