I remember sitting in a financial counselor’s office during college and having no idea how to close the tuition gap. They offered no advice. Even worse, they said I may not be able to continue.

I left their office devastated.

Happy Valentine’s Day. This year I didn’t have to scramble the morning of to make a school treat box.

During my career, I've heard that my nail polish isn't very professional. And we know others hear remarks about their hair, braids, and much more.

My oldest landed in Warsaw, Poland over the weekend to volunteer with relief efforts for Ukrainian refugees. Making all the connections by himself, literally navigating planes, trains, metros, and ubers.

After a day of asset management oversight, several of us at

As a mother with children having significant special needs, my heart is pierced to read that 56% of housing discrimination cases reported were based upon disability. Did you know that? I was shocked.

A couple of decades ago, I climbed Mt. Rainier (WA) ... training for months, equipped with a guide, and ready to tackle the staggering 14,000+ foot elevation. Mountaineering while tied to other people for safety. But what arose beyond my control were obstacles from: the daily weight of the pack, the ice axe calluses, and being pinned down by a quick snow storm.

I've been doing the standard covid purge and looking through older photos ... invoking reflection and realizing experiences were teaching me a great deal more than I knew at the time.