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When You’re the One Standing in the Way of Someone Else’s Dream
The week before Halloween, my 12-year-old daughter came home with a mission. There was no Halloween party planned at her school, and she couldn’t believe it. New to the school, she assumed it was something the school organized every year—but it turned out that in previous years, it had been run by a family who’d since moved away. Most kids would’ve sighed and let it go. But not her. She wanted a party. Within hours, she rallied several friends to join her in proposing the ide


Money, Leverage, and the Power of Sharing What Works
This week, I’ve been reflecting on how much our relationship with money shapes not only our bank accounts but also our ability to give, receive, and collaborate. If you’ve been following me for a while, you know I’ve taught about money from many angles — mindset, worthiness, energy, and practical strategy. My signature course, Money Magic Miracles, had a first cohort of just 22 participants, and together they generated over 1.2 million dollars in only 60 days. And yet, even a


When Inspiration Whispers, Even on Vacation
There’s a certain irony in wanting to write while on vacation. Part of me wanted to simply rest—to lie by the pool, listen to the ocean, and not do anything at all. The other part felt inspired—an idea forming quietly, asking to be written down. That internal tug-of-war reminded me there’s a difference between writing from obligation and writing from inspiration. One comes from pressure to stay productive; the other from a whisper that wants to be heard. After months of busyn


Breaking Free from the Dopamine Trap: Life Beyond the Screen
Phones. Screens. iPads. They’re everywhere — and most of us can’t imagine life without them. Yet I sometimes wonder if we’re facing one...


Why Silence Feels So Uncomfortable (and So Necessary)
In my last blog , I shared about busyness — how we wear it like a badge of honor and equate productivity with worth. But as I’ve been...


Are You Ignoring the Universe’s Whispers?
It happened in slow motion. I was hurrying down the narrow spiral staircase in our house, baggy pants brushing against my ankles, when my...


I Know You’re Busy, But… The Hidden Cost of Our Busyness Addiction
“I know you’re busy, but…” The phrase landed like a jab. A colleague said it casually last year before asking me a simple question. Yet...


What Two Lizards in Bali Taught Me About Balance
The other morning, I noticed two lizards—one inside my house and one outside—facing each other like a living yin-yang. I couldn’t look...


What a Balinese Goddess Taught Me About Knowledge, Creativity, and Gratitude
Yesterday, I had the privilege of attending a Saraswati celebration in Bali. Saraswati is the Hindu goddess of knowledge, wisdom, art,...


The Balinese Secret to Harmony (and How We Can Bring It Home)
It’s been just one week since we moved into our new home in Bali, but already life feels like it’s moving to a different rhythm. My...


One Minute can Change Everything
If you read my last article, you know the past few weeks have been a whirlwind. My family and I just moved to Bali after fourteen years...


When You Can’t Find Your Own Courage, Borrow It
I’ve been quieter than usual these past couple of weeks—and not because I haven’t had anything to say. It’s because life has been… a lot....


The Ripple Effect You’ll Probably Never See (But Should Trust Anyway)
You know those moments when someone says, “You have no idea how much that meant to me”? And you honestly don’t? That’s the secret power...


We’re Celebrating 20 Years of Marriage—Just Not in the Way I Imagined
Twenty years ago, I got married in Galicia, Spain, at our 11 generation farmhouse tucked just thirty minutes from the Camino de Santiago....


When I Start the Day Like This, Everything Shifts
There’s a sacred window in the early hours—before the world starts demanding, pinging, and pulling at us. It’s a quiet, golden sliver of...


Why Making Friends as an Adult Feels Weird (And What to Do About It)
Let’s just say it—making friends as a grown woman is weird. It can feel like dating, but with more “Do I belong here?” vibes and fewer...


Letting Go: Lessons in Life, Loss, and Legacy
“One of my husbands latest art pieces that I look at every morning” A few weeks ago, I sat down with my friend Barbara overlunch. She had...


Money, Sleep, and the Lesson I Didn’t See Coming
A month ago, I walked into a Morgan Stanley event expecting to hear about wealth-building strategies, or maybe a fresh take on money...


The Talk I Almost Didn’t Need—Until I Did
Why does loss feel so disorienting when life insists on moving forward? This past season has been one of the most emotionally intense...


The Hidden Cost of Comfort—and Why Courage Is the Ultimate Currency
In today’s fast-paced world of innovation and disruption, we talk a lot about growth—scaling teams, expanding impact, launching the next...
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