classes. But when they get in the car, all phones go down so we have 15 minutes to share how our days went. It’s about quality time, not quantity, in our family.” She also says that when she works from home and her kids walk in the room, she always tries to look up with a huge smile and look them in the eye so they feel seen. Her daughters, now 6, 11, and 14, are independent beings, and a little acknowledgment goes a long way. Sinnett describes herself as a “fantastic delegator” and openly asks for a lot of help from her husband, kids, and colleagues. Her husband loves to travel, and she also enjoys family trips, getting into nature and exploring new cultures and activities, and doing a deep dive with the kids every few months. Asked about her favorite color for the Color issue, Sinnett replied, “Purple and white. Purple because it’s the color I always see in meditation and on the acupuncture table; it’s a portal for me to go deep. And white, because it allows me to go into a flow state and allows for the most intuitive version of myself, where I feel connected.” Magnolia Wellness’ website has a lovely photo of all the practitioners standing outside the clinic in white dresses, ready to serve with intuition and wisdom.
Her young daughters still eat junk food, ice cream in particular, and she doesn’t judge them but instead educates them so they have the tools to make healthy decisions. “I check in on how they feel after eating it. Do they like the way it makes them feel?” She carries that sense of non-judgment into her own life as well, saying the state of balance in her life is always in flux, and she’s come to accept it. “I’m not hard on myself if I can’t work out or eat a super healthy meal one day. I just enjoy the variety.” She is currently obsessed with breathwork and tea ceremonies, saying they give her the chance to explore the depths of her being. “The gratitude that comes out of those experiences shatters my insecurities and connects me to such deep, transcendent love.” WORK-LIFE BALANCE She’s developed various strategies for balancing motherhood, work, and her own health and sanity. “I purchased a VIVO desk for my treadmill so I can walk and return emails at the same time. I go on my computer while waiting for my kids in the car while they finish sports and dance
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