Where are you from and how long have you lived in town? What brought you to the area?
I am from Burlington, WI, I moved to Grayslake IL when I met my fiance Steven.
Do you have child(ren)? Age(s)
I have a 5 year old step son Connor and a 7 month old daughter Rosalee “Rosie”
What are your favorite things to do in the area with and without your kids? Family friendly restaurant? Date night?
My fiance and I love Casa Bonita for our date nights!
*Photo credit: ZShots Photography
In addition to the restaurants you mentioned, can you share your TOP 5 favorite local businesses? It could be stores that you frequent for clothes, kids, home decor, healthcare, fitness, wellness, beauty salons or spas, or family resources (photographer, financial advisor, lawyer)… We love supporting local.
Singalila Gallery, ZShots Photography, FW Law-Jessica Weiner, North Shore Proactive Health & Diamond Residential Mortgage
Are you involved in a business venture, a local organization, a creative endeavor or in the corporate world? Please share!
I am the Director of First Impressions at North Shore Pro-Active Health.
What is one thing people would be surprised to know about you?
I was a gymnast my whole life until high school, when I had a career ending injury.
What’s the best piece of advice you’ve gotten from another Mom?
“Life could always be worse, remember to always be grateful.” -Jordan Leasure
Are you involved in any volunteering or philanthropy? Do you have a favorite local non-profit or charity?
Keeping Families Covered
What are your favorite places to travel near and far and why?
I love Door County WI & The Wisconsin Dells
Which podcasts and/or TED Talks inspire you the most?
The Happiness Lab with Dr. Laurie Santos
Tell me about your favorite book/s. I love receiving fiction and non-fiction recommendations!
I love self helps books, also a huge fan of Nicholas Sparks
What is your favorite thing about the Libertyville Area Moms Network?
I love the up to date connections, and the friendliness of the network
What is next for you?
To keep being better than yesterday, and of course being the best mom, partner and employee I can be!
*This article was sponsored by North Shore Pro-Active Health