Nina Westbrook doesn't just have game — she has a game plan. Sure, she might be Russell Westbrook's better half, but this mom-of-three's long list of endeavors doesn't stop there.
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In addition to being a licensed marriage and family therapist, the former college basketball player also is an entrepreneur: running children's brand Minibrook (opens in new tab), Oklahoma-based boutique The Little Ark (opens in new tab), as well as launching her very own digital-based mental health and wellness workshop, Bene by Nina (opens in new tab).
Now, if you're wondering what is her game plan, or better question: what is her plan of attack? This week, Homes & Gardens had the privilege of 'Waking up with her' to find out — and her solution? It's far more simple than you think: a strong cup of joe.
Don't believe us? Check out Nina Westbrook's entire morning routine below.
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As a busy mom-of-three, Nina Westbrook swears by her morning cup of coffee, and she explains exclusively to Homes & Gardens just how extensive her coffee routine previously was and what it looks like nowadays.
'I used to have a really long breakfast/coffee routine where I would make this delicious latte every single morning, but I've moved away from that because I'm going to tell you why: I am putting a huge emphasis on eating breakfast. So, for me, coffee was acting almost like a meal suppressant [...] basically, my coffee was making me not hungry, so I was not eating breakfast, and so, I would get into my day and be starving,' she explains.
'So my morning routine is specifically — coffee, is really important— and now I just drink a regular cup of joe,' she concludes.
But, what exactly is in that 'regular cup of joe', you may be wondering? Nina breaks down the morning essentials still on rotation in her routine below.
1. This must-have machine
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(opens in new tab)5. This coffee creamer
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