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I could not, at any age, be content to take my place by the fireside and simply look on. Life was meant to be lived. Curiosity must be kept alive. One must never, for whatever reason, turn his back on life.
Changing our mission, keeping our values
Welcome to Projected Redefined: Moms Running. Relaunching has been in the works for a long time and I am so excited to share what is new around here and what is staying the same! First, let’s dive into what has changed … namely we have a whole lot of new options and...
Coaching Women and Moms Through the Ups and Downs of a Life of Advocacy
Advocacy can be a world of extremes. There are incredible highs when things go the way that we hoped for, and some really devastating lows when the outcomes don’t match our expectations. Beyond the regular ups and downs of a life of advocacy, it also is a space that...
Changing our mission, keeping our values
Welcome to Projected Redefined: Moms Running. Relaunching has been in the works for a long time and I am so excited to share what is new around here and what is staying the same! First, let’s dive into what has changed … namely we have a whole lot of new options and...
Coaching Women and Moms Through the Ups and Downs of a Life of Advocacy
Advocacy can be a world of extremes. There are incredible highs when things go the way that we hoped for, and some really devastating lows when the outcomes don’t match our expectations. Beyond the regular ups and downs of a life of advocacy, it also is a space that...
Why: Dive into your reasons for running
How do we begin to talk about politics and motherhood in the time of COVID-19, Trump, and the absolute need to dismantle institutionalized racism in the United States? There are fires everywhere and as mothers, as women, as humans, we are frantically trying to put...
Scheduling Solutions
Ok moms, this is a big part of where your two roles—mom and politician—are really going to intersect. As a mom, you probably already keep some kind of calendar...for birthdays, appointments, playdates, meetings, etc. Whether you're planner-obsessed or can make due...
Cary Amaro: Social Responsibility as a Mother
Social Responsibility, to me, is an obligation and commitment to take steps to protect and improve society’s welfare along with being fiscally responsible. Social responsibility is an especially important factor that has led me to my journey as a candidate for...
Allison Martinson: Remember, You Have a Baby Now
When I announced my pregnancy at work, my boss was the first to scold me about my activity in the community. In addition to my full-time job, I sat on a board, did some volunteer work for a local farm-to-table organization, and enjoyed networking events from time to...