I am a mother of "four": ages 4, 4, 2, and a bun in the oven. I love to laugh, learn, sing, write, dance in the kitchen with my kids, stargaze on the trampoline, go camping and backpacking, and spend time with my best friend and husband of almost 5 years, even when he gangs up on me in Settlers of Catan. I used to be a runner and am anxious to get back to it after Baby #4 and FINALLY complete my first Marathon!!! I am passionate about understanding and empowering our bodies, about engaging and inspiring women to tap into their potential, and about creating instead of waiting for my Happily Ever After. In my pre-"Mommy" years, I earned my M.A. in Rhetoric and Composition, taught College Composition, and ran my own editing business for a time. But my favorite "jobs" hands-down were working as a Volunteer Coordinator and Service-Learning Educator at two universities and volunteering as an event coordinator, trainer, and motivational speaker. Though someday I absolutely plan on getting at LEAST two more degrees, I am so thankful that I have the opportunity to stay at home now and raise my children.
For the last year I have also been blessed to work my own hours from home, working as a designer, copywriter and editor for JillBirth.com and helping others find physical and financial freedom as a Health and Business Coach for Isagenix International. You can also find some of my reflections and musings over at SmittenBy.net!
Melinda :-)
