A Season I Never Expected + What It Taught Me

Life handed me a chapter I never saw coming. A family emergency pulled me into 100% survival mode these past couple of months, and for the first time in nearly eight years, I couldn’t show up here weekly for you with joy discoveries, EQ tools, and stories from my heart. I’m finally coming up for air. And while I don’t yet see the whole picture of what this experience will mean, I do know the …

Leading In Uncertain Times: 4 EQ Shifts That Will Keep You Grounded, Clear & Impactful

The truth is—uncertainty isn’t going away. Whether it’s shifting team dynamics, unpredictable budgets, or global events you have no control over, leaders are constantly being asked to show up… without a clear playbook. So how do you stay focused on the outcomes that matter—without spinning out, burning out, or losing your team’s trust? You lead from your emotional intelligence (EQ). Here’s the good news: You don’t have to feel calm or confident all the time …

This Wasn’t The Summer I Planned, But It Reminded Me Of What I Needed

I used to think I had to go on vacation to make meaningful memories with my boys. That unless we were traveling somewhere special, I wasn’t really showing up as the mom I wanted to be. So when our summer travel plans got canceled this year—plans I’d been genuinely looking forward to—I felt disappointed. I could see how quickly my boys are growing up, and I started spinning out… wondering how many summers we really …

When Ice Cream And Journaling Aren’t Enough…

What do you do when… 🍨 Two bowls of ice cream🍫 An extra-large chocolate bar🥔 A bag of chips🍹 A margarita🏋️‍♀️ A 90-minute heavy lifting session🔥 A HIIT cardio sweat-fest🚬 A cigarette📱 Texting your besties🧘‍♀️ Meditating🧼 Cleaning the house top to bottom🌊 A walk on the beach📝 Journaling 💦 An orgasm🍝 Cooking your favorite comfort food …still don’t do the trick? You throw yourself a wild woman (or man) rage dance party. Alone. In your …

💡Why We Stay Too Long (In Careers, Relationships, And Kitchen Remodels)

I was talking to a coaching client a couple weeks ago who was feeling totally torn. She’d spent five years in recruiting, but deep down, she knew it wasn’t her forever path. Still… walking away felt hard. She kept saying: “How can I pivot now, after all the time I’ve invested?” Oh, friend. I’ve been there. I recently made a pivot in my own business that I knew—if I’m honest—I should’ve made 6–12 months earlier. …