I have just read this great post…”Parenting not just a job but an adventure“…and it has made me think about how views are changing for the better in regards to parenting and how blogging has given parents a platform to educate (without trying to) others about it’s real value.
Parent blogging is changing our world. Social networking is changing our world. Family orientated social sites are pinned to do the same and our kids are going to benefit from it in such a massive way, how much they will benefit by this is incomprehendable.

Parenting not just a job but an adventure made me think that parent blogging is like being an activist and another voice for parents…bringing up kids is an economy in itself.

I was interviewed today about being a professional entrepreneur, wife and mom and business…it was so great that the angle was more about how a crazy, intense business women who turned into soft jelly on becoming a mom, manages her life now. Gees, I remember (with a red face) how hardcore I could be, how impatient with delays I was and frustration of feeling like I was handling so many un-ending projects that had too many problems to fix (and that was only a small internet company, but I was handling things in a COO, CTO function until I told my business partner and husband I had to reassess  my stress levels and vision in life) - how much I have grown having my little Codi. How much I want to share will the whole world on my transformation directly with other young women out there thinking it’s all just career.

I must write an article in Minti on setting a vision for your life, not just your career. About a year ago I spoke to a group of 200 young profesisonal women, just on this very issue. Setting yourself up early financially with the view of setting up a sensational family. I hope one day I can talk to more young women and provide more rounded information on the future decisions and goals in their life to make informed choices.
I must admit people ask me a lot the two questions below…

1. How are you able to work with your business partner who is also your husband?

My answer: “Some people say, I couldn’t work with my other half…well I say, I couldn’t work without my other half!!!”

2. How do you juggle it all?

Planning and allow great people to transform you. Our CEO, Jackie taught me how to actually implement a balanced scorecard system (not get other people to use it) but to implement one for your life and your business. We are playing the game of life, you need a scorecard right? Heather, Organisational Coach taught me the inner workings of how people function, grow and develop as well as my own strengths, limitations and areas to improve. She taught me crucial lessons of having a clear objective with tactics to achieve that objective and gain the buying of people around you. Matt, a very seasoned M&A guru has re-shaped our view of business entirely and had added an amazing dimension to Clay and myself.
In a nutshell - surround yourself with masterful and like minded people.
What made an impact on me and my thoughts come from…

*Napoleon Hill, Think and Grow Rich.
*13 Days (the movie about the Cuban Missile Crisis)