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" Sure, we hear a lot about Sheryl Sandberg and Marissa Mayer reaching the very top of the ladder, but what about all of the other women who are taking control of their schedules and making work, well, work for them? In this series, we check in with a successful woman to see how she fits the puzzle pieces that are her career, family, relationship, and more together on a daily basis. Here, Cassandra Connors, the CEO and Founder of Bella Bag\u2014a site where you can buy and sell vintage, rare, and &amp;quot;pre-loved&amp;quot; designer handbags and accessories\u2014gives us a glimpse at a day in the life of a mom and entrepreneur.   Cassandra at work  Is this a pretty typical weekday? &amp;quot;I do have somewhat of a routine schedule (having a kid will do that!), but my second baby, my job, is different every day. So I have a little bit of a routine and some variety\u2014it&amp;#039;s a great balance.&amp;quot;  7 a.m. &amp;quot;Rise and shine! I usually have some coffee and egg whites for breakfast, then feed my two dogs. After that, it&amp;#039;s time for 30 minutes of crucial me time, during which I sit on my front porch and write a to-do list on my phone&amp;#039;s notepad. If I don&amp;#039;t stay focused and keep track, I&amp;#039;m not productive at all. After I make my list, I feed my six-month-old daughter Leah.&amp;quot;  11 a.m. &amp;quot;At any one time, we have customers trading in bags, purchasing seasonal items, and browsing in our showroom. After that, I stop by our photography studio to check in on any shoots, followed by a trip to the storeroom to see new items. I&amp;#039;m constantly on my feet, so I&amp;#039;m a bit of a tea and coffee fanatic. I&amp;#039;m loving Tiesta Tea&amp;#039;s Earl Grey right now, but I also grab soy lattes and ThinkThin protein bars to stay energized.&amp;quot; 3 p.m. &amp;quot;I meet with each department every Thursday for a team meeting. We talk, laugh, and then get down to business. I try to bring muffins, scones (bacon cheddar ones are a favorite), or cupcakes. After that, I have what I call &amp;#039;turn it off&amp;#039; time. I put away my phone, ignore emails, and do not multitask. I&amp;#039;ve found that multitasking is the root of many errors\u2014trying to focus on too many things at once can overwhelm you emotionally. When I try to do more than one task at a time (like feed Leah while answering an email), everyone ends up disappointed.&amp;quot;  7 p.m. &amp;quot;I feed Leah and put her to bed, then have a glass of wine on the porch before dinner with my husband. Since we both usually squeeze in some more work at night, we make a point to put everything aside to eat together.&amp;quot;  11 p.m. &amp;quot;I&amp;#039;m fast asleep and ready for tomorrow!&amp;quot; Whoa, that&amp;#039;s a jam-packed day! Where do you get your drive? &amp;quot;In business and in life, my father is my &amp;#039;go-to&amp;#039; mentor. He&amp;#039;s an extremely savvy businessman, but he&amp;#039;s all love, too. I couldn&amp;#039;t do any of this without his input and guidance. I&amp;#039;m really proud of Bella Bag. I started it on eBay during college, and it&amp;#039;s grown into a well-known site. I find it empowering to know that I did that.&amp;quot; Keep up with Cassandra Bella Bag blog Pinterest Twitter Instagram "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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