Scary + Lonely = On the Right Track

Scary + Lonely = On the Right Track

This week marks the launch of Whitney Johnson’s latest book, Disrupt Yourself. I am especially invested in this book because Whitney Johnson has been an important friend and mentor in my life. When Jesse Lyn Stoner introduced us in late 2011, I had no idea that...
To Become Outstanding

To Become Outstanding

Outstanding. Remarkable. Splendid. Awesome. Superb. Great. Amazing. Admirable. Excellent. Wonderful. Superior. Magnificent. Extraordinary. Special. Exceptional. Brilliant. As a new business owner, I’d be beyond thrilled if someone used one of those adjectives to...
Why 40 is the New 20, At Least for Me

Why 40 is the New 20, At Least for Me

In my early 20s, I had the feeling I should know who I wanted to be and what I wanted to do. But I had trouble settling on a major in undergrad. I changed my mind a few times and ended up with a degree in English/Creative Writing. At the time, I knew I liked writing...
The Beauty of Old Friends

The Beauty of Old Friends

I’m visiting my parents in Florida this week and I’ve driven them a little bit crazy by wanting to spend time with friends. The list of friends I want to see is much longer than our number of days in Florida, so, sadly, I accepted that it won’t be...