If you’ve been paying close attention, you might have noticed some changes on my social media accounts and email signature. By now, I hope you also know that I’ve launched my own curriculum, Courage is Built Here,™ a project 25 years
No one likes being reduced to a monolith—defined by just one aspect of who they are, what they believe, or how they feel. Yet, it happens all the time. Assumptions creep in, often unspoken yet still very loud (and sometimes
What if courage wasn’t about being fearless?What if it is about showing up fully as all of you? Lately, I’ve been thinking about how often we hold back. We hesitate in work meetings, tough conversations, and even our closest relationships. It feels safer,
As I watch the devastation of the LA fires, feeling like all I can do is pray and give what I can financially, I want to remind us of a few things: Doomscrolling—taking in more horrific information than we were ever
"Are these cards magic?" “Oh my gosh, this is so weird and exactly what I needed!” I get messages like this about my Courage Deck all the time, and honestly, they still catch me off-guard in the best way. They’re more than cards—they’re
Holding space for the people we live with, love, work with, and lead is a gift we don’t always recognize for its profound impact. This week, I’ve walked alongside people I care deeply about as they navigate some of life’s hardest
Not every space we walk into or must exist in will be safe and brave enough for us to bring our full, authentic selves. Not every space has earned the right to see all of who we are. This truth
I'm exhausted, and it's hard to get the overthinking and overwhelm to stop. My heart hurts, and my understanding muscle is waning and worn out. Fatigue has a way of making convictions sharper and shrinking our worlds. It can also
Showing up online feels heavier and hard this week. I’m navigating a lot of emotions—my own and others'—and choosing to lean into empathy, curiosity, and connection. If I’m honest, there’s a part of me that feels apprehensive in posting anything in
