Reader, Do you take the boring, everyday, mundane routines for granted? I did and never thought I'd miss my daily routines so much after a 2-week family vacation! Anticipating the trip was way more fun than when we were actually on the trip - never thought I'd say this. After 2 weeks of vacation time, I couldn't wait to get back to my boring, everyday routines! Many people think the success they want is found in the latest trend, strategy or hack. Or adding more to their plates. When...
2 days ago • 1 min read
Reader, I need to start this with a disclaimer: this is not financial advice and I'm not a financial advisor. Instead, I share my personal experience controlling my money instead of letting money control me. This is my version of making the money I need for the life I want. It's not just about making all the money in the world. Because I'm not sure I want to be that sort of a person or do what it takes to have that much money. In this week's podcast episode, I give a different take from what...
7 days ago • 1 min read
Reader, Why do we keep doing it again and again? Make and break new year's resolutions? Because we have this incredible thing called the human spirit. You're more resilient than you give yourself credit for. Here's the evidence: You're here, reading this email, in spite of everything that's happened in your life. This shows you how resilient and strong you already are. You don't need anything else to believe this. So yes, set that 2025 goal. Break it by next week. But you know what will...
9 days ago • 1 min read
Reader, Time - a loaded word for ambitious working moms. There never seems to be enough of it. It goes so fast you can't believe your kids are all grown. Or it goes too slowly. Always when you're trying to put your baby to sleep for the 4th time in the last hour so you can get a few minutes to yourself. Ultimately, it comes down to how you're relating to time. We all have the same 24 hours. Yet, some people seem to accomplish so much - and some, so little. I share more about this topic on...
14 days ago • 1 min read
Reader, Today is the last Sunday in 2024. So tempting to do it like everyone else - Review your 2024 List improvements you'll make Define where you're going in 2025 Let's do it differently, shall we? It's great to reflect and set direction for career and lives, of course. But I've found things like 'goal setting' just let me down - I often don't hit my goals. Then I just end up feeling disillusioned, disappointed, and no good. So instead of doing the conventional year-in-review and goal...
16 days ago • 1 min read
Reader, You know how they say if you want success, you have to show up like a pro. They say the difference between pros and amateurs is that pros show up no matter what. Amateurs show up only when they feel like it or when they can. I'm a pro mom and wife then. Because I show up for my family no matter what. Sick or well Rain or shine Feel like it or not Exhausted or energized I was supposed to show up like a pro in my business today by publishing a podcast at 9am. It's what I committed to...
21 days ago • 1 min read
Reader, I had this grand, ambitious plan to finish the revised version of the Starter Guide for Career Moms so I could tell you about it in this week's newsletter. I had forgotten I was supposed to go shoe shopping this morning with my son before the birthday lunch with my mom. There goes the grand, ambitious plan to work on the starter guide and get it done before this newsletter gets sent... If you're a mom reading this, or even someone with multiple priorities on your plate, I'm sure...
23 days ago • 1 min read
Reader, As a working mom, it's all about having boundaries right?We've heard this 100x already. So why are working women and moms still struggling with work-life balance?It comes down to what we know and what we do.This week, I talk about one thing that helps me do all that I do as a full-time working mom, wife, and business owner:Boundaries There's a world of difference between having them (what we know) and enforcing them (what we do).Having them is easy. Enforcing them? Not so easy.Listen...
28 days ago • 1 min read
Reader, How is it December already? I find myself asking this every year these days. Here's what I've learned in 2024: 1. Trust yourself more I started this newsletter in 2020 talking about personal finance. It was something I wanted to get better at so I was sharing all my lessons. Money led me to career and business building since work and money are intricately connected. Leaning into sharing career advice felt great since it's the foundation of my 2-decade long career in HR. Through it...
30 days ago • 2 min read