— KIM DeORSEY Spa director, Salamander Spa, Henderson Beach Resort, Destin, Florida.

Kate Fish ' s little girl wants you to know her mother can do it all!

their home life. I lead by example, both at home and in the office and believe that finding balance, fulfillment and satisfaction is important to success,” she says.

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OTHER MOMS.“ Never compare your‘ all’ to someone else’ s,” reminds Asmar, who is also a mother of three children under 12.“ Everyone’ s story is different. Never assume that someone has it all, or has it all figured out. You can’ t be perfect, and everyone, mothers and non-mothers alike, have their own struggles and we are all doing our best.” have, and how that tight schedule may feel for others I’ m working with.”

STRATEGICALLY.“ I can work from home, the soccer field and dance recitals,” notes DeOrsey, who is also a busy mother of three.“ As most people can relate, there is definitely not enough time in a day; therefore, prioritizing each day is crucial in order to make time for the kids, staff, work projects and myself.”

As for Fish, a new mother, the world’ s view on running a business has changed.“ Businesses are no longer run out of boardrooms. They are run out of cars, nurseries and while on a stroll in the park. I think most people understand that and can relate and appreciate the effort that it takes to do it all,” she says. ourselves when we can’ t,” says Hibbard.“ Remember that it really does take a village and asking for help is important. Asking for help is not a sign of weakness, it is a sign of strength.”

For Farrah, who has two boys under the age of two, it’ s all about delegation.“ I am learning to delegate— this is not an easy task for me. I would try to take on the world if it were possible, but I am learning that I need help. We all do. My strengths are someone else’ s weaknesses, and my weaknesses are their strengths.”

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ARE CRITICAL.“ I prefer the paper version, things in my life change on a dime and nothing is faster than the vintage pencil eraser,” says Hibbard.“ Arranging my meetings and work schedule to be home when the babysitter leaves can be overwhelming for me, it can be a challenge to fit all the tasks in. I am always mindful of how much time I am devoting to the tasks and meetings I

DOWN.“ I always remind fellow working mothers to breathe and tackle each day at a time. Working mothers are stronger than they think and sometimes they just need to be reminded of that,” notes DeOrsey.

TAKES A VILLIAGE.“ I think we are aware we cannot always do it all, and we should take it easy on

Morgan Farrah, owner of Spa Revolution, opened her day spa just weeks before giving birth to her second child, but she always makes sure to strike a balance between work and family.

50 PULSE ■ March / April 2017