by Suzanne Brown | Oct 12, 2016 | Uncategorized
The leaves have started changing colors. Even in Texas, mornings are a bit chillier. I love that crisp morning air. I grab a light jacket for me and the kids as we walk out the door on our way to school in the morning. I’m no longer trying to figure out the rhythms...
by Suzanne Brown | Oct 5, 2016 | Uncategorized
I spoke with Shayla Groves during the summer and so enjoyed our chat and hearing her part-time working mom story. And I recently received Shayla’s newsletter, which included the post below and the beautiful image. It really resonated with me. And it’s...
by Suzanne Brown | Sep 28, 2016 | Uncategorized
One of the concepts that really struck a chord with me during the 100+ interviews for the Mompowerment book was about the idea of “breathing space”. A part-time doctor of internal medicine in Austin, Texas shared how “breathing space” in her life was one of...
by Suzanne Brown | Sep 21, 2016 | Uncategorized
We’re into the swing of things for school, and I can’t help but take a moment to reflect one last time on our summer fun. This summer has included many firsts for our family. Most recently, it was our first day of Kindergarten at a new school (our older son LOVES his...
by Suzanne Brown | Sep 21, 2016 | Uncategorized
I recently heard an episode of one of my favorite podcasts about an approach to working when you’re overwhelmed. Her tip was to create a prioritized list of 10-minute tasks. She had been under the weather and also caring for a sick child and 10-minute increments were...
by Suzanne Brown | Sep 21, 2016 | Uncategorized
I’m making an effort to be a healthier mom. We’re all busy moms and being healthier isn’t always a priority. When you’re a working mom, you’re trying to fit even more into your busy day. As a part-time working mom, I feel like...
by Suzanne Brown | Aug 24, 2016 | Uncategorized
I’m so excited to share that I’m done with 110+ interviews and have even typed up the interview notes. Woohoo! The research for this book has been a 3+ years long labor of love. It’s amazing to think back on the stories that moms have shared and the time they’ve...
by Suzanne Brown | Aug 17, 2016 | Uncategorized
There are plenty of articles on networking, so I’m taking the twist of networking in the places that you are everyday as a working mom. Why am I covering this? The most important tip from the 100+ interviews I’ve done with professional part-time working moms...
by Suzanne Brown | Jul 27, 2016 | Uncategorized
We all struggle as moms, women, professionals; it’s normal. I recently listened to a podcast on Boss Mom that talked about the “struggle bus,” as they called it. And it really hit home. We all struggle with something from time to time. So I wonder, why is it...
by Suzanne Brown | Jul 20, 2016 | Uncategorized
When considering a part-time role, several moms I’ve interviewed shared the idea of finding a role that fit the family lifestyle. This concept caught my attention as I was rereading notes recently. The moms shared that the part-time roles they took weren’t...
