The Journal

The other day I had to get my blood drawn. This is typically a very unfun task that I’ve had to do more than I’d like during perimenopause. Yet, somehow, it turned into a shining moment that reminded me just how powerful it is to be seen. And how much we all crave reminders that […]

When I first started my business, my focus was squarely on bravery. Not the loud, performative kind. And not fearlessness either because fearlessness is a myth sold to us by people who either want our money or our silence. Fearlessness is for sociopaths and toddlers. The rest of us? We feel fear for a reason. […]

Life often throws us into situations beyond our control. A place where, no matter how much we want to fix things, the reality remains unchanged. For many of us, especially parents, these moments are even more complex. We love fiercely, invest deeply, and sometimes feel helpless when circumstances spiral beyond our influence. As a divorced […]

A daydream by any other name … Your Daydreams Are Not Wasted Time: They’re Directions  There’s a version of you that shows up when nobody’s asking for your attention. It appears while you’re washing dishes, zoning out mid-meeting, or staring at the ceiling at night. That version of you slips into a vivid scene—a different […]

Let’s talk about mornings. Not the perfectly curated Instagram kind with the steaming matcha, sunrise yoga, and a “gratitude” playlist humming in the background. I’m talking about the real deal: the moment your alarm goes off and you meet yourself, before the to-do list, before the inbox, before the kids need anything or the world […]

I’ve been talking about breaking the rules since I was a kid. Okay, let’s be real—I’ve been actively breaking them since I was a kid. Most rules are bullshit. They were created by and for someone who isn’t you. Sure, guidelines can be helpful, but rigid rules? They kill creativity, crush flexibility, and drain the […]

Let’s just tell it like it is: “Balance” isn’t a bad word. It’s just been twisted into something damn near impossible. Somewhere along the way, it got sold as this magical formula that offers a picture-perfect life where work, family, friendships, self-care, and dreams all get equal airtime, at the exact same time (as the […]

It’s time we talk about energy lately. It’s funky as hell. If you’ve been feeling off, tired, foggy, weirdly emotional, or like your brain packed up and left the building… you’re not alone. Last week I couldn’t focus for shit. I was more exhausted than I’ve been in months. And the wildest part? I couldn’t […]

Oh hell yes, let’s talk green flags—because honestly? That’s where the real juice is. The strengths. The sparkle. The stuff that makes people lean in and think, “Damn… who is she, and how can I get more of that in my life/business/conference lineup?” These aren’t the fluffy, “You’re such a good listener” kind of compliments. […]

For years, Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin sat on my shelf collecting dust—even though everyone raved about it. Maybe I was saving it for the exact right moment (divine timing, anyone?), because when I finally cracked it open, I couldn’t put it down. It’s not just a novel—it’s a meditation on creativity, […]