Mindful Spending Is the New Mindfulness Practice
According to recent consumer research, over 60% of U.S. consumers say they prefer to buy from brands that align with their values. Among Millennials and Gen X women, that percentage climbs even higher. Nearly half of consumers say they’ve stopped buying from a brand because of its stance (or perceived stance) on a social issue.
So brands adjusted.
They stopped trying to be everything to everyone.
Instead, they chose clarity.
When an ad makes you slightly uncomfortable, it might not mean the brand is “too political.” It may simply mean you’re not the audience they’re prioritizing right now.
That’s a strategic choice.
How My Mindfulness Practice Helps Me Be a Better Leader
The more I’ve embraced leadership, the more I’ve leaned on my mindfulness practice to support me. Leadership, at its best, requires emotional balance, and mindfulness helps me stay centered. As leaders, we absorb the emotions and energy of others. Mindfulness helps me release what isn’t mine, so I don’t carry it with me or burn out from it.
Why “Making America Healthy Again” Needs a Rewrite.
Have you heard of MAHA—Making America Healthy Again?While the phrase has political echoes, I believe health should never belong to one party. In my latest blog, I share a mostly mindful perspective on MAHA: why the “again” misses the point, how we can start by building health at home, and why true wellness comes from weaving together traditional healthcare and holistic practices.
I Paid to Run 10 Miles in the Rain (And I’d Do It Again)
What happens when you decide to try something that scares you? What opens up when you challenge the narrative you’ve always believed about yourself?
I was 41 when I decided to run my first 10-mile race. For years, I had been walking, practicing yoga, moving mindfully—but something in me was craving a deeper challenge. I wanted to see what I was made of.
It wasn’t just about running. It was about shifting from avoiding discomfort to embracing it. From wanting to be skinny to wanting to be strong.
From Impulse to Intent: Redefining Your Relationship With Retail
Impulse buys are like uninvited guests at a well-planned party - they show up unexpectedly and often overstay their welcome. These purchases usually happen when we’re caught off guard by a shiny new product, a limited-time offer, or a persuasive influencer post. While these moments can provide a rush of excitement, they rarely deliver lasting fulfillment.
Reflections from Within: Lessons from My Yoga Journey
Yoga is more than just movement—it’s a reflection of how we show up in life. From my first awkward class to becoming a teacher, here’s what I’ve learned along the way.
Brain-Boosting Superfood Smoothie
Just like we all have unique superpowers, certain foods have their own special abilities! This recipe is designed to fuel your brain and body, keeping you sharp, focused, and feeling great.
Finding light in the dark: Harnessing your unique strengths.
Yes, some people will show up in ways we don’t like. Some will challenge us, or even anger us. But when people show up authentically, we also find our people. Our tribe.
Goals, Growth, and Connection: Reflecting on an inspiring 2024
Not every goal made it into the "done" column this year—my small group coaching program might just find its moment in 2025—but each aspiration brought me closer to myself, to others, and to a sense of curiosity I hadn’t felt in a while.
