Motivational Mom of the Month - Caroline Reddy

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Motivational Mom of the Month - Caroline Reddy

Well hey there November! We have a very special mom to feature this month. Meet Caroline Reddy - our November Motivational Mom of the Month! Caroline joined Our Village back in May with her daughter Cecilia and has been consistently attending classes and social events since then. Let's take a moment to get to know her better.

How did you find FIT4MOM Richmond and how long have you been a part of our village?

My friend, FIT4MOM instructor Kathryn Shapiro, recommended I try FIT4MOM Richmond when I mentioned that I was looking for workout classes that align with my family's schedule. I took my first class in May 2025 and have been a part of the F4M village ever since!

What do you love most about being part of this community?

I love the spirit of positivity and support. I am so grateful that I get to be a part of this community and show my daughter the importance of health and fitness at such a young age.

Who are you a mom to?

I am mom to Cecelia, who turns 1 this month!

What is your favorite thing about being a mom?

I love getting to see the curiosity and wonder in my daughter's eyes when she sees something that interests her. I think it's so amazing to see her face as she watches things and tries to figure them out or just finds joy in something that captures her attention.

What two items would you take with you if you were shipwrecked on a deserted island where all your food and water needs were taken care of?

My Bible and my hiking shoes.

If you had a time machine, would you travel to the future or back to the past?

I believe that we can get a better understanding of the present by exploring the past, so I would definitely love to travel back in time.

How do you practice self-care?

I prioritize reading for fun every day. My TBR pile of books is always growing!

Where did you grow up and how did you end up in Richmond?

I grew up in the southeast corner of Louisa County, Virginia, and I moved to Richmond the summer after grad school to commute to my job as a high school counselor on the Northern Neck of VA.

How did becoming a mother change you?

Instead of focusing on getting to the end goal of something as efficiently as possible, I'm trying to prioritize finding ways to share tasks and everyday moments with my child.

Are you a stay at home mom or do you work outside of the home?

I consider myself to be a stay at home mom, but I also work part-time as an academic advisor for students pursuing their MSW degree.

What is the last great book or television series you've read/watched?

We Were Liars by E. Lockhart (the book-I haven't watched the TV series yet!)

How did you meet your partner?

Sean and I met on Bumble, and our first IRL date was at Rappahannock on Grace Street. We still like to go there for anniversaries.

What did you want to be when you grew up?

I wanted to be the singing voice of a Disney Princess or an Astronaut!

If you could choose one song to play every time you walked into a room for the rest of your life, what song would you choose and why?

Sweet Caroline - People sing it to me all the time anyway, so why not have it play automatically every time I walk into a room ;-)

If your five-year-old self suddenly found themselves inhabiting your current body, what would they do first?

I think my five year old self would take a spontaneous trip to Disney World to ride on the spinning teacups!

If we wanted to say hi, which classes can we find you attending?

Stroller Strides or Strides 360

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Caroline, I'm so happy that Kathryn gently nudged you in our direction :) You and Cecilia are such a joy to have in class! Also, I think Disney need to make animated movie about a princess astronaut - you could do the voice over! Thank you so much for taking the time to share a little more about you and your family and for all you do to make Our Village so special.

To our readers - if you have mom that you think should be nominated as our next Mom of the Month be sure to let us know!

- Natalie