Birthday Portrait Series: Monika Terlecki.

Happy Monika Day!

Monika has no time for nonsense but will let you know in the kindest way possible. She's organized, level-headed and a savvy businesswoman, but also thoughtful, compassionate and deeply principled. Her love for animals knows no bounds but I think she'll be making some room in her heart for the newest creature in her life.

Here she is with some pals back in 2012.

Happy birthday, Mon.