A Secret to Success This New Year: Become Committed and Resilient

Mom and son celebrating the new year in the Bahamas in 2025! "Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall." – Confucius Greetings from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania ! Things have been busy. I am still a working mom of three , working full time who is trying to make a difference. I do a lot of things and try to be present so that I can learn from them. I share them on this blog so that we can learn together. Below are some thoughts, hacks, and/or lessons that I have learned from navigating my world. 2025 was intense. I faced a convergence of pressures: the stress of navigating life as a single mom while paying considerable  alimony ,  an intensifying family situation since we lost my beloved aunt, my dad, and my cousin’s mom—work related stress—learning a new job after an imposed job change, all while navigating the rapid pace of raising my kids and trying to maintain a standard of living for them with fewer resources. Together, these factor...

Come to the Mom Con This Weekend!



This weekend there will be an incredible event in Pittsburgh for moms called, “The Mom Con”. The Mom Con is designed to empower, inspire and connect modern moms. Having been a part of it for the past three years, I can tell you that it’s true.

The Mom Con was started by Natalie Kovacic who partnered with Nicole Mildren to conduct this amazing event. Professionally, the event has been a way for me to network, make connections and expand my speaking career. Personally, it has been a way to make new friends.

I am honored to be a part of the event once again. I am conducting a workshop along with another lawyer, Erica Laughlin, entitled, “From Hot Mess to Hot Mom”. The session will help the participants transform their lives by becoming more intentional about how they work and how they parent. The participants will also learn how to apply the proper "d.i.e.t." to achieve success. (D): Define what success means for them at work and at home; (I): Identify ways to make their lives easier; (E): Effectively manage feelings of guilt; and (T): Take care of themselves.

I’d love to see you there. Click here to register for the event!

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