The poise and self-possession NPR’s Mary Louise Kelly exudes as a cohost on All Things Considered is not always how she feels inside. In Kelly's new book, she shares a very personal tale; a chronicle of her struggle to find time for family and friends as her globetrotting career grasps for every minute.

Her new book is ‘It Goes So Fast: The Year of No Do-Overs.’ As her oldest son prepares for college after years of missed soccer practices and birthdays, Kelly realizes there won’t always be a next time.

Plus, a local mom and entrepreneur is helping parents to pursue their own business while raising their families. Tammira Lucas and her sister TeKesha Jamison founded The Cube Coworkin 2016. The co-working space in East Baltimore, on Harford Road, opened during the pandemic.

The co-working space features conference rooms, event spaces and, crucially for parents, babysitting services onsite. Lucas says childcare costs remain a significant barrier for parents looking to become entrepreneurs.According to Maryland Family Network, the cost of childcare is often the largest expense in a Baltimore city family with a median income.

The poise and self-possession NPR’s Mary Louise Kelly exudes as a cohost on All Things Considered is not always how she feels inside. In Kelly's new book, she shares a very personal tale; a chronicle of her struggle to find time for family and friends as her globetrotting career grasps for every minute.
Her new book is ‘<a href="https://marylouisekellybooks.com/">It Goes So Fast: The Year of No Do-Overs</a>.’ As her oldest son prepares for college after years of missed soccer practices and birthdays, Kelly realizes there won’t always be a next time.
Plus, a local mom and entrepreneur is helping parents to pursue their own business while raising their families. Tammira Lucas and her sister TeKesha Jamison founded <a href="https://www.thecubecowork.com/">The Cube Cowork</a> in 2016. The co-working space in East Baltimore, on Harford Road, opened during the pandemic.
The co-working space features conference rooms, event spaces and, crucially for parents, babysitting services onsite. Lucas says childcare costs remain a significant barrier for parents looking to become entrepreneurs. <a href="https://www.marylandfamilynetwork.org/sites/default/files/2022-02/BaltimoreCity%202022.pdf">According to Maryland Family Network</a>, the cost of childcare is often the largest expense in a Baltimore city family with a median income.

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