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...