We had the good fortune of connecting with Jackie Saland and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Jackie, how has your work-life balance changed over time?
Since becoming a mom of two, my work life balance has dramatically changed. My family comes first. My family and my kids come first. Which is why I love the opportunity to be an influencer because it allows me to do it mainly from home, and include my family. Share my struggles as a mom and get so much wonderful advice in return.

Let’s talk shop? Tell us more about your career, what can you share with our community?
My career started on the set of the TV show Chicago PD, I was Sophia Bush’s Stand In and during my down time I would post and story on my instagram. Started “trying” I’m proud of how my account has evolved. I’ve always stayed true to myself but now I turn away brands, who offer to pay me, to promote their products if they aren’t a brand I genuinely love and would tell my best friends about! My word is what I feel helps set me apart. I wouldn’t share it on my feed or stories unless I would recommend it to my best friends.

Let’s say your best friend was visiting the area and you wanted to show them the best time ever. Where would you take them? Give us a little itinerary – say it was a week long trip, where would you eat, drink, visit, hang out, etc.
I love Ponce City Market in Atlanta, in our sweet hometown of Peachtree City we would take the golf cart to the farmer’s market and go to dinner at Palmers!

Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
My kids, who inspire me to not give up. It is not an option, my kids look up to me.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jackiesaland/

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackie-saland-41167258/

Image Credits
Photographer : fitzography.photgraphy

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