Mandi Dana-Panzer

Name: Mandi Dana-Panzer 
Company: Sweet Shoes
Position: CEO/designer
Website: www.sweetshoes.net
How many children do you have?  I have three children, Alexandra, 7, Ayden, 6 and Lucas, 4.
 
Tell us about your company (in 50 words or less):
Launched in Aug 2007, Sweet Shoes is a soft-soled infant shoe line that strives to offer styles that are fresh, new and different than the norm. Each pair is handcrafted with high quality materials and designed with comfort and functionality in mind.

Share one personal or business ambition:
To learn to balance relaxation and ambition! This applies to my personal and business life.

My most humbling parenting moment was…. uh…I think I have them every day! Before I became a parent, I had a clear vision of exactly how I was going to raise my future kids. Now that I have them, I realize it doesn’t always work out the way we think it will and we can only do what we think best. Sometimes we make mistakes but as long as we care and keep trying, that is what truly counts. Sometimes, I just forget the sunscreen or lose my temper but kids are resilient and forgiving. We should all try to see the world from their eyes! Everyday I am reminded of how lucky I am to be their mother. And we must revel in every moment because they grow too fast!

I wake up in the middle of the night thinking about… work…am I making the right choices for my children, are they getting enough attention, are they happy…..new shoe styles…etc. I am awake at night a lot!

Favorite website to visit when NOT working? 
Not working, what’s that? I have to admit…probably Facebook! I have tons of sites that I peruse regularly for recipes and health tips, inspiration, etc. but I am a social person without a lot of time and family far away, so it’s fun staying in touch and reconnecting with people.

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