Woman of the Week ~ Carley Childress

Here at Executive Elements, we like to feature fantastic women we think you should know. Some of these women are clients, some are friends, some are women we’ve only just met. But they all have this in common: they are dynamic, interesting women who have agreed to share with us their insights and secrets to success.

My Name: Carley Childress

My Current Job/Company: Human Resources Manager/Schoedinger Funeral and Cremation Service

My Work: All things human resources, and problem solver; I can’t resist a good challenge, even if it is “not part of my job”.

My Passion: My family, friends, and animals

My Family: Cody (Fiancé), Apollo (German Shepard that thinks he’s a lap dog), Mittens (cat that thinks she’s a dog)

My Hero or Heroes: My mom

My Escape: Wedding planning, warm weather, and the beach

Pet Peeve: Repeating myself

My Indulgence: Candy, really any candy, but if I’m picking it’s chocolate and fruit snacks

My Roots: Small town girl, surrounded by family

My Future: Sunny, bright, and full of new challenges.

My Favorite Quote: Better an oops than a what if

My Accessory: A smile

My Advice to Young Women: Network, and find a great mentor that you trust now.

How I Balance it All: I am still trying to figure this out. For me, knowing that it’s ok that everyday looks different and having a family that supports that is extremely important. Some days I need to be occupied 12+ hours before I can mentally relax. Other days my brain is fried after 6 hours, and I know it’s time to go home and cuddle with our fur children.