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“Beware of destination addiction: the idea that happiness is in the next place, next job, or even the next partner. Until you give up the idea that happiness is somewhere else, it will never be where you are.” ~ Robert Holden Gosh, if that isn’t the truth! It also reminds us that Joy doesn’t always … Read more

Failure isn’t the end—it’s the beginning. I once heard at an event, during a Q&A panel discussion, a person from the audience asked a member of the panel, “What’s one thing you should do when pursuing success?” The panelist responded, “Fail.” The audience wasn’t expecting that answer, myself included. I was expecting some motivational fluff, … Read more

I’ve just returned from an incredible three-day keynote speaking workshop focused on up-leveling your speaking, storytelling, and branding with some pretty amazing speakers. It was such a fantastic experience to take a timeout, practice the craft of speaking with real-time feedback, learn from one another, and surround myself with other entrepreneurs, some of whom feel … Read more

Does work have to be miserable? Recently, I was at a workout class a few minutes early. You know the awkward 3-5 minutes before it begins and you stand around the room waiting for the class to begin? I was stretching and thinking about work, life, and my kids when I heard someone ask, “Hey … Read more

Proud to say that we have been chasing joy, friendship, and love for 15 years! It’s only fitting that while our kids go to sports camp, we find a direct flight (Des Moines only has a few) to San Diego for some kayaking in caves!! Happy Anniversary Loras!

For the longest time, I found ways to NOT pursue my goals because of time, money, or life commitments (insert everything we have going on). I would proudly tell myself that that’s just the way things are. But if I am being honest, I was using “life” as the surface excuse, it felt safer that … Read more

I have a weird allergy. It’s an allergy that I have had since I was a little girl and one that people usually have never heard of. I am allergic to the cold (Cold urticaria). Which means when I go out in the cold weather I get hives on my skin. When I go into … Read more

Will you be around family or friends this 4th of July holiday? Grab a sheet of paper or start a note on your phone and create a joy list! Some of our best joy ideas have come from other people, we often find ourselves earmarking time or scheduling future joy events. Finding joy can be … Read more

It’s no surprise that happy employees are 31% more productive than unhappy ones. I once had a co-worker tell me, “Sometimes you have to add sugar to the lemonade. Or you can just leave it sour…either way it’s your choice.” The thought that a person can decide to do something or nothing really struck me. … Read more

As the world continues to make giant leaps forward with technology (who would have ever thought that we would have self-driving cars?) and humans get more creative with how they use it (hello Chat GPT!), I am continually reminded that though those things have provided some incredible advances, real-life genuine connection is still the key! … Read more