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Cherishing Health: Lessons from Time with My Parents
After spending four meaningful days with my thriving parents, I reflect on the precious gift of health and the importance of never taking it for granted. Seeing others their age face health challenges puts everything in perspective and reinforces why gratitude for our well-being should be a daily practice.
My Exercise Identity Crisis: From Gym Perfectionist to Movement Explorer
A personal journey through fitness perfectionism, from obsessive CrossFit culture and disordered eating to discovering the freedom of being a "movement explorer." The author shares how spreading physical and emotional needs across multiple activities—CrossFit coaching, solo running, casual pickleball—prevents any single form of exercise from becoming everything and losing its joy.
From Aesthetics to Clarity: A New Way to Think About Exercise
A personal reflection on shifting from appearance-focused fitness to movement that serves mental clarity, emotional regulation, and daily performance. The author shares how discovering exercise's impact on focus and stress management—rather than chasing aesthetic goals—finally made consistent movement sustainable and genuinely rewarding.
Dreams Shift: My Hopes Five Years Out
Five years ago, my dreams were about external validation—titles, recognition, climbing higher. Today, they've evolved into something more personal and authentic. I hope to stay consistent with training because it keeps my brain functioning and stress manageable. I wish my son could find even one close friend—it would change his world. I dream of taking my family to Europe without budget constraints and reconnecting with my adventuring self alongside Casey as our kids become more independent. Professionally, I dream of getting my book published and seeing incredible things happen that I can't even imagine yet. The shift from wanting to be impressive to wanting to be useful reflects growth, not just aging. Dreams that feel too big to say out loud are usually the ones most worth pursuing.
An Elder Millennial's Taylor Swift Awakening
An elder millennial's journey from Taylor Swift skeptic to admirer after experiencing "The Tortured Poets Department" during a run and watching her masterful New Heights podcast appearance. This isn't fandom, it's sisterhood, celebrating a woman who grinds in private, leads with confidence, and demonstrates that true power comes from excellence, not performance.
The Hardest Summer: Navigating Life with a 14-Year-Old
I know child development theory, I was a high school principal. But knowing why your 14-year-old acts like a different species every morning doesn't make living with them easier. This summer has been brutal: constant emotional regulation, being the "dumbest person alive" who apparently knows nothing about high school athletics (despite it being my job), and absorbing all the frustrations of a kid shedding their identity. My therapist reminded me this might be the one thing that isn't easy for me. The mom guilt is real when you know the science but still lose your patience. Sometimes admitting it sucks is the first step forward.
My Summer Reading Stack: Books That Hit Different
This summer's reading wasn't just about entertainment—it was research. From Florence Knapp's "The Names" to Nate Bargatze's unexpected wisdom in "Big Dumb Eye," each book taught me something about authenticity, resilience, and what it means to show up fully. The best stories aren't about people who have it all figured out; they're about those brave enough to keep showing up when the path isn't clear. As leaders and women living full-size lives, we need stories that reflect our complexity—characters who struggle with staying true to themselves in systems not designed for them. Reading reminds me that the most powerful leaders are often still learning, growing, and brave enough to admit they don't have all the answers.
The Path Isn't Always Clear (And That's Okay)
Why do I put so much into the GRL Initiative—the posts, the vulnerability, the consistent showing up? Sometimes I don't know. But I'm not an overnight sensation; I'm a tugboat—consistent, stable, proven over time. I turn my real struggles into lessons that might help you feel less alone. I'm loud, tall, and a straight shooter, which isn't for everyone. But if you need someone to listen, ask good questions, and help your path feel clearer, I'm here. This isn't a numbers game; it's a heart game. Let's build a safe space for strong, loud leaders in a world that wasn't designed for us.
The Dress That Remembers: Pre-Performance Rituals and the Stories We Carry
A reflective piece about pre-performance anxiety, personal growth, and unexpected memory triggers. The author explores her midnight preparation rituals before keynotes and workshops, leading to a powerful realization sparked by an 11-year-old dress. From uncertain days as an assistant principal surrounded by LA's surface-level connections to confident speaking engagements today, this post examines how objects can serve as witnesses to our evolution. A vulnerable and inspiring look at the journey from searching to certainty, reminding readers to recognize their own growth markers.
The Sweet Spot: Why the Middle is Where the Magic Happens
The middle isn't where you wait for your life to begin—it's where life gets good. Written from the heart of a mid-career journey, this post explores why the middle phase of leadership, relationships, and life itself might be the sweetest spot of all. Like the cream filling in an Oreo or the perfect coffee temperature, the middle is where all the elements come together in harmony.
The Summer That Wasn't, But Maybe Still Is
A candid exploration of navigating a challenging summer while parenting a confidence-lacking teenager on the brink of high school. When constant travel and adolescent defiance threatened to derail the season, one moment of clarity led to goal-setting, research-backed confidence-building strategies, and the realization that sometimes the most transformative summers are the ones that force us to course-correct mid-journey.
Dear GRL, sorry I’ve been missing!
I’ve taken some time away from the blog to piece it all together into a book, from the middle, with a millennial voice in leadership. All too often books are written from the end, once goals have been crushed, and looking back on life.
Dear GRL: Let's Stop Calling Everything 'Friends' and 'Family'
It's time to stop calling everything "friends" and "family" in professional settings. This Dear GRL letter challenges the misuse of relationship language at work, explaining why your colleagues aren't your friends and your workplace isn't your family. Learn how companies weaponize "family" rhetoric to blur boundaries and why being precise with language helps you set better professional boundaries and expectations.
Dear GRL: When 300 Women Athletes Remind You Why This Work Matters
Dear GRL: Your Career Deserves a Mentor (and Here's Why)
Discover why finding a mentor is essential for millennial and Gen Z career success. This Dear GRL letter explores how mentorship transforms professional journeys, backed by compelling statistics showing that 68% of millennials with mentors stay at companies longer and experience 21-23% higher job satisfaction. Learn practical tips for finding the right mentor in 2025 and building meaningful career relationships that accelerate your growth.
Dear GRL: Your Grief Doesn't Have an Expiration Date
Grief hits different when you're navigating it in your 20s and 30s. Here's why your healing journey doesn't need to fit anyone else's timeline—and how to take care of yourself along the way.
The Comparison Detox: Reclaiming Your Story in the Age of Social Media
Social media comparison is stealing your joy and distorting your perspective. Here's how to curate a feed that inspires instead of depletes.
The Friendship Audit: When to Hold On, When to Let Go
Adult friendships evolve, and that's okay. Learn how to navigate changing relationships with grace, knowing when to invest and when to lovingly let go.
Dear GRL- The Perfectionism Trap: Why "Good Enough" is Actually Great
Perfectionism isn't a strength—it's a productivity killer. Discover research-backed strategies to embrace "good enough" and unlock your true potential without the burnout.
DEAR GRL: Your Body Is Not Your Enemy
Your body is not your enemy—it's your home. Learn how to heal your relationship with your body and embrace self-acceptance in a world that profits from your insecurity