I've lived in Chicago with my husband for the past 11 years. We moved here while engaged and planned our wedding while I was in my first semester of the MPH program at UIC. Our kiddos, Evelyn (7) and Mattias (3.75) complete our little family in the Austin (Chicago) neighborhood.
Current/previous career?
After being between jobs most of the year, I'm shifting from a support role in recruiting to general human resources. I'm excited to jump into all things workplace benefits and HR operations!
What does motherhood mean to you?
Motherhood means growing and expanding yourself in unexpected ways. I'm different than I was before having kids, but I also shifted when we went from one to two. Loving and accepting those shifts is important to me because I want my kids to do the same for themselves.
Favorite local spot?
We're big fans of Lake Street Cinemas! Can't beat a reclining seat with a warmer. We also enjoy the holiday screenings.
How did you find Fit4Mom?
When my daughter was an infant, I attended an open house from Fit4Mom Chicago when we still lived in Irving Park but didn't join. Once my son was born, I realized the studio-based, reformer Pilates schedule I had a few years ago couldn't work for my family & work schedules. I searched for Fit4Mom again and found Fit4Mom OPRF! I signed up for a free trial class for an early-ish Sunday morning and have attended about 70 classes in the year since then!
What's the best part of Fit4Mom?
Fit4Mom is more than simply workout classes. There's an engaging community and it's not marketing fluff, it's genuine and so impactful.
Favorite class/exercise?
Body Ignite! I had no clue when I trialed Allison's class she was known as one of the toughest instructors but I absolutely love starting my Sunday mornings in her class. It's also great virtually and at the treehouse!
Proudest moment?
One of my proudest recent moments was at ZooLights, another mom commented, unprovoked, that Evelyn is "a great big sister" after a ride on the kids train. Whenever someone tells us their child speaks fondly about one of our kids to them, I light up! Having little humans to be proud of/for is the best!
What is something that would surprise us?
About 50% of my wardrobe is thrifted or secondhand. I'm not quite zero waste or necessarily frugal, but I do love a good, quality bargain!
FIT4MOM Oak Park River Forest offers fitness classes for women in all stages of motherhood, including prenatal, stroller & moms only classes. Your first class is free! Click here to try a class.
