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WENDY FOSTER - mamalates/ Pod + Kin owner & Founder/Director of Mama Makeover
How long have you lived in Portland? 12 years Mama to: Henry (8-yrs-old) & Charlie (5-yrs-old) Parenting tip that has been most helpful to you as a mama: When my kids were really little and my husband and I were treading water & ‘in the thick of it’, a dear friend reminded me that keeping our relationship held together – even by a thin thread – during the sleepless nights, pure exhaustion and diapers, makes all the difference when you resurface and have a bit more to give. Why did you become involved in the Mama Makeover? I started the Mama Makeover to help new Portland-area moms connect to local resources that could help support them during the challenging, isolating + physically demanding time known as ‘early parenthood’. And to let women know that they have options for birth recovery. What do YOU do for self-care and to fill your cup back up? Sometimes I exert (exercise, run, get outside) and sometimes I refuel (friends, bodywork, bath, music). When I had my babies, I found myself with the need for refueling more than I ever had before. Wendy Foster – 503.459.8936 www.mamalates.com Owner www.podandkin.com Studio Owner www.mama-makeover.com Director & Founder |
20 FebGOLD SPONSOR Feature – Wendy Foster
23 JanApplying – with purpose! – for MM 2012
You’re here and reading this because you are considering applying for MM 2012… and if you’re like many who applied last year, you are a loving, caring, capable mother who might feel a little (or alot!) tired, overwhelmed, depleted or compromised in your health and self-care… the list goes on. Am I right? Well, we want to ensure you receive BENEFIT from this application process, whether you move forward & become a finalist or not. You are acknowledging a NEED just by applying, so proceed with care and get the most out of sharing your story with us and LEARN new ways to invest in yourself and refuel as a mama. Here a few pointers for the application process… GOOD LUCK!
1) The more you share about yourself, the better we get to know you. This is a safe place, so if you feel comfortable, share a little or share it all… share the surface or share the deep heart of the matter, but know we can only get to know you as you have shared. Also, keep in mind, this is partly an essay contest, so we invite you to show off your unique writing style… & if you win, YOU WILL be sharing your story with others through blogs and facebook!
2) Spend some time on your application. We’ve been told this process can take 20 minutes or 2 days… however long you spend answering these questions, we encourage you to take your time. A suggestion would be to copy these questions into a Word document, or jot them down in a notepad, then you’re able to edit or revise your answers. When you feel you’ve fully answered all the questions, then you can paste your writings into the application… much easier!
3) Share this process with a trusted friend or family member. Discuss how the application process is affecting you or how your answers may have surprised you. We heard from many who applied last year that there can be many ‘a-ha moments!’ when putting your feelings into words.
4) Embrace an opportunity to THRIVE! Glance over the many wonderful providers and sponsors who have unique services, treatments and prizes to share… maybe one or two strike you as interesting or new to consider. Make a commitment to invest in yourself in some way this year, whether you win or not. You’ll be so glad you did!
GOOD LUCK!
15 Novmama makeover 2012
We are partnering with some fabulous Sponsors this year and are so excited! Our media Sponsor this year is PDX KIDS CALENDAR and we couldn’t be more thrilled! They offer THE local happenings on their online site and really have their finger on the pulse of WHAT is going on in Portland WHEN.
We will also be welcoming back mamalates and mamasculpt,dinner at your door ( have you checked out their new site?) just in time for Thanksgiving at your door, Campbell Salgado photo+art, Zenana Spa and Wellness ,Portland Paramount Hotel and MANY MORE! Please continue to follow us as we partner up with Portland’s best for new moms.
Have an idea of a business you would like to see participating in this year’s event? Let us know!
