Interview: Laura Posada

Mother. Wife. Team. Family. Confidence. Power. Knowledge. I can go on and on about this special lady. Meet Laura Posada, wife of the New York Yankee's Catcher Jorge Posada. This intriguing woman is the model wife, she is everything and more. She shows us that she is here to stay.. from modeling, to writing, to being an all-star mom and wife, a law degree, and head of the Yankee Wives' Club, she takes it all on to the best of her ability. Her strength and work ethic are addictive, and her courage is motivating. I hope you all enjoy this interview with Laura Posada. I feel privileged to have had the opportunity to interview this amazing woman and learn so much about her passion for life and her unconditional love for her family.

MSM: How is the life of a 5 time world series baseball winner's wife?
LP: During the season it's tough because I spend most of the time alone with the kids being mom and dad. But, whenever they win the World Series like this year it is all worth it!

MSM: Do you ever get overwhelmed with all of the attention that surrounds your family?
LP: Not at all, I saw my husband work extremely hard to achieve his dream and its all a package.

MSM: Do you ever miss working as a lawyer?
LP: Not really, it was a job I enjoyed but it was not my passion.

MSM: What inspired you to write the book "Fit Home Team"?
LP: Many people asked me what worked for us and what seemed simple and natural to me was a guide to help other families.

MSM: Fitness is obviously important to you and your family, how do you fit working out and eating healthy into your busy schedule?
LP: You just need to be organized and have your priorities straight and you will find time for everything.

MSM: Do you think that the launch of the "Fit Home Team" book their will be a workout video in the works?
LP: I'm not sure yet, but it could be a next step.

MSM: As the founder of the Jorge Posada Foundation, what was the drive to create the foundation?
LP: I didn't want other people to suffer the way we did.

MSM: What are the goals of the Jorge Posada Foundation?
LP: Our main goal is to raise awareness about Craniosynostosis (CS) to help kids affected by the condition and also to educate the medical community and families about it.

MSM: How was the atmosphere at home before the big world series winning game?
LP: Breaking high records!

MSM: Do you bring the kids to every game as well?
LP: Not to every game because they have school early in the morning.

MSM: What are your plans for the future?
LP: The sky is the limit right now, but our next book will be out in August 2010.

MSM: Do you plan on writing a second book?
LP: Yes, We are currently working on our second book.

MSM: Blackberry or I-Phone?
LP: I- Phone

MSM: Favorite Perfume ?
LP: Marvelous from Hermes

MSM: Favorite Denim Brand?
LP: Seven

MSM: Favorite Vacation Spot?
LP: Italy

MSM: Favorite New York City Restaurant
LP: La Esquina