During the pandemic, many working mothers and fathers were forced to simultaneously maintain their jobs and care for their children. Because of the disruption of childcare, many working moms bore the brunt of this problem and were forced to leave their 9-5 due to childcare demands. Not only did this force the hand of corporate jobs to become more flexible to retain working moms, but it also inspired moms to become entrepreneurs. While being a mom and business owner is a challenging balancing act, the determination to make a dream a reality and build a legacy for their families is why I support mom-owned small businesses.

One day while walking through a local bookstore, I noticed something that immediately brought a wave of emotions over me. I remember trying to recall all the books I read when I was a little girl that came close to what I was staring at, but the only books jogging my memory at the time were “The Baby-Sitters Club” series and “Charlotte's Web.” I remember feeling disappointed yet excited – although I didn't have what my kids will now have, I was excited for them to experience this revolutionary time in literature that would hopefully spark a passion for reading and boost their self-esteem.

We all know the saying "New Year, New You." A vision board helps you set goals and create a template for the upcoming year while discovering new motivations that will help you become a better version of yourself.