Our Stick Of The Week! is Lorena Pacheco Scott. Lorena is in the NOW as founder and CEO of MommiesFirst, a subscription business delivering monthly care packages to expectant and new moms in both the US and Canada.
Lorena Pacheco Scott
Lorena Pacheco Scott is a Colombian-born, Toronto-based mamapreneur. Prior to founding MommiesFirst, Lorena spent her entire professional career in finance. She has held investment roles in various US and Canadian venture capital and private equity funds. In her spare time, Lorena loves spending time with her family, running, and writing. She is a part-time blogger and full-time wife, mother and business woman. Lorena is the proud mom of two young boys, Sebastian and Alistair.
Tell us about your NOW (Noodle On the Wall)
My other baby, my NOW and my newest labour of love, is MommiesFirst, a subscription business delivering monthly care packages (boxes) to pregnant and new moms. We are the only care package service in North America to offer customized pregnancy and baby boxes.
My other baby, my NOW and my newest labour of love, is MommiesFirst, a subscription business delivering monthly care packages (boxes) to pregnant and new moms. We are the only care package service in North America to offer customized pregnancy and baby boxes.
Is your NOW simmering, al dente or fully cooked and why?
VERY MUCH al dente. I write in all caps to emphasize how much is going on with MommiesFirst and it’s all very exciting! We are shipping our first boxes in September and started taking pre-orders just last week.
VERY MUCH al dente. I write in all caps to emphasize how much is going on with MommiesFirst and it’s all very exciting! We are shipping our first boxes in September and started taking pre-orders just last week.
What recipes can you give other Creative Moms Taking On The Creative?
I’m not a great cook, so I’ve always tended to follow recipes to the letter in hopes of making a decent enough meal. Becoming a mom has taught me that you need to be more flexible and cease the moment in many ways, rather than follow a strict recipe for life. So, these days I try a pinch of this and a dash of that. I’m willing to experiment in hopes of finding the perfect recipe for my pasta and for life in general. It’s a work in progress, but I’m having fun along the way!
What motivated you to throw your noodle?
Three years ago, I became a mom and my life changed forever. When my first son was born, I was excited and nervous, overjoyed and petrified but mostly, totally unprepared. I was surprised that no one had told me how hard it could be, especially in the early days. Along the way, as I settled into my new role, I realized that I really wanted to help other moms. That’s how MommiesFirst was “conceived." MommiesFirst was created to make life for new moms a little bit easier and a lot less stressful. We aim to be a trusted resource for moms, and to reduce their stress when trying to find the best products and brands for them and their babies. We are committed to always putting mom and baby first. Our hope is that the care package delivered to her door is a special treat she looks forward to each month and the products inside her box empower her to shop with ease and confidence. Our mission and vision are very genuine and we believe we are building a great, enduring company that will make a difference in the lives of moms.
What inspires you as a Mom and as a creative person?
My children. I have two young boys (almost 3 and just over 7 months). I watch how courageous they are in their approach to life each day and I want to do the same with mine. I realized as soon as they were born that I couldn’t ask them to be brave or take the less traveled path if I wasn’t asking the same of myself. I hope that my entrepreneurial journey will serve as an example to them in their own lives and encourage them to take risks and believe in their own passions.
Motherhood has been an incredible journey filled with lots of surprises and learning along the way, but more than anything, it has fueled my creative juices and my determination to make a difference. I truly owe so much of who I am today to my kids.
I’m not a great cook, so I’ve always tended to follow recipes to the letter in hopes of making a decent enough meal. Becoming a mom has taught me that you need to be more flexible and cease the moment in many ways, rather than follow a strict recipe for life. So, these days I try a pinch of this and a dash of that. I’m willing to experiment in hopes of finding the perfect recipe for my pasta and for life in general. It’s a work in progress, but I’m having fun along the way!
What motivated you to throw your noodle?
Three years ago, I became a mom and my life changed forever. When my first son was born, I was excited and nervous, overjoyed and petrified but mostly, totally unprepared. I was surprised that no one had told me how hard it could be, especially in the early days. Along the way, as I settled into my new role, I realized that I really wanted to help other moms. That’s how MommiesFirst was “conceived." MommiesFirst was created to make life for new moms a little bit easier and a lot less stressful. We aim to be a trusted resource for moms, and to reduce their stress when trying to find the best products and brands for them and their babies. We are committed to always putting mom and baby first. Our hope is that the care package delivered to her door is a special treat she looks forward to each month and the products inside her box empower her to shop with ease and confidence. Our mission and vision are very genuine and we believe we are building a great, enduring company that will make a difference in the lives of moms.
What inspires you as a Mom and as a creative person?
My children. I have two young boys (almost 3 and just over 7 months). I watch how courageous they are in their approach to life each day and I want to do the same with mine. I realized as soon as they were born that I couldn’t ask them to be brave or take the less traveled path if I wasn’t asking the same of myself. I hope that my entrepreneurial journey will serve as an example to them in their own lives and encourage them to take risks and believe in their own passions.
Motherhood has been an incredible journey filled with lots of surprises and learning along the way, but more than anything, it has fueled my creative juices and my determination to make a difference. I truly owe so much of who I am today to my kids.
Lorena and her family
How do you juggle Mamahood and your NOW?
I pride myself on being brutally honest, so here’s the short answer. It’s hard. Every single day I feel guilty about sacrificing time with my kids to work on my NOW. I also struggle in striking a balance between being the mom, the wife, and the friend I want to be, while launching MommiesFirst. I’ve learned to ask for help and recognize that I cannot do this alone. I’m incredibly lucky to have the most amazing husband, a great family and a good group of friends. They have all helped and continue to help during this important (and busy) period in my life. And, of course, I have amazing kids who are very patient with their scatter brained mommy!
I pride myself on being brutally honest, so here’s the short answer. It’s hard. Every single day I feel guilty about sacrificing time with my kids to work on my NOW. I also struggle in striking a balance between being the mom, the wife, and the friend I want to be, while launching MommiesFirst. I’ve learned to ask for help and recognize that I cannot do this alone. I’m incredibly lucky to have the most amazing husband, a great family and a good group of friends. They have all helped and continue to help during this important (and busy) period in my life. And, of course, I have amazing kids who are very patient with their scatter brained mommy!
What is your ultimate pasta dish?
Since I am being “honest," I must confess that I didn’t like pasta until very recently. Though during both my pregnancies, I craved it for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Watching my boys devour pasta now, makes me fully understand the source of these intense cravings. So, it is only more recently that I have come to appreciate and love pasta bolognese. It is a warm and hearty meal that you can enjoy with family. And truthfully, any meal with my family is amazing.
Since I am being “honest," I must confess that I didn’t like pasta until very recently. Though during both my pregnancies, I craved it for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Watching my boys devour pasta now, makes me fully understand the source of these intense cravings. So, it is only more recently that I have come to appreciate and love pasta bolognese. It is a warm and hearty meal that you can enjoy with family. And truthfully, any meal with my family is amazing.
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