Meet A Mom

Krystal (38) is a local mom of 3, who started her own business in the midst of Covid crisis. Learn more about her unique natural dry shampoo and how she juggles starting a business with mommyhood.

Becky (34) is a local mom of 3, who created a cooking school that goes beyond cooking, where she shares her ideas of mindful living and parenting. Learn more about her mission and how she adjusted to the Covid-19 scenario by teaching online classes that have grown globally.

Blessing Adesiyan is the inspiring Founder & CEO of Mother Honestly, a global community for the modern mother. Blessing was born and raised in Nigeria, and lived all over the U.S. since moving here for college, and considers herself a global citizen. Read more about this badass entrepreneur mama!

Candice (37) is a local artisan, mom to a teenage daughter and step-mom to a 2-year-old. Find out how after 14 years working in sales she had the opportunity to turn her side business into a full-time job and employ other women during the coronavirus pandemic.

Jessy (38) is a Canadian mom of 3, who turned her hobby into a business during the coronavirus pandemic. Find out how after 10 years working as a Paramedic in Canada she opened not only one, but two different businesses after having her first child.

Kathy (42) is a Fitness Instructor and mother of 2. She is the General Manager at Thrive Gym and an advocate for personal development. Find out how after 12 years working at an office she had the opportunity to pursue her passion for fitness and wellness as a full time job.

Melissa (39) is a Hair Stylist and owner of Avenson Salon, in Iowa City. She has a 3 year-old boy and loves life in the Corridor. Find out her favorite things in the area and how she juggles work with mommyhood.

Alex (30) is a registered Dietitian and mother of 2, who lives in Iowa City. She works at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics and also has her own private practice supporting moms in feeding their families in a way that promotes a good relationship with food.

Angie (57) is Vietnamese, mother to Hung and owner of local business Liberty View Wine & Spirits, in North Liberty. Find out more about her story and why she loves living in the Corridor Area.

I’m Lívia (36), the mom behind iowacitycedarrapids.com. I’m a Brazilian living in the US for the past 6 years and have opened my own party business months after having my daughter. Read about my story and why I’ve started this platform.

Lorrie (64) is a mother of 2 who receives visitors from all places in the area every year on Halloween and Christmas due to the amazing decoration work she and her husband do at their house. Read her story and see her amazing work!