The Days Are Long, The Years Are Short

In this episode of Still Me, Also Mom, I sit down with Jennifer Gale, realtor, mom of four daughters, and a woman who built her life with intention.Jennifer started her real estate career when her first daughter was just 3 months old, in a brand-new city, with no car, no phone, and no safety net. Shortly after her second daughter was born, she became a single mom. With the support of her parents, who relocated to help raise her girls, Jennifer went to work building a career that would eventually become far bigger than she imagined.But she did it differently.She worked weekends in model homes, but never holidays. She was home for dinner and bath time every night. She attended every field trip. She built success without sacrificing presence.Seven years ago, she remarried and blended a family of four daughters, navigating teenage years, identity, and the beautiful challenge of raising strong, independent young women.Now, she’s in a new season, parenting young adults, learning the “new rules of engagement,” and feeling the bittersweet truth that the days once felt long… but the years were short.In this episode, we talk about:Starting from absolutely nothingSingle motherhood and the power of support systemsBuilding a business with boundariesBlending familiesRaising strong daughtersAnd the emotional transition into the empty-nest yearsThis conversation is grounded, wise, and a reminder that you can build something meaningful, in business and at home, without losing yourself in the process.__🤍 Episode Sponsor: This episode is sponsored by SPRY. If you’re looking for support with meal prep, nutrition, or simply making life a little easier, use code STILLMEALSOMOM for 10% off your first service.