What if the life that looks good isn’t the one that fits?
I didn’t want to be praised for being capable. I wanted to feel like what I was doing meant something. For most of my life, I didn’t really think of myself successful. And maybe that’s not totally true, maybe it’s just that I never felt like my version of success counted. In the industries I […]
The Someday Myth: Why Waiting (or Pushing) Is Holding You Back
I’ve never been someone who’s afraid to start. If anything, I’m the opposite. Years ago, two years after the brain surgery that saved my life but changed it forever, I made a decision most people wouldn’t understand. The surgery had left me completely deaf on one side, with permanent facial paralysis and partial tongue paralysis. […]
What if softness is the real power move?
I had built a brand around holding it together, even when I was exhausted. And it worked – until it didn’t. I used to think strength meant being composed, resilient, and unshakable. And I was good at it…too good. To the point that people stopped checking in and just kept handing me more. The compliments […]
Your body’s boardroom is full. One of these fats doesn’t belong.
Every fat on your plate is a team member in your business…. If you’ve ever looked at a nutrition label and thought: Wait…what’s the difference between saturated, monounsaturated, and polyunsaturated fat? → this one’s for you. Here’s the truth: Your body runs like a business. And the fats you eat are your leadership team. Each […]
Everything won’t fall apart but you might
A client sat in front of me, and even though it was held over Telehealth, I could see it. Shoulders locked tight like armor she forgot she was still wearing. I can’t slow down and if I stop moving, everything will fall apart. Her words were sharp but familiar. I’ve heard some version of them […]
When structure becomes a hiding place
Today was supposed to be a creative day. It was the day I set aside to share something meaningful, to show up online, and to let myself be seen in a way that actually matters. Instead, I spent hours reorganizing my digital calendar, making travel plans, and cleaning out old files. Not because they were […]