Ever scope out a shoreline and marvel at a surfer riding a crazy big wave? Feet planted, arms sprawled wide, just giving ‘er in all of that ripped-body glory. Did you happen to notice how an ankle was tethered to the board? Surfers know that at any given moment a wave can come crashing down on them and…

  What comes to mind when you think of a healthy, no-drama work environment? If you’re thinking good communication, equity initiatives, lightheartedness, and support without blame, shame and guilt, you’re bang on! Those ingredients are absolutely necessary for cooking the deliciously positive-work-culture gumbo that EVERY successful business should be serving up right about now, but there’s something else! A…

I feel heavy recently. Every headline, every name, every victim is with me. The expectation is that I carry on as usual in my roles as a mother, wife, friend, neighbor, and leader. It feels impossible. It’s been almost one year since the murder of George Floyd and I am forever changed because of it. Since his passing, there…

I just love family gatherings! It makes me think of festive food, lively libations, cozy and crazy conversations, liberating leisure time, big belly laughs and making magical memories…ahhh! I can’t help but smile when I think of all of that juiciness!! Though, I admit, my smile fades a little as we plan differently for this year. Days before Christmas…