May 2019 For many people, myself included, the reminder of our own abilities is enough to get us to take a step in a new direction. When I know that someone believes in me, it feels like a vote of confidence. And who doesn’t need that? On this Mother’s Day weekend, I’m having a […]
April 2019 I want you to be the first to know… I’m 57 years old and pregnant! April Fools (a day early), of course. This holiday always reminds me of the fun pranks my daughters would play on me. Teenage pregnancy was a predominant theme. So was failing an exam or being drunk. After my […]
March 2019 When was the last time you felt really seen? Maybe a colleague complimented your work, a stranger smiled at you, or a friend listened (and really paid attention). Whatever the situation, it probably felt great to be acknowledged, recognized, supported, and valued. Since today is International Women’s Day – a day that “sees” […]
February 2019 Will you be my Valentine? *** When I was young, all the kids in my class would craft little Valentine’s notes. Sometimes I’d make a special one for the boy I had a crush on (and practice writing me + him forever). And I’d also write Valentines for my family. *** In a way, […]
January 2019 As we shift 2019 into high gear, many of us are in a place of transition. Moving in or out of the workforce. Beginning or ending a relationship. Starting again or choosing to continue in a new way. These transitions can sometimes feel like we’re stepping into an uncertain abyss. While it’s a scary time, it’s […]
December 2018 While tis the season to feel festive, tis the season for exhaustion too. There’s something about the end of the year that is simultaneously exhilarating and depleting — giving our energy to others feels good, but we can be left with nothing for ourselves. *** How are you feeling right now? Take a […]
November 2018 What does it mean to invite someone to your table? *** Tomorrow, most Americans celebrate Thanksgiving. It’s a non-denominational holiday intended to be inclusive. And for many of us, it is. But what happens on holidays like this for people who won’t have a seat at the table? There are so many reasons people may feel […]
October 2018 Happy Halloween! Today is a fantastic opportunity to acknowledge not only the costumes worn on this eve (personal favorite: Amelia Earhart), but also the masks we wear in our day-to-day real life. Cocktail chatter, social media, and real life are disconnected. We talk about career milestones and post photos of our seemingly perfect lives: […]
September 2018 As today is Business Women’s Day, you may be flooded with articles and quotes on the importance of women in business and statistics on the gaps that need filling. These gaps are real. Instead of looking at the mountains that need moving, let’s use today to focus on small ways we can pull […]
August 2018 It’s that time of the year: transitioning from Summer into Fall. Kids going back to school, the frenetic energy of the end of the year…you know the drill. With this change, the nebulous concept of “success” lingers in the air. Whether it’s having a successful fundraiser or a skyrocketing sales quarter, this […]