For the past 5 years I’ve been a stay at home mother. I made the decision to put my career goals on hold to devote my time entirely to Dash. My mother was a stay at home mother and I always knew if I had children I wanted to do the same. This is not to say I think it’s the right decision for everyone, and I also know it’s not an option for everyone. I think every family situation is different and only YOU can make the right decision for your family.
Throughout the years I’ve turned down job opportunities with zero regrets. There are a lot of sacrifices both personal and financial that went along with my decision but I haven’t ever second guessed myself. I was exactly where I wanted to be.
The closer Dash gets to starting school the more time I spend reflecting on what I want out of life. Who am I outside of Mommy? What do I want to do with my days when he is in school? I’m blessed to be in a situation where I have choices. I feel like I’m starting with a fresh slate and I’ve been hesitant to write on it.
I’ve always believed in the idea that if you’re doing something you LOVE then success will follow. I refused to commit myself to something unless it was something that pulled at my heart. I won’t work simply just to make money. Again-I know I’m blessed to have this choice.
Recently something came along that DID pull at my heart strings and captured my interest. Over the past year I’ve quietly formed a relationship with ZOOMA Women’s Race Series. Their values are so in line with my own that it felt like a natural fit. It’s a small company entirely ran by two sisters, both running mothers. At the heart and soul of their race they seek to empower women through running and healthy living.
When they asked me to work on their social media initiatives I knew I was finally ready to write on that empty slate. I didn’t hesitate to say yes, it felt like coming home. I’ll be working in two fields I love-social media and running while still being at home with Dash. I’m excited to see where this journey leads me.
Congratulations Tricia it sounds like a perfect fit! You’ve found the kind of match I’ve been looking for so it encourages me that hopefully I’ll find mine too! Looking forward to working with you on the Cape Cod race
Thanks Michelle. and yes!And added bonus is all the amazing runners I get to interact with. Looking forward to meeting you!
Congrats! What an awesome opportunity for you and I think it’s a great fit
Congrats on finding what seems the perfect gig! My wife never went back to work after the kids because there was always something missing from the offer. Best wishes.
Living the Dream!!!!! congrats!
“I’ve always believed in the idea that if you’re doing something you LOVE then success will follow.”
I love that!! Congrats!!
Congratulations!!
Very cool! What a perfect fit for you. Congratulations!
As someone who HAS to re-enter the workforce in the next six months, this sounds like my dream job- combining my love for running, social media and working for a company that supports and empowers women. Good job Tricia and congrats.
Thanks friend!
Congrats! That is so exciting.
Supercool. I am planning on running the Cape Cod race. I love when popular race series come to New England.
Congratulations! This sounds like a perfect opportunity!
. So happy for you!
Congratulations! What an awesome opportunity! I 100% agree that if you are doing something you love that success will follow. Now if only I could figure out exactly what it is that pulls at my heart strings like that…
Congratulations, Tricia. Zooma couldn’t have a better ambassador than YOU !!!!
Congrats! You will do great.
Congratulations! I’m missing Zooma Annapolis this year b/c of my son’s graduation, but if you need “boots on the ground” in the D.C. area for next year ……
Perfect fit and opportunity for you! They are lucky to have you, Tricia!!
Congrats, Tricia!! What a perfect opportunity for you!!
congrats! that’s so exciting!
Very cool! Congrats!
Congrats!!! Such a wonderful opportunity for you!
What great news!! How very, very exciting. I’m so happy for you (and more than a little jealous). I trust you’ll keep us all updated every step of the way.
Thank you friend!
Congrats! What a wonderful opportunity for both you and Dash!
So was that really you following me on twitter? Congrats!
It was ZOOMA (but me)
Thank you!
YEAH! So happy for you Tricia! You totally deserve it Can’t wait to see what you do!
Nice that you had choices. I didn’t and felt sooo guilty about leaving my daughter with so many “strangers”. She is a beautiful, strong young lady now and doesn’t remember those early days…thanks goodness!
Congrats on the new gig!
I was able to make my own choices by creating a home-based business which allowed me to be home for my kids. I’ll certainly never be rich but what I sacrificed in terms of income was nothing when I consider the time that I’ve had with my boys. Being there for them is my best work ever.
awesome! Good for you!
As long as you are doing what you love that is all that matters! I really look forward to the day when I have children and hope that I can be a stay at home mom too!
I am so excited for you!
Wow! That is absolutely fantastic! So happy for you & Dash. The best of all worlds and Zooma is lucky to have you. When will you all be planning a race up here in Seattle?
Thank you! And I was *just* thinking today about what am amazing network of women runners there is in Seattle.
That’s super exciting Tricia!!! I would love to do something like that and and glad you have an awesome opportunity to do something you love AND stay home with your kiddo! Win win!!!!
Congrats Tricia! Sounds like a perfect fit! : )
Thanks Molly!
Very awesome! What a fantastic opportunity! So glad you’ve nabbed it
Sounds like an awesome opportunity! Congratulations!
I worry about when we have kids the kind of commute I have – 45-60 minutes each way. Unfortunately, I will have to work, but, man, would it be awesome to have a job where I could telecommute.
That’s very exciting! Congrats!
So incredibly late to this — but congrats!!!! I am a working mom and I bow down to you for staying home with Dash for the past 5 years. It is a TOUGH TOUGH job. It’s awesome that you are still able to stay home AND work – and for such a dream job!
Wow, that is wonderful news!!!! You will do GREAT! Congrats!!