If you stumbled across a BabyBjörn carrier and a perfectly color-coded Google Calendar on the floor of a busy stock exchange, you might just have stepped into the whirlwind world of Fox Business Network star and new mom, Sandra Smith. Known for her sharp financial reporting and deep knowledge of the markets, Sandra’s recent journey into motherhood has revealed a whole new side of the seasoned journalist—and moms across America are stunned.

Born and raised in Chicago’s bustling financial district, Sandra was surrounded by numbers from an early age. She spoke the language of equities and investment reports like a native, following the family path into the world of finance. “I always imagined I’d work in the financial sector,” she says. “I never expected to be on television.”

But fate had other plans. Sandra was first recruited as an on-air reporter for Bloomberg Television, and in 2007, she made the leap to Fox Business Network. Since then, she’s become a trusted voice in financial journalism. But her biggest and most personal news story to date? Becoming a mom.

Six months ago, Sandra and her husband, former business commentator John Conolly, welcomed their daughter, Cora. And with that, her world transformed.

“Every time I walk into Cora’s room and see her face, it’s like Christmas morning,” Sandra shares with a beaming smile. “She’s just full of personality already—it’s incredible to watch her grow.”

Sandra, known for her structured, on-the-go lifestyle, has taken on motherhood with the same poise and precision she brings to reporting. Her day now starts at 5 a.m.—nursing Cora, prepping for on-air segments, attending makeup sessions, and conducting radio interviews. And when she finally walks through the door at day’s end? It’s straight into mom mode.

“I scoop her up and tuck her into the baby sling. I love feeling her heartbeat against mine,” she says.

But what shocked so many moms online recently isn’t just Sandra’s multitasking mastery—it’s her late-night “pop-ups.” After everyone’s asleep, Sandra occasionally gets back up, not to chase deadlines, but for “me time.” Whether she’s reading a book, cleaning the kitchen, or just taking a quiet moment, it’s her time to reset.

“It’s weird, I know,” she laughs. “But it keeps me sane.”

Behind the scenes, her husband John plays a vital role in keeping the household balanced. After falling in love through a long-distance relationship, the two married in 2010 and have become true teammates.

“John is incredibly patient. When Cora’s fussy, he just calmly walks her up and down the hall. Fatherhood really brings out the best in him.”

Sandra’s biggest message to fellow moms? You don’t have to do it all alone.

“We try to take on everything—but we can ask for help. We can delegate. And we can absolutely have careers and be amazing moms too.”

And while her on-screen persona may be built around financial reports and economic forecasts, her off-screen message to her daughter is far simpler: “I want Cora to always know she is loved—deeply and unconditionally.”