GAZELLE MAGAZINE Vol. 2, Issue 4 | Page 24

COMMUNITY & CULTURE WOMEN WE LOVE NICOLE CRANDALL Pharmacist I am a pharmacist and a single mother of two beautiful young girls, aged 12 and 9. Despite the chaos of managing a busy pharmacy department and a busy home, I still make time to be active and healthy. My days begin at 4:32 a.m. (yes, those two extra minutes count), with a minimum of five miles (often more) on the pavement. Running is my passion. Those early morning runs under the stars give me the energy and drive to be a better mother and leader. I have learned to keep a positive attitude and that children notice everything. When you are happy, they are happy. When you are sad, they are sad. Many have called me an inspiration. But my little girls inspire me, because no matter how much I think I may have screwed up, I am always a hero in their eyes. And that is what drives me to ignore that snooze button. 24 GAZELLE STL