Commentary by Megan Gross
Wandini Riggins, Carmel, is a busy woman – she’s a mother of two, a full-time law firm lawyer and a small business owner of Profyle Boutique, at 2727 E 86th St. #125, Indianapolis.
How does she juggle it all? “Frankly, it depends on the day,” she said. “I wish I was walking around feeling zen about things, but truth is that it is a frenzied juggling act.”
Riggins said she can’t do it alone and credits her devoted husband, great schools, babysitter, work colleagues and her trusted store manager, as all playing a part in her support team. But everyone still asks her, how can a working mom be a lawyer, open a business and follow her dreams?
Despite her natural apprehensions, she felt strongly that opening Profyle Boutique was just another hat she could learn to wear, just as she had learned to juggle her roles as wife, mom and full-time lawyer.
“Most moms, working in the home or out, will agree with me: we’re insanely busy and can get overwhelmed occasionally, but by virtue of being mothers, we know that we have unlimited potential,” she said.
Riggins said first and foremost women must keep their priorities in order.
“Never lose sight of what’s most important,” she said. “Devote quality time and energy to the people that matter most. Next, nurture your dreams, even when they seem far off; and do something every day to advance your goal. It could be reading a book, networking or even crafting a roadmap or checklist of essential steps. You can lay the foundation for your dream well in advance of actually realizing it; and keeping your goals in sight will assure you that the dream will be realized one day. Lastly, have compassion for other women: we’re all doing the same juggling act and doing our best to keep all the priorities afloat.”
