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The Servant Leader: How Society Perceives a Leader Who Serves
Have we forgotten what leadership looks like? This weekend, two of my friends were in town for a documentary series they are appearing in. The film crew flew them here and put them in an AirBnB in the beautiful and eclectic part of Atlanta known as Midtown. I was so excited to learn that they…
Lonely at the Top: The Unexpected Aloneness that Comes with Healing
As I sit down to write this, I understand that it might not sit well with everyone. So many people are struggling to heal, to just feel okay. I understand why it might be off-putting to hear a “healed” person complain about how hard it is. Before we begin, I want you to know that…
Our Sad Sisterhood: An Excerpt From My Unpublished Book on Miscarriage and Faith
I haven’t decided what to do with this completed work yet. I know that right now isn’t the right time to publish it, especially since I have a book coming out next fall with a traditional publisher and will have much work to do between now and then. But, since I think this topic might…
I Think I’ll Go To Boston
Well folks, my bags are all packed and here I sit, somewhat anxiously, awaiting my flight. Today, I head to Boston. Well, New Hampshire technically. I’m going to visit a friend for her birthday. A bunch of us are flying in from all over the country to spend time with her for the weekend. It’s…
What I Learned About Myself At The End of the Longest Week
Hello, dear readers. I’m glad to virtually see you again. This week has been so long. And, paradoxically, it’s also felt alarmingly short. I had both kids home from school for Fall Break (I have to roll my eyes at that, since it’s been ninety degrees every day this week). We took them to do…
Under Deadline
This week is a bit of a stressful one for me. My kids are home from school until Thursday for Fall Break (even though they literally just went back to school like three weeks ago). I have a huge meeting with my son’s school to discuss his 504 plan on Thursday, which is something I…
Things Every Aspiring Author Should Know Before They Get Started
This week, I announced the signing of my book deal with HCI publishers. It’s been a truly incredible week of disbelief, gratitude, and realized dreams. Since the announcement, I’ve had many friends, followers, and acquaintances ask me for information about breaking into the publishing industry. I am a newbie to the industry myself, but I…
I Signed a Book Deal!
I am so thrilled to announce that I have accepted a book deal with HCI publishers! This journey has felt abysmally slow at times, and breathtakingly fast at others. It has been a dream since I was very young. And, honestly? I didn’t think it was something that would ever happen for me. It felt…
I No Longer Turn The Other Cheek; I Match Energy
As a southern, Christian woman, I grew up with a lot of religious teachings about how to handle disrespect from other people. Those of us who grew up in Christian homes know all the Bible verses around this topic, so I won’t recite them here. For the non-religious folks, the basic idea that was taught…
How Tall Poppy Syndrome Makes Women Shrink Themselves
I am a firm believer that success should be celebrated. Maybe it’s because I’m an ENFP — a personality type also known as “The Campaigner.” I have a natural desire to see other people succeed, and to cheer them on as they make their way toward their goals. Before I make myself sound too altruistic,…