#WhereMilesWent started about 5 years ago when my son, Miles was 2 years old. I started it because I was staying at home, trying to balance life while being a mom. I found myself wishing I had more “mom friends” and wanting to get out more. I struggled tremendously not knowing anyone and walking through a new journey.

After a while, it was important to me that I get Miles out of the house and if I am being honest, I needed to get out too. I started by going to local parks and being bold enough to say “hello!” to women with kids and the rest was history. I began making friends and Miles and I eventually started going to local bookstores, museums, and kid-friendly restaurants. We saw day trips turn into road trips, that turned into trips across the USA.

I saw a difference in myself as a woman and a mother because while Miles was growing his circle, so was I.

We go through so many different phases as people. Whether you are single, married or in a lifelong commitment, change is always happening and when you begin to add children to the mix, things get interesting. I had to make a promise to myself that I would love Miles well no matter what phase I was in, and I learned to find clarity through travel and visiting different places.

Parenthood is ever-changing and so is life, so why not make the best of it while you are here? I want to encourage you that if you are in a situation where you feel stagnant and craving for more; get outside and play! (No matter what your outside looks like.)

Remember: You do not grow inside your comfort zone.

Kiara Ruth is a master at multi-tasking and simplifying. She gracefully juggles her life as a mother and wife with her presence as a social media influencer and NC tastemaker. Kiara drifts from mom to mogul effortlessly because she remains authentic and true to her brand in every step. This authenticity means telling her story truthfully, acknowledging faults, and being transparent while growing and learning.

Kiara is a mom to Miles who is 7 years old, and the wife to Terrance Ruth who is a professor at NC State. Stay up to date with her adventures as a wife, mom and woman right here in “Miles To Go” and at her lifestyle blog, The Banana Moon.

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