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Paying It Forward Shelly Rosenberg talks happy hour dates, self-care, life lessons and how she’s giving back INTERVIEW KELLY WOOLEY
HER FAVORITE PHILANTHROPIES
The Ashford Rise School of Dallas,
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HER ADVICE FOR OTHER MOMS
REALIZE THAT YOUR CHILD’S DIAGNOSIS DOESN’T DEFINE THEM. EVERY CHILD IS DIFFERENT, AND IT’S YOUR JOB AS THEIR PARENTS TO DO WHAT’S BEST FOR THEM. “You’ll be faced with people who judge and question your decisions, but you’re the one who knows your child best.”
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spring 2020
an inclusive early childhood program for ages 6 months to 6 years // ymcadallas.org/riseschool Dwell with Dignity, which designs complete home interiors for families escaping homelessness or poverty // dwellwithdignity.org Beyond Capital, a nonprofit investment fund that supports social enterprises in India and East Africa // Catalyst Resources International, beyondcapitalfund.org
which partners with Guatemalan pastors and foreign mission teams to meet the needs of people in Guatemala // catalystresources.net
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HER FORMULA FOR MAKING TIME WITH HER SPOUSE
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“YOU CAN HAVE IT ALL BUT NOT ALWAYS AT THE SAME TIME. THERE ARE MANY CHAPTERS IN LIFE, EACH FILLED WITH THEIR OWN LIFE LESSONS. SET YOUR GOALS AND YOU WILL GET THERE, ONE DAY!”
4 HER SELF-CARE ROUTINE
“We’ve perfected the art of the happy hour date. Dive Coastal Cuisine and Hudson House are a couple of our favorites.”
“About once a week I go to Foot Therapy for a relaxing massage. It’s not fancy, but I love it!”
DIVE COASTAL CUISINE // 3404 Rankin St., Dallas; divecoastal.com HUDSON HOUSE // 4933 Belt Line Road, Addison; 4448 Lovers Lane, Dallas; hudsonhousehp.com
FOOT THERAPY // 10910 N. Central Expressway, Suite 250, Dallas
ROSENBERG: KORENA BOLDING SINNETT; ROSENBERG AND FRIENDS: DWELL WITH DIGNITY; CATALYST RESOURCES INTERNATIONAL: JAVIER HERNANDEZ
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HER BEST CAREER ADVICE
