Lauren Schwarzfeld
Lauren Schwarzfeld was born and raised in Yorktown, and aside from college in Boston and a few months living in New York City, she has spent her entire life in Westchester. She has lived in Mt Kisco with her husband Karl since 2006, where they have three kids, Mia (2008), Jacob (2009), Abigail (2012), and two dogs, Edna (a four-year-old beagle) and Felix (a one-year-old pitbull-lab mix). Lauren is a writer, coach, and leader in community engagement. She helps women rediscover their strengths, passion, and confidence to reclaim their spot in their life and step outside the box of perceived expectations. Her goal is for women to create a future that is authentically and unapologetically their own. As the Chief Operating Officer at (914) Cares, a local non-profit, she combines her business background with a passion for volunteer work and desire to care for the community around her. Connect with Lauren on Facebook or through her website!
The Productivity Trap
Hustle culture tells us that we should be running, sprinting even, at an all-out pace…all day, every day. It tells us that if we...
Words Matter
Words matter, but you can change them.
Have you heard of the 75Hard Challenge? It’s fascinating when you dig deeper into what it actually is,...
Good Morning, Sunshine!
Not all morning routines are created equally.
As a general rule, I tend to reject “hustle culture” as a way of life. I had some...
Self-Care Isn’t a Moment
Self-care isn’t a moment. It’s a lifestyle.
The simple, idealistic way to approach self-care (the way it’s portrayed in the media and casually discussed in...
Mothering the World
What if we changed the way we approach mothering? And I don’t just mean women or those who’ve birthed babies; I mean all people....
The Other Side
My stomach sank with an unfamiliar panic as I read that my kids would be home from school for THREE WEEKS. 2021 me says...
Parenting Without Ego
When I dropped my ego, I found my place as a parent and realized what each of my kids needed from me.
I’m fascinated by...
Find Stillness and Then Start
Imagine driving down the road at 100 miles an hour, keenly aware of each turn, every obstacle, and laser-focused on your destination. All of...
No Extra Points
There are no extra points for being a martyr.
Some things are hard, like really, really hard, and it’s an accomplishment to make it through....
Feeling Helpless? Help Someone
Eleven years ago, I found myself sitting in a fundraising committee meeting for an upcoming event that would benefit the childcare center my daughter...