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“Don’t ask yourself what the world needs. Ask yourself what makes you come alive and then go and do that. Because what the world needs is more people who have come alive.”
Howard Washington Thurman
Hi! I’m Ellen Atkins, Founder & CEO of The Suburban Monk.
The inspiration for The Suburban Monk came from a time of major transition in my life, where the past was gone . . . but I wasn’t quite sure what the future held. That void can be so uncomfortable.
I led a “normal” suburban life. I married a great guy who is still my husband 28 years later, have 3 kids and the adorable family dog, Murphy.
The Corporate world was where I lived for 30 years. Yes, I had the perfect job. Great money. Well respected. The day flew by.
So, what made me turn my perfect life upside down?
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Featured Blog Posts
Syd & I Have Your Back!
As we look back on 2022, it was quite the year! Oy vey! I know that you often think of The Suburban Monk as your source of inspiration and motivation,…
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It’s Been Quite the Journey 💜
The other day I woke up to seeing these pictures of Syd at the MGM/Bellagio in Las Vegas. (See pictures below!) When we first got Syd into the MGM/Bellagio and…
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