Long before Paula Minnis was founder of GAIA Empowered Women or a busy mom of four, she was making a name for herself in the fashion industry. 

Last year, she welcomed her first child, 6-month-old Samuel, and launched LoweCo., a luxury stationary brand.

Virtually every little girl dreams of growing up to become a professional ballet dancer. Heather Kotelenets did it. In 2016, she became a mom to Mila, now 9 months. Every day since has been a balancing act, but true to form, the Benbrook mom does it with grace.

Dallas-Fort Worth native Sarah Penrod's cooking prowess has landed her in the kitchens of politicians and professional athletes, and on the television screens of millions of Americans.