Journey

A Lesson in Patience: Why Hitting a Wall Means You’re Almost There
A picture of me standing in front of the Golden Dome at Notre Dame with a Christmas tree in the background.

A Lesson in Patience: Why Hitting a Wall Means You’re Almost There

When I bought my first house, I went to one afternoon of showings before putting in an offer on the first one I had seen. Needless to say, patience isn’t…

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Why Continuing to Show Up is Enough
Me celebrating getting awesome concert tickets on a FaceTime.

Why Continuing to Show Up is Enough

100 Blogs… I’d been thinking about what I wanted to write in my 100th blog for a while. I wanted something big and flashy and groundbreaking, but admittedly I struggled.…

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How to Find Your Flow
River flowing under a ski lift in Colorado

How to Find Your Flow

We’ve all been there. We have a long to-do list, but we find all the other small things we can do to avoid some of the deep work. This can…

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How Meeting Minutes Transformed My Life: Any Skill Can Build a Business
Me taking gift notes at a bridal shower

How Meeting Minutes Transformed My Life: Any Skill Can Build a Business

I’ve said it once and I’ll say it again: EVERY CAREER EXPERIENCE ADDS UP! When I worked in corporate, I took a lot of meeting minutes. It came with the…

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Is Technology Holding You Back from Starting Your Business?
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Is Technology Holding You Back from Starting Your Business?

How is technology holding you back? Yep, I asked it. While technology is helping us to advance the ways we do business, you need to ask yourself if it’s keeping…

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How You Gain Clarity When You Say an Aligned Yes
Me at an aviation museum in New Jersey.

How You Gain Clarity When You Say an Aligned Yes

For those of you who know me, you know that I have no problem saying “no”.  I believe saying “no” to opportunities and people that aren’t aligned is a way…

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How a Margarita and Mountains Became a Key Part of My Business
A margarita at the base of Vail Mountain

How a Margarita and Mountains Became a Key Part of My Business

As I savored the sweet and salty combination of my margarita and breathed in the fresh Aspen tree filled air, I was overcome with a sense of gratitude and reflection. …

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Why Connection is Crucial… Even as a Writer
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Why Connection is Crucial… Even as a Writer

The past few weeks, I can’t help but feel inspired and energized by all the connections I’ve made, conversations I’ve had, and events that I’ve been to. And it’s no…

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Are You Creating Freedom or Waiting to Achieve It?

Are You Creating Freedom or Waiting to Achieve It?

Disclosure: I only recommend products/services I would use myself and feel might benefit you as well. This post contains affiliate links, and I may earn a commission at no extra…

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