Join Us for This Week’s Episode of A Day In Her Life with Marina Cooley – Action-Packed, Joy-Filled Days!
This week, Ellie sits down with Marina Cooley, business school professor, hobby enthusiast, and mom of two based in Atlanta. Marina brings energy, intention, and a serious joy-first mindset to her daily life—and in this episode, she shares exactly how she makes it all work.
What We Discuss:
Structuring for Joy: How Marina plans her days and weeks around what brings her (and her family) joy.
Intentional Teaching Schedule: The way she’s built her teaching calendar to align with her values and family rhythms.
Raising Independent Kids: Her approach to encouraging independence in her children—and how it’s been a win for the whole household.
Zero-Margin Mornings: What her high-stakes teaching mornings look like when there’s absolutely no room for error (and how she handles it).
Multigenerational Living: The benefits, trade-offs, and rhythm of living close to extended family in Atlanta.
Family Hobbies & Shared Joy: How the entire Cooley crew prioritizes fun, creativity, and shared passions.
Household Partnership: How Marina and her husband divide responsibilities to keep everything running smoothly.
This episode is bursting with practical inspiration for women who want to lead with joy—while managing full lives, full households, and full calendars. Don’t miss it!
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