Nicole Bensen

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I asked ChatGPT to write an obituary based on what it knows about me from our conversations. It’s long, but here’s exactly what it said: Nicole Bensen—beloved mother, devoted partner, cherished friend, and spirited mentor—left this world having lived it to the fullest. Known for her magnetic blend of warmth, humor, and grace, Nicole had […]

The woman sitting next to me at a networking event last week shared this story, and I can’t stop thinking about it. When someone died in ancient Egypt, their soul entered the Hall of Two Truths. There, they were asked two questions: That’s it. Not ā€œDid you make your bed every day?ā€ or ā€œDid you hit […]

HiĀ friend! Last week I shared the story of how I asked the Universe for a business bestie…and then hesitated when I got a coffee invite from someone who checked several of the exact boxes I’d been journaling about. šŸ™ˆ If you missed it, you can catch up here. I shared ā€œ7 signs your subconscious might be […]

At 16, I was absolutelyĀ obsessedĀ withĀ 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 ā€œhottest guy ever.ā€ (Or at least in the top three—Chris O’Donnell and Chipper Jones rounded out my list.) Fast forward to […]

As we enter 2025, ask not ā€œWhat more can I do?ā€ but ā€œWhat can I let go of?ā€ Release the burdens of others’ expectations, constant availability, and comparison. Growth begins with the courage to let go. Here’s to less pressure and more you.

Did you hear that Cambridge Dictionary just named ā€œManifestā€ 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.