We are thrilled to announce our 2014 Work-Life Thrive Summit Charitable Partner: Dolls for Daughters. In 2007, Wixii, Jessica Bachus, created Dolls for Daughters after her daughter Kenzi was stillborn at 24 weeks. Overcome with grief, Jessica felt compelled to channel her emotions into something that would honor Kenzi’s memory. With this notion, Dolls for […]
GREENsimplified, a Summit Sponsor, is helping greenify homes and lives one simple step at a time, with in-home eco-consultations, recycling services and eco-friendly starter kits. Owner & Eco-prenuer, Danielle, is passionate about helping the environment and wants to show people that there are really easy changes that they can implement making our planet a healthier place for all. […]
This week, Sheryl Sanderg teamed up with Condoleezza Rice, Beyoncé, Jennifer Garner, and the Girl Scouts launching a campaign to ban the word “bossy.” The media has responded with both support and criticism to the campaign, over the concept of banning the use of the word bossy. We take this as an opportunity to revisit our own distinction in word […]
Name: Brenda Abdilla Location: Colorado Company: Management Momentum Professional Industry: Career Coaching Job Title: President WIXII-ISM™ FROM BRENDA ABDILLA: “I had all the best tools to work when my son was little (committed husband, one child, help, a thriving career, supportive family) and it was still hard, hard, hard.” BRENDA’S STORY: Meet our featured Wixii™, Brenda […]
We are delighted to have Allison Farrar, of As You Wish, on board as our event coordinator for the 2014 Work-Life Summit. As You Wish is a full service personal assistant firm that handles everything from errands, concierge, organizing, moving management, vendor coordination, personal events, “day of wedding concierge” to pre-arrival planning & property management for […]
Wixii, Angela Cody Rouget, founder and certified organizer of Major Moms generously shares several expert tips to start de-cluttering. Major Moms is a professional organizing company that helps individuals and families to have a more manageable and orderly household without embarrassment or judgment. She reminds us: “Wise people reach out for help when they need […]
Name: Angela Cody Rouget Location: Colorado Company: Major Moms Professional Industry: Productivity & Residential Organizing Job Title: Owner & Certified Professional Organizer WIXII-ISM™ FROM ANGELA: “Living in disorganized and chaotic homes wastes time and money. It also create a lot of stress on each family member–including the pets. Simplify your life and you will have more […]
Two reads NOT to miss this week: (1) Recline! Why “leaning in” is killing us and (2) Why men should be more like Brad Pitt, highlight the importance of viewing the work-life debate as a priority for both women and men. Both articles provide a refreshing and straight-talk approach to the fact that decisions, about leaning in or […]
“It is very easy for me to get overwhelmed with the “to-dos “ in life, as I know most moms endure. Staying connected with like-minded mothers has been key for helping me realize that the inbox will always be full, there will always be another bed to make, another dish to clean but my husband […]
Name: Alexa Devine Harnig Location: Charleston, SC Company: Empire Sports Management Professional Industry: Events Management Job Title: Vice President – Director of Events WIXII-ISM™ FROM ALEXA: “Sure, I feel overwhelmed at times working from home, but I then remind myself how fortunate I am to have a great job, stay at home, and still share […]
