LET'S GET REAL

The Let’s Get Real profiles are very personal to me. As a woman who identifies herself as a mom first and entrepreneur second, I find that it's often hard to feel justified in that role when so many women around me make a different choice. We all make our sacrifices. I appreciate the very small handful of women on my journey who have appreciated the delicate balance between motherhood and career. This month’s profile is one of the best. I met Gwen Cooper almost 10 years ago w

We're on month two of the "Real Mom" series, and today I’m eager to introduce you to Alison. I met Alison about eight years ago when we moved to a new neighborhood. Our sons were around the same age and I enjoyed chatting with her while the boys played. Alison and her husband of 18 years, Neil, live in Anchorage with their two sons Grant, ten, and Gavin, seven. I chose Alison as one of our first Real Mom profiles because I love the way she balances her career, family, and cha