A flat tire, burnt quesadilla, a faulty dishwasher door, and one BIG glass of lemonade. Do you ever get the feeling that some days, the world just isn’t in your favor?! This morning was that for me. It’s the first official day of summer vacation for my kids and I had intentionally scheduled a slow … Read more
Do these kids look like they’ve been up since 4:45 AM due to a thunderstorms and a tornado warning? The power came back on just in time for the last day of school to begin. A memorable last day for sure!! #lastdayofschool #springiniowa
This morning I recorded a TV show about creating more joy in retirement with Merkle Retirement Planning. Before I left, I snapped a photo in front of one of my favorite signs in their lobby, which says it best… cheers to the best years… which in my opinion are ALL the years (the gift is … Read more
If you were given the opportunity to present a gift to future generations, what would it be? For me, it would be to give them three experiences: 1. An experience where they give back and make a difference, to see ripple effect firsthand. 2. We would sit down and create a JOY list and a … Read more
I’m feeling an undeniable shift this week. Maybe it’s the sun finally peeking through the clouds… or maybe it’s the natural lull after a busy speaking season… whatever the reason, creativity is buzzing in my brain! Ideas are swirling – online courses I could build to give more value, articles waiting to be written, or … Read more
Summer’s on the horizon, and on SOME DAYS (more than others), I can practically feel the warm sunshine already. It’s made me think about creating my own Summer Joy List—a collection of all the things that make this season feel like a JOYFUL summer. My list includes parks to explore, hidden walking paths to discover, … Read more
With Mother’s Day weekend approaching, it’s got me thinking about the incredible things our moms, grandmothers, and all the mother figures in our lives do for us. This Mother’s Day, I hope you have the chance to celebrate the amazing women who have such a profound impact on our lives. Let’s create some joy for … Read more
I will be part of a Metro Connection event for young professionals and will teach one of my favorite topics: networking. I’ll be sharing some strategies on how to actually network so that it’s not that icky, super-awkward experience filled to the brim with boring, surface-level conversations and disposable business cards. Ya know, the kind … Read more
We officially celebrated one week of the Have Good Ripple Effect Podcast, and it’s been a blast hearing from listeners who are digging the content and sharing their thoughts. It’s fueling the fire – if you haven’t dived in yet, this is your reminder! This podcast is created with YOU in mind! The episodes are … Read more
