Apart from last year, which I’ll dig into shortly, I’ve been writing an open letter to myself, which also happens to be a blog post, for the past ten years now, and let me tell you, this one hits a little differently. What the life-altering experience of finding out I had late-stage cancer, and then figuring out how to live with it taught me, and I’m still learning, is the crux of this year’s letter to myself, and the story I want to share with you – all about what I’m still experiencing, growing from, and where I hope to go from here as a forty-five-year-old woman who’s a mother, business owner, writer, and, oh yes, also living with stage four cancer.

Growth isn’t easy. That’s why so many people live a life that’s mediocre, rather than amazing. But if you can get comfortable with uncomfortability, you just might grow into a life that’s truly fulfilling.

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The funny thing is, most of the things I’ve come to accept as truth about ambition, motherhood, life balance, and health are the opposite of what ten or even twenty-year-old me thought was real and true because the absurdity of holding it all together gracefully and effectively is a myth.

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Sometimes, the most powerful thing you can do is pause, take a breath, reflect, and really see just how far you’ve come this year. You’ve done more than you give yourself credit for. So, if you're ready to reset, realign, or simply reconnect, here is my go-to advice for your mid-year check-in.

After several summers of trying to self-care my way into enlightenment while elbow-deep in Goldfish crumbs, I’ve found what actually works—and it’s not a silent retreat. It’s five sacred minutes in a locked bathroom, or dancing like no one’s watching (even though they definitely are). Here’s my no-fluff, no-guilt guide to reclaiming your sanity this season.

One minute I’m pitching a client or conducting a one-on-one meeting with a team member, and the next I’m picking up a sick kiddo from school and making soup. But would I change it? Before I steal my own thunder, let’s dig into the hard-won lessons that have made me a better business owner over the past decade, and a more attentive and present mom.

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In a world where solo businesses are on the rise (hello, 84% surge!), standing out from the crowd is more critical than ever. Your personal brand isn’t just a logo or a tagline; it’s the spotlight that makes your business shine brighter than a disco ball at a Friday night dance party. It’s how you build trust, attract your dream clients, and pave your way to success. Whether you’re juggling client calls or navigating the ever-terrifying QuickBooks, your brand should be stealing the show.

In your 20’s, it’s easy to fall into the trap of comparing yourself to others. Whether it’s your friend who just bought a new outfit and you wonder how they afford it, a stranger running past you on the street and thinking, Why can’t I run as fast as them?, or a schoolmate who’s been traveling the world and you feel like you’re wasting your life by not doing the same—comparison is a natural tendency. But while it’s an instinct we all have, it doesn’t mean it’s always helpful.

When I first started my business, I was a new mom with a one-year-old who had just discovered the art of toddler tantrums. The idea of launching a business at that stage seemed borderline lunacy—not just to everyone I mentioned it to but also to myself. So instead of diving in, I tiptoed. Here’s what I learned about balancing life and career as a working mom.

As a working mom and business owner, I’ve learned that focusing on my strengths and building intentional habits is way more effective (and less exhausting) than trying to bulldoze my perceived weaknesses. That’s why every January, I trade the pressure-cooker resolutions for my trusty “Intentional Habits Workbook.” Think of it as a roadmap to a year that feels like me—but a little more organized, intentional, and, dare I say… fun.

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