It was mid-summer and California temperatures soared in the triple digits. Countless hours had been invested to bring us exactly to this moment and the excitement was palpable. At 36 weeks pregnant with my first baby, I bravely stepped on to the stage ... Read More
The Power in Acceptance
Wouldn’t it be amazing if the year 2020 was remembered as a time you found more peace and acceptance in your life? As we end this dynamic year, let’s pause together to consider what we’ve learned, how we’ve changed, and what we’re taking with us and ... Read More
Flexible Leadership
“Blessed are the flexible, for they will not be bent out of shape.” I chuckled at this proverb that felt fitting for my role as a busy mom of tiny humans in this season of life: Always bending, responding, and flexing to save the day! For someone ... Read More
Stop “Shoulding”
And Practice Self-Compassion Instead! How many times have you thought or even said “I really should…” in the last 24 hours? I should have taken that job I really should get more sleep I should have committed to less I should… We’re ... Read More
Rethinking Resilience
How do you feel going into 2019? You may have sat down and made a list of resolutions, set some powerful intentions, or decided on your Word of The Year (mine is IMPACT!). In order to make any headway on your list of resolutions and personal goals, ... Read More
Life is a Celebration
As we near the end of summer, what are you proud to have done, started, or changed in your life? Maybe you started writing that BIG proposal to a new client… Or finally finished organizing your garage… Or simply gave yourself more time and space to ... Read More
Becoming a Life Explorer
“If you could travel anywhere – all expenses paid – where would you go?” I remember asking this question to a client who had a serious case of wanderlust, and felt trapped in her current job. She needed to realize what was possible by dreaming a little ... Read More
Choosing Sufficiency
I believe most people live their lives backward. If you are guilty of structuring your days around task completion and the ever-elusive “to do” list, only to feel like there’s never “enough” time in the day to get it all done, then you’re not ... Read More
Corporate Placemaking
Remember the feeling of running outside for recess when you were in grade school? In those 15-minute breaks between lessons, anything was possible. Whether it was scaling the tallest playground structure or finally making it across the monkey bars, the ... Read More
November Spotlight
As we focus this month on the power of community, it's a treat to feature Melissa LuVisi. She's an entrepreneur, content strategist and arts liaison who founded boutique marketing firm Lu Curates Media. So chic! I loved how she poured so much art and ... Read More