Jun 14, 2018
Not sure how to prioritize yourself? It doesn’t start with having more time—it starts with giving yourself permission. Last Saturday, I spent six hours in the morning driving my kids between the ACT, play practice, high school orientation, and the pool. Six. … Read More
May 14, 2018
I have always felt like a visual artist in hiding. As a little girl, I felt drawn to creating with my hands. I was fascinated with details and the precision of my work. I made gifts for everyone, partially out of financial … Read More
May 01, 2018
Some of you may have noticed that recently I’ve been writing about creativity. My team and I have been dreaming up a movement that encourages all to live richly through uncovering creative moments in our day-to-day lives. Well, Clara Milligan my right hand … Read More
Apr 17, 2018
Last summer, I abandoned a creative project that I was really excited about. It wasn’t until recently that I realized why: I needed community to be creative. Did the Road Runner ever crash? Fall? Get smashed by a boulder? Not that I … Read More
Apr 03, 2018
How do you stick to something? My answer: I don’t, and I stop trying. Feel familiar? If you are like me, you are endlessly searching for the best diet, time management planner, or reminder app to keep on track. Let it go! … Read More
Mar 19, 2018
I never thought I would experience motherhood on autopilot, until this happened. Recently, I shared a story with my team (I even hesitate to go on to share it with you here…gulp). It’s about a hot, August day when something happened to … Read More
Mar 07, 2018
Wondering how to make a creative space? The secret lies in noticing how environments affect you—and acting on it. This past summer, I spent two weeks subletting a friend’s apartment in NYC. Although I LOVE the city, the place I lived for … Read More
Feb 21, 2018
Do you ask yourself why you can’t stay consistent? It’s time to say goodbye to perfectionism and hello to daily commitment. I’ll never forget a life-changing flight I took from Charlotte to San Diego. I was sitting next to two men traveling … Read More
Feb 07, 2018
Need inspiration? Slow down and try being idle. Inspiration and creativity come when we make space. Today, I give you permission to do nothing. That’s right: absolutely nothing. Life in 2018 is filled with too many things that feel like doing nothing: … Read More
Jan 23, 2018
Do you feel unsatisfied with life? Do you wonder if there’s something more? Think back to your childhood. What is your favorite memory? Is it something creative? Weaving flower crowns in your backyard? Finger painting? Writing a play and performing it with … Read More
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