Rebuilding After Losing Everything: Why I Do This Work Now
There’s a version of my story that looks great on paper. I built a company over 14 years, reached tens of millions of people, published and sold nearly half a million books, led a team, and eventually sold the business. That version is true—but it’s not the part that explains why I do the work […]
Scarcity Mindset vs Abundance Mindset :: A Nervous System-Aware Reframe
The phrase scarcity mindset vs abundance mindset gets tossed around a lot in business coaching circles. And while the concept can be helpful, it often gets reduced to something overly simplistic—like all you have to do is “think positive” or “stop living in fear” and abundance will flow. But in real life, things are more […]
Self-Reinvention : How to Rebuild Your Life After Everything Changes
There’s something tender, wild, and quietly radical about closing a chapter that once defined you. This week, I officially closed the last bank account tied to the company that launched my publishing career. It was a business I built from the ground up and sold, and grieved like a loved one when it no longer fit […]
What Is a Trauma Informed Business Coach? (And Why It Matters More Than You Think)
When I first heard the phrase trauma informed business coach, I had two thoughts. The first was: Oh wow, that’s exactly what I needed 10 years ago. The second was: Well, shit—no wonder I was stuck for so long. I spent years of my entrepreneurial life overworking, undercharging, hiding from visibility, and beating myself up […]
How to Overcome Imposter Syndrome (Without Faking Confidence or Forcing Positivity)
We need to talk about the real roots of imposter syndrome—because for many of us, especially Gen X and late-diagnosed neurodivergent folks, it’s not a mindset problem. It’s a nervous system and survival strategy that’s been with us since childhood. Learning how to overcome imposter syndrome isn’t about becoming bulletproof or suddenly believing in your genius. […]
Healing Money Mindset Mistakes: The Hidden Wound Behind Wanting to Give It All Away
When clients come to me for support around money mindset, they often start with something noble. They want to earn more, not for material things, but so they can give it away. To help their families, support their communities, start scholarships, create change. And don’t get me wrong: that kind of generosity is beautiful. It’s […]
Imposter Syndrome Explained (From Someone Who Doesn’t Feel Like a Fraud Anymore)
Let’s talk about the quiet fear so many of us carry: What if I’m not really as good as they think I am? What if I’m just faking it, and someone’s going to find out? That’s imposter syndrome—and if you’re here, chances are you know exactly how it feels. You can have years of experience, […]
Perfectionism and ADHD : When the Inner Critic Masquerades as Motivation
For years, I believed my perfectionism was a strength. I thought being hard on myself was what made me successful—what pushed me through burnout, tight deadlines, and overbooked calendars. I wore it like armor. I believed my harsh inner voice was the reason I got things done. And to be fair, I did get things […]
Understanding Trauma Set Me Free — Not Therapy, Not Mindset Work, Not Trying Harder
For most of my life, I thought something was wrong with me. I did the therapy. I read the books. I worked hard to “fix” myself: my anxiety, my avoidance, my freeze response, my inability to follow through. I tried mindset work, goal setting, journaling, gratitude, productivity systems. I wanted so badly to be “better.” […]
When Productivity Tools Fail: What To Do When You’re Still Frozen
I spent years chasing every productivity system, planner, app, and mindset hack promising to fix my focus. I color-coded calendars. I achieved the ToDoist Enlightened level and bragged about it. (61605 completed tasks and counting!!) I read Atomic Habits and Deep Work and Getting Things Done. But none of it touched the real issue. Because […]