Why It’s Important Now (More Than Ever!) To Have Self-Awareness, Compassion, & Good Communication
I was babysitting my niece and nephew. We made paper airplanes and they started coloring them. My nephew saw my niece drawing princesses on her …
When They Wouldn’t Let Me On The Plane To See My Dad: Compassion Is What Truly Matters In Life
It was a week before Christmas. I was checking in for a flight together with my dad at San Francisco International Airport. We were on …
A Story About My Butt Washer + How My Husband Has Been A Good Influence
When I first met Pete, he gave me a ride home in his 1994 forest green Toyota pickup truck. On our third date he said, …
The One Emotional Trait To Make Life Easier
Resilience: the capacity to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness. My friend called me and said she felt hurt because her boss chose someone else to …
The Time I Was Cheated On And What I Did About It (I Laugh About It Now!)
Being cheated on took a LONG time for me to emotionally recover from. It sparked the greatest personal growth journey of my life so far. …
It’s Time to Be the Biggest, Baddest Version of Yourself
When I lived in NYC after college I dated a professional chef. He worked at a popular restaurant in Tribeca and I loved going in …
The 5 Love Languages: A Book That Will Elevate All of Your Relationships
One of my favorite books is The 5 Love Languages by Gary Chapman. It’s basically about how people show and receive love differently, so whenever …
Friendship Is Greater Than Romance: Love Your Friends In Good Times and Bad
I was at the movies with my husband for Valentine’s Day. We were watching the year’s Oscar-nominated animated shorts – something we do every year. …
Passion Is Not Enough: How To Build a Strong Foundation In Your Business and Your Life
I started reading my friend Ajit Nawalkha’s book titled “Live Big.” He talks about Passion vs. Practicality and I’m over here like… “Find your passion …
That Moment When I Knew I’d Marry Him
As nice as it sounds, I don’t believe in love at first site. I believe in infatuation and intuition at first site, but real love …
How To Be Your Best Self: The Difference Between Wanting to do a Good Job and Trying Too Hard
There’s a clear difference between wanting to do a good job and trying too hard. When someone wants to do a good job, it’s for …