Living Boldly

Great leaders develop their wisdom over years, one building block upon another.  The greatest leaders gain and share the wisdom they learn from their lived experiences. Some good experiences. Some hard. We know that every experience becomes worthwhile when we stop to learn from what happened. Sometimes we have to learn to listen to the … Read more

“.. there are many sides to us; these red heels have been carried 1000-plus miles on backcountry trails with epic pics on the highest peaks to show.” Yes, I post pictures of me wearing red heels on top of mountain peaks and on backcountry trails. Why? Sure, you could say it’s my schtick. It’s a … Read more

Read on… You will love this story! With my Grand Canyon retreat, we hike into the canyon and stay 2 or 3 nights at the bottom in a beautiful cabin surrounded by trees and walls of rock. This space is called Phantom Ranch. It was designed by one of the very few female American architects … Read more

I love moments that create a big impact. The type of impact that I learn from and build on for the rest of my life. Here’s a story of one of those moments that changed my life. Use this lesson in your business and personal life. My gut tells me it will change you as … Read more

Every time I watch this, I’m in awe. Perhaps it’s because I’ve lived through a tornado, many earthquakes, a monsoon, blizzards, and unreal gorgeous days. I find the force of nature absolutely exhilarating.  This ever-changing world of ours is a mirror for us all. 2:13 secs: watch to the very end.  Nature mirrors Life mirrors … Read more

The ocean is my water therapy. Whether I’m walking along the beach, sitting in meditation on the shore, or paddling out to sea. The smell. The sight. The sound. The taste of the salty air. The fluidity of water washes over me – easing my anxiety and cleansing my soul. I’ve said over + over … Read more

And all of a sudden, I found myself standing on a mountain, looking into the vastness below, with six beautiful women standing beside me. Three on either side. Healing from the inside out. Sharing our stories. Our hearts. Our souls. And transforming together. ⭐️ ALL SURVIVORS. ⭐️ For these women, this is what it is … Read more

I have a “forgive” tattoo on my wrist. Let me tell you why. Some days we simply need reminders in life. If it’s a reminder to slow down. To breathe. To love ourselves a bit more.  Or … to forgive. For this reason, I chose to get a tattoo of the word “forgive,” written in … Read more

I wrote this excerpt in my journal nearly six years ago after a harrowing—and enlightening—experience on the Pacific Ocean. Stand up paddling nearly four miles in the open ocean, I suddenly found myself engulfed in fog. At this time in my life, I was deep in trauma and didn’t know where to turn. What a … Read more