Hi again, Reader. It's been a minute since you've seen a regular note from me in your inbox. My excuse is that I've been head-down running the first Wayfinding beta program (...it's been amazing!!) and keeping up with all the new folks finding me on YouTube (...also amazing!!). Since I'm a one-woman show, sometimes something's gotta give. It's a big learning curve, but I'm back and aiming for more consistency moving forward. That Voice in Your Head? It Isn't You. Yes, I know you've noticed...
18 days ago • 2 min read
Hi, Reader. You know those big, bold moves that look so dreamy from the outside? Yeah—this isn’t that email. When I sold most of my stuff and moved to France, I expected some discomfort… but the emotional whiplash that shows up from time to time really surprised me. Everyone keeps saying, “You’re living the dream!” And yes, I am so very fortunate to have landed where I've landed. I love my life. Still, there are times I find myself sitting in the middle of the living room floor, stuffing my...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader. Let me ask you something BOLD: What lights you up now? Not what used to. -- Not what looks good on paper. I mean, the kind of spark that makes you feel alive —maybe even a little dangerous ...in a good way. 😏 If you’re struggling to answer that, you’re not broken. You're likely in the Messy Middle—that strange in-between space where your old identity doesn’t quite fit, and the next version of you hasn’t fully shown up yet. And guess what? That space is sacred. You’re waking up....
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
Reader, I tell you this from experience. Reinvention sounds sexy ...until you’re in it. Truth: Change is Messy. My sister trip is winding down here in Texas. I fly back to France on the 29th. The visit has been both wonderful and a tad confusing. Familiarity is a drug. The familiar is comfortable, like a soft blanket... even if the blanket has a few thorns and stickers in it. The discomfort of the known is still hard to let go when the unknown is so ...well, unknown. I'm feeling it now. As...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
It’s Time to Toughen the Talk. Reader, over the last few weeks, we’ve covered why you might feel stuck after retiring (or after a divorce, the death of a loved one, or any other lifequake event). We’ve also talked about the core truth: Mystical moments of clarity that magically illuminate your path forward aren't waiting for you. Here’s the next truth bomb: Your happiness is absolutely, 100% your responsibility. You don’t get to use your husband, your aging parents, your kids or grandkids,...
2 months ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, You know it's true—staying stuck is f *cking expensive. Not in dollars, but in time, energy, and sanity. You tell yourself that waiting for clarity is the “smart” thing to do. That if you just sit tight, research a little more, and think it through one more time, then you’ll know what to do. But here’s the truth: Waiting isn’t harmless. It’s actively draining you. And the longer you stay stuck, the more it costs you. Two Things It’s Costing You: #1 Time You’ll Never Get Back Every...
2 months ago • 1 min read
Hi, Reader. Here's something you can probably relate to. You're finally retired!! 💃🏻 🥂 🥳 You know you should be excited and grateful. You have the time and you're healthy, for the most part. Now is your time, right? But instead of excited, you feel a bit down, unmotivated, or maybe even a little depressed. To top it off, you know how crazy it is that you feel this way, so you beat yourself up with guilt. What the hell is wrong with you? You’re not alone. And it isn't fear or uncertainty...
3 months ago • 2 min read
Hey [First Name], Does this sound familiar? You know you want more in life than a new hobby, but no matter what you do, you just can't get out of your own way. You’re stuck - but you're not alone. This week, let's dive into WHY you stay stuck (why I stayed stuck) and how to finally move forward (what I learned that helped me finally be able to move forward). There's a lot to unpack, but here are the 3 biggest reasons WHY: 🔥 You want certainty and wait for clarity before acting—Clarity only...
3 months ago • 1 min read
Dear Reader It’s been a long time! And it's been a whirlwind. 2024 started out with a massive shift -- LifeQuakes hit hard and often. By mid-year I found myself in a place that demanded more than just a pivot. It required full-on transformation. Here’s the quick version: ✅ I got divorced. ✅ I lost two beloved souls—my dear friend Albert and my 15½-year-old best boy, The Littlest Pablo. ✅ I sat with the grief, uncertainty, and messiness of it all for months. ✅ And then? I did something...
3 months ago • 1 min read