Okay, this article is as much for me as it is for you.   Let’s consider this my personal therapy session.  So here is my issue – staying focused.

Husband and Dad. Husband and Friend. Husband and Badminton Partner. But Husband and Co-worker?? The first ones I know well and am comfortable with, but the latter is a new “AND.” In a few days, my husband and I will be working for the same organization, in the same department, in the same building, next door to each other.

What do you think about that?

When I share this with others, I receive one of two responses.

“Oh boy, I couldn’t work with my spouse! I care about my marriage too much,” or “Oh, how wonderful! Your marriage is going to be so blessed and richer because of it.”

Can you believe it? Summer's practically half over. And for many working moms it’s a continued juggle of work, family, life, kids out of school and trying to take care of ourselves.  

I've spent the last few months tuning in to a deeper calling, a mission if you will.

Here’s what it is.

After working with countless moms in my business as The Entrepreneurial Working Mom, I've discovered that the work isn't just about building a business.

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Yesterday the inmates ran the prison and it was insanely fantastic.  July 4th falling on a Wednesday created the perfect storm for our family.  Most of the 4th was spent knocking out housework typically reserved for the weekend which meant that there wasn’t much in the way of cleaning to be done come Saturday.  On top of that because it is a holiday weekend and about 150 degrees in Phoenix no one was in town.  This translated into no games, practices, play dates, family visits, birthday parties, or chores.  Nada.

We all want to succeed at the interview.  Succeeding means connecting with the interviewers and making them want to offer you the job.  You want the interview to be YOURS.  It should be YOURS to say NO to, not the other way around.

When I had the idea to start an organic baby food company, I struggled with coming up with the perfect name for the brand. I settled on Happy Baby (which later evolved into Happy Family) because, honestly, my first choice – Fresh Start – was taken. Also, let’s face it, everyone wants to be happy and perhaps more importantly, everyone wants their children to be happy. Happiness is a powerful emotion, but how do you conjure up that emotion through a brand?

In October 2012 I decided to take the plunge and start my own Services Marketing company. This was a big leap for someone like me that had always played it safe, done what was preditable and expected. I compiled a high-level business plan, got a referral from one of my first clients and managed to land my first large contract.

In the car on my way to drop my sons at camp I heard on NPR that a critical portion of DOMA had been struck down.

I'm out of touch with what's "cool" for a mother of four in her early 30's. My husband calls me a grandma and my kids think I'm boring. It's time for a mommy make over. I'm looking for style trends for mothers in my age group. Where do you shop? What are some outfit staples? What should I try? I want to be hip but I don't want to look like I'm trying to hard.

Do I look like a frumpy sunflower? And let's talk about the hair. It's in a twist everyday. (And yes I took this picture in the bathroom at work- potty time it the only time I have these days).