2016: Dear Joanna Coles, A model evolver

2016
Written By Laura Max Rose

Dear Joanna,

When most us were a bit mystified and a little mad about the disruption, delight, distraction and dark side of the digital age, you were my beacon.  From those gifs on your treadmill to your intimate stories of mentorship you grabbed and grasped the bits and bytes of the social media reigns with ease.

It’s somewhat unnatural to translate ones in-person personality to a digital version.  To me, you always show up exactly as I knew you in person…authentic, honest, wise and original.  

Our time together on this new frontier was brief, but your pioneering as a person and a professional remain an inspiration.  

Gratefully,

Ann Simonds

 

aka Annie Hoagland

 
Laura Max Rose

Laura Max Rose is the proud mom of her two beautiful daughters, Selma Baines (3.5) and Violet Mae (<1!) A writer among other things, she started “Look Ma’ No Hands” shortly after Violet was born upon realizing her hands might not be free to type blog posts for a while, but that she still had a whole lot to say. The episodes of “Look Ma, No Hands” are her candid dispatches from the frontlines of motherhood. She interviews experts in fields pertaining to motherhood, mothers themselves and all-around heartwarming and thought-provoking folk whom she hopes will make everyone’s journey easier, fuller and more joyful.

Laura lives in Houston, Texas with her Beshert (that’s Hebrew for “soulmate”), their two girls and beloved Dog, Hampton. Laura’s Husband, Ben Rose, is currently running for Harris County Attorney. You can learn more about him and support his campaign here.

https://www.lauramaxrose.com
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