Trailblazer Tuesday

I’ve had a LinkedIn account for years, but up until recently, I always felt like I didn’t know how to navigate it or even what I was...

"If you’re so unhappy, why don’t you just leave? Obviously, this isn’t the job for you."  That’s what the VP of Sales said to me with all...

As a late-diagnosed  #neurodivergent  (ND) person who had to learn to unmask as a young professional, let’s chat about how masking might...

Networking can be tough sometimes, and I had a pretty interesting experience recently that reminded me of that. I’ve always been someone...

My friends and I have joked about our “personal brand” for years but mostly about our fashion choices or the weird humor our algorithms...

Early in my career, I was so paralyzed by the idea of 'saying yes to everything' that I probably passed up a lot of good opportunities...

If an opportunity scares me, that’s usually a pretty good indication that it’s something I need to move toward instead of away from. I’m...

Some days (like yesterday) I’m unstoppable, crushing my to-do list. Other days (like today), the melancholy of January creeps in and...

The Sims franchise turns 25 today, and while we could talk all day about chaotic Sim antics (toilet fires, pool ladder "accidents," and...

In 2024, I set and accomplished some lofty goals. With those came a lot of change—my worst nightmare. 

Over the past few months, our house has been a revolving door of Realtors, buyers, inspectors, and maintenance people. I thought we’d seen the last of them for the year—until one of them showed up at 8 a.m. on December 26 to… paint the unfinished basement stairs, of all things.

A little over two years ago, I walked into my first marketing job with a fresh master’s degree and as much hope as I could pack into the spaces between waves of anxiety. I was convinced they’d fire me any second, that they'd realize I’d somehow fooled them into thinking I knew anything about marketing or communications.

Not every day has to be groundbreaking. Some days are for breathing, regrouping, and planting seeds for tomorrow. Success doesn’t always...

If you’re feeling burned out, remember: it’s okay to pause and take care of yourself. In a society that often pushes for constant productivity, prioritizing your well-being will keep you strong for the long haul.