Chapter 13
Perfectly Imperfect I am writing my 2nd book. I wanted to share Chapter 13 with my readers: We don’t talk about survival much anymore. We talk about plans. Trips we want to take. Races we want to run. Books I want to write. New goals that don’t revolve around crisis management. That feels new. For a long time, life felt reactive. Responding, absorbing, and adjusting. Now it feels intentional. Not calm; let’s not lie. But intentional. We wake up early most days. No coffee. Ju
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New Author Tips: Advice for First-Time Authors
Starting your journey as a writer can feel like stepping into a vast, unknown forest. The path is winding, the trees tall, and the destination unclear. But here’s the truth - every seasoned author was once exactly where you are now. I want to share some heartfelt advice that I’ve gathered along the way, hoping it will light your path and steady your steps. Writing your first book is a beautiful challenge, and with the right mindset and tools, you can turn your dream into a re
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Newsletter 2
There’s something deeply humbling about unlearning. It’s not about erasing what you know but gently peeling back layers you didn’t realize were there. When it comes to womanhood, I’ve found myself in this very place—sitting quietly, walking slowly, and discovering that the stories I once held tightly are shifting beneath my feet. This isn’t a lecture or a lesson. It’s an invitation. Sit with me, I’ll walk with you, not listen while I teach. The Weight of Expectations: What I’
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Monday Morning, Earned
Monday morning arrives like it has beef with me. It's 4 a.m. , wakey, wakey, and before my eyes even open, my body does a full status report. Calves are tight, shoulders are sore, booty is aching, and something in my lower back is screaming for attention. Rolling out of bed feels less like “rise and shine” and more like a group chat with all my joints typing at once. Gym Life The aftereffects of hard weekend workouts. Saturday and Sunday were all confidence, rump shaking, an
Feb 92 min read
Spartan Race at 54: Grit, Mud, and a Satisfying Finish
At 54, I ran my first Spartan Race at Lake Perris, California, and I’m still smiling about it. Not the loud, overly confident, smug Barney Fife kind of smile. The deeper one. The kind that settles into your bones and says, Yes. I did that! Lake Perris greeted us with chilly weather, wide skies, a calm lake, and that particular Southern California light that makes everything feel both harsh and beautiful. The course looked deceptively calm from a distance. Up close, it was san
Feb 22 min read
Empowering Women Through Women's Writing Workshops
There’s something truly magical about putting pen to paper or fingers to keyboard and watching your thoughts come alive. Writing is more than just a skill; it’s a powerful tool for self-expression, healing, and connection. When women come together in a supportive space to write, something extraordinary happens. I’ve seen it firsthand—how women’s writing workshops can ignite confidence, spark creativity, and nurture voices that have long been waiting to be heard. If you’ve eve
Jan 54 min read
The Inner Dialogue
I struggled with my inner dialogue this morning. And when I say inner dialogue , I’m not just talking about that quiet nudge in your head that says, You should probably go to the gym. I’m talking about the voice that talks back. The one that answers you. The voice that says, Nah… it’s cold. Your back still hurts from yesterday and those deadlifts. That’s the voice I’m talking about. But then there’s the other one. The one that responds almost immediately: Y eah, but you’re al
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