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A few weeks ago, one of my college roommates passed away after an 18-month battle with cancer. Even writing those words still feels surreal. She was one of those women who simply lit up a room. Beautiful bright blue eyes that twinkled when she smiled. A former collegiate cheerleader. Brilliant. Stylish. Magnetic. The kind of woman who made everyone feel seen, heard, special, and loved. To know her truly was to love her. She leaves behind a beautiful family - her husband, thre

If money were no object, what would you do? It’s a question that gently pulls you out of your roles and responsibilities—and back to yourself.

There’s a quote I’ve always loved: “A ship in harbor is safe, but that is not what ships are built for.” Lately, I’ve been thinking about that. For much of my life, I’ve known a few things for sure:I’m a connector. A people observer. A lover of gatherings, laughter, and the small details that make others feel seen and loved. As a child, I was quiet, compliant, and a bit of a pleaser. I watched and listened more than I spoke. Somewhere along the way, that turned into a knack

Life moves fast. In the whirlwind of obligations, insecurities, and distractions, we sometimes make decisions we later wish we hadn’t. We let opportunities slip by - moments to show up, to celebrate, to connect. And while we can’t turn back time, we can always revisit those choices with honesty, humility, and heart. Recently, I was chatting about courage with a group of women. We were sharing stories of courage and one lady shared a story that she was so proud of and it stru

Last week, I was asked to substitute for a pickleball ladder. All three matches were competitive - the kind that make you lean in, focus harder, and forget about everything else for a while. Some people refer to it as being in the zone. I loved it. But here’s the thing — I was sure the other players were all higher ranked. They seemed to hit every shot exactly where it needed to go. I, on the other hand, felt like the weak link. The one that will go ‘down the ladder’ next we

I recently heard about an exercise that stopped me in my tracks. The idea is simple: Make a list of the qualities you want in a friend or significant other—honesty, kindness, humor, curiosity, compassion, whatever matters most to you. Then, look at that list and ask yourself: Am I embodying these qualities in my own life? It’s such a profound, insightful, and transformative exercise. Because it flips the focus from seeking to becoming. Instead of waiting for the right people