My 2026 Summer Reading List Last summer, I shared my summer reading list from my backyard pool. This year is different. Pete and I are moving, and while our new home won't have a pool, it does have access to the Connecticut River. As we prepare to leave this backyard behind, I'm feeling grateful for all the memories our pool holds. It was the heart of countless family summers, and I'm excited that it will welcome another family and become part of their story. What excites me

On our recent trip through the Pacific Northwest, I was struck by the forests. Towering evergreens stood like living monuments—strong, steady, seemingly permanent. But scattered among them were giants that had fallen in storms. Massive trunks stretched across the forest floor, roots exposed, earth still clinging to them. At first glance, it felt like loss. How could something so strong, so established, so magnificent be brought down? But the forest tells a different story. Wh

As we stepped into 2026, I shared that my word of the year 'Believe' was tied to a long-term goal I’ve been quietly (and sometimes not so quietly) working toward: building a more portable life—one that allows me to live and work across the globe. In mid-January, I took another step toward that goal with a solo trip to Budapest, Vienna, and Prague. What struck me most wasn’t the travel itself (although it WAS awesome!)—it was what belief actually looked like in practice. Be

As we move into December, the days shorten, the light softens, (for some of us the weather keeps us home) and our pace naturally shifts. This time of year invites something we often resist: rest . Not the “collapse-on-the-couch” kind of rest (though that has its place!), but intentional rest —the kind that makes space for reflection, integration, and incubation. Recently, I was moved by a post shared by Colleen Torell on LinkedIn about taking a conscious pause during a

This month, I traveled to Switzerland for a retreat—a small but mighty step toward a bigger dream: exploring the digital nomad lifestyle (If you’ve heard me talk about wanting a “semester abroad” like the college students in my life, you know this has been on my mind!). For me, courage doesn’t come in giant leaps. It comes in stacking little steps that build confidence over time. Saying yes to a retreat abroad. Trusting that my business can travel with me. Choosing to pause a

In August I delivered a LinkedIn Lunch & Learn for the Norwich Young Professionals Organization — I enjoyed seeing them get embrace new...

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We’ve been doing a lot of hiking lately and really enjoying it. It's great to get outside, exercise out of the gym, see wonderful vistas...