Hi, My Name Is

HI, MY NAME IS... PROFILE ON LOCAL ENTREPRENEUR: Alison Walsh

MY COMPANY IS… a networking and socializing organization for women called Housewives in the City-Phoenix. You can fi nd out more about the group by following me on acebook www.facebook.com phoenixhousewives

A TYPICAL DAY IN MY LIFE INCLUDES…

planning monthly networking events, posting on various social media channels, connecting with local nonprofi ts that support women and families to see how we can support them, and writing for my blog.

MY FAVORITE THING ABOUT LIVING AND

WO RKING IN THIS COMMUNITY IS… all of the fun restaurants in the area. I love supporting local and some of favorites include Benedict’s Cafe for breakfast on the weekends, Danky’s BB for lunch and The icilian Butcher for happy hour or dinner.

MY FAVORITE MOVIE I COULD NEVER

GET TIRED OF WATCHING IS… Pretty in Pink. I may be dating myself here, but it’s a defi nite classic.

MY FAMILY… is my everything. My husband and I have been married for years and we have two boys, Greyson ( ) and ellen ( ).

THE BUSINESS LESSON I LEARNED THE

HARD WAY IS… to always get everything in writing. hen putting together an event contract or an advertising package, make sure both parties are well aware of what they’re agreeing to - and that you have the written document to prove it.

ONE THING I CANNOT LIVE WI THOUT IS…

a monthly pedicure. As a mom of two little boys, my time at the nail salon is my me time.

WH EN I WAS YOUNGER, I WANTED TO

BE… a Chicago Cubs baseball player. That didn’t work out for me, but public relations and blogging is a close second to my dream job.

THE SONG I WOULD SING AT KARAOKE

NIGHT IS… Ice, Ice Baby. I’m pretty sure I still know all the lyrics -- but nobody should have to endure my singing.

THE ONE PERSON WHO MOTIVATES ME

IS… my mom. I watched her work hard so that my sister and I could get the right education and everything we needed to have a wonderful childhood.

THE LAST THING THAT MADE ME LAUGH

OUT LOUD WAS… a video that went viral of a woman in the school drop-off line. eep those cars moving! e have places to be, folks.

THE PERFECT DAY IS… a March afternoon spent at a spring training baseball game. It’s my favorite time of year.

MY FIRST JOB WAS… scooping ice cream at Baskin obbins across from the cottsdale Galleria when I was 1 years old.

MY LIFE… has been a journey and I look forward to seeing where else the road takes me.

I’M CURRENTLY WORKING ON… decluttering my house. I will likely never be a minimalist, but I would love to have less things

THE BEST GIFT I’VE EVER RECEIVED

WAS… my two children. I’m so lucky to be called mom.

THE ACTRESS I W OULD WANT TO PLAY

ME IN A MOVIE OF MY LIFE IS… risten iig. he’s so funny!

MY DREAM VACATION WOULD BE…

Maldives or the eychelles. to the

MY WO RDS OF WI SDOM TO ASPIRING

BUSINESS OWN ERS IS… be prepared to work really hard and don’t give up if you’re discouraged by something bad that happens on your journey to success. eep networking and tell your story to everyone you meet. se social media to gain more exposure. And most importantly, be kind to yourself.