Sometimes you just need a good cry

Sometimes you just need a good cry

In the chaos of everyday life, we often forget the power of simple acts of self-care.  But these seemingly small moments hold incredible transformative potential.  They remind us that even the most overwhelming challenges can be conquered, and that within us...

How to do any self-initiated creative project

How to do any self-initiated creative project

Decide what you want to do. Commit to finishing. Go after the goal with your full heart and assume that its going to work out. When you feel like giving up… keep going. Finish the project and share it widely, while letting go of any specific expectations on what could...

Real creativity is connecting uncommon threads

Real creativity is connecting uncommon threads

As a young creative I discovered that everything interesting had already been done. I was doomed to never be an original. To create something that was truly unique that changed culture.  But as I’ve matured, I’ve learned that true creativity is the capacity to...

A meditation for the recovering perfectionist

A meditation for the recovering perfectionist

I’m wholeheartedly committed to loving myself despite the occasional chaos within my mind.  In my beautiful imperfection, I embrace the journey of constant learning and personal growth. I chose this path with confidence and joy And I can change direction whenever...

May 2023 Recommendations

May 2023 Recommendations

In The Weekly Reset, I share recommendations of interesting things I found on the internet. Here's a collection of links for May. Something to watch: I binged Queen Charlotte on Netflix this weekend and I agree with this Variety article: it is the best Bridgerton...

There’s power in vulnerability

There’s power in vulnerability

We often hear advice about protecting our hearts and being cautious about who we allow into our inner circle. We're encouraged to practice self-care, repeat affirmations, and trust our own judgment. And while these practices are essential for personal well-being,...

How do I find my creative voice

How do I find my creative voice

To be a prolific creator it takes an enormous amount of discipline. To show up every single day and fight the blank page. To dance with your insecurities. To make things even on the days when you feel like everything you make is terrible. That discipline is what leads...

Live footage of me trying to find my confidence

Live footage of me trying to find my confidence

You actually have to practice believing in yourself It doesn’t just all come together.  It starts small and slow  It’s wobbly and unsure  But as it grows and develops it becomes something bigger. Something more sturdy Something more real And that always...

the failure bow

the failure bow

I walked to the front of the group, stood up straight, and with a big smile exclaimed, "Thank you, I failed!"  I then extended my arms and gave an unnecessarily dramatic bow like I'd just finished my Broadway debut.  From there, I was greeted with a massive...