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So, what if the key to manifesting your next big life change is hidden in my Halloween party story? 2.5 years ago, before I even moved to Seattle, I predicted the night in the photo below. I’m sharing the full story with you because my process is your blueprint. This past Saturday I was at the annual […]

OMG, I am so giddy right now; I can’t stop smiling. 😄 There is a private chef in my kitchen right now. As I’m typing, I can hear the sound of pots and pans clinking downstairs, and I am celebrating one of the photos on my vision board coming true.  I follow a few private […]

Three totally unrelated, recent moments gave me the same insight. I’ve been thinking about identity: how the way we see ourselves directly shapes the choices we make, how big we let ourselves dream, and the lives we build based on what we believe we’re capable of and worthy of. Moment one:I posted a photo on my Instagram […]

At 16, I was absolutely obsessed with Starship Troopers. Okay, so specifically, I was obsessed with the actor, Casper Van Dien, who played the main character. There was no one who could convince me he wasn’t the “hottest guy ever.” (Or at least in the top three—Chris O’Donnell and Chipper Jones rounded out my list.) Fast forward to […]

You might be celebrating Christmas Eve, Hanukkah Eve, or maybe just a quiet inbox because your colleagues are OOO.

Did you hear that Cambridge Dictionary just named “Manifest” their Word of the Year?

Why? Because millions of people are excited, or at least curious about, the powerful idea of turning dreams into reality.

But here’s the thing: manifesting isn’t magic—it’s backed by science.

I had the pleasure of joining CEO, Mark Williams on his podcast, Mileage May Vary, where we explored the idea of “failing forward”—how embracing mistakes can lead to massive growth. We also dove into what managers can do to help their teams thrive, especially when resources are tight. Although we talked specifically about these ideas in the workplace, the same principles apply outside the office, even when we’re just looking to motivate ourselves.

We all want to be happy. We all want our families to be healthy and well. We all agree that children’s lives should be protected. We all deserve to feel safe walking around our cities at night. We’d all like lower taxes. We all want freedom of speech and to make choices about our own lives.