Traci Pecot
NOLA born and raised, Traci moved to Lafayette in 2005 to pursue a career in corporate marketing. She married her husband Ryan in 2010 and adopted her son, now 8, in 2016. Today, along with being a full time mom, she owns and operates a dog daycare, boarding and grooming facility in Lafayette. She and her husband maintain a part-time residence in NOLA, spending weekends "home" visiting family and friends. Avid sports fan, dog obsessed, wanna be distance runner (finishing just one half-marathon), and adoption enthusiast, she looks forward to adding "blog contributor" to her lists of accomplishments.
Adoption is More Complex than a Viral Video
I’m sure by now you’ve seen the viral video of a young girl finding out she’s being adopted for her birthday. If not, grab a tissue, and take a look.
I shared this video on...
What I Learned from Getting Fired
Not many people know that one of my more recent jobs ended in termination. The company I worked for decided to terminate my employment after working for them for over 5 years. I was...
I’ve Got You Pegged!
I recently received an email regarding my business that upset me. The content, the situation and the customer's perspective all frustrated me. The customer acknowledged how great our facility is and how great the...
Dear Teacher, What Would You Like to Know?
Hey mommas, guess what? You survived the beginning of school! Sure, you may have cried the first day ... and the second. But I'm sure by now you know things are going to be...
Lessons I’ve Learned Employing Young Adults
One of the hardest aspects of being a business owner is hiring employees. Thankfully, I have a great group of people with a range of ages that work for me. I have, however, come...
Support Your Local Businesses
Facebook recommendations are great. It gives exposure to business and events that wouldn't normally have a wide reach without a large budget.
Recently, a friend asked where to purchase a UL (University of Louisiana) shirt...
Celebrating our “Gotcha Day!”
If you have ever been able to be part of an adoption process, you know just how special a "gotcha day" truly is. Although celebrated many different ways, a "gotcha day" is meant to...
“I Want My Momma!” The Transition from Need to Want
I’m 35 years old. Not a day goes by where I don’t want my momma. I want to call her and tell her some gossip. I'd love to share a laugh with her for...
But Mom, I’m Hungry!
How many times a day, especially when school is out, do parents hear "I'm hungry?" Most moms joke that all their kids do is eat over summer break. For some kids, hunger is real...
Does the Fertility Journey Ever End?
September 2010. That’s when my fertility journey began. After months of trying to get pregnant, I asked my gynecologist if he would check my thyroid because of family history. I never showed the typical...