I’m sharing how I decided to speak with a person who unexpectedly showed up in my world and forced me to confront an uncomfortable truth. I’ll talk about how a comment sparked this conversation and required me to ask myself, am I allowed to acc

The Lie I Tell Myself and the Danger of My Single Story | Episode #46

Mar 29th, 2021 25m 11s

I'm sharing why a recent comment from a peer made me completely rethink a lie I’ve been telling myself and, even perhaps more broadly, challenge a single story that I identify with. Listen as I contemplate whether calling myself a risk-averse o

I Have Everything I Need Right Now To Start and Succeed | Episode #45

Mar 21st, 2021 38m 1s

Today’s episode was inspired by a book that mentions: everything you need to get started is within your reach. I used that idea and extended the concept to remind myself that I have everything I need right now to succeed. So often, the temptati

Taking Time to Heal, Reset, and Reflect after a Year that Tested My Boundaries | Episode #44

Mar 8th, 2021 21m 28s

I'm sharing why I took a much-deserved break from podcasting and really all things outside of maintaining my day-to-day existence. The past few months have allowed me to heal, reset, and reflect after a year that tested my boundaries. As I star

The Moment I Stopped Caring and Gained Mental Freedom | Episode #43

Sep 7th, 2020 21m 52s

I'm sharing how a message from one of my friends let me down a Twitter rabbit hole that eventually led me to the stunning realization that I could choose not to care anymore. I’ll talk about how this aha moment to stop letting other people’s op

Adjusting To and Thriving In The New Normal | Episode #42

Aug 23rd, 2020 21m 36s

I'm sharing how I am carving out my own space to adjust to the new normal in the current environment of the pandemic, social justice, and parenting 24/7. Instead of being filled with anxiety about what the future holds and trying to balance too

Finding My Voice and Finally Saying No | Episode #41

Jul 12th, 2020 21m 30s

I'm sharing how a piece of feedback unintentionally spread into other facets of my life and allowed me to not only find my voice but also finally say no to a request that I would usually find a way to work on. Parenting during Covid-19 is takin

When the Present Matches The Past | Episode #40

Jul 3rd, 2020 20m 54s

I'm sharing how a journey to find a picture led to a rediscovery of the past and reflection of just how far I’ve come.Article referenced in episode: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/07/02/business/covid-economy-parents-kids-career-homeschooling.htm

The Difference A Week Can Make + The Power of Storytelling | Episode #39

Jun 25th, 2020 30m 50s

I'm sharing the difference that a couple of weeks can make. My last recording was mentally and emotionally draining and after I said my peace, I decided to get lost in the world of Storytelling and further immersing myself in an online workshop

What Black Lives Matter Means To Me | Episode #38

Jun 11th, 2020 30m 12s

I'm sharing what Black Lives Matter means to me and explore my own struggles coming to terms with recent events. This is an emotional and tough topic for me to talk about but I am only hurting myself by not sharing and reflecting upon my own e

Holding Ourselves Back and What It Means To "Drop the Rock" | Episode #37

May 28th, 2020 22m 40s

I'm talking about how I couldn’t stop thinking about a passage in the book Working Identity by Herminia Ibarra. It forced me to think about how we are all guilty of holding ourselves back and how if you are trying to make a career transition or

Facing My Biggest Weakness and a Difficult Week at Work | Episode #36

May 21st, 2020 20m 1s

I'm sharing how my daughter forced me to face my biggest weakness and how this past week has been a struggle for me. While I don’t have a well thought out conclusion or a big lesson that I’ve learned, I do know that it’s important to step back

Turning Points in My Career with Help from Seth Godin | Episode #35

May 14th, 2020 21m 48s

I'm sharing one of the many insights from Seth Godin’s book, The Icarus Deception, that has made me reflect on major turning points in my career. I’ll talk about how I felt invisible at work and how a jolting moment was the tipping point to get

What Is a Personal Brand and Should I Create a Personal Website? | Episode #34

May 10th, 2020 17m 52s

I'm sharing why I am creating a personal website and thinking about what it means to be a personal brand. The process has been terrifying, frustrating, and just the type of challenge that I needed.If you have iTunes and liked the show, I would

Coping during Covid-19 Pandemic | Episode #33

May 10th, 2020 17m 54s

I'm sharing how I am coping through COVID. While I’m incredibly fortunate to still have my consulting income coming in, the uncertainty, being cooped up at home with two young children, and bouts of sickness have left our family feeling anxiou

Part 2: Recap of My Crazy European Summer Abroad | Episode #32

May 10th, 2020 20m 42s

I'll continue sharing what I have been up to for the last few months, which included working, parenting, and traveling abroad for most of the summer. Sounds glamorous when you are on a one week vacation but less so if you are trying to work, pa

Recap of My Crazy European Summer Abroad | Episode #31

May 10th, 2020 20m 41s

I'm sharing what I have been up to for the last few months, which included working, parenting, and traveling abroad for most of the summer. Sounds glamorous when you are on a one week vacation but less so if you are trying to work, parent, and

Don't Confuse Movement With Progress: Why You Need to Be Vigilant about Your Career as a Mom ( or Future Mom) | Episode #30

May 16th, 2019 18m 35s

I'm sharing how reading a New York times article on pregnancy and motherhood led me to once again be reminded of the quote says, “Do not confuse movement with progress.” Whether you are a mom or have no plans to be, I’ll be candid and share why

How I Maintain My Sanity as a Driven, Ambitious Mom | Episode #29

May 2nd, 2019 18m 41s

I'm sharing how I keep my sanity as an ambitious career and what I call life-driven mom. Whether you are a mom or a driven professional, or both, you will learn my tips and approach to staying sane while also embracing my undeniable desire to d

What Do You Want People To Say About You? | Episode #28

Apr 4th, 2019 13m 40s

I'm sharing how a question I came across is shaping not only how I view myself and do my work but also how I act and relate to others at work.If you have iTunes and liked the show, I would be forever grateful for a rating & short review here:

Part 2: Forget Finding Your Passion! Let’s Talk About Your Gift... | Episode #27

Feb 28th, 2019 20m 14s

I’m once again talking about the often dreaded “finding your passion question” but this time I’m sharing a new perspective that turned out to be a game-changer for me. Learn why focusing on my gifts and NOT my passions has resulted in me taking

Having Patience in an Inpatient World | Episode #26

Feb 14th, 2019 11m 34s

I’m sharing why I think having patience is an increasingly undervalued skill and virtue in today's impatient world. I'll share why patience and ambition don't always seem to go hand-in-hand but do, in fact, complement each other quite nicely.I

“The Power of 1” + My Goals for 2019 | Episode #25

Jan 31st, 2019 23m 4s

I’m sharing my goals for 2019 and explaining how the "Power of 1" is allowing me to navigate the madness of taking care of my infant and preschool-aged daughters while I work part-time AND start a new set of projects for the year.If you have i

3 Lessons From Trying to Achieve My 2018 Goals + A New Addition! | Episode #24

Dec 20th, 2018 22m 9s

I'll give you an update on the goals that I made as part of my 2018 New Year's resolutions, and share three lessons that resulted from trying to achieve those goals. I'll also share some wonderful news that will give new meaning to balancing mo

When Writing a Children's Book is Easier Said Than Done | Episode #23

Nov 15th, 2018 27m 39s

I share the difficulties I’ve had these past two weeks accomplishing a goal I set out at the beginning of the year as part of my New Year's Resolution: To write a children’s book based on my grandmother’s childhood in Kenya. Stay tuned to find