Name: Melissa McIntire
Age: 33
Title: Co-Founder of The Lola
Married/Single: married
Kids: two of the most handsome identical twin boys
City you live in: Goodyear
A typical day in my life includes…
I am always up no later than 5 am everyday. I’ve been a morning person my entire life (thanks mom)! I have a three-hour period before my husband and boys wake up so this is considered my “me time.” I workout at Orange theory, clean, get laundry done, grocery shop – you name it, I do it. Depending on the weekday I will head into work with my husband no later than 9 a.m. and before we know it’s 6 p.m. Or other weekdays I work from home while entertaining two very active three-year-old boys. Friday through Sunday I live in Westgate.
I was born…
and raised in Arizona. I grew up in Goodyear and Avondale my entire life. West Valley girl over here.
My favorite thing about Arizona…
is the dry heat. I will take dry heat over humidity any day!
I’m listening to…
my favorite radio station LIVE 101.5 Phoenix – The Morning Mess.
My family…
all resides here in Arizona. I grew up a big family girl and family is the most important thing to me.
If I could have dinner with anyone, it would be…
my grandfather. He passed away 6 years ago and he was my father figure that taught me to be the strong independent woman I am today.
One thing I cannot live without…
I hate to even say this but my phone…typical answer right?! It’s my lively hood for all things work, family and my home cameras. I can peek in anytime to see my boys when I am away.
When I was younger, I wanted to be…
a professional dancer and choreographer! I had no backup plans until I hurt my knees.
I’m inspired by…
my husband’s drive and ambition. His work ethic is contagious and tiring, lol…that man never stops!
The one person who motivates me is…
my mother! Being a single mother, she taught me there is nothing I can’t do or accomplish. She continually told me to reach for the stars and that is what I am doing.
If I could change anything in the world, it would be…
world peace. Our world needs a lot of love and peace.
The perfect day would be…
on the beach with my husband and boys! As long as we are all together that is perfect enough for me.
My first job was…
the summer after 8th grade. I got the opportunity from my dance studio to teach a summer jazz and tumbling class. I LOVED IT!
My favorite escape…
taking a jazz or hip-hop dance class. I am in a different zone. It’s my happy place.
My life…
is a reality show. Never a dull moment and never ending. Constantly moving.
I’m currently working on…
new marketing ideas for our restaurant.
Always…
make you a priority and take care of yourself.
Never…
settle. Nothing is worth settling for.
Favorite Quote…
“Go big or go home.”
Biggest Dream…
to live out life’s adventures.
My Pet Peeve(s)…
my husband leaving water bottles everywhere!
