Le Village Cowork with Abbey Bigi-Prow - Episode 153
From To Mom is To Love with Valerie Probstfeld, NP by Valerie Probstfeld
February 6, 2026 · 29 min · Episode 168
About this episode
Abbey Bigi-Prow discusses her journey of balancing work and motherhood while creating a supportive community at Le Village Cowork.
Abbey Bigi-Prow brings over two decades of experience working with young children, having been a coach, nanny, and, for the past 15 years, a photographer specializing in newborn and family portraits. After welcoming twin boys in 2019, she struggled to balance work and motherhood, finding traditional childcare options unappealing due to her entrepreneurial lifestyle. When the opportunity to join Le Village Cowork, just minutes from her home, arose, Abbey knew it was the perfect solution. She was one of the original members at Le Village Irving Park, where her family thrived. After relocating to the Near West suburbs, Abbey knew Le Village was the ideal next step for her family and career. After a long search and renovation process, she’s excited to share her transformed space with the community, creating a vibrant hub where families and entrepreneurs can grow, connect, and thrive together. Learn more about Le Village here: https://www.levillagecowork.com/ https://www.levillagecowork.com/oldroute66 Learn more about Abbey's photography here: https://www.abbeylaurenphotography.com/ The mission of To Mom Is To Love is to support, encourage, and empower each other as imperfect moms to…
People in this episode
Host: Valerie Probstfeld
Guest: Abbey Bigi-Prow
Topics covered
- work-life balance
- entrepreneurship
- parenting
- community support
- photography
Keywords
- work-life balance
- entrepreneurship
- parenting
- community
- photography
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Le Village Cowork, To Mom Is To Love, Abbey Lauren Photography
Places: Irving Park, Near West suburbs
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