It’s a pet peeve of mine when people say they “don’t have regrets.” While I understand what they mean by that, I think it’s too dismissive of the lessons we learn from a life fully lived. In fact, I can…
How Do You Turn Your Passion Into Your Life’s Work? || with Tina Anderson of Just Thrive
Is there something that has made you think other people can do that, but not me? This is part of a monthly series to convince you otherwise. These episodes feature real women who are answering the question “How do you…?” about…
The 5 Steps I Used to Reconnect with my Personal Style in a New Season of Life || with Jenny Eversole of Style Space
In 2020 I put something on my Do Something List that I almost talked myself out of: have fun with fashion. I ended up loving the results so much that I’ve kept a version of it every year since. This…
Being Present is Being Productive || Growth Spurt
Recently I’ve felt really unproductive, which is not how I am used to feeling. To be really honest, adding a fifth child to our family, a newborn after five years since my last, has been a big transition. I forgot…
How to Be More Productive AND Less Busy at the Same Time || with Tanya Dalton
It is so easy to get caught up in the busyness of our day-to-day lives, whether it’s a productive kind of busy, or not. But, what if there was a way to continue being productive, without the overwhelming feeling of…
Emily Bell || a Tribute
I had the honor of interviewing Emily three years ago where we discussed personal growth, traveling the world as a family of five, and getting out of our comfort zones. Two weeks after that conversation in 2019 she was diagnosed…
The Roots Behind Your Clutter Problem + How to Fix Them || with Tracy McCubbin
Unfortunately, perfectly curated Pinterest boards don’t always translate to perfectly organized homes. And while you can appreciate the beauty of a rainbow bookshelf, or a pantry full of labeled clear jars, those things may not actually serve you. And if…
Spring Break in CA, my Viral Reel, a Creativity Challenge, the Book I Loved and Show I’m Starting, Using my Voice for Change || Messy Middle April 2023
This monthly series features an episode sharing my recent highs and lows, how my habits are going, a Do Something List update, plus what I’m loving lately and my commitments for the upcoming month. I hope this glimpse into my…
The Truth About Bad Habits
Several years ago I developed a full-blown bad habit with online shopping. I can say that now because I can see how besides the obvious financial consequences, it made me feel ashamed, it wasted time, and it contradicted my personal…
How to Make Self-Sabotoge Your Friend || with Heather Chauvin
Sometimes when I have something really daunting on my to-do list I find myself caught in the cycle of self-sabotage. If you’ve ever felt that way you know it’s full of blame and shame, and doesn’t usually help us accomplish…
