Growing up, I was one of those kids who collected academic awards like skinned knees. It was easy for me to get high grades and copious praise from adults, which made me feel like a rockstar—in school, at least. Once I graduated from the predictable structure, winnable standards*, and feedback loops of educational institutions, I…
Have you ever had that experience where it feels like your head is bursting at the seams? Like your brain is so full, so packed with “stuff”, you need to close your eyes and lie down for about 30 years? I liken that feeling to having a headache or bad allergies, but it’s coming from…
Every night at bedtime, I tell my toddler that I love him. Specifically, I say “I love you just the way you are.” It’s one of my highest values and firmest beliefs that your individuality matters. Who you are at your core, your unique strengths and weaknesses, your instincts and lived experience—all of these things…
If you’ve been in my world for any amount of time, you’ve heard me talk about Imposter Complex and how you can take practical steps to move past it. Today, I want to share a subtle nuance in the confidence-building process that many people miss. Too often, we think of confidence as a natural consequence…
No matter how awesome your life looks on paper, sometimes it’s hard to feel genuinely grateful or inspired while you’re stuck in the daily grind. I created my new podcast, Everyday Unicorn, because I want to give you the tools and coaching advice to not only own your magic as a leader and human, but…
I was just scrolling through my phone and I came across an affirmation that I saved to the pinned resources at the top of my notes app. It’s so freaking good, I just have to share it with you. I cannot for the life of me remember where I read it or who said it…
Working from home can be a drag sometimes, am I right? I think a lot of us who came up working in corporate offices, probably dreamed about the days we could work from home. In this fantasy, working from home includes leisurely naps, walks outside, casual food preparation, and breaks to refresh and replenish your…
This past weekend, I gave a talk to a group of creative women celebrating International Women’s Day. We gathered inside a beautiful design studio (Studio Broad in downtown Stanton, Virginia) and enjoyed the company of like-minded souls, despite the pouring rain and fog. I had been invited to give a little presentation on the topic…
Let’s talk about to-do lists! Love them? Hate them? Carry one like an albatross around your neck? If you’re like most people I know, you loOoOove the feeling of checking something off your list…but you haAaAate the fact that you never cross off EVERYTHING. Cause let’s be honest…that unfinished shit WEIGHS on you. It drags…
Today, I want to talk about the difference between professional and personal leadership. The reason this feels relevant to you and me—the high-achieving, creative, and ambitious folks that I work with, chat with, and am friends with—is that most of us are leaders whether we have that title or not. I believe that leadership is…
