Motivational Mom of the Month - Sierra West

It's October...where we acknowledge Breast Cancer Awareness, National Pizza Month, Popped Popcorn Month, World Teacher Day, Indigenous People Day, Yom Kippur, National Meatloaf Appreciation Day, Diwali, National Nut Day, Halloween AND our newest Motivational Mom of the Month!

Please join us in getting to know our Social Chair, Sierra West a little bit more!

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

After having my first son I wanted something where I could meet other moms and workout. I searched the internet and reached out. I've been apart of the this awesome village since March of 2022

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

I love how motivating and encouraging all these women are. I mostly enjoy hearing their experiences and advice. I currently plan social events as the events coordinator.

Who are you a mom to?

Rhett who is almost 1.5 years old and pregnant with our second boy!

What is your favorite thing about being a mom?

Watching my son laugh!

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?

Chapstick and sunscreen

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

Past

How do you practice self-care?

I love going to get my nails done or going to the beach!

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

I grew up in Phoenix, AZ. My mother grew up in Rochester, NY and we moved after her divorce. I started working for Wegmans (Rochester) and moved to Baltimore, MD and then my husband and I moved to Richmond, VA to further our Wegmans careers. We love Richmond too!

How did becoming a mother change you?

I feel that it changed me a lot at work - my priorities are different at home and I empower my people to make decisions related to our business. Also, I feel more understanding and caring towards others.

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

I don't really like either but I love a good romance.

How did you meet your partner?

I met Adam at Wegmans - he worked in the meat department and I was in the cheese shop. We met in Maryland and were a part of our stores grand opening video series.

What did you want to be when you grew up?

I had to ask my mom! She said an artist!

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?

I love all music but if I had to pick Lady Gaga - Just Dance because I would want something that would give me energy and make me happy each time.

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

This is great, I again had to ask my mom what I was like at five! I'd probably dress as a fashion model in clothes I thought matched and terrorize my brother. I was super clumsy but always happy!

Sierra, I feel like the story of how you and your husband met should be a RomCom! So fun! I also really appreciate your practical answer to what you would choose if you were stranded on an island - sunscreen is imperative!

Congrats on baby #2 and thank you for sharing more about yourself! If you haven't yet, be sure to come check out one of the fun social events Sierra has planned for Our Villiage!

-megan