You were a crazy amazing year. With an appearance on the Today Show, meeting a man who is so much fun to do life with and keeps me smiling, hanging out with the Governor of Iowa with my favorite ladies, speaking to my biggest crowd ever at a conference in New Orleans, work shenanigans, and… Continue reading {2016}
The horizon lays ahead of me. It’s open, exciting, yet at the same time unknown. Heading into another big life change brings a lot of transitions and emotions, as well as closing doors behind me. It sure feels good, but it’s also scary at the same time. Lately life has had a lot of change and… Continue reading {Shatterproof}
We’ve all had disappointments in life. Something didn’t go the way you wanted to at work, in a friendship or with your significant other. Maybe you didn’t say the right thing, hurt someone’s feelings or thought you knew exactly what you were doing only to feel like a failure when it didn’t work out. You can… Continue reading {Always There}
Ugly, broke, hated. Two weeks ago I saw a homeless man holding this sign in New Orleans in the French Quarter. It broke my heart, and if I wasn’t alone, I would have stopped and asked how to help. I ached at the thought of anyone being that low and thinking that no one cared about… Continue reading {The Victory Is Won}
I am fortunate to be surrounded by amazing women who coach, encourage and lift me up. I am so blessed to have so many amazing girlfriends I can turn to at any time, and I try to never take it for granted. Of course, I also have the most incredible sister in the world that… Continue reading {Just Be You}
In today’s world, it’s easy to be hard on yourself. With social media and access to so much information, the comparison game can creep in — and can be hard to get rid of. In the dating world, it’s even easier. After experiencing lots of breakups and failed first dates, you may also find yourself… Continue reading {I Like Me, Just the Way I Am}
2015 can be summarized as a year of challenges, growth and refinement. From starting a new job, to taking on new volunteer opportunities, to turning 30, to leading a board of 23, last year did not disappoint. It seemed as though around each turn was something new to take on or conquer — not leaving a… Continue reading {Hello New Year}
Today I was reminded of how important it is to help someone when they are in need. When walking in the East Village over lunch, my friend and I passed a young male. He had to have been high school age, which made me wonder why he wasn’t in school. I saw him ask the girl… Continue reading {A Helping Hand}
If you like to write like me, you always have ideas running through your head of things you just have to write down. I keep a constant note of writing ideas on my iPhone, as well as on my nightstand. Does anyone else have late night brainstorm sessions where your mind just won’t shut off and… Continue reading {You Lead}
This post has been on my heart for a long time, and I hope it will encourage other single women. With it just being Valentine’s Day last weekend, I felt that it was an appropriate time to share. Thanks for letting me bare my heart with you. Read on for more! We live in a… Continue reading {From the Heart}
