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Roots:
I was born in New Jersey but grew up in League City, Texas. I have lived in Austin 9 years.

Family Life:
I have been married to my high school sweetheart, Ryan, for 20 years. We have two children – Ryan David is 12 and Sloan is 9.

Work Life:
I am the CEO of the household – stay at home mom!

The biggest lesson I’ve learned through my iGnite experience…
To believe in yourself because you can do anything you put your mind to! – “Don’t be afraid to be amazing!”

I am most inspired by…
I am inspired by people who are driven. “The difference between the impossible and the possible lies in a person’s determination.” -Tommy Lasorda

Something people may not know about me…
I have scoliosis, and at age 16, I had surgery and have metal rods in my back.

If I were a pair of shoes, I would be…
Running shoes because I love being on the move and comfy!

So maybe you don’t feel like you are “climbing a mountain,” but just think of all of the places you go everyday. From the inside, the daily grind might not seem exciting or adventurous, but if your shoes could speak, we’re pretty sure they’d say, “We love all of the places you are going. Don’t stop living and GIVE ME MORE!”

And, if it’s an athletic shoe that you iGnite in or work out in, but haven’t replaced in the past six months, we’re pretty sure your shoes are saying, “Please replace me! I can’t keep up with your pace and if you don’t replace me your body will soon be hurting!”

Use this Luke’s Locker coupon by April 30 to replace your old shoes, and watch this week’s video to learn what other people’s shoes are saying to them: