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Join us this week as we chat with Nora Massey, mom and executive assistant in New York. We chat about how her days start with playtime with her daughter, and end sometimes in fits of giggles.

We also chat about:

• Finding balance between her personal life and her career, and how Nora is able to show up with all parts of her identity at work
• Raising a family in the city in a 1 bedroom apartment
• How Nora and her husband balance the household responsibilities and bedtime and what they’ve chosen to outsource for their family
• Nora’s experience with infertility and how that has influenced her outlook on life and planning
• How Nora got into reading “women’s fiction” (arguably the worst-named genre in all books) and how she reads those early copies
• Finding friends and community in unexpected ways and how friendship can ebb and flow
• How annoying adulting is with budgeting and wills etc.

This episode is a blast! Hope you enjoy!

References:

Books:

• Daniel Silva - Gabriel Allon Series
• The Highland Fling - Meghan Quinn
• Outlander - Diana Gabaldon
• Maestro - Auden Dar
• Windy City Series - Liz Tomforde
• Bad Luck Bridesmaid - Allison Greenberg
• Maybe Once, Maybe Twice - Allison Greenberg
• The Seven Year Slip - Ashley Poston
• The Dead Romantics - Ashley Poston
• The Things We Leave Unfinished - Rebecca Yarros
• Meghan Quinn 

Other:

• Everydollar
• Yummy Toddler Food
• A Restful Night

Follow Nora:

• @purely_nora
• Purelynora.com
• Follow Nora on Goodreads

Good Stuff Spotlight:

• Every Mother Counts

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Join us in today's mini-episode as we sit down with Meredith Cooney, marketer in financial services, and the brains behind Money with Meredith, a personal finance business, to discuss all things personal finance.

If you, like me, don't feel very well versed in personal finance, and perhaps it's on your goals for 2024, you will learn something from this episode. Meredith shares with us:

• How she ended up in finance, and her passion for understanding people's motivations with money
• How she budgets (or doesn’t)
• Her top tips for those looking to invest
• Some tips for those looking to buy a house
• Advice that you might not know of for managing your personal finance

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• @moneywithmeredith

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Join us in today's episode as we sit down with Meredith Cooney, marketer in financial services, and the brains behind Money with Meredith, a personal finance business! 

This conversation is so much fun, and I loved hearing from Meredith about how she structures her days. You can learn more about Meredith and how she:

• Is a self-described snooze button queen
• Loves her morning/evening walks with her fiance and their 200lbs of dog
• Makes a daily green juice and loves her iced coffee year-round (as any good New Englander)
• Is obsessed with Dr. Bronner’s Castille Soap
• Tries to maintain a clean beauty routine 
• Pushes people to schedule on her calendar to maintain her organization and blocks time when needed to be present
• Finds joy in personal finance and dining out with her fiance and with friends
• Loves catching up on the phone with her people via phone
• Schedules time with friends to make sure they get time together

This conversation is so great! You won’t want to miss it!

Follow Meredith:

• @moneywithmeredith

Good Stuff Spotlight:

• St Jude Children’s Research Hospital

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Welcome to a fun mini episode where I share a bit about how I prepare for the New Year using the time between Christmas and New Years to get organized, set intentions/goals/manifestations for myself and my family, and reflect on the previous year.

Listen in for tips on:

• Getting organized during Christmas and New Years
  • How we clean out our toys and donate
  • How we cleaned out our closets
  • How my husband and I make time for each other in the in between week
• Setting Goals and Intentions
  • Our agena for our meeting
  • How to use Chat GPT to generate an agenda for one for you 
• What my high level ins/outs are for 2024
  • Ins/Outs

What I want to hear from you:

• How are you learning/usingGenerative AI?
• What do you want to hear in 2024 from A Day In Her Life
• How are you setting yourself up for 2024

Next week we will be back with our first guest episode of the year! Cannot wait! 

References:

• Christina’s tips for How to Make Getting Dressed Easier
• CoPilot
• Wealth Planner - Money with Katie
• Hitha’s Post with a framework a regular marriage checkin 
• Claire Wiley and Allie Hoffberg Stitch Club (check out Allie’s highlight on Needlepoint to sign up)
• @KaraduvalPilates
• @lcs_studio 
• Fellows Kettle from the episode with Hattie Sparks
• Ins/Outs

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Join us in today's episode as we sit down with Hattie Sparks Collins, Owner of Hattie Sparks Interiors, a full-service interior decorating firm, and mom of a small girl gang is joining us to discuss her days! 

This conversation is great, and I loved hearing from Hattie about how she structures her days. You can learn more about Hattie and how she:

• Wakes up early and starts her day with a Peloton workout - can you guess her favorite hosts?
• Holds her boundaries between work and personal after many years of working for herself.
• Thrives on a routine, especially as a mom of twins.
• Understands and values the connection between her personal and mental health and makes time to prioritize. 
• Schedules time with friends and stays connected with her friends, wife, and large family.
• Loves an Elin Hildebrand Novel. Don’t we all :) 
• Currently is savoring a season of balance

This conversation is such a blast! You won’t want to miss it!

Follow Hattie:

• @hattiesparks
• hattiesparks.com

Good Stuff Spotlight:

• stmaryscenterma.org

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Join us in today's episode as we sit down with Tracy Skelly, founder of Little Cocoa Bean Co, and mom of two with two bonus sons!

This conversation is full of so much goodness - listen in for how Tracy:

• Is an early riser and loves having a moment of silence savoring her coffee before the day begins.
• Varies her days based on whether or not she’s at the Tot Cafe, Tot Shop, or just trying to get stuff done.
• Makes time with friends and tries to keep that time, even when it feels tough.
• Savors little moments of self-care like a cup of good coffee
• Finds fulfillment in entrepreneurship in a way such that she feels the need for slightly less self care.
• Prioritizes volunteerism and service in her business and personal life.
• Started Little Cocoa Bean Co and how motherhood helped her find her passion.

This conversation is such a blast! You won’t want to miss it!

Follow Tracy:

• @littlecocoabeanco
• @littlecocoabeanco
• Littlecocoabeanco.com

Good Stuff Spotlight:

• St Mary’s Center for Women and Children

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Join us in today's episode as we sit down with Eleanor Leftwich, the founder of the Eleanor Leftwich Collection, mom of four, and fourth-generation family farmer,  to dive into a day in her life.

This conversation is full of insights including how Eleanor:

• Organizes her days and gets the stuff she doesn’t want to do done first
• Is raising functional adults and modeling for them a balanced household
• Values collaboration over competition
• Makes time for her incredibly important female friendships
• Savors the silence in her house at night when all of her loved ones are asleep
• Understands the power of a uniform and quality clothing, and after a viral moment, has had the opportunity to create the Eleanor Leftwich Collection

This conversation is such a blast! You won’t want to miss it!

Follow Eleanor:

• @eleanorleftwich
• @eleanorleftwichcollection
• @eleanorleftwichcloset
• shop.eleanorleftwich.com

References Mentioned:

• Gadabout Creative
• Poldark Series
• Outlander Series
• A B Ellie

Good Stuff Spotlight:

• HopeKids

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Join me in this episode as I chat with Laura Huebner, the owner and founder of the Graphic Design Studio Dotted Design and mom of two living in Milwaukee, as we discuss how she structures her days.

Listen in to hear about:

• Laura's move from non-profit to Graphic Design
• How Laura fits in some personal time in the mornings
• The impact of changes in school hours on her work week and how she navigates work-life boundaries
• Finding small pockets of time for herself and the importance of getting dressed
• Spending quality one-on-one time with her kids and trying to fight against the urge to always be productive
• Making “parent friends” during this phase of life

A big thanks to Laura for a fun and insightful conversation! If you're a parent or someone seeking inspiration on balancing work and family life, this episode is a must-listen!

References Mentioned:

• YummyToddlerFood
• Down the Rabbit Hole

Good Stuff Spotlight:

• Project Bubaloo

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Join me in this episode as I chat with Sandy Ko, the founder and principal of Customer Contact Women, unraveling the daily dynamics of her life.

Tune in to hear about:

• Sandy's shift from music education to event planning and the genesis of Customer Contact Women to connect with female leaders.
• Sandy's morning commute as well as how she unwinds after a long day
• Insights into Sandy's leadership style, focusing on building strong relationships within her team.
• How Sandy's love language, quality time, aligns seamlessly with her role as an event planner, and how she balances relationships with both her friends and family.

A big thanks to Sandy for a delightful conversation! Follow her journey on LinkedIn and explore Customer Contact Women on Instagram: @ccwomenstrong.

References Mentioned:

• Eat Clean Bro
• Laufey 
• Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow
• Happiness Falls
• The Storied Life of AJ Fikry

Good Stuff Spotlight - Cocotree Kids 

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In this episode, dive into the daily routine of Jenn Cote, an elementary school principal and mom living in Vermont. Explore Jenn Cote's daily routine as she:

• Navigates transitions throughout her day.
• Manages the unpredictability of working with humans, not robots.
• Highlights the importance of reading for her and her daughter in her daily life.
• Expresses creativity through both artistic and practical outlets.
• Shares insights on how she and her husband share the parenting responsibilities.
• Discusses her unique journey into teaching.

Follow Jenn - @jenncote616 

References Mentioned:

• Trafficked

Books:

• Rainbow Magic
• Heddy Hecklebeck
• Junie B Jones  
• The Dictionary of Lost Words 
• It Ends With Us, It Starts With Us
• Hotel Nantucket
• Mad Honey 
• The Book of Two Ways
• Three Sisters
• Unearthing Joy

Good Stuff Spotlight: Cocotree Kids 

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