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Every year around this time, I start hearing the same thing: "Things are slowing down." "Nobody's buying until spring." "I'll pick it back up after the holidays." And look — I get it. The calls do slow down. The listings sit longer. The jobs get pushed to January. That part is real. But here's where I think we get it wrong: we treat the slow season like it's happening to us. Like the only option is to wait it out, coast through the holidays, and hope things pick back up when

I’ve spent a lot of time in Oregon, mostly in the Portland area. However, I didn’t run a half marathon in Oregon until after I moved away from the area. Me running the Columbia Gorge Half Marathon in October 22 This one was a fun adventure for me because it was a weekend when I was single, and my 3 kids were with their dad. I made the drive down to Hood River, Oregon, about an hour east of Portland. My cousin and a friend were running the Columbia Gorge Half Marathon in Octob

I have lived in Washington nearly my entire life, so this is a very biased opinion, but I believe it’s the most beautiful place in the world. Me after finishing the Bellingham Bay Half Marathon in 2024 There are very few places where you can step outside and see the ocean, rolling green hills, and snow-capped mountains all in one spot. And we have four true seasons. Fall brings cool, crisp weather and orange and red leaves. Winter brings frost and sometimes snow. Spring bring

The Start Line: My Journey to 50 Half Marathons in 50 States

Every September, the same thing happens. The kids go back to school. The summer rhythm — the one I'd finally, almost gotten comfortable with — changes. Suddenly there are pickup times and practice schedules and a hard stop at 3:00 that didn't exist in July. And every September I have a choice: let the new schedule happen to me, or sit down and redesign the week on purpose. This year I sat down and redesigned it. I want to walk you through how, because I think most of the over

One year ago, I started this business after the rug was completely ripped out from under me. Just one month after Ben and I moved in together—blending our family of six kids and two dogs, moving to a new city, and starting over—I suddenly found myself without a job. I knew I had the skills and the experience to build a business. But knowing that and actually taking the leap were two very different things. Because if it failed… it was on me. That felt incredibly heavy. I can’t

If you've ever sat down on a Tuesday night trying to figure out what to post tomorrow — again — this one's for you. Batching gets thrown around a lot as a productivity buzzword, but at its core it's just this: doing one type of task in a focused block instead of scattering it across your whole week. For content, that means you sit down once, create a bunch of posts at the same time, and then step away from social media for a while. No daily scramble. No "what do I even say to

They say your body can do almost anything. It's your mind you have to convince. I've believed that for most of my life.

Growth doesn't come from good intentions. It comes from showing up — consistently, even when it feels like nothing is happening. I know that's not the sexy answer. We want the strategy that goes viral, the post that explodes, the campaign that changes everything overnight. But most of the time? Growth is quieter than that. It's the slow, steady accumulation of small actions done week after week, even when you can't see the results yet.

The more you plan your days — even loosely — the more productive, less stressed, and more like yourself you will feel. Not because you did more, but because you did what mattered, on purpose. That's what it means to run your life.

I’ve been trying to figure out how to even begin writing this. The truth is, I still feel like I’m in the darkness. The light at the end of the tunnel isn’t in sight yet. And when you’re still in the middle of something painful, it’s hard to put words to it. But I also know I can’t show up as my authentic self while pretending this life-changing experience isn’t happening. So this is me telling the truth about what the past several months have looked like. And felt like. When

If the new year has already started and your marketing still feels scattered, you’re not behind — you’re just busy. January often comes with big expectations, fresh goals, and very little extra time. The good news? You don’t need a full rebrand or a perfectly mapped-out year to feel more in control of your marketing. A few intentional steps can help you get organized, build momentum, and create a strategy you can actually stick with. Here’s how to get your marketing organized

Let’s be honest: many entrepreneurs start a business for freedom — only to wake up one day feeling like the business is running the show. If you’re overwhelmed, burnt out, or constantly “catching up,” this isn’t a personal failure. It’s a systems problem. Here are five subtle (but powerful) signs your business is running you — and how to take back the driver’s seat. 1. You’re doing the busy work, not the big work If your days are full but you don’t feel like you’re moving fo

Every restart is an invitation — to rise, realign, and rebuild something that feels more like you.

Boost energy & focus with these 5 simple self-care tips for entrepreneurs. Easy habits you can add into your workday—no extra time required!