There are many directions my pen can take. There are so many things to document and share. Who am I? That’s not an easy question to answer. I am many different things. I am driven, passionate, and complex. I think the most honest word is complex. I always say I have lived 9 lives. And those 9 lives have created one very complex person. There were moments of dysfunction and abuse. These things created a survivor. There were moments of fairy tales and bliss. These …
Hello From the Outside
Hello From The Outside Don’t worry, I’m not about to go on a diatribe about how to get back in touch with an ex; I’m just absolutely in love with Adele, and also my husband for that matter. When I listen to that song, it makes me think about reconnecting with myself, rather than someone else. One challenge I think most people can relate to is maintaining focus. This problem was pointed out to me while my boss was going over some upcoming events with …
Meet Me
Of all the things I’ve been called in the last 30 some years three are now the most important: Professional. Wife. Mother. While being each carries its own weight the three combined wouldn’t be possible without the love and support from my husband C and the giggle that lights my world on fire from little J. I became a mom in 2016 and every day continues to bring an exciting challenge, mystery (what’s that smell) and proud moment. I graduated from Marquette with a degree …
Get to Know Nicolle and Her Family
Get to know me: I’m a SVP of Client Services for Dealer Inspire, an award-winning website platform and digital marketing company in Chicago. We were even on the Crain’s Fastest 50 growing companies last year. Can you tell I love my job and am proud of where I work? I thrive on being challenged by my job and it is something I’ve worked very hard for. Four years ago I took a leap of faith and landed a Vice President role at Dealer Inspire/LDM, a …
Get to Know Katie and Her Family
Get to know me: I’m the SEO Director at Dealer Inspire, a fast-growing and award-winning website platform and digital marketing company near Chicago. I’m extremely driven and goal-oriented, but also need the freedom of “me time” to relax in silence (usually laying down!) to explore all of my thoughts. I’m hard-pressed to decide if I’m happier curled up on a hammock in my peaceful backyard or sitting on a raft, beer in hand, floating on our lake. Utilizing my more than 15 years of digital …
Hello. I’m Colleen, it’s wonderful and scary to meet you!
Hello. I’m Colleen, it’s wonderful and scary to meet you! My struggle with telling you who I am is that I have largely defined myself by what those around me have told me. Yes, these are actual things people have said to my face. I am sweet, but not that smart. I have a hard time focusing. My head is in the clouds and I’m flighty. My clothes weren’t cool enough. I pee too loud. I’ve been told I’m too tall, my feet are too …