Hometown:

How long have you lived in Louisville?

I am a Louisville native, Cardinal born and raised.

Tell us about your family:

I am married to Eric, and we have three children, Luke, Elizabeth and Matthew and a dog Newman.

Current/Previous career:

I am a stay at home mom but hope to return to teaching high school math in the future.

What did you want to be “when you grow up”?

I wanted to be many things when I grew up, a doctor, a garbage woman, a fighter pilot, a Disney animator just to name a few!

What is the furthest you have been away from home?

I was lucky enough to go to Greece with my father in high school. It was an amazing experience!

What is your favorite thing to do?

Watching TV with my husband after the kids go to bed. It’s the little things in life :)

What is something about you that someone may not know?

I really love sudoku. I find puzzles to be relaxing!

What is your favorite local restaurant to eat at? What is your go to order?

It is very hard to pick a favorite but I would have to say Jack Fry’s and I try something new every time we get to go!

What is the best thing about living in Louisville?

Hometown: Muncie, IN

How long have you lived in Louisville? 10 years.

Tell us about your family: My family is my husband of 13 years, Guru, our 3 daughters Mira (10), Nori (8), and Simi (4), and our 3 year old cavapoo, Max.

Current/Previous career: I was a teacher for 6 years before kiddos. I’m the owner of KK’s and thanks to Fit4mom I’ve been busy baking cookies over the last 7 years! I’m still baking, while also getting back to teaching this year!

What did you want to be “when you grow up”? A vet.

What is the furthest you have been away from home? Australia.

What is your favorite thing to do? Read and go to concerts.

What is something about you that someone may not know? I student taught overseas during my undergrad.

What is your favorite local restaurant to eat at? What is your go to order? Ooh thats a tough one, but Gustavo’s is a family fave for sure. The fajita tacos there are the best! With a Don Julio margarita of course.

What is the best thing about living in Louisville? It feels like a small town and has its own unique culture with bourbon and horses.

What is your favorite color? Green.

What is your favorite song or artist? I love Pink and Mt. Joy.

Hometown: Westerville, Ohio (suburb of Columbus - Go Bucks!)

How long have you lived in Louisville? 17 years

Tell us about your family: I am so, so lucky. My husband Mac is a fun, loving, supportive partner and an incredible dad. When I say crazy things like, "I want to run another marathon," he just says "sounds great, when does training start?" We have two energetic, bright, kind boys - Simpson (6) and Owen (3).

Current/Previous career: I currently work as a Risk Management Lead at Humana. I am a lawyer by training and spent 13 years as a trial attorney with the Louisville Public Defender's Office.

What did you want to be “when you grow up”? When I was graduating high school and didn't have an answer for this question, I told everyone I wanted to be an astronaut. Fun fact: I am terrified of heights.

What is the furthest you have been away from home? France. I was 11 and did an exchange program where I stayed with a family for 3 weeks in France.

What is your favorite thing to do? Travel with my family. Especially to places we haven't been before. I love to explore.

What is something about you that someone may not know? I was in a very serious accident in 2016, and spent a long time rehabilitating.

Hometown: Louisville, KY

How long have you lived in Louisville? I’ve lived in or close to Louisville my whole life.

Tell us about your family: My husband Evan and I met in 2012 and got married 6 years ago in St. Lucia. We welcomed our baby girl Willow in May 2023! We also have a 6 year old English Labrador named Lucia.

Current/Previous career: I work as a contractor in marketing for KPMG.

What did you want to be “when you grow up”? Psychologist

What is the furthest you have been away from home? Hawaii

What is your favorite thing to do? I love to be outdoors! I love hiking, boating, and floating in a lake. We spend a lot of time at Nolin Lake during the summer.

What is something about you that someone may not know? My mom discovered the name she wanted to name me while reading my brothers a Clifford the Big Red Dog book. My name is the same as Clifford’s owner, Emily Elizabeth :).

What is your favorite local restaurant to eat at? What is your go to order? Sushi from Oishii Sushi or Pad Thai from Simply Thai

What is the best thing about living in Louisville? Being close to family.

What is your favorite color? Emerald green

Hometown: Oklahoma City

How long have you lived in Louisville? Since I was 10, except for a few years for school!

Tell us about your family: I'm married to Aaron and have 3 awesome kiddos: Alice, Thomas and William

Current/Previous career: I worked doing development for non profits, though I'm not current

What did you want to be “when you grow up”? A teacher

What is the furthest you have been away from home? Europe

What is your favorite thing to do? Love a good brewery date night with my husband

What is something about you that someone may not know? My youngest is autistic, so we are deep into the world of all things autism, differences and inclusion for everyone!

What is your favorite local restaurant to eat at? What is your go to order? We love La Suerte on Bardstown Road

What is the best thing about living in Louisville? The park system!

What is your favorite color? Blue

What is your favorite song or artist? I'm in my Taylor Era right now, thanks to my 10 year old!

What TV shows are you currently watching? I wish I was watching current shows, I'm an Office rerun type of girl

Tell us something about yourself that would surprise us or what is your pet peeve? I've been a vegetarian for over 24 years

Hometown: Shepherdsville, KY

How long have you lived in Louisville? Since 2010

Tell us about your family: My husband is a CPA for Forvis Mazars who loves to give back to the community by leading a young professionals group for Habitat for Humanity! Together we have a very fun and full of personality 21 month old little boy named Callen who loves keeping us on our toes. :)

Current/Previous career: I currently do Marketing, Recruiting and Event Planning for Monroe Shine, a local Accounting firm - not the same Accounting firm as my husband's lol.

What did you want to be “when you grow up”? I really wanted to be a nurse when I grew up and then college chemistry quickly changed my mind for me.....and now i can't stand the sight of blood so i would have made a terrible nurse.

What is the furthest you have been away from home? When we went to Punta Cana for our Honeymoon

What is your favorite thing to do? Spend time with my family, find fun new things to do with my son and in my free time watch trashy reality tv!

What is something about you that someone may not know? I make a pretty fabulous homemade pizza

What is your favorite local restaurant to eat at? What is your go to order? Shiraz! They have a great greek salad and their steak kabobs are soo good!

Hometown: Louisville, KY!

How long have you lived in Louisville? I lived in Louisville all my life until 2012. I moved to Southern Indiana.

Tell us about your family: I have 3 daughters. Megan is my step daughter. She’s a nurse. Sadie is 18 and just graduated from high school. She’s headed to IUS next year. Amelia is 9 years old. She loves legos and video games. My husband, Thomas, loves to garden and has a lot of other hobbies. In the summer he keeps us happy with fresh veggies from the garden.

Current/Previous career: I work in IT at Humana. I lead a team of folks that take care of data for members.

What did you want to be “when you grow up”? I wanted to be lots of things when I grew up. So much so that I changed my major in college multiple times. I finally landed on Business Administration and work in IT for the last decade. I really just wanted to help people, connect and be challenged. I get to do that everyday in my career.

What is the furthest you have been away from home? I’ve been to Europe. I went Netherlands and Italy.

What is your favorite thing to do? I love to be with my family. We all love to travel and eat different kinds of food.

Hometown: Newburgh Indiana!

How long have you lived in Louisville? Since grad school in 2009.

Tell us about your family: My son Theo is 7.5 and my daughter Vivian just turned 5. My husband Kit and I were married in June 2014, so have our 10 year anniversary this month!

Current/Previous career: I am currently the Clinical Director at Maryhurst. I started at Maryhurst in 2012. I took a 9 month try at something else in 2021, and decided I needed to go back “home.” It’s a very hard job, but honestly I cannot see myself doing anything else.

What did you want to be “when you grow up”? I think I wanted to work for USPS!

What is the furthest you have been away from home? I have been to Africa twice and Europe once.

What is your favorite thing to do? I love spending time with family. We love to have campfires in our backyard or go to the lake. Lately my son is perfecting his bike ride, so we’ve been out practicing a lot. No training wheels!

What is something about you that someone may not know? I was born in Omaha and have legitimately not been back once. Ha!

What is your favorite local restaurant to eat at? What is your go to order? I LOVE Gustavo’s on a Saturday night. A chicken chimichanga with a margarita on the rocks can solve just nearly anything.

With May comes Mother’s Day, which can raise a broad spectrum of emotions, feelings, and thoughts for all of us. At Fit4Mom Louisville, we want to take this opportunity to affirm each member of Our Village and validate your unique identity and experiences. This validation includes moving beyond the traditional, stereotypical imagery of Mother’s Day and into embracing the many facets of caretakers and families. Because Our Village is full of amazing people, we felt it was most fitting to dedicate May to all of YOU. We are all an inspiration on Mother’s Day, but even more so, every single day of the year.

Hometown: Louisville

How long have you lived in Louisville? I moved to Chicago right out of PT school and Lived there fore 6 years before returning home to Louisville in 2021

Tell us about your family: My husband Isiah and I met in Chicago, he is from Wisconsin. We got married in 2021 and I convinced him to move back to my hometown. We had our beautiful and spunky daughter Mila in October of 2022

Current/Previous career: I am a pediatric physical therapist and specialize in infants and littles with profound motor disorders

What did you want to be “when you grow up”? I wanted to be a pediatrician

What is the furthest you have been away from home? I have traveled to Israel twice

What is your favorite thing to do? I love a good patio day (yay for patio weather!) with my family and friends

What is something about you that someone may not know? I am exceptionally good at making animal noises

What is your favorite local restaurant to eat at? What is your go to order? Simply Thai has been a favorite as of recently and I love to get the Pad Kee Mao with tofu.

What is the best thing about living in Louisville? The weather and being back home close to my parents, grandparents and my sisters

This month's member is a real trip...planner that is. And if you asked her what the happiest place on Earth is, she'd probably answer Disney World AND Fit4Mom Louisville classes. When you need a new travel destination or somebody to drive a tractor, she's your girl. We love what she said about our Village the best though - so read below to learn more about Blair Crush!

Hometown: Owenton, Kentucky

How long have you lived in Louisville? 21 years (OMG!)

Tell us about your family: My husband Michael is from Crestwood and we met in college at UofL. We have two girls, Siena(10) and Mila (8) and a 15 year old orange tabby, Gatsby. :)

Current/Previous career: Vacation Planner

What did you want to be “when you grow up”? An attorney or work in golf (Which I did for a while!)

What is the furthest you have been away from home? Italy!

What is your favorite thing to do? Travel! Try new things with my kids. They push me to be more adventurous!

What is something about you that someone may not know? I grew up on a farm! I used to drive tractors, set and harvest tobacco. Besides swimming and playing with cousins, my summer were primarily filled with working on the farm. My parents still raise hay and cattle for beef production.

February's Member of the Month is definitely a stranger to the cold weather in Louisville (she's a Miami transplant!), but loves the warm and friendly locals here. She's got a great order for you when you go to La Bodeguita de Mima and if you need a little courage to walk down that aisle in Vegas, she's your gal! Joining this past summer, Roxet quickly realized how amazing our Stroller Strides classes are for both mama and kiddo! Read more below about the dedicated Roxet!

Hometown:

• Miami, FL

How long have you lived in Louisville?

• 2 years, 4 months

Tell us about your family:

• We are a family of three. My husband (Jesus) and I met in High School and started dating shortly after graduation. In 2018 we decided to leave our hometown and move to Indiana where we both started working for USDA. In 2021 we transferred to Louisville and planted our roots here. In December, 2022 we received our baby boy Luke! Our lives changed forever and we couldn’t be happier. We love spending quality time together, going out to eat, meeting with friends, and visiting our family in Florida.

Current/Previous career:

One of the coolest things about our Village is how different everyone is and this month's member is no exception - did you know she is a nurse anesthetist?! While she's called a few different places "home," she's been in Louisville for a decade now and loves Jack Fry's. You might run into her at a TJ Maxx, that is when she's not at one of our classes (and boy does she love a Bowman sunrise). Meet Caitlin Brey, our January Member of the Month!

Hometown: Atlanta, GA.

How long have you lived in Louisville? About 10 years.

Tell us about your family: My husband, Alex, is from Louisville. We met in college at the University of Georgia (Go Dawgs!) and have two daughters, Catherine (7), Charlotte (5) and a black lab puppy, Rocky.

Current/Previous career: Nurse Anesthetist at Norton Children’s- I put kids to sleep for a living (and wake them up!).

What did you want to be “when you grow up”? A Marine biologist, didn’t we all??!

What is the furthest you have been away from home? We lived in Denver, Colorado while I was in anesthesia school. Travel wise- Europe or Hawaii

What is your favorite thing to do? Travel, drink warm coffee, be with family & friends.

Tell Clark to get out the tree and set out some festive cookies because this month's Member of the Month is ready for the holidays! While she didn't exactly end up in the career field she thought she would (ahem, Connie?), she is a wonderful supporter of all and great listener to those that need an ear. To get to know her better, read more below about the kind-hearted and winter-wonderland loving, Miranda Filamini.

Hometown: Owensboro, KY

How long have you lived in Louisville? I came to Louisville for graduate school in 2014. My husband and I moved away for a couple of years but returned in 2017 and have been here ever since.

Tell us about your family: I have been married to my wonderful husband Nick for 5 years. We have two precious daughters, Lucy (2.5) and Audrey (8 months). Our family wouldn’t be complete without our 5 year old black lab mix, Rosie.

Current/Previous career: I am a mental health therapist specializing in marriage/couples therapy.

What did you want to be “when you grow up”? I very specifically wanted to be “a hair cutter named Connie.” Neither of those dreams came true.

What is the furthest you have been away from home? We honeymooned all throughout Italy in 2019. Every moment was incredible.

Need a hype girl? Look no further! This month's Member of the Month is willing to be that for you, but especially so in the mornings! She'll bring a veggie dish to collab with your turkey dinner (but you'll have to supply the bourbon) and play a killer 90's set to beat. You'll find her at any of our classes from Run Club to Body Well to Strides 360 and everything in between. Meet the beautiful, energetic, kind, thoughtful Kathryn Strait.

Hometown: Louisville!

How long have you lived in Louisville? My whole life!

Tell us about your family: married to Kevin for 5.5 years, Louisa (4), Findlay is (1), and my two bonus kids Emma (15) and Oliver (12)

Current/Previous career: sleep medicine nurse practitioner

What did you want to be “when you grow up”? Doctor

What is the furthest you have been away from home? Went to Kenya in college.

What is your favorite thing to do? Spend time with family, run, lift weights, try new recipes.

What is something about you that someone may not know? Is used to be a group exercise instructor and yoga teacher.

What is your favorite local restaurant to eat at? What is your go to order? Hands down seviche - spicy margarita and churrascos de Argentina (extra green sauce) every time

Our Village scored a touchdown when this month's MOTM joined in on the fun 4 years ago - it's no wonder she's a huge football fan! She loves cooking and reading, just like her favorite Halloween costume, Belle from Beauty and the Beast. And while she enjoys a sit up now, it wasn't always that way. See below for more on the amazing Amy Townley!

Hometown: Florence, KY, although I was born in Virginia, and lived in North Carolina as well, we moved to Kentucky when my dad retired from the Marine Corps.

How long have you lived in Louisville? My husband and I moved here for his job in 2012.

Tell us about your family: I live with my husband, Blade and our 2 children, Atticus (9) and Mary Grace (4), we also have an English Setter, Lew (my morning workout buddy).

Current/Previous career: I work as an ECE Implementation Coach in the Early Childhood Diagnostic Center for JCPS.

What did you want to be “when you grow up”? A teacher - currently I'm not in the classroom, but have been in education for 15 years.

What is the furthest you have been away from home? Yorkshire Dales, England

What is your favorite thing to do? I enjoy cooking and reading in my free time.

While we may not be entering our MOTM's favorite season, she is always excited to join in on a Strides class! She has an affinity for mimosas and iced lattes (but who doesn't?!) and loves Taylor Swift and her sweet calf muscles. Read more below about the amazing Jacquelynn Abell!

Hometown: Mount Washington, KY

How long have you lived in Louisville? Pretty much in or around Louisville my entire life. I lived in Lexington, KY for 6 years for college.

Tell us about your family: I’ve been married to my husband Austin for 6 years. We have two daughters, Clara (5) and Audrey (2) and a kitty named Zooey (11)

Current/Previous career: I worked in retail management for many years before deciding to work in psych nursing with plans of getting a 2nd bachelors in nursing. I quickly got burnt out in the psych field and went back to retail management. I became a stay at home mom when I had Clara. The late nights were not going to work for my family’s schedule. I would love to go back to school for my masters degree. I have dreams of being a registered dietician and a lactation consultant.

What did you want to be “when you grow up”? I wanted to be an optometrist when I was in high school.

You might find our August Member of the Month in the great outdoors or at a Thursday Prospect BOOST class. While as a kiddo she enjoyed a Lunchable, now her tastes are a little more elevated (Steak and Bourbon perhaps?) . And although she was born up north, she enjoys the friendly atmosphere that Louisville provides and bleeds blue. Read below about Nicole Culver, our August Member of the Month!

Hometown: Pittsburgh, PA.

How long have you lived in Louisville? 14 years.

Tell us about your family: Married to Patrick (10 years in September!), Parker (6) & Kendall (almost 2).

Current/Previous career: I’m an Account Director at GE Appliances supporting our Lowes business.

What did you want to be “when you grow up”? A teacher!

What is the furthest you have been away from home? St Lucia, for our honeymoon!

What is your favorite thing to do? Being outdoors with the family, looking to being able to do more hikes and walks as Kendall gets older.

What is your favorite local restaurant to eat at? Steak and Bourbon always good for a date night!

What is the best thing about living in Louisville? Outside of it being the place I met my husband and started our family, I’d say it’s the people. Coming from the northeast, everyone here is overalll nicer and friendly, it’s a great community feel.

Meet July's Member of the Month - Kyle! You won't believe what she just retired from (hint: she used all four wheels) and recommends a great summer roll for these hot days. You'll find her attending BOOST in the mornings, doing fun things with her family, and avoiding bad drivers. Here's to Kyle - one of the amazing, motivating, strong women in our Village!

Hometown: Louisville, Kentucky

How long have you lived in Louisville? 37 years (I was born near Seoul, Korea and was adopted. We first lived in NYC for a few years before moving to Louisville).

Tell us about your family: I have an amazing husband and two awesome kids (Ayden - 10, she’s a competitive swimmer and my son, Harbin - 8, who loves playing baseball - go Germantown!).

Current/Previous career: I’ve worked for the Louisville Metro Government since 2005. I currently am the Communications & PR Manager for the Majority Caucus. Before that I served as a Legislative Assistant for the 9th District for 14 years.

What did you want to be “when you grow up”? I wanted to big a lawyer and the first female president.

What is the furthest you have been away from home? Seoul, Korea.

What is your favorite thing to do? Love watching kids sports and doing fun things with the family.

This month's featured member was famously named before she got married, and is still famous in our Village for her beautiful smile and welcoming attitude. While you won't find her at the beach (she prefers the pool), you'll also find her at Strides, Body Well, and Simply Thai (IYKYK). Meet Lee Daley, aka. Owen Wilson.

Hometown: Somerset, Kentucky.

How long have you lived in Louisville? 11 years.

Tell us about your family: My husband Andrew and I met in law school and have been married for seven years. We have an almost four year old little boy named Joe (he'll be 4 this month!) and a 20 month old little girl named Blair.

Current/Previous career: Business and Commercial Real Estate Attorney

What did you want to be “when you grow up”? Professional Cheerleader lolol

What is the furthest you have been away from home? Germany.

What is your favorite thing to do? Spend time outside with my family, whether its our backyard or a long hike, just get me outside in the sun!

What is something about you that someone may not know? Before I got married and changed my name, my name was Owen Wilson.

With May comes Mother’s Day, which can raise a broad spectrum of emotions, feelings, and thoughts for all of us. At Fit4Mom Louisville, we want to take this opportunity to affirm each member of Our Village and validate your unique identity and experiences. This validation includes moving beyond the traditional, stereotypical imagery of Mother’s Day and into embracing the many facets of caretakers and families. Because Our Village is full of amazing people, we felt it was most fitting to dedicate May to all of YOU. We are all an inspiration on Mother’s Day, but even more so, every single day of the year.

This month's featured member is crafty, but not in the April Fool's kind of way. And while she didn't find us through the Big Bang, an Instagram lead her to join in on the fun and we're so thankful she did! Fit4Mom Louisville has shown her the value in pouring into herself, so that she can better pour into others and we appreciate her determined, goal-oriented mindset. Thanks for being a part of our Village Autumn!

Hometown:

• Louisville, KY

How long have you lived in Louisville?

• Born and raised! Other than about 2 years, I’ve lived in the Highlands in the same 4 mile radius.

Tell us about your family:

• I have a twin sister, who lives in LaGrange and a younger brother who lives in Atlanta. My parents are also still in Louisville and live about 3 miles from us. My husband, Chris, and I met at Bellarmine University and have been together 11 years, married 8. We have two boys, Milo (6) and Oscar (5). We also have two furballs, Huck (10) and Otis (7 months).

Current/Previous career:

• I am a middle school counselor in JCPS, prior to that I was an ECE teacher in middle and high school.

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With March, comes a season known for its transformative changes. This month's Member of the Month underwent her own transformative change and claims "joining Fit4Mom has been the best things I've done for myself" (kind of like finding a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow, right Molly?). We feel lucky that Molly joined our Village and may have to get her a float to decorate as we love unicorns too!

Hometown: Louisville, KY

How long have you lived in Louisville? Born & raised here! I moved to Cincinnati for a year in 2011-2012, but I just couldn’t stay away.

Tell us about your family: I have an older brother who lives in Louisville, and an older sister who lives in Washington, DC. My husband, Chris, and I have a daughter, Penny, who is 7 months old. We also have two miniature schnauzers named Kevin and Steve.

Current/Previous career: I work in advertising at Doe-Anderson. I am a Media Supervisor, so I work with clients to plan and buy media space (TV, radio, digital, etc.) to reach their target audience at the right time.

What did you want to be “when you grow up”? I wanted to be a brain surgeon. I even had my own theme song I wrote with a friend in 7th grade. If you’re lucky, I’ll sing it for you.

You might ask this month's member of the month to belt out your favorite tune the next time you see her (just make sure you clap along to the beat). And if she's your valentine, take note that she prefers bubbles over flowers. F4MLou loves that Kelly moved back to Louisville, and that she's a part of our Village!

Hometown: Louisville KY

How long have you lived in Louisville? I lived in Louisville until I went away to college in Texas, and then just moved back with my husband last summer - hard to believe it's been twenty years!

Tell us about your family: My husband, Billy, and I don't have kids, but we are aunt and uncle to three amazing kids - Lucy (11), Charlie (9) and Elizabeth (6) and have a goofy Golden Retriever named Figment. We moved back to Louisville this past summer to be closer to our family who lives in Louisville - my parents, my sister and her husband plus our nieces and nephew!

Current/Previous career: Marketing - Up until this summer, I worked in the restaurant industry for 15+ years, specifically marketing and branding for national restaurant groups like Ruth's Chris Steak House and Mellow Mushroom. Now, I work in alcohol marketing as a Brand Manager for Heaven Hill, which is a super fun job to get to do every day!

If you like staying up til midnight to ring in the New Year, this month’s featured mama might be your wing woman.

This month’s featured mama shows us the power of this Village. She joined at a low point in her life, but amongst this crew, has found and fostered amazing connections in our strong community. While she might not stay up until midnight to ring in the new year, we’re thankful to welcome in 2023 with Erin and look forward to many years to come!

Hometown: Lagrange, Ky

Tell us about your family: My husband Joe and I have been together for 15 years, married for 10. We have two kids, Calvin, 6, Emery, 4 and our lovable fluff of a dog, Brownie.

Current/Previous career: I began working at Recover Well when it opened in November and I truly love my job. It’s so fun and I absolutely love to see so many faces from this village come in!

What was your childhood ambition? I always wanted to be a mom and a teacher.

What does motherhood mean to you? Motherhood is one of the largest pieces of who I am. It’s molded me into who I am today and gave me a new perspective on life. To me, it’s the good and the bad of every day, the special days and even the mundane days. It’s wanting to see your babies grow up and at the same time wanting to hold onto them as long as you can while their little because you know time is nothing but a thief. Motherhood can be hard and tiring, but also incredible and so rewarding. My kids are my biggest blessing and I wouldn’t trade it for a thing.

Our Village is comprised of some pretty amazing people, and this month’s featured mama showcases that. Anupa joined Fit4Mom Louisville after moving here in 2021. While she hasn’t been here long, she has stepped into our Village in a big way. You’ll often see her at BOOST, Strength 50, Strides, Run Club…the list goes on! While you may be the furthest you’ve ever been from home, we’re glad you feel right at home with F4MLou.

Hometown: I was born and raised in Willemstad, Curacao (Aruba’s older sibling :)).

Tell us about your family: My husband Will and I met in South Florida and have two kids. Arya is eight and Asher almost two! We lived there up until 2021. We made the move to Louisville to be closer to be husband’s family.

Current/Previous career: Before having my first I worked in the advertising industry in South Florida. After I had my first, I made the tough decision to stay at home with my first. I briefly went back to advertising a few years ago before having my second but am back to being a full time mama (for now).

What was your childhood ambition? I always wanted to become a doctor until I quickly realized out that chemistry & science class were not my strongest suits.

Life is full of curveballs. This month’s featured Mom of the Month shares a curve ball life threw her, and how it ended up sending her right into home plate - we mean, F4MLOU. It has led her to Body Well sessions, Holiday Minis, Strides, virtual classes, F4M Lou Birthday celebrations (we do throw pretty awesome parties), and more importantly - a community of women who have formed an amazing Village. Thank you Joey for being a part of F4MLOU; we’re so thankful you’re here!

Hometown: Horse Cave, Ky about 15 miles from Mammoth Cave

Tell us about your family: I grew up in Horse Cave, KY with my two brothers. Eventually, I went to pharmacy school in Louisville where I met this Bullitt County guy who kept me laughing! Once we graduated, Chad and I got married. We have 2 IVF babes: Grayson (6) and Macy (5).

Current/Previous career: I am a Clinical Oncology Pharmacist at Onco360.

What was your childhood ambition? I had always dreamed of either being a kindergarten teacher or a veterinarian specializing in small animals. When I was in middle school, I would volunteer at the elementary for after-school tutoring for kindergarten and first grade. I loved it! In high school, I decided I wanted to be a vet UNTIL I job shadowed our local vet...needless to say, that ended that dream. I couldn't take the blood.

This month’s MOTM will say it best in her own words (read below), but F4MLOU is all about community. We are here for you in all stages of your life. Whether it be with or without kids, morning or night, in person or virtual - we have your back. Our October mama does a beautiful job of articulating how life has adjusted for her over the years and how the Village has been there to support that. Thank you Liz for being an integral part of that Village - it takes all of us to make it amazing!

Hometown: Louisville, KY

Tell us about your family: I grew up in Louisville and went to Collegiate from Kindergarten through 12th grade. I have 1 older brother, 1 younger brother and 1 younger sister. I have 3 kids: Lucy (6), Audrey (3) and Dylan (1). My husband's name is Jonathan and he is from Gadsden, Alabama. We met in college at the University of Alabama - ROLL TIDE!

Current/Previous career: Spanish Teacher at Collegiate. I also have worked in Spanish Advertising.

What was your childhood ambition? I wanted to be a teacher like my mom.

What does motherhood mean to you? Being a mom is something I had always looked forward to. I never thought that it would be so challenging for me to become a mom. I went through countless fertility drugs, 7 IUIs, 4 IVF procedures and a lot of emotional, physical and mental struggles. We were finally able to get pregnant with a frozen transfer for Lucy and later for Audrey. Dylan is our "Ray of Hope" (that is what his name means), because I was able to get pregnant with him on my own after many years of infertility. I never thought that it would be possible for me to get pregnant without IVF help. Motherhood is something that I will never take for granted. It can be challenging but also rewarding. Being a mom is my number one job and the struggles to get there were totally worth it.