After a busy week of work meetings, you can usually find me using my family and friends as guinea pigs for new recipes I am experimenting with. I enjoy making time for those closest to me and rely on my faith as a source of strength. I grew up in many different places and currently live in the suburbs of Oklahoma City, but find the chaos of large cities like New York and Chicago comforting. In my professional life, I am usually the resource people call on in times of crisis, so finding some balance outside of work is important to me. Phone calls with friends/family, long walks, a quick yoga session or weight-lifting session are staples of my week. Creating is also a passion of mine, whether that’s a new painting, a perfectly photographed dish or a large event.