I’m embarking on a new journey: I’m writing my fourth book. Sure, I’m an experienced writer. But this project is different. It’s a solo act; all of my other books have had co-authors. And it’s a different time. In the age of AI, publishers are wary. Writing a book with an AI tool is relatively … Learn More
I grew up in Kalkaska, Michigan, the self-proclaimed Trout Capital of the state, population small enough that everyone knew your business better than you did. And like a lot of young girls in a lot of small towns, I had big dreams: I remember telling my parents, with total confidence, that after I met those … Learn More
My sister is one of those people who shows up every day for work that most people couldn’t do. As a paraprofessional at a school for students with developmental needs, she pours herself into kids who need her most – the ones who are misunderstood, underestimated, and often just having the hardest time navigating a … Learn More
Yes: I did get caught up in the Western craze. I may have bought some boots, a hat. I did, in fact, just go to a rodeo. It was so much fun. I don’t know about you, but the older I get the more I enjoy new experiences that don’t involve “fancy” and “luxury.” I love simple human … Learn More
We know we need to network. Many of us cringe at the idea of walking into a room full of strangers and making small talk, though. I get it. I grew up painfully shy. I used to hide behind my mom’s knees whenever adults would talk to me. I’ve obviously gotten better at this, but it’s taken … Learn More
“What the heck are you two doing?” I couldn’t resist asking this question to the two strangers sitting in front of me at a conference recently. This man and woman just radiated love – it was incredible. I mean, they weren’t even holding hands … they were simply being, and they were glowing. I had to know their … Learn More
