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Big thanks to Hello Iowa for having me on today to talk about confidence (and joy)! Confidence isn’t something you are born with, it’s something you build and rebuild over time. Confidence comes in the doing, in the moments of just getting out there and putting in the effort! And little-by-little, it gets easier and … Read more
If you are tired of real snow… Stop by on Sunday for a “snow ball” of ice cream and cafe affogato (espresso over ice cream)! Uptown Dairy & Coffalo Coffee – thanks for bringing more JOY to the community!
I look back on 2023… the word “Trustingly Brave” comes to mind. I tried new things (like teaching a college course) and enjoyed checking off some big goals (like writing a book!) What a year it was! I share the stats every year, and as I do this, I’d love to hear YOURS too. What … Read more
I am asked this one question often… “Why did you choose joy?” Because let’s be honest, I could have written a book on happiness… fun, or on the power of levity…. why joy? I chose joy because it is that one inner feeling that creates aliveness. It’s something that you not only feel, but when … Read more
So I KNOW I said I’d be surfing the waves this year… But it turns out I’m actually SKIING the slopes this month (to be fair, surfing is tricky in the winter in the Midwest). I’m excited, but I’ll be honest… this has all been new for my family! I’ve only been skiing one other … Read more
“I arise in the morning torn between a desire to improve (or save) the world and a desire to enjoy (or savor) the world. This makes it hard to plan the day.” – E.B. Bailie White Gosh, never have truer words been spoken! A cousin recommended that I read The Measure (really great read, or … Read more
Big thanks to Whole Growth Partners, LLC for inviting me to help kick off the year with a little workplace (and life) JOY! We talked about how to infuse more joy through the busy, stressful, and most productive times of life (yes, you can be busy and productive, yet still find joy!). I love that … Read more
“Being a part of Rising Tides and sponsoring the event made me proud, that I was part of the connection experience and Rising Tides movement of elevating others, but it also brought me exposure and access to engaged people.” Gosh, it doesn’t get better than that! Rising Tides is coming back in April, and that … Read more
A lot of people think that if we’re told no, that’s it. The end. Nothing more. It can make you stop your idea. Or believe a client doesn’t want to work with you… Maybe even believe that promotion, business idea, or dream will never happen. Over the last couple of years, I’ve really seen this … Read more
I am always looking for ways to encourage young people to get out and make impact and JOY! Because, let’s be honest, we are only borrowing the world from future generations. And I couldn’t have been more thrilled, when another school reached out to create a networking opportunity for their students (think mini-Rising Tides Connection … Read more
