I sat down to write an essay about making an ebook, because it’s been a fun creative adventure. (It’s also not finished — I wanted to write from inside the process.) September 2026 update: She’s actually finished now and officially out in the world! Oh, how satisfying to say. You…
Children’s Books That Speak to My Inner Artist
I’m going to be honest with you — I occasionally feel tearful when I read to my kids at bedtime, because some of the books we’ve been gifted are just so darn moving. (I’ve also been known to cry on a dime over a sentimental TV commercial… Call me a…
Grappling With the Blank Page
The Rapid Log · 06 I’ve been meaning to write a post, but for the first time in years, I really struggled with what I came here to say. Until now, my problem hasn’t been a lack of ideas — it’s been too many things to say, all at once. I’ve been…
A Month of Subtle Milestones
Celebrate the little things. Celebrate your progress! These get an emphatic heck yes from me — unless of course they’re my own. It’s a little trick my mind plays: I believe you should absolutely celebrate your subtle milestones. Mine are just the result of time passing, and I don’t feel like I did anything worth celebrating.…
Happy International Women’s Day 2026! This Year, We Give To Gain
Happy International Women’s Day 2026! This is my first IWD in over a decade outside of public accounting. I spent those years working alongside my female colleagues who inspired my tenacity and supported my ambition all along the way. For my accounting friends: while I may not be crushing through…
A Question Over Tea That Stayed With Me: Why’d You Do It?
The Rapid Log · 03 My grandmother-in-law is a fiercely independent wonder with a sharp mind and an impeccable memory. For her 98th birthday, my in-laws made her a unicorn cake, because — exactly. When she comes over for dinner, her great-granddaughters (3 and 5) are thrilled and our evening…
How to Make ‘Finding Your Hobby’ a Grounding Personal Project
Ever feel like you sort-of lose touch with yourself when work and life get busy? I certainly do. In fact, that feeling inspired an entire series on navigating busy seasons (while minimizing burnout). Part of the reason I wrote it was because I needed a grounding, meaningful personal project to…
Happy International Women’s Day 2025! This Year, We Accelerate Action
This year’s theme comes with a statistic: At the current rate of progress, it will take until 2158, which is roughly five generations from now, to reach full gender parity, according to data from the World Economic Forum. Focusing on the need to Accelerate Action emphasizes the importance of taking…
The Intention Word: An Impactful New Year’s Tradition (and My Pick for 2025)
Another brand new year is upon us! I love picking an intention word as part of my process for reflection and direction while looking toward the year ahead. In this post I’ll share: What is an Intention Word? I’m pretty sure I picked up this idea from a Mel Robbins…
Listen To Your Authentic Voice: Four Questions For Creative Clarity
This is a blog about creativity, so of course we love talking about fear! Creative expression is an honest reflection of yourself out into the world, and this is not an easy thing to do. Naturally, a lot of fear comes with the territory – fear of judgement, fear of…