Angie Goff is an Emmy award winning journalist who anchors the weekend editions of News4 Today on NBC Washington. She’s also a host of “The Rundown” on NBC Washington Nonstop. Angie realized the power and impact of social media early and uses that expertise in her reports.  The new mom has a popular blog OhMyGoff.tv that covers social media matters, trends and community highlights. A military brat, Angie is dedicated to helping veterans and is a big supporter of The Yellow Ribbon Fund.

Over the years, how have you learned to balance career and motherhood?

I’m still trying to figure that one out. Everyday is a challenge. I admit, some days I think I can’t make it… you’re so tired, drained. But there’s something that Adora does to me. She’s only 24 pounds but finds a way to give me strength and energy I didn’t know existed.

Is there one particular parenting lesson you’ve learned about raising kids?

Raise them from the beginning (I mean birth!) the way you want them to behave later. This was tremendous help when we were trying to establish a sleep pattern.

Battling stress? Any advice?

Even when it rains I force myself to get outside. So many of us spend our day pent up in an office.. or the house. It’s amazing what fresh air, even for 10 minutes, even in the rain can do for you. 

Tools or products you can’t live without?

I love my Bob Stroller, iPhone (we facetime with everyone– baby loves it!), Mum Mums rice cracker snacks, Jacadi velour jumpsuit (sooo soft!)

Do you have an inspirational quote, motto or philosophy you can share with us?

If you laugh, you think, and you cry, that’s a full day.That’s a heck of a day. -Jim Valvano

Favorite resources, books, or website?

O Magazine, Pinterest.com, theminisocial.com, Book “Spit That Out”

Any other projects you are working on right now?

MICHEL at the Ritz-Carlton in Tysons Corner continues it’s Dinner with Benefits program. This time they’re helping local children with cancer. For two nights a week, five percent of the proceeds from every Dinner with Benefits meal will be donated to and awesome group Teardrops to Rainbows beginning October 4. Teardrops to Rainbows is based in Fairfax, Virginia providing support, services and financial assistance to area children with cancer and their families. More info at teardropsandrainbows.org

Connect with her:

Twitter:  http://twitter.com/ohmygoff
Facebook:  http://facebook.com/tvangie
Blog: http://ohmygoff.tv

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Stacey Marsh may seem no different then you or I. She is working mother juggling two busy daughters (Megan and Madison) a husband and a household.  And, oh yeah, there is that other thing: Marsh is also founder and president of Flatout Flatbread.

I LOVE Flatout Flatbread.  Therefore, I love Stacey Marsh.

I got the chance to meet her while in New York City at BlogHer. I was invited to do a walk sponsored by the brand. When I met Stacey and got a chance to talk with her, the momprenuer in me was inspired.

Driven by her desire to “invent a food,” Stacey literally worked night and day to make it happen, even going on sales calls with her six month old daughter in her arms. In the past 10 years, Flatout  has not only flourished into a national brand but has also become one of the fastest growing specialty breads in America.

Wow!

I recently spoke with Stacey about being a mom entrepreneur.  One part of that interview can be found on my Washington Times blog “Hip As YOU Wanna Be.”

Here she shares some of her working mom tips with us:

Battling stress? Any advice?

Deal with things fast and make quick decisions. Start and finish projects as soon as you can and keep your “to- do” list short and current.

Additionally, have great partners – people you can rely on and trust. But don’t be afraid to tell it straight and never hold back on how you feel. It is much easier to deal with issues directly.

Last and most important for me, involve your family. I travel with my daughters whenever we can. They get to go on business trips with me. Were we all in New York a couple of weeks ago and did a Flatout walk with bloggers. It made our trip into a mini vacation!

Best advice for other working moms?

Be proud of what you do. If you don’t have a passion for what you do, change jobs! I think working in a situation you love makes you a better mom and wife. You’re “in the game” and your enthusiasm is infectious. Share that with your family.

Tools or products you can’t live without?

I use e-mail, texting and my iPhone to be able find extra time in the day to keep projects going and make decisions.

I know that I am a quote girl. Do you have an inspirational quote or motto you can share?

“Never look back and say what if…” – Mom and Dad

Favorite book or website?

My own blog site, FlatoutFresh.com! Social media has connected me with so many great moms and bloggers. The recent trip to New York where I met 20 bloggers brought me to a new level of authentic, real communication with people who engage with my brand every day. That’s something I could never have imagined just two, three years ago. It’s awesome!

Name:  Stacey Marsh
Business:   Flatout, Inc.
Website:   http://www.flatoutbread.com

Connect with Flatout:

Twitter: @FlatoutBread
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/FlatoutBread
YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/FlatoutBread
Other: Blogging at http://www.flatoutfresh.com

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This week I am starting a new series on advice from working mothers.  I figure, who better to learn from then the women who have gone before us or are working in the trenches with us every day?

Our first featured working mom is: Iron Chef Cat Cora

Cora has authored three cookbooks, serves as the executive chef of Bon Appetit, is owner of a restaurant at Disney World and is in the process of opening up a new eatery in San Francisco. She has four boys and travels approximately 200 days out of the year.  Her mantra?  “Go big or go home!”

She tells Working Mother Magazine…

Advice to other working moms:

“Remember that you’re setting a great example for your kids. It can seem like you never have enough time for your family and friends-and that you always have guilt- but we’re all in it together. And our kids are better off for it. Make sure you take at least 20 minutes to be with your family at dinner. It’s sacred time.”

On guilt:

“My kids don’t always want me to go away, but they understand it. I explain in a kid-friendly way that I’m traveling so we can pay for our house and toys and so they can go to camp. I communicate with them, but I still have guilt. I try to focus on the positive, like the fact that I’m setting an example of being out there, following your dreams, being a good citizen. I know in my heart I’m doing the right thing for our family. And I know that I am where I am today because of the role model my mom was.”

Connect with Cat:
Website:  CatCoraCooks.com
Facebook: Cat Cora
Twitter: @catcora

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