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As part of our VERTEX VIP Customer Advisory Board, we HAD to include longtime client, customer + friend Nicolette, and her amazingly smart + sweet daughter Angelina (Lena). I have watched Lena grow up over the years, and I must say it’s amazing to see the impact that a FIT MOM ROLE MODEL can have on a daughter. Teenage girls these days are inundated with images + messages that go into their brains like a flip book, making it even more important to have a healthy, happy, confident role model at home as an example. Nicolette is truly an amazing mother. She is a nurturer, a teacher, + most of all, a role model.
I think it is essential to put my daughter first during these first and most impressionable moments in her life. The time we have together is actually a short period of time. I also believe it is extremely important to be present with her whether we are working on homework, cooking and/or having dinner, cleaning, playing in the yard, or whatever it may be being in the moment matters.
I know that strong role modeling and being a positive presence is important as well. So even though I might be putting her first, I am not neglecting myself or displaying a negative female role. I strive to show her how she too can be successful and independent on her own. That being single is not a negative option. I want her to know that her choices are valued and important. Career choices, being in a relationship or not, becoming a mother…all can happen and are valuable.
Inside the school walls, my favorite activity is conducting science experiments in science club and in class. I love to learn, especially all things science related. I aspire to be a scientist when I am older and conducting experiments is the perfect way to continue my love of science.
Outside of the school walls, my favorite activity is playing soccer. Soccer is a great way to be a leader, make friends, stay healthy, and have fun.
Prioritize – that is the key. Do the essential items first and keep to a schedule. If it is important – it is on the calendar written in ink. I keep a calendar that shows the entire month which allows both Lina and I to accomplish our goals in a timely manner. It certainly has helped her to complete school work on time as well as being prepared for events, assessments and other activities.
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