COUNTRY VS. TOWN: MAUREEN WRIGHT

Maureen Wright grew up in Fox River Grove and attended elementary through high school in Barrington. Wright and her husband moved to the Village in 2020, and the couple recently welcomed their second daughter. The Wrights absolutely love living in Barrington, and their favorite thing to do on the weekends is to walk around town and take in all the beautiful historic homes in the Village. A Morgan Stanley Financial Advisor, Wright has been in the personal finance industry for over ten years. She is a dedicated member of the Barrington Junior Women’s Club (BJWC), serving on its Executive Board for the past two years. Wright is currently a co-chair of Philanthropy, which oversees BJWC’s community grants and academic scholarships. When Wright was a student, she participated and volunteered in BJWC programs like Safety Town, Giving Day, and Meals on Wheels. So, her present involvement is a true fullcircle moment. Wright hopes her community involvement will inspire her daughters to follow her example and create a positive impact.

Mantra? You are right where you should be Best grooming tip? A little mascara is an instant mood booster Guilty pleasure? Thrifting, I love a good treasure hunt Favorite foods? Pizza Music you love? Throwbacks from my high school days (The Fray, The Rocket Summer, Dispatch, Fall Out Boy, Blink-182) Best advice ever given to you? There is so much to pick from after working with my father for ten years … better to be over-prepared than under-prepared Best advice you’ve given? Always advocate for yourself! Don’t expect others to do it for you, besides, you are already the subject matter expert Earliest memory? Dressing up in my grandma’s furs, heels, and costume jewelry Before bed, you? Read and thank God for the day and his continued blessings What’s on your bookshelf? A Part of Your World by Abby Jimenez You can’t live without? My family Love to escape to? St. Simons Island, Georgia Advice you would give to your younger self? Trust in God’s plan for your life

WHEN IN THE COUNTRY

Your style is? Athletic chic. In the warmer months, you can usually find me in a golf skirt or sports dress Can’t leave the house without? My Avryn Co. keychain and cardholder, iPhone, and diaper bag Transportation? Audi Q7 Driving music? A Libby audiobook or a Pandora station (Quinn XCII has been a favorite) Place to eat? gigi Wine Bar & Bistro, Ciao Baby!, and Southern Belle’s Shop? The Sélectionner, Amazing Gracie’s, Estate Jewelers, and The English Daisy Best thing about country? Our community! I am so thankful for our close-knit community of friends Worst thing about country? The mice The perfect day is? Morning walk with the family in the neighborhood to grab coffee, followed by a family adventure to a local park or event, and ending the day hosting family and friends for dinner and drinks at our house

WHEN IN TOWN

Your style is? Business casual, I love a good blazer paired with classic pieces Can’t leave the house without? A vintage leather Coach crossbody filled with all the essentials Transportation? Walking or Uber Driving music? Two Friends, Arizona, The Chainsmokers Place to eat? Too many to choose from! Aba, Ēma, Bar Cargo, or Orso’s Shop? Dana Rebecca Designs, Tory Burch, Nordstrom’s, Gucci (hint, hint…) Best thing about town? The possibilities for your day are endless Worst thing about town? The Red Line The perfect day is? Walking to grab a coffee at Dollop, brunch with friends, shopping Oak Street and Michigan Ave, architecture tour on the Chicago River followed by dinner, then drinks at a rooftop bar