Category: Inspiration

Have you ever felt a gentle nudge—or a scream—of dreams you’ve set aside, held back by fear, doubt, or that inner voice saying, “You’re not enough”? If you know my story, you know I’ve been there—shocked into the reality of watching life pass by, paralyzed by the “what ifs” and…

Hey there, Leading Ladies—let’s talk about the wild world of social media. We’re scrolling through a flood of info every day, right? Some of it’s just divisive noise, pushing us apart, while other posts nudge us to blindly follow the status quo. But here’s where I get fired up: some…

A Pain That Echoes: My Mother Seven years ago, my mother had several mini-strokes brought on by her Type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure. She developed severe vascular dementia—a condition caused by reduced blood flow to the brain from strokes—and lost her memory until she passed away two years…

by The Feminist Turned HouseWife There will come a day so quiet, so still, when no small feet run through the halls, no laughter echoes off the walls, no whispered “Mama, stay a little longer” from the doorway in the dark. One day, the last crayon masterpiece will be drawn,…

Ever felt like your health goals are a fuzzy target, just out of grasp? I’ve been there, but here’s the deal: nailing your goals starts with laser-sharp focus. Well, maybe not the first thing—the first thing is to define what you want and why, believe you can nail it, then…

A few days ago, I stumbled across an old blog post from over 15 years back. My kids are now grown, with little ones of their own, and while my struggles have shifted, challenges still linger—as I’m sure they do for you. Reading that post was a heart-tugging reminder to…

A City Garden Sanctuary In the heart of Silicon Valley, where tech towers and urban buzz defined our days, my husband created something extraordinary: a stunning English garden in our small backyard. Roses, lavender, and foxgloves bloomed vibrantly, forming a sanctuary that muted the city's chaos. It was our escape,…

Ditch the Lecture, Feel the Truth I’m at a health conference, and some movement expert’s yammering away about why we need to move, spouting science while we’re all stuck in chairs, stiff as boards from sitting all day. What do you know? I’m bored out of my mind, itching to…

Order Sparks Clarity As a strategic life coach, I thrive on clarity, and a clean, organized, decluttered home, or office, keeps me grounded and focused. Staying on top of my space saves time, energy, and sanity. Letting messes pile up and to-do lists overflow? That’s a fast track to stress,…

Finding Inspiration I’ve been immersed in Seth Godin’s The Practice: Shipping Creative Work. It’s inspiring and packed with practical insights. The idea I’m hooked on? Committing to the practice—the process—of creative work, not the product, the end result. Maybe you’re chasing goals too. Maybe you’re stuck on outcomes. You’re designed…