I am often asked where the idea for Beyond the Bus Stop came from.
It was after suffering from post-partum depression that I realized
my quest to be "a perfect mom" had distanced me from myself. I
chose at that time to leave a career to stay home with my three
children. I was talking to a friend about some enlightening things
and she mentioned she wears her Pajamas to the bus stop. I was
astounded that other moms were in such a rut too. She tried to
reassure me by sharing, "I do have clothes for Beyond the Bus
Stop!"
It was that moment I realized while life at the bus stop is the
reality for many moms; a whole other life beyond it requires
something special. I decided to figure out the solutions to help
other mothers discover that balance between being a mom and being
an individual so that all moms can reconnect with themselves
again.
Learning to go Beyond the Bus Stop enabled me to powerfully hear my
inner voice for the first time in years. I learned I was
responsible for my happiness and I had the power to awaken the
sleeping desires within me. I started making a Beyond the Bus Stop
Life List, took more risks, and most importantly asked others for
help.
I started slowly when the kids were small and as they grew I grew
bolder with taking action. I wanted to make sure before I invited
anyone along for the ride-that is was safe, fun and very
fulfilling. I wanted to make sure going BTBS would enhance your
life and not take you away from the one's you love. I had to keep
pushing the limits so that one day I could show that one mom at the
bus stop that yes, truly anything is possible and come see for
yourself!
Beyond the Bus Stop® started in 2006 as just an idea that needed to
be shared with other mothers. Today, Beyond the Bus Stop offers
mothers support and solutions for rediscovering their path so they
can savor the feelings of accomplishment, fulfillment and success.
It is also about women helping women dream again.
Beyond the Bus Stop® gives a mother permission to have her own
dreams to pursue, while honoring motherhood. The goal for this
organization is to create a new generation of mothers who value who
they are and grow as individuals while raising a family. For more information
send us an email.
Suzy Stauffer, M.Ed. had a successful career as a health educator
and counselor. It was after going Beyond the Bus Stop that she was
able to create her dream career in TV and Film production. She has
done special projects for the Discovery Channel, Food Network,
Travel Channel, DreamWorks, Paramount Pictures, World Series, NFL,
NBA, NHL, and various Commercials. Suzy has appeared on KYW-TV,
QVC, Inside Edition, TLC and BeachBody Network News. Beyond the Bus
Stop has been featured in Philadelphia Magazine and MomSpace
Magazine. An upcoming book will be published this spring.
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