Feb 28, 20231 minHow to Support a Loved One After a School ShootingIn October, I received an awful, unasked for education on how to support a loved one after a school shooting.
Feb 13, 20231 minParenting in the Age of School ShootingsThis Insider essay (~4 min read) is a pretty raw and vulnerable article. In October, my godson barely survived a mass school shooting, susta
Jun 28, 20211 minFirst Quarter Strategies Off to a Great Start!Two months ago, I took a big leap and launched First Quarter Strategies. This consulting shop was born with the vision of helping leaders...
Jun 1, 20215 minThe May Makings of a Virtual Book Tour Get a sneak peek at what happened in May on my virtual (basement) book tour. Pro tips at the end on how to launch a book in a pandemic.
Mar 5, 20211 minPandemic Play and COVID ChildhoodsThis USA Today article by Alia Wong features my kids and their epic LEGO universe, which came to life the same day schools shutdown, last...
Mar 4, 20211 minColorful Language and a Childhood BackstoryI had a complicated "making it" journey, which included growing up in a family of five kids. This podcast is much different from the...
Feb 9, 20211 minHometown Feature and Son's First Photo CreditThis week, the first feature story on Making It came out! The best part? My 10-year old took the photo they used for the article. The...
Jan 6, 20211 minBetter Than a Birthday: 20 Things 20 Years of Sobriety Taught MeIn this Medium post, I celebrate two decades of being sober. It is wild to think that my husband and kids have only known me as someone...