Tag: Teamwork

5 Meaningful Ways to Support a Man During Men’s Mental Health Month and Beyond

June 28, 2025

June is Men’s Mental Health Month — a powerful reminder that mental wellness isn’t a gendered issue but a human one. Yet for too long, men have been conditioned to “tough it out,” to suppress rather than express, to isolate rather than seek help. The result? Millions of men suffer in silence. With Father’s Day … More 5 Meaningful Ways to Support a Man During Men’s Mental Health Month and Beyond

Why I Chose to Be A Stay At Home Mom: The 6 Benefits

December 14, 2024

Back in 2023 when my family and I moved to Kansas City, my husband and I sat down and made the decision (with me being the driving force) for me to stay home full time primarily for our kids. As someone who has worn many hats from professional athlete, real estate investor, pharmacist, property manager, … More Why I Chose to Be A Stay At Home Mom: The 6 Benefits

From Husband to Father: Jeff’s Journey of Love and Transformation

June 7, 2024

With Father’s Day 2024 quickly approaching, I’ve been reflecting on fatherhood, particularly that of my college sweetheart and husband Jeff. Witnessing his transformation into a father has been one of the most profound experiences of my life, and it’s made my love and appreciation of him explode. His fatherhood journey is marked by love, growth, … More From Husband to Father: Jeff’s Journey of Love and Transformation

The Ripple Effect of Kindness: Why Being Kind to Others Matters

April 26, 2024

I recently worked in the pharmacy for the first time in a few weeks, and I was pleasantly surprised by the number of kind words I received. From the patient who vocalized their satisfaction by the level of care I provided, to the technician who shared with me her gratitude for me going above and … More The Ripple Effect of Kindness: Why Being Kind to Others Matters

Five Shocking things my husband said about coaching me to the Olympics

April 5, 2024

In 2021, I attended my third and final Olympic Games with my husband by my side and with him wearing the very important hat of coach. I’ve talked about our athlete/coach relationship from my perspective in this blog: But I decided it would be insightful to hear Jeff’s take on this dynamic. We recently recorded … More Five Shocking things my husband said about coaching me to the Olympics

The KC Current Are Revolutionary. Witnessing Greatness And What I’ve Learned From It

March 15, 2024

On March 16, 2024, history will be made. The KC Current Women’s Soccer Team will be unveiling one of the first stadiums built specifically for a women’s sports team and kicking off their season in the CPKC Stadium. And during Women’s History Month at that. This is amazing, but it particularly means a lot to … More The KC Current Are Revolutionary. Witnessing Greatness And What I’ve Learned From It

Five Practical Ways To Help You Adjust to Having A New Baby

January 19, 2024

With us having eight months under our belt of being a family of four, I finally feel like I’m starting to get into a comfortable rhythm. It’s one thing to feel like you’re finally mastering the art of caring for one child, but an upgraded set of skills are required when you throw even more … More Five Practical Ways To Help You Adjust to Having A New Baby

Why It’s Important To Stop And Reflect On Your Journey

November 9, 2023

This past weekend I was inducted into the University of Michigan’s Athletics Hall of Honor and it truly meant the world to me. To go back to the state where my love for athletics was born and the University where it was nurtured is one thing. But to receive the highest sports honor offered by … More Why It’s Important To Stop And Reflect On Your Journey

Five Ways To Encourage The Next Generation of Female Athletes

August 16, 2023

As someone who’s life was literally changed because of sport, I will always be a proponent for inspiring the next generation of athletes, especially female athletes. Sport has opened up doors for me that I never even imagined possible, and now having a daughter, I am even more passionate about encouraging young girls to play … More Five Ways To Encourage The Next Generation of Female Athletes

The Porter Family Has Moved Again! Why & Lessons Learned

March 7, 2023

Imagine packing up the life you’ve known for 33 years in Michigan and moving to Ohio shortly after competing at the Olympics for an amazing job opportunity your husband recieved. Despite your reservations at first, you get there, fall in love with the city, the home you created, and the community you’ve built. You get … More The Porter Family Has Moved Again! Why & Lessons Learned

Married Young & Still Standing: What Has Helped Our Marriage Thrive

February 21, 2023

With Valentine’s Day having just passed and being inundated with images and messages of love, it got me thinking of my own journey with my husband. Jeff and I were college sweethearts & teammates, have been together for 17.5 years and married for nearly 12 years. During that time together we have experienced transformational highs, … More Married Young & Still Standing: What Has Helped Our Marriage Thrive

Four Lessons From Track & Field That Are True in Retirement

December 20, 2022

I’m coming up on one year since I made my official retirement announcement from Track & Field and life on the other side of competing has been quite the ride. In a peculiar way, so much has changed, but yet a lot has truly stayed the same. Here are four lessons that I took from … More Four Lessons From Track & Field That Are True in Retirement

Five Facts About Marriage That I’ve Had to Relearn

July 12, 2022

I met my husband when I was seventeen and he was nineteen on the University of Michigan track team several years ago. We were instantly drawn to each other and my college coaches and teammates were convinced we would get married one day. Eleven years of marriage later, and I am glad they were right. … More Five Facts About Marriage That I’ve Had to Relearn