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  • July Affirmations

    Do It Scared In June, I opened my hands. I grieved. I welcomed. I made room. And now July is here. And if I’m being honest, I’m still scared. Still unsure. Still waiting for certain prayers to be answered. But because I understand that fear is not the absence of faith, I’m still moving. For…

  • Oops.. I did it again!: New Book live

    Oops.. I did it again!: New Book live

    The author shares their journey of writing and illustrating a children’s book, overcoming self-doubt about artistic skills. The writing process was swift, but fears about illustrating nearly halted progress. By experimenting with basic design, they transformed simple ideas into a heartfelt story about healing. They encourage others to pursue their dreams, regardless of perceived readiness.

  • June Affirmations

    In late March and early April, i spent 2 weeks in prayer with my mom and dad. I called them at 1pm and at 11:30 pm and prayed prayers of gratitude, sung songs of praise and thanks and read Psalms of praise. I basked in the awe and wonder of who God is and trusting…

  • Time to repot that pothos

    Time to repot that pothos

    In March, I bought a pothos plant from the grocery store. It was calling my name.I brought it home, placed it near the window—and it thrived. Its leaves were full, reaching for the light. But then one day, the leaves began to fold over. I watered it. Still, nothing changed. So I went to the…

  • I Wrote a Book. A Whole Damn Book.

    I Wrote a Book. A Whole Damn Book.

    I don’t really know how else to say it:I sat the fuck down and wrote a book! From beginning to end.Through jobs, rejections, moves, heartbreak, joy, healing, and long-ass nights. I wrote. And now it’s real. It’s published. It exists in the world. You can read it now on Apple Books and Google Books.It’s free…

  • Love is a constant state of breaking and remaking

    Love is a constant state of breaking and remaking

    “Love is a constant state of breaking and remaking, and relationships, they evolve to survive.”—Liz Ortecho, Roswell, New Mexico, Season 4, Episode 13 That line stopped me mid-scroll. There’s something beautifully raw about the idea that love isn’t static. It doesn’t stay preserved in the form we first found it. It shifts, stretches, and sometimes…

  • Protected: Good Trouble Will Get You Fired (But Do It Anyway)

    Protected: Good Trouble Will Get You Fired (But Do It Anyway)

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  • AI: the ultimate communications sidekick

    AI: the ultimate communications sidekick

    AI is changing how we communicate, but is it enhancing connection or replacing it? From the phonograph to social media, every technological leap has aimed to bring us closer. AI is no different—it’s a powerful tool for refining and accelerating communication, but at its core, we still look for each other. In this blog, we…

  • What a Pollyanna: embracing realism with a positive mindset in challenging times

    What a Pollyanna: embracing realism with a positive mindset in challenging times

    The term “Pollyanna” has become a bit of a backhanded compliment in today’s culture. Originating from the classic 1960 Disney movie based on Eleanor H. Porter’s novel, Pollyanna tells the story of a young girl whose relentless optimism changes the hearts of everyone around her. Over time, though, “Pollyanna” has taken on a different meaning,…

  • A love remembered: Travel, love, and growth

    A love remembered: Travel, love, and growth

    At the end of winter 2023, my life was forever changed. My ex-husband left our home under police escort after five years of manipulation, physical, emotional, and financial abuse. I cried. It was both relief and distress. It was grief and joy. It was the sound of freedom ringing loudly, declaring a new chapter, and…

  • Getting back to my first love: Navigating Grief Through Storytelling

    I haven’t taken the time to truly write anything in a few months. It’s been years since I published anything for public consumption. At work, I would write formulaic case studies, but outside of that, I wasn’t writing much at all. I’ve been off work for the last two weeks, trying to manage the grief…

  • Rethinking trust: Is it given or earned?

    Trust shows up in every part of life—whether we realize it or not. Lately, I’ve been thinking about how much trust plays a role in my career, my relationships, and even in the business ideas I’m toying with. We trust people to help us develop our ideas, not steal them. We trust new friends to…