Here’s why you’re not reaching your goals (and how to fix that)
Here’s a harsh truth: You’re probably not reaching your goals, and there’s a reason why. It’s not because you’re lazy or unmotivated. It's because you need a system that works for your unique brain. Here are 3 planning strategies that ACTUALLY worked for...
I wrote a letter to my younger self
This year, I’m moving slow. No rushing. No frenzy. Just deliberate daily action pointed towards my goals. For me, the new year doesn’t really start until March anyway. So, I wrote you a poem. A gentle reminder: you’re not in survival mode anymore. It’s...
dear 2025
This is usually the week I’d share a big, over-the-top recap of the year. But... 2024? It’s been A LOT. Like, cram-18-years-of-character-development-into-12-months kind of a lot. So instead of grinding through the final week of the year, I’ve leaned into something...
10 life lessons I wish I knew sooner
I’ll never forget that moment. I was sitting on the couch with my boyfriend at the time. We’d done mushrooms, and as I rambled on about feeling stuck, unsure of what to do next, he hit me with it: “What do you think is standing in the way of reaching your dreams?” It...
This is proof that childhood dreams can come true.
https://youtu.be/vd_Nk9Lb1uA?si=3EKyp83ryxyAkhpG Next year I turn 40, and I just had my first solo art show. This weekend was a major milestone in my journey as an artist. “Joy is the Revolution” was all about hope, community, and reconnection. Leading up to the...
The world doesn’t need more fear
The world doesn’t need more fear; it needs more joy. Joy that heals. Joy that connects. Joy that dares to believe that we are the only ones that can save us now. So let that light shine—full wattage. Be the spark, the creator, the heartbeat of something greater....
How to combat negative self talk
Negative thoughts are like uninvited guests—they show up, but you don’t have to entertain them. Here’s how to guide your inner voice toward kindness: 1. Write it out.Jot down your feelings to release them. Challenge negative thoughts by reframing them with a positive...
I’m choosing joy instead
Sometimes life throws you curveballs—in the best way. Like your favorite song randomly playing just when you needed it. Or sunlight sneaking through the trees, reminding you that you’re a part of something bigger. Or a stranger’s kind smile on a day when you’re barely...
10 reasons why joy is the revolution
Good morning, sunshine Here are 10 reasons why joy is the revolution 1. Joy dismantles fear. It makes room for courage. 2. Joy creates connection. It’s the glue of community. 3. Joy elevates purpose. It reminds us why we keep going. 4. Joy rewires the...
optimism isn’t blind faith
Good morning, sunshine Yesterday, a client asked me: “How are you so optimistic right now?” At the time, I didn’t have an answer. But this morning, I had a realization that I hope brings you a little hope. I’ve had my share of resets. Switching careers. Falling...
Let’s take a temperature check
Good morning, sunshine How many decisions does it take to overwhelm a human?About 35,000 a day—at least, that’s the average number most people make. Tiny ones, like what to wear or what to eat. And big ones, like how to spend your time or your energy. It’s no wonder...
permission to reset
Good morning, sunshine What if today was the day you gave yourself permission to reset? Not because you’re broken, but because you’re ready. Ready to let go of the extra weight you’ve been carrying. Ready to reclaim your joy. A reset isn’t about wiping the...
joy is the revolution
Good morning, sunshine When something shatters, you have two choices: You can piece it back together,or you can build something new from the rubble. Our country is aching for a reset. But real change? It’s not starting at the top. That change will come from people...
joy is a form of resistance
Good morning sunshine, I used to think the opposite of fear was love. So I lived my life with so much love.I gave it freely and earnestly.I loved my neighbor.I treated them with kindness. But some people will always hate me—because I’m Black,because I’m gay,because I...
We can’t heal what we don’t face.
Good morning sunshine, We can’t heal what we don’t face. Grieving the loss of American ideals takes courage, but it’s a step towards change. Here’s a framework for processing this moment of collective grief. Acknowledge the pain: Feel the heartbreak—it’s real and...
election day
Good morning sunshine, Today is a hard day to choose joy. So we grieve—we let those feelings settle. Then, we get up again and turn pain into purpose. We recommit to using our voices and our actions to reflect what we believe in, to live our values every day. The...
…waiting on you to love yourself
So much of my self-love journey is about fully accepting myself, exactly as I am. Recently, I posted a series of content that made one thing clear: my inner critic is dead. Here’s how you can silence your inner critic, too. Make something—and whether it’s good or...
here’s why I love halloween
Halloween is a beautiful reminder that we’re all capable of reinvention. It invites us to step outside our everyday norms and become whoever—or whatever—we’ve dreamed up. It’s a celebration of imagination, a night when creativity truly takes the spotlight. What are...
reminder: you have permission to change
Good morning sunshine, You might not hear this enough, but you’re free to change, anytime you want. Just because you were one way yesterday doesn’t mean you’ve gotta stay that way today. Life is a playground, and you’re allowed to try new things, to start fresh, to be...
your feelings are valid
Your emotions? They’re a compass. Don’t run from them.Feel them, study them, let them lead you to your truth.But remember, even feelings fade. They’re just your instincts reacting to the world around you. So name what you feel.Spot the trigger.And pause to reflect...
the new greeting card bundle
You: sending the cutest card. Them: crying happy tears. Win-win. Your most-loved designs are now bundled together—6 for $25 (yep, that’s $5 in savings). Spread joy, kindness, and connection with cards that speak from the heart. Because a handwritten note lasts...
be careful what you practice
Be careful what you practiceBecause you don’t want to master somethingThat doesn’t align with your truest desires. Release the worries.Release the fears. Let go of the harsh self-talk.And set your sights on what truly lights you up. Something to ponder: How can...
sometimes you can just let things be.
Sometimes, you can just let things be.You don’t need to push for answers.You don’t need to create the perfect moment.Just let it all unfold, as it’s meant to. You can't know what they’re thinking.You can’t know what you’re being spared from.And there’s so much beyond...
This is your moment
I know it feels heavy right now. the world. your dreams. that gap between where you are and where you want to be. But here's the thing: every great story has its struggles. Every hero faces doubts, fears, and moments where the path seems...