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Friends from Georgia in SF
The best opportunities don’t come from applications—they come from people. This story shows how a travel connection turned into a professional relationship years later, proving that community and networking compound over time.
What I’m Reading this Black History Month
Black History Month isn’t just quotes—it’s stories. This reflection explores the impact of intentionally reading Black authors to experience the depth, nuance, and brilliance of Black narratives beyond the “greatest hits.”
How I’ve Found Community in Street Clean-ups
What started as volunteering turned into friendships, community, and even new opportunities. This reflection is a reminder that networking doesn’t have to be formal—sometimes it starts with simply showing up and doing something you care about.
New Year, New Certification
Certified Career Transition Coach (CCTC)—and just getting started. This milestone reflects a commitment to continuous learning, modern career strategy, and helping clients navigate job searches with clarity, structure, and confidence.
What Being the ‘Cool Aunt’ Taught Me
The days are long, but the years are short. This reflection explores how family, connection, and presence matter just as much as career progress—especially during a job search or busy season.
9 Things Women Job Hunters Do
If you’re still refreshing your inbox, hoping a recruiter magically appears, Bestie, close that tab.
Because the women actually landing jobs? They’re playing chess, not checkers. ♟️
They're creating their luck with confidence. With strategy. With killer playlists. (Honestly, my Discover Weekly has been on point lately.)
Here are 9 things they do differently when job hunting, and how you can steal their moves. 💃🏽
It's time for you to get it, Gurl. 💋
From San Francisco, with Gratitude
A year of staying rooted led to something unexpected: finding my voice again. This reflection celebrates community, meaningful work, and the relationships that made the year unforgettable.
Best Books of 2025
Less scrolling, more reading: one small shift led to 80 books in a year. This reflection shows how intentional habits can unlock focus, reclaim time, and support personal growth—without the pressure of traditional New Year’s resolutions.
On New Year’s Resolutions
Forget resolutions—this year-end ritual is about honest reflection, asking better questions, and moving forward with intention. Especially powerful during career transitions or uncertain seasons, it helps you find clarity, reconnect with purpose, and define what truly matters.
How to Fight the "Infinite Workday"
Time zones, WFH, and a few questionable habits later… we’ve officially blurred the line between work and life.
Spoiler alert: no one’s coming to fix it but us.
Still answering “just one last email” by glow of a fridge light? Yeah… it’s time we talked boundaries. 😬
The Art of Graciously Saying No
Ghosting isn’t laziness—it’s discomfort with saying “no.” This perspective explores how avoiding honest communication creates confusion, and why practicing clear, respectful declines leads to stronger relationships in work, hiring, and life.
Paying it Forward
Being a solopreneur = doing all the things… until you realize you shouldn’t have to. 😅 That’s when you call in your people.
Mackenzie Warren has been a design partner from the start. Her creative magic brought my website and brand to life in a way I never could on my own.
Today, I'm about that shout-out life because women supporting women is my favorite kind of business strategy. 💫
8 Hacks to Leave Work On Time
Gone are the days of performative late nights at the office. 🙌🏽
Turns out, the most dedicated employees aren’t the last ones to leave; they’re the ones who know when to log off.
Not sure where to start? Here are 8 simple hacks to scale productivity while still heading out the door on time. 💻👉🏽🚪
Let’s Talk Career Cushioning
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. ☁️
Happy Thanksgiving!
A moment with family across three generations sparked a reflection on time, identity, and belonging. As the next generation finds their voice, it’s a reminder that family—given and chosen—is where we learn the values, resilience, and connection that shape our lives and careers.
You Can’t Make Old Friends
From a college band to crossing continents for one another, this decades-long friendship is built on showing up through every season—including a breast cancer journey. It’s a reminder that real connection isn’t just part of life—it’s what sustains us, personally and professionally.
Women Founders’ Happy Hour
Thirty women, a little structure, a little chaos, and a lot of real conversation. This networking event made it easy to skip the small talk and build genuine connections quickly—reminding us that networking, when done right, feels less like work and more like community.
Why Hire a Résumé Writer?
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. 💸
