After years of chasing approval and wrestling with distraction, I’m entering 2025 with one clear intention: FOCUS. From personal growth to sustainable systems, this year is about alignment, not overwhelm. Let me show you how I’m bringing my life into sharp focus—and ask yourself: what’s your word of the year?

“What will people think?” It’s the question that holds too many of us back. This blog is your permission slip to drop the fear, reclaim your voice, and finally be seen—as your whole, powerful, unapologetic Self.

While waiting in line at an amusement park, I watched a little girl taking selfies. 📸 Each time she looked at the camera, she was enchanted by what she saw. She smiled, her eyes twinkled. ✨ She tilted her head, practicing different gazes and expressions.

Being "okay" in your relationship is completely different from being in love. If you find yourself questioning, How do I know if my relationship is over?, it might be time to take a closer look at what you're feeling.

When you’re stretching yourself, trying something new, and stepping into your power, it’s a thrilling experience. Whether you're making strides in your personal, physical, or professional life, having a small tribe of cheerleaders—those who celebrate your wins and support your growth—makes all the difference.

I scan the room of expectant faces. It may be a hundred faces. A few times, I look out at well over 500 faces. Once, there were over a thousand faces looking at me. 

Have you ever asked, “What about me?”

Are you running around, doing all the things, making sure everyone else has what everyone else wants and needs, and suddenly realize that you don’t have a single thing for yourself?

Making yourself a priority is so hard this time of year, but it’s not impossible. In fact, for your friends, family, and coworkers to be happy and joyful...

You must be happy and joyful.

Whoa, there are A LOT of things outside our control right now. We have mandated masks in most states, it’s uncertain whether schools will open, and who knows about sports, community events, weddings, vacations, etcetera?

This pandemic has disrupted every common situation in each of our lives, and it has given the spotlight to all kinds of other horrors.

It’s all just over-the-top and out-of-control.

When we can’t make our own decisions about certain things, it starts to feel like we can’t make decisions about anything.