Becoming a Grandmother
This summer, I’ll become a grandmother. I still can’t believe I just typed that. Our oldest son and daughter in law are expecting their first baby in June. Their baby. Our grandchild. Even writing those words takes a second to settle. Not because it feels overwhelming, but because it marks a shift. One that feels […]
You Don’t Need a New Year to Make a Change
I started writing my second book, Real Confidence, on June 3, 2023. Not in January. Not at the start of a new year. Just a regular day when I finally stopped waiting and decided to begin. That date matters to me because it reminds me of something we forget far too often. Real change does […]
When the Book Launch Feels Bigger Than Life
My book launch is right around the corner, and I am feeling all the feelings that come with it. Excitement. Gratitude. Pride. And also a whole lot of anxiety. I knew a book launch would be busy, but I do not think I fully understood what it takes to bring a project this big into […]
The Part of Writing a Book No One Warns You About
The Myth We All Believe at the Beginning People love to say that writing a book is the hard part. Sit down, open your laptop, pour your heart onto the page, and eventually the manuscript will be finished. Then you close the computer and imagine everything after that happening with ease. I believed that too. […]
A Thanksgiving Full of Gratitude, Chaos, and Everything in Between
Coming Home Again Thanksgiving has always been one of my favorite holidays. Not because of the turkey or the desserts or the beautiful table settings we pretend will stay untouched. The real reason is simple. All of my kids come home. That alone feels like a gift. As they get older, their lives pull them […]
Confidence in the Workplace: Why It Matters and How We Build It
In 2025, a national study by the Mentally Strong Institute found that 66 percent of working Americans believe we’re facing a real confidence crisis. Nearly 70 percent say they replay past mistakes and battle a tough inner critic, and 62 percent regularly feel they’re not enough. These internal struggles are happening while external uncertainty keeps […]
Patience and Kindness in the Midst of Chaos
Right now, I’m sitting at the Boston airport, surrounded by tired travelers, long lines, and the familiar sound of flight delay announcements echoing through the terminal. My flight has been delayed again. There’s no clear update, just the vague promise that we’ll board soon. The funny thing about airports is that they’re one of the […]
You Must Do The Thing You Think You Cannot Do
“You must do the thing you think you cannot do.”— Eleanor Roosevelt We’ve all heard those words before, but when you really sit with them, they hit differently. Because most of us have a long list of “things we think we cannot do.” Speak up in a meeting. Apply for that dream job. Write a […]
Because They’re Family
The Shadow Who Follows Me Kodi follows me everywhere. If I get up to grab a glass of water, he’s right there. If I walk outside for a minute, he’s at the door waiting. Even if I go to the bathroom, I can hear him get up and follow, because heaven forbid I go anywhere […]
REAL Confidence: Why Admitting We’re Struggling Might Be the Most Confident Thing We Ever Do
We live in a world that praises strength. We celebrate composure, grit, and perseverance, the ability to keep it together no matter what is happening beneath the surface. But sometimes, I think the world confuses strength with silence. Maybe you have felt that too. You smile through exhaustion, you say “I’m fine” when your throat […]