Do you know this feeling? You set out to do the norm and discover inspiration? You follow the regular routine and something disrupts it, yet in a good way? Turns out, my side gig for my branding startup delivered just this sort of twist. Through the ridesharing services of Uber Read more…
Danger. Beware. I’m breaking blog best practices. I’m going off topic and deeply personal. My black lab son has cancer. As a single woman, Bo is the center of my universe. Actually, he IS my universe. If you know me, you already know this. If you don’t, allow me to Read more…
On Sunday, my before church ritual involves a Cup of Joe and CBS Sunday Morning. The show recently featured a company killin’ it with their latest ad campaign. In cooldeb terms, read killin’ it = knowing thy audience. The messaging is intentional, thoughtful and allows peoples to be seen. (Plural Read more…
Since 2014, I’ve followed Chris Brogan and his tradition of selecting three words to guide the New Year. The collective group of words were an alternative to resolutions and ideally, they were inspiring and actionable. This year, I’m taking a page from Melinda Gates and selecting one word. I’m actually choosing the word Read more…
Happy Holidays ya’ll! My wish for each of you during this special time of year is perspective. Go seek it or better yet, allow it to seek you. It’s easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of the season. And it’s easy to allow the extra list Read more…
Do you know a lane changer? Lane changers inspire us to see new possibilities through their words and actions. They forge new paths for us to follow. Perhaps, you’re a lane changer because of a bold decision you made. As part of my ‘Celebrating women and their stories‘ blog series, Read more…
“It’s not so much what we don’t know but what we think we know that obstructs our vision.” Krister Stendahl, Swedish theologian and New Testament scholar Whether you watched the royal wedding live or the media highlights, one thing is true: we’re seeing the Royal Family through a disruptive and different Read more…
In 2017, women took center stage and shared their voices and stories in new ways. Many claimed their pasts; many claimed their futures. We heard from women as part of the #MeToo movement. We also heard women (and men!) denounce the former Google employee who claimed women were not biologically capable of Read more…
It’s that time of year again! The ever popular and ever delightful time to choose 3 words for 2018. Rather than making resolutions, choosing 3 words can help you chart a course for the next 365 days. Your words should inspire action, thought, mantras and goals to keep you keeping Read more…
What does water mean to you? I’m not talking about the recommendation to drink X ounces a day to support good health. I’m referring to bodies of water and dipping your toes, floating on top and jumping down under. In my life, water is a mainstay. If you follow my Read more…