Steph Flies
Steph is the Founder & Director of City Mom Collective; growing the network after founding its original site, Scottsdale Moms Blog, in 2009. Now living in the greater Minneapolis area, she oversees the national network by spearheading growth strategies, sales initiatives and shepherding and encouraging an ever-increasing number of moms managing individual local parenting websites. She is married to Alan and is mom to three little girls, Nora, Elsie and Audrey. She loves throwing a great party, connecting people and cooking with a glass of red wine in hand.
4 Powerful Professional Development Resources
After 10+ years of business ownership, I’ve come to discover that one of the very best things I can do to grow as a...
5 Simple Tips to Get Out of a Funk {for Leaders}
Hey, fellow leaders, do you ever find yourself in a funk?
*Slowly raises hand* Guilty!
Most of the time I can’t even put my finger on...
Overcoming Dyslexia | An Interview with Dr. Sally Shaywitz
Did you know that October is Dyslexia Awareness Month? Stephanie Flies, President + Founder of City Mom Collective, sat down with Dr. Sally Shaywitz...
Going Back To School (What Teachers Want Parents to Know)
Kids are heading back to school across the country, so I polled a few teachers, asking them to answer the question "What would YOU...
Stetson Salad
In the summer, I love a good salad, and when thinking of salads, I can't help but think of my very favorite salad -...
A 13th Birthday Celebration You Have To Do!
You know the saying.
“Oh just wait until she’s a teenager!”
Ever since having our first daughter, this is something that has been said to us...
Pencil Brownie Recipe | A Back to School Treat
Every year, my sister-in-law and I gather our kids to celebrate the beginning of another school year. We have dinner and end the evening...
Arizona Boardwalk: A Must-Do For Phoenix Family Vacations
Our family loves traveling to the Phoenix area. The sunshine, desert landscape, abundance of pools, hiking trails, activities, and restaurants combine to make a...
Leadership & Always Learning
Most leaders have probably muttered some version of the phrase “always learning" at some point in their leadership journeys but would you say that...
Deck The Walls 2021 | A Virtual Wreath Making Event
City Mom Collective is proud to announce the second annual Deck the Walls Holiday Wreath Making Event. Our Sister Sites around the county are...