Six and a half years ago, I started résumé writing as a side gig.

While still in Tech, I met with clients daily, honed my craft, and built a collaborative process that worked.

I didn't need the money; I just loved writing.

As I still do, I loved helping with the difficult job of translating wins onto paper. There’s nothing like watching someone’s confidence return after they see their story reflected back at them.

Fast forward to today: I run a thriving résumé writing and career coaching practice that helps people navigate transitions with clarity and confidence.

I set my own hours, can work from anywhere, and, while my boss can overthink at times, we have an exceptional working relationship. 😉

It was a slow burn. I stayed in the corporate world for two years before deciding, after my final layoff, that I was done with the race.

Golden handcuffs were broken, and my side gig offered me a billowy, soft place to land.

If you’ve ever needed a little push to try your hand at something extra on the side, this one’s for you. ☁️

“What’s the toughest part about being a manager?” he asked.

"Being a manager," I replied.

Anyone who’s led people knows: managing isn’t just a job. It’s an emotional, time-consuming second career layered on top of your 9-to-5.

And while I’ll forever love my brilliant, capable gals (shoutout to SNAC—I see you!), I can say with confidence: I don’t ever want to be a manager again. It’s a hard no for me, Dawg.

Turns out, I’m not alone, and it’s reshaping what leadership and the modern workplace really look like. 👀

“Be open like a lotus flower.” 🪷

That’s what I tell my clients who are wading through big career shifts — whether they’re pivoting industries, re-entering the workforce after caregiving, or finding their footing post-layoff.

With intentional career shifts on the rise, openness is everything. Openness to learning, to new opportunities, to talking about the skills you already have and the value you bring.

Here’s how to bloom where you’re planted, while you prepare for what’s next. 🌻

tl;dr: Hiring a professional résumé writer can cut down your search by over 30%. That means more interviews, less ghosting, and back to a paycheck sooner.

Now that’s what I call solid ROI. 💸

🙋🏽‍♀️ Raise your hand if work’s been feeling relentless lately with nonstop emails, pings, and “quick syncs” from morning ‘til night.

Like me (😉), it’s a lot. And as we head deeper into Q4, that constant pressure can quietly chip away at your motivation.

Here’s what to watch for, and how to reset before burnout sneaks in. ⚡

As a résumé writer, the question I'm most often asked by friends is, “Will you take a quick peek at my résumé and give me some feedback?”

Why yes, I'd love to! And I've done you one better... 💅🏽

Wanna know the secret to bypassing the black hole that is the applicant tracking system?

🔥 Hot tip: It's part relationship building, part storytelling, and part courage.

When you stop relying on Easy Apply and start creating real connections, you're able to connect to opportunities that may not exist on a careers page.

Learn how below. 👇🏽

I’ve been cutting down on wine lately because, well… I’d like to sleep through the night without sweating to death (can I get a witness?!).

But I didn’t want to lose the ritual of ending the workday or week with a glass in hand.

So instead of pinot, I pour a kombucha spritz over ice into my fanciest red wine glass. Even with sparkling water, it keeps the romance and ritual alive. ✨

You can do the same for your workday, too. Here’s how I’m romanticizing mine this season. 💫

Is October the new January? This trend says yes, and honestly, I’m here for it. So, I’m taking that energy and locking into the world of LinkedIn posting (again)… but doing it in my favorite medium: video! Debs will be thrilled to know my degree from 20,000 years ago is finally earning its keep.