Connect What is the most rewarding part of being a mom?

What I find most rewarding about being a mother is watching my children discover who they are. There's nothing like seeing a kid who once clung to your leg walk into a room and own it — cracking a joke, raising a hand, standing their ground. I love being their loudest cheerleader and their softest landing. Helping them build the kind of confidence that lets them navigate the world on their own terms, find their voice, and actually use it. Watching their personalities sharpen, their skills take s

What is the biggest lesson motherhood has taught you?

Motherhood has taught me that patience isn't passive — it's a deliberate choice. My life and career move fast, but my kids don't need to live at that speed. They deserve a mother who slows down, who lets a moment breathe, who doesn't rush them through growing up. It's also taught me the power of consistency — showing up the same way every day so they always know what to expect from me. Same standards, same love, same presence. More than anything, I've learned that my job isn't to fix everything.

What would you do with $20,000?

Half would go to the kiddo's 529 college savings plans and the other half towards an absolutely wonderful family vacation.