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Meet Izzy Horton: Curricula Concept's brand new Marketing Director!
Please give a warm welcome to Izzy! She’ll be leading the way on all things social media and marketing and we’re so excited to have her creativity on board.
Read on to learn more about her!
Who inspires you professionally or personally? And why?
The cliché answer of “my mother” comes to mind first, but truly, it’s both of my parents who inspire me. I’ve watched them leave stable, corporate careers in a busy city to move our family to rural Arkansas in pursuit of a different life. Since then, I’ve witnessed their grit, grace, and grind as they became entrepreneurs. My parents are successful because they made it their mission to be present—present for their children, their business, and their community. They prioritized work-life balance long before it became a post-pandemic buzzword. They inspire me in more ways than words can fully capture, but if I had to sum it up, I’d say this: they work hard for the simple life they believe in. While success can be measured by financial gains, it’s their blend of economic success and intentional living that continues to inspire me every single day.
What are some of your hobbies?
If you get me talking about the benefits of working out, nutrition, and prioritizing your health, you might want to pull up a chair—I could go on for a while. When I’m not working or grabbing coffee with a friend, you’ll probably find me at a nearby gym or outside playing a recreational sport with friends. Every now and then, I’ll have a spontaneous “let’s try this new recipe” kind of night. And somehow, I always end up needing to add extra salt to my meals, maybe one day I’ll get the seasoning right on the first try!
What is your most treasured accomplishment?
For three summers during college, I packed my bags and moved to Florida for nine weeks at a time to participate in a leadership and discipleship program. During those weeks, I had the opportunity to mentor and lead college freshmen girls through training, activities, and personal sessions focused on what it looks like to follow Christ during their college years. I treasure those 27 weeks spent on the beach because of the life change I witnessed and experienced myself. I’m a better person because of it.
What do you do to treat yourself?
If I can be on a boat, out on the lake, with an ice-cold Poppi and a UV 9, I’m one happy girl. For a simple, everyday kind of “treat,” I wake up early each morning to enjoy a quiet, cozy moment to myself before the world gets loud at 8:00.
What is one thing you cannot do without?
Staying active. I move my body not just for physical health, but for my mental health too. We only get one body, and I consider it an honor to take care of it! |
