Feeling awkward while learning something new is part of the process. From e-bike mishaps to posting online, this reflection is a reminder that discomfort isn’t failure—it’s growth. The more you show up, the more natural it becomes.

Posting online feels cringey—until you stop waiting to feel comfortable and just do it. This reflection explores how showing up consistently builds confidence, creates connection, and opens doors, even when it feels awkward at first.

If there’s one thing I know about staying sane during a job search, it’s this: you need a strategy.

And if your Google Calendar looks like a game of Tetris… 🧩 welllll, that’s not it.

Your week should work for you, not against you.

Here’s how to stay focused, creative, and sane during those long days of searching. 💫

Building a newsletter doesn’t have to mean chasing big numbers. This reflection explores the value of a smaller, engaged community—where real conversations, practical career insights, and human connection matter more than scale.

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.

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.”

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.

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.

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.

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. 💋

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.

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.

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.

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. 😬

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.

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. 💫

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. 💻👉🏽🚪

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. ☁️