I’m freshly back at my desk after an incredible and restorative two-week journey through the Alps with my hubby. We traveled across some of Switzerland, Austria, and Germany - hitting up: Zurich, Lucerne, Innsbruck, Zell Am See, Salzburg, and Munich. While Europe was facing a record-breaking heat wave (OMG so☀️), we committed to making the absolute most of every moment - and we did! We hiked mountain trails, chowed down on delicious local food, and got into freezing glacier lakes to cool...

My husband and I have been spending a lot of time lately planning and finalizing a big, upcoming trip. ✈️ We're almost at departure time now, so lately we've been figuring out logistical details, coordinating schedules, and researching our little butts off. I'll save most of the trip details for another time, but the process itself has become a bit of a side project around here. And if you've ever planned something a little out of the ordinary while juggling work, family, responsibilities,...

Over the last month, I’ve been part of a cohort with 31 other small business owners here in San Diego, and the experience has sparked a lot of reflection for me. I’ve loved connecting with people from different backgrounds and perspectives, while also navigating some very human moments of comparison and self-doubt -- wondering if I’m doing "enough" or growing fast enough. But I think it’s important to normalize that even when you’re building something meaningful, you can still question...