When I read Shonda Rhimes’ book Year of Yes, I was inspired by all of the exciting things she said yes to. Of course, I am not Shonda Rhimes, and I didn’t expect anyone to ask me to make a commencement speech or do a TEDx Talk, but I thought I would be saying yes ... read more >
I am showing up. I don’t know what I am showing up for. That is not entirely true because over the past three months, I have built systems, rhythms, and routines for my life, and now it’s time to execute. This is the no-so-fun part for me because I like building and creating the systems. ... read more >
If I look back to where I am now compared to where I was one year ago, there have been so many positive changes. If I look back to where I am now compared to where I was two to three years ago, then there have been monumental changes. Real progress tends to be slow ... read more >
The season officially changed from winter to spring on March 20. Here in San Francisco, we experienced a mini heatwave that felt more like fall. (Summer in San Francisco begins in September and goes through October). The rest of the country was experiencing cold temperatures and snowstorms, signaling that winter was staying just a bit ... read more >
When I was younger, I assumed that if you did things “the right way,” life would make sense and work out. This is one of the reasons I clung to organized religion and a church community: the message was that if you kept doing “all the things,” like volunteering at the church, then God would ... read more >
This weekend, we set our clocks forward one hour to “spring forward” for Daylight Saving Time. I believe this past weekend marked the beginning of a new era for many people, including me. I felt such an energy shift that on Sunday morning, I was literally running laps around my house because I was so ... read more >
I sent a message to my friend group chat on March 1, because I think we all need to slow down this month, especially with all this craziness. March Intention: SLOW DOWN Do not make any sudden or impulsive moves. You may want to quit something, but wait. I am personally hanging on until June ... read more >
“You don’t have to force anything,” - Alex Holliday, Yoga Teacher When I received the initial email about the workshop “Tending the Inner Flame for Vitality” led by Alex, my first reaction was. “No. It’s across town, and I would have to take the bus. It would be a real hassle to get there.” Then ... read more >
My word for 2025 is alignment, and I haven’t had any bigger misalignment than my environment. Both professionally and personally, my environments have been misaligned with who I am. A young woman asked for one piece of advice that I would give to my younger self. I said, “Get around people who are doing better ... read more >
My theme this month is a World-Class training camp. It feels like I am in the accelerated program. Being world-class is about mindset and how we show up in the world. We’re only two weeks in, and I realize how much my thinking and my environment have deteriorated over the last six years. My social ... read more >
