A little about me
Hi, I'm Susie
Founder of Make Waves Mama
I’m also a mama to two energetic kids, a wife and a woman navigating the balancing act of career, family, and health challenges.
As part of the founding team of a tech company that grew from the ground up, I’ve always been a go-getter. But my journey as a caregiver - first to my husband through lymphoma and now again during his leukemia battle - has taught me that self-care isn’t optional.
Through it all, I’ve built a passion for wellness that’s practical and sustainable. That's why I pursued my integrative nutrition health coach certification. Whether you’re managing a career, caregiving, parenting, or all three (like me!), I believe self-care isn’t one more thing to add to your to-do list; it’s the foundation for everything else in your life.
I created Make Waves Mama to share what’s worked for me and others in the community who want real support, not a “perfect” version of wellness. My approach to self-care is simple: it’s about finding small, actionable steps that fit into your everyday life - because that’s where real change happens.
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My Approach & Experience
I believe in meeting you where you are - whether that's in crisis mode, survival mode, or ready-to-thrive mode. What I share comes directly from my own experience and what's actually worked in my real, messy life.
My practical self-care philosophy is informed by:
- Integrative Nutrition Health Coach (Institute for Integrative Nutrition)
- My personal journey as a caregiver during my husband's cancer treatments
- Experience balancing a demanding career with family and caregiving responsibilities
- Continuous research into evidence-based wellness practices for busy people
Balancing Passion & Professionalism
Make Waves Mama is my heart project that I nurture alongside my full-time role in tech. While I remain fully committed to my career, this space allows me to share the practical wisdom I've gathered through my personal journey as a working professional, mother, and caregiver. My unique position gives me firsthand insight into the challenges of finding balance in a busy life - because I'm living it right alongside you.
Common Questions
Is this another wellness program that will make me feel guilty?
Absolutely not. Make Waves Mama is built on the understanding that perfect self-care doesn't exist.
This space celebrates small victories and recognizes that some days, just getting through is enough.
I'm a caregiver with literally zero extra time. How can this help me?
That's exactly why I created this space. Every suggestion I share is designed to integrate into already-busy lives.
The small practices I've discovered have actually created more time in my life.
What makes your approach different from other wellness sites?
3 things: First, everything is filtered through the lens of real-life application.
Second, I'm living the experience, so I understand the unique challenges.
Third, I recognize that self-care is unique to everyone.
Do you offer an coaching or consulting services?
Right now, Make Waves Mama focuses on sharing resources and insights through our newsletter. I occasionally take on private coaching or consulting clients. If you're curious about working together, please get in touch - I'd love to hear more and see if it’s the right fit.
I’m also developing additional support options for the future, and newsletter subscribers (subscribe below!) will always be the first to hear about new offerings and opportunities.
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