Woman of the Week – Christine Hoyer

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:
Christine Hoyer

My Current Job/Company:
Development-Make-A-Wish Ohio, Kentucky & Indiana

My Birthday:
10.05.68

My Work:
MOM first. My other job is to help fund the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich their lives with hope, strength & joy.

My Passion:
My faith, my family, my health and my community.

My Family:
Husband-Bill and 3 amazing, talented children: Will 16, Allison 15 and Lillian 12

My Hero or Heroes:
My 97 year old Grandmother, Catherine, who epitomizes the practice of living a well balanced life, prioritizing faith, family and community.

My Escape:
Running. More specifically, running 10 miles along on Gulf Shore Blvd in Naples, Florida, catching the sunrise on the Naples Pier at the mid way point.

My Pet Peeve:
Close-minded people who are unwilling to embrace change and seek untapped potential and future opportunities.

My Indulgence:
Wine and cheese.

My Roots:
Inspired by…Family-I am one of 8 children and have always been surrounded by the love of family. Friends- the ever growing circle of wonderful people who have invited me to be called their friend.

My Future:
Busy and Brilliant.

My Favorite Quote:
“Every time you smile at someone, it is an action of love, a gift to that person, a beautiful thing.”
– Mother Teresa

My Accessory:
A contagious smile.

My advice to Young Women:
“If at first you don’t succeed, try…try again”!

How I Balance it All:
I am still trying to figure this one out. BUT I do my best to approach each day, mindful of my priorities in life.