1. What am I deeply passionate about 
2. What taps my talents?
3. What meets a significant need in the world?

These are the key questions that an Essentialist asks.   In today's podcast, I share a book that has had a profound impact on my life.   I...

If you haven't listened to episode #50 on Life Design with Lauren Lambrecht, please go back and take a listen.  It's a great foundation for this week's episode!

Knowing what your priorities and drivers are at work, as well as your communication pref...

In today's interview, I talk with coach Lauren Lambrecht of Verve Leadership. 

Lauren is a coach who specializes in life design and transition coaching. Lauren’s clients have successfully navigated major life transitions, including identifying and l...

 Happy New Year!

Today, I am going to share my 2020 Plans, but in a unique way.  I’ll share:

• What I am leaving behind in 2019
  • Judgment
    • Caring about other people’s judgment
    • Judging others
  • Fear-based decision making
  • Lack of accountabil
  ...

You’re likely reading this after some form of a Thanksgiving gathering/meal. 

Maybe you traveled or maybe you stayed put and hosted. Maybe (but I doubt it) the day was only full of joy and loving emotions.  More than likely, it was a mix of love, l...

You may have more support and tools than you realized. And, they might be coming from the last place you’d expect--work

Today’s podcast episode focuses on the highly practical topic of understanding and maximizing your benefits at work. 

Now, depen...

We all have dreams and goals for our children.   For many of us, college is one of those dreams. But, what should you do at each educational transition to help your child prepare?  What does the right amount of support look like? And, why have so man...

Peace is a word that gets thrown around often, but it can feel elusive and impossible to hold onto for more than a moment. 

In June 2019, I shared my personal testimony at the DuPage AME Women's Day Lunch in the Chicagoland area.   In this talk, you...

Have you ever imagined leaving your family for a night so you could get a break? A full nights rest, maybe some time to think without interruption or just a freaking bath?

In today's episode, I share details on how I regularly take a night away from...

I'm a planner.   

My mom is a planner.  My grandmother was a planner.   So, it's innate to me.  And, I am a mom of 3 kids.

Naturally, when the summertime rolls around, I feel the need to "plan" out our fun as well as what I am going to accomplish. ...