You know how sometimes you get a vibe from someone, and you just want to hang out more? Maybe it was the betting on yourself approach she took in her career path, but the vibe is exactly what happened for me with Kate Elliott, founder of Koti Design Co! In fact, a few weeks later as I sat in a coffee shop listening to more of her story on entrepreneurship, motherhood, career leaps, raising teens and ALL the topics, there were MULTIPLE moments of complete laughter where I almost blurted out, “did we just become new best friends?!?!”...

Recently, Merril Hoge posted thoughts on LinkedIn about raising kids: “I have always felt that I am my kids’ time machine. I know what is ahead of them – the temptations and the challenges – and I know what skills they will need to make good decisions. My job is to equip them with that resourcefulness by getting them involved in the decision-making process and then holding them accountable for what they decide.” As I read this, I literally was thinking – YES. This. This is what it is. PREACH! First, let me back up. My boys are...

Community impact is at the core of Gisele Garraway’s story and heart. In fact, she found a way to create community impact digitized through her non-profit THRIVEfunds. If you find yourself in a space of craving a community, read on to be inspired to do so. On the other hand, if you feel blessed with a wonderful community already, enjoy a beautiful story about impact, motherhood ups and downs, as well as the quest to raise good humans. I’ve said this before and I’ll say it again, I LOVE hearing people’s stories. Particularly women...

Recently, I turned the page from 43 to 44 years old. Another full trip around the sun complete. In other words, an opportunity for reflection. Frankly, it’s bonkers to think I’m 44. On one hand, I don’t feel a day older than 22. Conversely, my back aches say otherwise. Can you relate?  Because of this, I thought I’d share reflection on a few things that feel like newer lessons for me as I “age into wisdom.” Is that actually a thing? In all seriousness though, I feel like I’m learning more now than I ever have before. Likely because...

Forgiveness, Empathy, Self-Care, and the Power of Boundaries. To meet Sarah is to feel kindness. Deep within her eyes, you get an immediate sense of empathy and understanding. In fact, she has the keen ability to pick up on the signs of someone struggling. Sarah’s approach is simple yet impactful. Tell me what’s really going on and there’s no judgement. Even with this incredible ability to empathize, which she credits to her mom and step dad as well as a ton of life experiences, Sarah admits the empathy pendulum swings too far...

In life, there are people who sit back and wait for things to happen. Conversely, there are those who act. Utilizing their own agency. Furthermore, feeling at choice when others may not see a path. Julie had enough of waiting for all the “right” things to fall into place to start her family. Instead, knowing her desire to be a mother, she chose single mother by choice. As a result, she utilized a donor to bring her perfect little boy Ben into the world. Everyone has a story to share. This is no different in Julie’s case. Ironically,...