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The Essential Key to Effective Leadership: Self-Awareness

Leadership is not just about making decisions, giving orders, or inspiring your team—it’s about understanding yourself as much as it is about understanding others. In the complex and dynamic world of business, the importance of self-awareness for leaders cannot be overstated. In this article, we’ll explore the significance of self-awareness, the potential costs of lackingContinue reading “The Essential Key to Effective Leadership: Self-Awareness”

From Loss to Launch; Rise Up Thriving Podcast Ep. 30

I’m super excited to share my first guest podcast appearance with you! I’m so happy I was able to connect with Kristina. She is a strong, beautiful and resilient woman and I’m grateful for the opportunity to share my story with and through her. The mission of the Rise Up Thriving Podcast is to inspireContinue reading “From Loss to Launch; Rise Up Thriving Podcast Ep. 30”

May 8th Past and Present

May 8, 2018 was my due date for my first pregnancy. On that date I was entering my second trimester with my son, unknowingly facing the loss of that pregnancy in only a few weeks. May 2019 I was just cleared from being monitored for cancer, a few months into my “What Now?” Journey, unsureContinue reading “May 8th Past and Present”

Redefining SMART Goals

Have you ever achieved a goal only to still feel unsatisfied with your life? Then you move on to the next goal and hope it’s the thing that finally makes you feel like you’ve “arrived” to the life you want to be living…

2022 Update

I missed posting the last few weeks. I’m working on figuring out a lot on how to prioritize my time to achieve my long-term vision, for my business and personal life. And I got COVID and was out of commission for most of about 7 days. I’ve struggled with clarity and overwhelm because of allContinue reading “2022 Update”

Thoughts on Entertainment: Disney’s Encanto

Spoiler Warning: Do not read if you have not seen the movie and want to be surprised. I love reflecting on the messages in family and children’s movies. Some of my favorites are Trolls, Inside Out, Soul, Frozen (I & II), and now Encanto. I thought this week I’d share my thoughts on the messagesContinue reading “Thoughts on Entertainment: Disney’s Encanto”

New Year! New You?

So many people love the saying “New Year, New Me!” but what changes at the strike of midnight on a pre-determined day of the year that makes us believe anything will suddenly be different when we wake the next morning? The truth about change is that it happens gradually and builds over time. There’s noContinue reading “New Year! New You?”

Comfort Doesn’t Equal Happiness

You may try to dodge discomfort at every turn in life, but you can’t outrun it forever. So why not try to embrace it instead? Have you ever felt regret over not taking a chance? That was your comfort zone holding you back out of fear of discomfort. Challenging yourself is one of the bestContinue reading “Comfort Doesn’t Equal Happiness”

Yoga for personal growth?

The fundamental teachings of yoga are based on the practice of being uncomfortable, which is a powerful lesson we can all benefit from. We’re wired to take the path of least resistance. But what if you made a conscious effort to take the difficult route? Think of your comfort zone as a form of attachment.Continue reading “Yoga for personal growth?”

Overcome Fear and Break Free of Your Comfort Zone

If you’re ready to take steps away from your comfort zone, here are some tips that can help. Take nothing for granted. Be grateful for even the dark and difficult times life throws at you. In his book, The 15 Invaluable Laws of Growth, John’s eight law is The Law of Pain: Good Management of BadContinue reading “Overcome Fear and Break Free of Your Comfort Zone”