Sometimes it takes a wake-up call to slow us down. For me, it happened in the form of a cancer - which is why I share information on self-care and work-life balance so you hopefully don't get to the point where I was before making changes. For my recent guest on the Lean Out Podcast, Dr. …
How to Give Yourself Permission
There’s a quiet truth we often miss in the midst of our professional striving: no one is coming to give us permission. Not our bosses, our mentors, or even our families. And yet, we wait—trapped by our own expectations and obligations. But here's the thing: you already have permission. Chapter 10 …
Lean Out Podcast: Worth with Jen Wagner
What is your worth? What are the components that go into determining your worth? First of all, you are worthy of love, fulfillment, and balance simply because you're here. My guest on the Lean Out Podcast realized she has tremendous worth - to herself, her family, her workplace, and her …
Scheduling Your Balance: My Summer of Lake
(Note: If you'd like to listen to this post as a podcast episode, scroll to the bottom!) There’s something about summer that makes me want to have a fun goal. Not just any goal... a goal that involves having fun. I remember always trying to make goals like that as a kid in school – …
Lean Out Podcast: Entrepreneur with Dr. Una
Whenever you come across an obstacle in your work-life balance path, wouldn't it be great to be able to view it as an invitation? My guest on the Lean Out Podcast views the many tough spots on her entrepreneurial journey as invitations. Dr. Nneka Unachukwu, also known as Dr. Una, began as a …
How to Deal with Loss
(To listen to this article in podcast form, scroll to the bottom) First off, I commend you for reading this article. Grief and loss are not topics people love to discuss because they're typically associated with sadness and negativity. But the thing is, loss and accompanying grief are a part …
