March Madness

Hi Dear Friends!

I'm back! After a long break from writing and a much-needed blog facelift, I'm happy to report I will be spending more time here with all of you.

So, what has happened since last July? (The last time I checked in here).

Well, A LOT! As most of you know, we reopened La Kiva Restaurant & Bar in June which has taken a lot of our time and energy. Reopening this iconic spot has been challenging, rewarding, and so much fun. Our other Terlingua restaurant, Long Draw Pizza, is still crushing it. And, we bought a place in Ambergris Caye, San Pedro Belize back in November. My Father-in-Law is running that one and is doing incredibly well.

The restaurants are fun but have been the most challenging work I've ever done in my life. We work 12+ hours every day. We get hit with so much in every direction that it has been a learning curve for this very scheduled & time-blocked girl. I've learned a lot about business and myself throughout the last two years. But, it has been so cool seeing my husband in his element. I have to give him the credit because he's an operational genius when it comes to these businesses.

Outside of the restaurants, I came back to Keller Williams in a new role which makes me incredibly happy. Our Austin team changed a lot and I'm obsessed with the new energy. I contract now with my Austin offices to help grow our business while helping our agents grow theirs as well. I have always loved this company (it changed my life) so to be able to get to do what I do now is an honor.

I also started working on my own personal brand at the end of last year which has resulted in working with over 100+ incredible brands. It's amazing what happens once you give something your full focus. My goal is to grow Mundy Out West and Social Mallory this year. (more coming on this later..)

And, on a personal note, I'm still sober. I gave up drinking over a year ago which has been the best decision of my life. I will go into more detail about this decision in another post since so many of you have asked about it. But, I can honestly say - I've never been more happier, more healthier, or more productive in my life. And, 55 pounds lighter.

We have other things in the works but for now, we're in the throws of Spring Break so we're crazy busy, crazy tired, and just plain crazy. I will be challenging myself to write more this year as this has been a great outlet for me. It was a big realization last week when Instagram & Facebook went down that I do not have any control over business that way. So, I will be putting more focus on my own website/blog from now on.

If you want to see anything here - please message me! I will be updating you with new hikes, adventures, business advice, sobriety updates, travel, etc.

Your friend,

M