Kathy Murdock

After ten years of teaching, I decided to stay at home with my newborn daughter. That was two and a half years ago; we are now expecting our second daughter in December.

During that time, I realized that I really wanted to make a career change when I returned to the workforce. I wanted to do something that involved writing and my creative interests.

I started a business that didn't work out, but during the startup I found that I really loved working with and writing about small businesses. From that grew Kinetic Solutions, a marketing company that provides writing, editing, and graphic design services, and my website, Today's BusinessMom, which focuses on mother-owned companies. I generally work with mothers and women in business, but have worked with a variety of small businesses that don't fall into that niche as well.

Working from home with a toddler has been a challenge, and I know it will be even more of one when the new baby arrives; but it is a challenge that I wake up loving each day. No longer do I dread going to work. Instead, I get excited about the projects that I’m working on, and I look forward to taking on new projects as well. Though the hours are tough and it is difficult at times to spread myself in so many directions, the rewards are immense.

In my free time (which is little these days!), I enjoy hanging out with my family, traveling, reading, kayaking, and running. I finished my first half marathon last year and hope to complete several more before doing a complete marathon when I turn forty (in fewer years than I care to admit!)