Wednesday, March 11, 2020
#MakingTime A Day in the Life of a CEO Whos Changing the Maternity Fashion World With Her Sisters
MakingTime A Day in the Life of a CEO Whos Changing the Maternity Fashion World With Her Sisters Women can do anything but not everything. As the largest online career community for women, we at Fairygodboss realize that balance is a myth, and that plektruming what to prioritize when everything feels important on a day-to-day basis isnt always easy. In the MakingTime series, women share with us how, for one day, they chose to spend their most precious resource time.--Who Lori CadenWhatCEO of Caden Concepts and Co-founder of Wzu siche Sherman Oaks, California--7 a.m.My alarm went off today, as it does every weekday morning, at 7 a.m. Lucky for me, my kids, (Charlee, 14, and Chase, 11) are now self-sufficient. So, this morning they got themselves dressed and made their own breakfast while Im doing my very quick morning praxis brushing teeth and checking for any important texts. I did pack lunch for Chase this morning, although my husband does it more often as he thinks his choices are healthier. And they probably nope, definitely are730 a.m.We are all out the door.8 a.m.I drop off Chase at school one down815 a.m.I drop Charlee at school and then head straight to the geschftszimmer. Im already tired but since I dont drink coffee (shocker), I run on pure adrenaline and the occasional bag of Doritos.830 a.m.I arrive at the office I start my day working on Caden Concepts, my promotional branding company. Im taking calls with clients and getting ready to present some ideas to a major sports franchise think Los Angeles and BLUE Im looking at product mockups and putting the final touches on our presentation.10 a.m.Time to switch gears and start working on company 2 Belly Bandit I have a meeting with my sisters/geschftlicher umgang partners to discuss some new hires. Were always excited to bring new talent to Belly Bandit HQ.11 a.m.Time for my bi-weekly call with our PR team discussing everything from new product launches to celebrity endorsements. Since were based in Los Angeles we get a lot of celeb love which is always fun.NoonWere having a photo shoot for our new ActiveSupport line. I chat with some of the models and make sure they are wearing the products correctly and then let the professionals, ie my sisters, take it from there1 p.m.This afternoon was a series of meetings, conference calls and emails over 100+. I also worked on the website for my third company which well be introducing soon. yes, I stay BUSY Also, got a quick visit from my parents and their adorable, new puppy, probably the highlight of my afternoon2 p.m.I grabbed a late lunch from the very convenient Greek restaurant next door to our office (they know me) and always get my very specific orders right3 p.m.Headed into a Belly Bandit managers meeting to look at mock ups of our new boxes. Were always trying to innovate and seeking out our teams opinion is an important part of the process.4 p.m.What would my day be without a sales meeting? I go over numbers with our VP of Sales and discuss our recent Mothers Day Sale.530 p.m.My phone rings, Mom, what are we doing for dinner? Its Chase who needs to eat before his 7pm baseball game I arrange to have my husband pick up some dinner. Then its a meeting with our social team to work on new posts and brainstorm on giveaway and IG story ideas.Grab some mini York Peppermint Patties that are conveniently located in the huge candy table in my office Im proudly candy-obsessed.645 p.m.Its now a mad dash to get out of the office and to the game715 p.m.Ive arrived by the 2nd inning, success But, I have to run before the 9th as my daughter Charlee is ready for her CH-UBER (Charlee and Chase Uber, thats me).830 p.m.Pick up Charlee from basketball practice that is ridiculously far way and something I do 3x a week Quick stop at Poke for dinner, but not for this vegetarian. Feeling a little like supermom, definitely putting on my cape tonight.9 p.m.Home But, quickly discover that my cat has gotten sick on my entry floo r. Shes 22- years-old and has had waaay more than nine lives I clean it up and head staight to the shower. My bathroom is currently under construction, so I have to use the bathroom upstairs to shower.but I must have over done it because the steam from the shower has set off the fire alarm Argh..945 p.m.Time to catch up with friends on the phone..I dont drink wine and I dont watch TV so this is my time to do a little online shopping and work on a coffee table book Im creating of my fave sayings.and then into bed.1030 a.m.Its time for some zzzzz and to start dreaming about the very same routine the next day. is it Saturday yet?--Interested in contributing to Fairygodboss MakingTime series? Email infofairygodboss.com with MakingTime in the subject line.
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