The process of becoming a mom was so amazing, but also so overwhelming. I remember feeling so much pressure to take on all the new responsibilities of caring for my baby on top of continuing with the stress of life before baby. Not to mention the financial strain of unpaid maternity leave and having to make the choice between a career and being a full-time mom.

I had expected the typical changes that come along with motherhood: sleepless nights, lots of poopy diapers, fewer date nights, and so on. The changes I didn’t expect was feeling lost, overwhelmed, and passionless in the career I had invested so much time and money in. My goals and desires were much different than before. I needed to find purpose again.

I needed to be home with my daughter!

It took awhile to process all these new feelings because I had everything I had ever wanted! I had the amazing and supportive husband, the healthy and beautiful baby girl, and a great place to call home. Yet, at the end of the day, I didn’t feel fulfilled. I felt like something was missing!

I wanted so much more for my life! I wanted to be able to stay home with my daughter, live the healthiest life possible, have passion again, and help and support others, especially moms. I no longer wanted to feel like I was running after someone else’s dream!

In March of 2014, when my daughter was a year and a half, I finally said enough is enough. I spent countless hours searching for ways to chase and implement my new dreams. During that time I sat down with a group of inspiring women, and they encouraged me to live life by design, not default. They taught me how to take hold of my life and write my own story. More importantly, they reassured me that I was capable of running my own professional life and gave me the support I needed to pursue it!