Personal Story

A Note to Women About Permission Slips

Rules have reasons, as I often tell my kids. And just because you don’t like them doesn’t mean you don’t have to follow them. They’re designed to keep us safe, to account for others that exist around us, and to maintain societal expectations. There are processes to challenge and possibly change them. But they are what they are.

“I Don’t Know” is Your Superpower

We all know them: the people who spend a lot of time and energy trying to tell you how much they know. Self-declared experts with the typical communication style that leads with “I’m so awesome. Have I told you how awesome I am?” Translation: “I know everything and I’ve done it all.”

By |2023-09-21T18:13:16+00:00September 14, 2023|Business Strategy, Career & Work, Growth & Change, Motivation & Inspiration, Personal Story, Tips & Advice|Comments Off on “I Don’t Know” is Your Superpower

It Takes A Village To Build A Leader | Meet all the women involved in Let Her Lead

When I look at the village that has been built around Let Her Lead, I see a group of women that meet this exact definition. And I can say firsthand, being someone who didn’t have a village like this for the majority of her life, that to be in their presence fills a void I didn’t recognize was missing. Rather than just telling you about this group, I want to highlight every woman who is connected to this program…

By |2023-09-11T15:29:37+00:00September 7, 2023|Career & Work, Growth & Change, Motivation & Inspiration, Personal Story, Tips & Advice, Women Heroes|Comments Off on It Takes A Village To Build A Leader | Meet all the women involved in Let Her Lead

Cultivating Your Dream Business

As someone trying to run a business with ADHD – and who worked as an outdoor guide for a decade before stepping into an entrepreneurship role – making the time every day to step away from my desk and tend to my flower and herb garden has become a ritual to keep me balanced.

By |2023-08-21T22:36:52+00:00August 17, 2023|Business Strategy, Growth & Change, Motivation & Inspiration, Personal Story, Tips & Advice|Comments Off on Cultivating Your Dream Business

Reclaim Your Authenticity

I've gone through the never ending maze of societal expectations that tried to define my worth. But here's what I've come to realize: our worth isn't determined by external standards; it resides in our authentic selves. Learning this has helped me in so many ways and it is my intention for this to help you too.

By |2023-08-08T19:34:33+00:00August 10, 2023|Growth & Change, Motivation & Inspiration, Personal Story, Tips & Advice|Comments Off on Reclaim Your Authenticity

Remember the Lessons

The pandemic may be behind us, but the lessons learned during that almost unreal time should stay with us. Many people learned to work from home, prioritize mental and physical health, embrace the perks of a remote or hybrid workspace, and generally spend more time participating in their lives.

By |2023-07-19T18:18:21+00:00July 19, 2023|Career & Work, Growth & Change, Motivation & Inspiration, Personal Story, Tips & Advice|Comments Off on Remember the Lessons

I Was Fired, And It Was Not Quiet

Many years ago, I was recruited away from a cushy “big company” job to my first dream job at my dream company. I was tired of talking about things, making powerpoints, using theory words, producing products that are really just paper and thoughts, and pitching projects to fund.

By |2023-07-19T18:19:31+00:00July 13, 2023|Career & Work, Growth & Change, Personal Story|Comments Off on I Was Fired, And It Was Not Quiet

Resiliency Regained: What I Learned from Six Months of Accidental Depression

This has been a big year for our family. After years of searching for a place to put down roots, last summer we purchased a dream property in North Carolina. The renovated farmhouse, heirloom apple trees, ample garden and chicken coop spoke to me from the moment I saw them.

By |2023-06-22T20:58:29+00:00June 22, 2023|Growth & Change, Life & Family, Motivation & Inspiration, Personal Story|Comments Off on Resiliency Regained: What I Learned from Six Months of Accidental Depression

The Power of Forgiveness

The act of letting go is an act of self-care but more than that, it is one of survival. Conserving negative emotions like hatred, bitterness & resentment related to past trauma or unforgivable betrayals not only prevents you from thriving in the lifestyle you deserve, but it can actually manifest into life-threatening health issues.

By |2023-06-08T20:33:36+00:00June 8, 2023|Career & Work, Growth & Change, Life & Family, Motivation & Inspiration, Personal Story, Tips & Advice|Comments Off on The Power of Forgiveness

Let Her Speak: Who, What, When, & Why

Whether you are just now discovering Let Her Speak or you’ve been with us on this journey since the beginning, chances are you’ve only heard snippets of the whole story - the story of Let Her Speak. And that is 100% on me. As a self-proclaimed introvert, I’ve struggled with talking about myself, my work, my passion, and my vision for this organization.

By |2023-06-01T20:00:24+00:00June 1, 2023|Growth & Change, Motivation & Inspiration, Personal Story|Comments Off on Let Her Speak: Who, What, When, & Why
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