Steph Flies
Steph is the Founder & Director of City Mom Collective; growing the network after founding its original site, Scottsdale Moms Blog, in 2009. Now living in the greater Minneapolis area, she oversees the national network by spearheading growth strategies, sales initiatives and shepherding and encouraging an ever-increasing number of moms managing individual local parenting websites. She is married to Alan and is mom to three little girls, Nora, Elsie and Audrey. She loves throwing a great party, connecting people and cooking with a glass of red wine in hand.
Must-Have Items for a Perfect Boo Basket {+ FREE Boo Basket Printable}
As Halloween approaches, one of my favorite ways to celebrate the Halloween season is by making Boo Baskets! These Halloween-themed gift baskets are a fun, creative way to surprise your kids, neighbors, or friends.
Whether...
How to Shine at Sports Tryouts: 7 Tips for Success
Whether it’s your child’s first time or they’ve been through this process before, trying out for a sports team can be a nerve-wracking experience. Beyond showcasing athletic skills, certain behaviors and attitudes can significantly...
The Secret to Entrepreneurship and Motherhood
In my 10+ years of being an entrepreneur, I've found that one thing has emerged as my must-have for entrepreneurship and motherhood success - mom networks.
For me, being a part of a community of...
Leadership Tips and Tricks: Building a Thriving Business as a Mom
Being a mom is a full-time job, and so is running a business. In my 10+ years of business ownership, I've discovered that balancing both can be challenging, but it's also incredibly rewarding. With...
My Hands Are Full. The Best Kind Of Full.
Our hands are full of these sweet precious gifts called children whom we have the opportunity and privilege of raising up to change the world.
4 Expert Tips for Mom’s Mental Health
At City Mom Collective, we are passionate about supporting women in all stages of motherhood. And in doing so, we know that the reality is, that challenges arise in motherhood that contribute to mental...
Surviving and Thriving in the Hard Seasons of Leadership
It's a common understanding that social media is largely a highlight reel of the good, even in hard seasons. While it’s beautiful and inspiring, behind the 10% happiness that you see on social media...
3 Ways to Beat Decision Fatigue
It’s been said that the average amount of decisions an adult makes each day equals about 35,000. This number may sound incredibly high, but in fact, researchers at Cornell University found that we make 226.7...
Kid’s Cell Phone Agreement
In my parenting journey, I've discovered that there are things I call parenting rites of passage.
Rite of Passage -
any important act or event that serves to mark a passage from one stage of life...
4 Powerful Professional Development Resources
After 10+ years of business ownership, I’ve come to discover that one of the very best things I can do to grow as a leader is to continually invest in understanding myself and the...