Happiness isn’t performance or perfection. It’s presence. What happens when you stop chasing and start listening to your own inner compass?

I canceled my retreat, and it wasn’t burnout, failure, or fear. It was something deeper. What happens when the person leading restoration needs it most? This might be your permission to pause, too.

Remember when summer felt like freedom? Somewhere along the way, we stopped letting it be that simple. This year, what if you gave yourself permission to slow down, say no, and truly rest? This is your reminder to own your summer — not just survive it. Read on and let’s get back to what really matters.

I’ve been guiding leaders through deep transformation for over 30 years. So why did I decide to get certified as a coach—now? Not because I needed new tools. But because I wanted to challenge myself… and see what might shift. What happened surprised me—and confirmed something big. This work I do? It’s hard to label. But it changes lives. Curious? I share it all here.

In honor of my sister’s legacy, I’m inviting you to join me this June for 30 days of simple, soulful creativity. Not to make something “beautiful.” Not to be productive. But to feel. To heal. To play. I’ll be sharing 30 gentle invitations for creative expression — no experience needed. Just an open heart and the willingness to show up. Let’s honor our grief with color. With movement. With imagination. Let’s see what beauty can come from brokenness.

Stitching together a quilt with my mom — using fabric made from my sister’s art. Grief, forgiveness, healing… none of it is linear. But we’re showing up, one imperfect stitch at a time.