With summer here, travel is back in full swing for 2023 — and for the days to come. I traveled every year of the pandemic, and having traveled a handful of times since the new year, the travel scene is very reminiscent of a time before COVID-19 was a thing. Given my own recent uptick plus more travel on my roster this year, and my most recent trip to Italy, I felt compelled to share some travel tips and reminders as you get ready to embark on adventures, too! Top 8 Travel Tips in 2023 Sign up for TSAPre and/or Global Entry if you haven’t already Y’all, the lines are long, and this is one of t ..read more

My wellness journey has been a combination of movement and the right gear. As someone who has dealt with the symptoms of an autoimmune disorder for nearly two years, I know how important it is to take care of your body as well as your mind to look and feel your best. For me, one of the things that has been key to my wellness journey is walking. Whether it’s a quick stroll around the block or a longer hike in nature, walking helps me clear my mind, get some fresh air, and stay active.  I didn’t know I loved walking as much until 2020 hit. Not only did it get me out of the house, but it w ..read more

The Level Up Retreat took place in Dallas, TX March 3-5, 2023. It was my first time hosting a retreat and it definitely won’t be my last! The experience was all about getting things done, getting ideas and thoughts out of notebooks and into action. Level Up retreat included intensive hot-seat, 1:1 and group coaching to help attendees not only expand their business visibility, but also increase impact and income. To finally build that plan, and put some easy-to-implement strategy behind it. The retreat was over a weekend and included a two-night stay, all meals and snacks, too! I wanted to mak ..read more

Y’all, Tinned fish is having a moment. It wasn’t until I was working with a specialty wine bar and shop last summer that I really learned how much. And then, of course, the TikTok virality of it. When you think of tinned fish, do you automatically go to sardines or tuna? Well, that’s what we’ve been used to for years, but . There’s a lot of high quality seafood in tins. Not to mention the nutritional value in various options, high in protein and omega-3’s. I don’t think there’s a “wrong” way to make a tinned fish board, but here are some things that I kept in mind when I made my latest one! S ..read more

Was it a dream, or was it real? Seriously, that was a question I asked myself for weeks after returning home from Dreams Vista Cancun.  Mexico is one of my favorite destinations (huge Cabo fan as you can tell here and here) for an easy fun getaway and escape. I’ve traveled through Cancun before (it’s a less than three hour flight from Dallas), but stayed in Playa del Carmen and came for a party vibe, so I was excited to return with a different energy. After doing some research on luxurious properties around “adult spring break” time, it was clear that Dreams was going to be the winner. D ..read more

It’s the most wonderful time of the year and if you’re like me, you’re ready for the holiday season to commence so that you can enjoy your beloved culinary favorites and share in the magic of the season!  Being the hostess can feel daunting, but honestly, it doesn’t have to be. I’m sharing a simple hostess hack (or two, or three…maybe more) to help your celebration go off without a hitch! Don’t go overboard with table decor I know it’s tempting to go all out with flowers, candles, lanterns, and all of the accessories, but going overboard with table decor can actually be a problem. Too ma ..read more

Please Note: This is my story of living with ITP. I am not a medical professional and I’m not providing medical advice, just my personal experience since my diagnosis. To my ITP warriors, please consult your hematologist to determine the best approach for your situation. I’m rooting for you. ITP has changed and is changing my life. I just crossed the year mark of living with ITP and I can hardly believe everything that’s happened in such a short span of time. I hadn’t heard of ITP before I started showing symptoms and maybe you haven’t heard of it either until you saw me sharing snippets ..read more

[This post is sponsored by Walmart. All opinions + suggestions are our own] In an attempt to support my wellness goals, I’ve been making more meals at home, from meal prepping my lunches to trying new dinner recipes on different nights during the week. Walmart has become my one stop shop for everything I need to keep the kitchen going. My Keurig has kept me fueled in between Zoom meetings and my air fryer has been used for much more than tater tots (my fav during lockdown).  Shop some of my favorite cookware and appliances from Walmart Turn on your JavaScript to view content Beyond the t ..read more

Summer break. It’s definitely a period of time that I took for granted as a youth, and of course, I lived it up and have no regrets. It’s just that unless you are able to take three months off starting in July, it can seem like such a thing isn’t possible for you. But summer break as an adult is a thing! It just takes a little bit of reframing. Summer break as an adult can be what you make it and what you need. Some of it may have to be scheduled, but that doesn’t make it any less special. In fact, it makes the time deliberate and intentional, and most of all, a time for fun. Create a Weekly ..read more

Whenever one of my clients asks me about pitching brands and partners, I always ask “Do you have your media kit updated?” and I often get the look on Zoom. Yo, I’m not here to judge, but the media kit is one thing that is often neglected and leaves you scrambling when someone asks for it. Plus, it can help unlock a larger scope of work (and sometimes more money, too) if done correctly! So, what’s a media kit? A media kit, also known as a press kit, is a package of information related to your business. It’s used as a promo piece for reporters and producers (hence the name media), writers, bra ..read more