How to Gracefully Deal with Transitions

How to Gracefully Deal with Transitions

Transition brings up so many uncomfortable emotions. When I took my first leap out of a corporate career and started my own company, I faced so much fear and anxiety. When the future is unknown, questions abound. How will I make a living? Will anyone hire me? How do I do this? Uncertainty can whip you into a frenzy of what ifs. What if I can’t make pay my bills? What if I'm not capable of running a business? What if if I fail? Deep Breath.  Here are some things to keep in mind about transitions.

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Tips on How to Create a Vision Board for the New Year

Tips on How to Create a Vision Board for the New Year

Happy New Year! As we reach the end of the year and look toward the future, I thought I'd share with you an annual tradition that I do every year - creating a vision board. I've been creating vision boards for the last decade, but it's only been the last four years that I've started to do this with friends. In the past, I'd squirrel away in my office and surround myself with magazines, my journal, scissors and glue, and then imagine my life over the next year. Now, I do the same thing but with friends over drinks. For me, it's more impactful to share this ritual with others as it feels more real when I share my intentions with others.

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The Car Accident That Woke Me Up

The Car Accident That Woke Me Up

This past weekend was a monumental leap forward for women and a big wake-up call for me. We all know what the leap forward is. The first black and Asian-American woman will soon hold one of the highest levels in the United States government - the vice presidency. This is a historic moment for women in the United States, and a cause for celebration. The wake-up call? Let me explain.

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Hope is the Word of the Day

Hope is the Word of the Day

These days, there's a lot of things to hope for. The end to the pandemic. The health of our loved ones. The safe start of in-person school for our kids. The recovery of our economy. A change in our government. We all tap into hope at various times in our lives. These days, I feel like I tap into it more than usual.

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