I don’t identify my time as a “stay-at-home mom” because I spend most of my time outside the house. This role requires much more than a simple title.

This week marks 1 year since being laid off from my nonprofit role and transitioning full-time as COO of the Tillman Household - caring for the kids full-time and managing the home. Here are several lessons I’ve learned over the last 12 months that I hope will help you as you potentially navigate an upcoming Gray Area in your life.

Today I’m 4 years sober, and here’s what I’ve learned.

Your fitness journey is similar to your spiritual journey. You might stop and it’s hard to get back into it but once you’re consistent, it’s something you hunger for.

I lead a group of Christian wives in bi-monthly meetings (and never-ending group chat!) that focus on faith, family, and how we can be better women not only for ourselves but for those we’re surrounded by.

It was March 2020 when we booked a one-way flight to California to spend what we thought would be a month with my parents. We had just found out we were pregnant with Greyson when the shutdown occurred and Joseph sprang into action and told me to pack a bag.

Honestly - I was ANNOYED. We’re about to be inconvenienced by living with someone else, what about work?! What about daycare for charlie! These were just a few of my initial thoughts but we had NO IDEA what COVID had in store for us.

On May 5th, 2022, I had the opportunity to have an impromptu conversation with Tunde Oyeneyin, a renowned artist, Peloton instructor, makeup artist, and incredibly influential person in my life. Watch the video to see our conversation and continue reading to see the lessons I’ve learned leading up to and after that moment.