When young women ask for advice that I would give my younger self, it all comes down to one central theme: Do not consistently choose the short stick and end up with a life you settled for and now regret. Let Go of Timelines Many of us have timelines in our heads that we ... read more >
My client offered my sister and me tickets to the Warriors Game, and for one brief moment, I considered saying no. I had some great excuses in my head: It was a weeknight, and I had to get up the next morning. Are you kidding? It’s the Warriors! It’s funny how when you’re used to ... read more >
My word for 2026 is alignment. I love this definition of the word alignment from Merriam-Webster: to be in or come into precise adjustment or correct relative position Correct. I understand that collectively, the world has not been in a great place since 2020, and we all know why. Personally, I haven’t been having a ... read more >
I am reading Shonda Rhimes’ book, Year of Yes, and it is extremely timely for me. It’s a fun read, and I am looking forward to chronicling my adventures during my own Year of Yes. “Losing yourself does not happen all at once. It happens one No at a time.” – Shonda Rhimes True that. ... read more >
Alignment the proper positioning or state of adjustment of parts (as of a mechanical or electronic device) in relation to each other I am out of alignment with the lifestyle my authentic self desires. It’s why every day feels like self-betrayal. I settled for this life, and I know it every day because I am ... read more >
1. Know when it is time to move on. My biggest mistake in life has been staying too long, and then I get stuck. Whether it is due to complacency, convenience, misguided loyalty, obligation, or fear, I tend to overstay rather than move on. Fear is why I stay too long. I fear change; I fear ... read more >
The word alignment is looking more and more like the word for 2026. Part of the issue with the last ten years is that I have been out of alignment with my values, my capabilities, my lifestyle, and my character. It has all been settling, so that is why it has been so disappointing. OF ... read more >
I was listening to the podcast “On with Kara Swisher,” and makeup mogul Bobbi Brown was the guest. Bobbi Brown had launched a new makeup company and was looking for an older woman who had not had any cosmetic work done on her face to serve as a model for the brand. She recounted passing ... read more >
For about ten years, I have listened to a podcast because I think the host is hilarious and I like his sidekick. I also enjoy listening to men in these kinds of environments to understand their thinking better. I have never cared about their guests until a few months ago, when they did a short ... read more >
I once worked in a highly chaotic environment because the leadership believed in focusing on execution first and then planning later. Projects were always thrown together at the last minute, with insufficient planning, leading to mediocre outcomes and stressed-out team members. Years ago, I took a mindset certification through the Mindset Performance Institute, and one ... read more >
