Do you have any habits that have helped you find success in your career?

“As a working Mom, I feel like routine and consistency are essential. My days start with making the bed and checking emails before I get to the office. Spending half an hour cleaning up emails gives you time to do quick calls in traffic during your commute and be prepared when you arrive. Even working from home, you cannot change that. You still get up, make your bed to set up the day, and check emails before getting ready.

Do you have a hybrid hack?

“I have two thoughts on this. The first one is that it cannot change. The same way you go into the office is the same way you work from home. This means you still need to get showered, get ready, get your water bottle, have your space ready, and stand on it. So many people aren’t getting ready, and it’s noticeable. You can see it in their work.

My second thought is that I have no commute, so I start my days earlier and end them later. This allows me to feel good about starting dinner early, switching out the laundry, and letting my dogs out. I try to work from home on Thursdays and Fridays (sometimes that does not work), so my Saturdays and Sundays are no longer spent doing laundry.” 

What type of work do you do best in the office setting?

“All work! Even heads-down work is nice to be in the office. However, it’s just nice to see faces, make connections, and have those in-person conversations. We cannot let Human interaction go away, it takes away from the story our businesses are trying to tell.” 

How do you unplug from your job?

“Music. My commute home is filled with music of all kinds, and it’s how I decompress and ensure I do not take work home. My kids will call me and then say ‘ok I’ll let you get back to your car concert now see you soon.’ Unfortunately, I don’t get that when I work from home. I do, however, keep music in the background all day.”

What advice or lessons learned would you tell your younger self when starting your career?

“Find a great leader. Someone who you can learn from and respect. Someone who has different opinions from you but also wants to hear from you. Those leaders will help you learn and grow while actually enjoying where you choose to build for retirement. It took me all of my 20’s and most of my 30’s to learn just how important a good leader is. I’ve had some great bosses and worked for some great companies. However, having someone willing to push you and help you grow does not compare. It really makes you believe we are in this together. I want to see all our families win, not just my paycheck. Let’s make a bigger impact.”