This year, my word is Messy. Not balance or momentum. Not strategic, color-coded-plans! Messy. And between you and me, choosing that word feels slightly rebellious. As women business owners, we’re often praised for being prepared, thoughtful, strategic, and responsible. We build the spreadsheet, read the books, and attend the webinars. We triple-check the email before … Read more
Why brain fog, fatigue, irritability, and “wired but tired” may signal hormone and immune dysfunction — even when your labs are normal For many high-achieving women, perimenopause doesn’t arrive as hot flashes. It arrives as subtle performance decline. You’re still capable. Still leading. Still showing up. But something feels… off. You wake up tired. Your … Read more
The difference between “I want this” and “I’m building this” February is where the truth shows up. January is full of energy. New planners. New goals. Fresh motivation. A clean slate. I love that season—there’s something powerful about a woman deciding she’s ready for more. But February is when the calendar stops clapping for you. … Read more
The leadership move that changes everything: stop building alone There’s a moment I’ve watched happen more times than I can count. A woman walks out of an event, a meeting, a networking lunch, or a conference. In this moment she’s smiling, she’s talked to all the people, she’s collected a few names, and she’s checked … Read more
You’re checking the boxes – you feel like you’re eating pretty well, getting your steps in, and sleeping a lot (because you’re exhausted). But still, something feels off. You’re struggling just to make it through the day. You feel wired because you’ve got so much running through your mind, but you don’t feel like you’re … Read more
From the third grade, I dreamed of a career in law enforcement. Watching crime-solving TV shows, meeting forensic experts, and observing trials fueled my passion. I loved every aspect of my job when I started working in a crime laboratory. A fulfilling career is not just about a paycheck but about living with purpose. When … Read more
After more than three decades in business and hundreds of strategy sessions with women entrepreneurs, I can say with full confidence that most women CEOs aren’t stuck because they’re not working hard enough, but because they’re trying to grow without the right structure backing them up. As a CEO you are probably showing up every … Read more
I’ve worked in marketing for a long time. I’ve seen strategies rise and fall, trends come and go, platforms explode—and then get noisy, crowded, and confusing. Through it all, I’ve told clients: You don’t need to be everywhere. You need to be where it matters—for you and your audience. And yet, for years, I kept … Read more
Have you ever had that nagging feeling that you’re meant for more — that your career should feel fulfilling, energizing, and aligned with who you really are? You’re not alone. Many professionals reach a point where success on paper doesn’t feel like success in life. That’s the moment your deeper purpose is calling you to … Read more
The Balancing Act Running a business is no small feat, especially for women balancing multiple roles. Between managing clients, overseeing projects, and handling personal responsibilities, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. This is where creative problem-solving and effective time management come into play. But how do we know when it’s time to delegate, and how do … Read more
