Meet A Mom

Where are you from originally and how long have you lived in town? I usually joke that I’m not from anywhere; I was a Marine Brat and my family moved a ton. I went to 12 different schools before I graduated high school, and my college years were the...

Like many of us, Karina Drake says that having her first child completely changed her perspective. “We were living in New York City where I was attending a merchandising program at Parsons [School of Design] when we found out we were expecting...

Where are you from originally and how long have you lived in town? Columbia Maryland, Riverside CT, 1 year Child(ren) and Age(s)? 4 8,7,6,3 3 boys and 1 girl One thing people would be surprised to know about you… I always intend to start meditating and...

Mary Ann Grabel has been a realtor in Greenwich for more than 21 years and has a keen sense of Greenwich market. She has participated in over $100 million of sales and is consistently a top producer. Although she has represented some of the most...

As a working mom I can relate to wanting the gift of time…

It has taken me nearly two decades to feel ready to talk about it and ready to try and make a difference in the prevention and treatment of this deadly disease…but I found the strength this Spring, and with a little push from close friends to begin the work, here we are.

Where are you from originally and how long have you lived in town? I grew up in Westchester. I attended Hackley! My husband, 3 kids and I moved from New York City several years ago. First, we lived in Rye, NY and then moved to Greenwich, CT in 2016. We are in the...

Having your own business is both exhilarating and all consuming. It’s hard not to work at it 24/7 but I think it’s important to take a break occasionally to clear your mind and re-focus.

Friends and teachers will often send pictures of my children on the playground or at school when they know I am working. I’m so grateful that they help to keep me in touch Jack and Sophie’s daily activities.

As many of you know it is very difficult to balance business and a parenthood life, however we are working as a team and they always help me out and have my back covered when I need it most.

This community inherently understands and respects the arts as well as the importance of dance in a child’s development. It is because of the this foundation that The Dance Pointe has been able to grow so quickly and with community support.

“I started a non-profit to advocate for paid family leave and policies that support family friendly policies. I realized that the best way to help influence policy was by running for office myself.”

My goal is to continue inspiring women to love what they’re wearing, how they look, and become a resource for how to dress for every occasion from school pick up to black tie.

My husband and I just moved to Greenwich a little over a year ago, and we love it!

I was born in the Philippines and lived overseas for several years before moving to the US to start Kindergarten at Greenwich Academy in Greenwich, CT at age 5.

Starting your own business is not easy and I am learning as I go but it has been so empowering and educational to go through this process and talk to so many talented, intelligent people in the community…especially moms.

Overall I find the moms in this community to be amazing, strong, smart, and nurturing women. Many have hired me and referred me business and I certainly wouldn’t be where I am today without them.

I started out as an actor – I majored in drama at NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts. I was actually on the set of a horror movie when I found out I was pregnant with my daughter!

Lily: Earlier this year, my friend Sarah Baldwin and I launched Faire Évoluer which is a full service closet editing and organizing and personal shopping business.

This town is also so important to us because my husband and I met at Western Middle School and started dating when we were Seniors at GHS. Now, having a local business in town has been incredible.