Jun 23, 2020
The world feels heavier than usual lately. A global pandemic and a deepened awareness of the loss of innocent Black lives have taken the veil off of our eyes. There is pain, and there is hurt. And while racism, COVID-19 and the … Read More
Jun 18, 2019
Have you ever felt stuck in a job that you don’t care about? Or do you ever feel like you’re living a life that doesn’t allow you to express what you know you have inside? (But you have no idea how to … Read More
May 15, 2019
You have a choice, and so do I. We can either go through the motions, doing what’s expected of us and taking what’s prescribed for us; or we can live with authenticity and mindfulness, choosing what brings us JOY. This mindful consciousness is, I … Read More
Nov 13, 2018
My content marketing manager, Clara, is guest-blogging for us again today! I hope her words help you embrace gratitude in this season. On my first day on the job at Elle Zimmerman World Headquarters (also known as our perfectly lovely office in … Read More
Oct 24, 2018
I watched Eighth Grade written and directed by Bo Burnham this past weekend with Mirabelle, my daughter who has successfully survived middle school and is now navigating her next journey as a freshman in high school. Eighth Grade is about an introverted … Read More
Oct 09, 2018
Creative thinking skills come when you create the space—physically, emotionally and mentally—for them. Here’s how to do just that! Recently, I had the opportunity to lead a workshop on Guided Creativity for the brilliant women at Procter and Gamble. They’re the scientists … Read More
Sep 17, 2018
Self-compassion is the antidote to so many negative feelings that we have toward ourselves. In my case, it was perfectionism. “You’re so intense.” “Slow down.” “How do you keep up with yourself?” “You have a ton of bandwidth.” “Yikes! Calm down.” I’ve … Read More
Jun 29, 2018
I’ve taken every personality test out there, but the Enneagram was different. As an Enneagram One, I love that this system isn’t just about my strengths or my habits—it is a holistic tool to help me understand what drives me. WHAT’S AN … 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
