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Why Self-Knowledge and Trust Are the Real Growth Strategies

Let’s cut the crap. You don’t need another strategy, hack, or shiny software tool to scale your business. What you do need is to actually know yourself, like yourself, and trust yourself enough to stop trying to do it all alone. That’s the conversation I had with Tonya Gossage, Business Growth Strategist and Founder of […]

How to Sound Like a Leader—Not a Sales Rep (Even When You’re Selling)

Let’s be real: most people hear the word sales and immediately cringe. Cue the sleazy tactics, cheesy scripts, and awkward follow-ups that make your skin crawl. I get it. But after sitting down with Liz Wendling—founder of The Sales Clinic and author of The Heart of Authentic Selling—I’m here to tell you this: sales done […]

How Mary Lou Quinlan Reinvented Her Life—And How You Can, Too

You don’t need another vision board. You need a moment of gutsy, unapologetic clarity. And Mary Lou Quinlan? She’s the proof. At the height of her career, CEO of a major ad agency and award-winning marketer, Mary Lou stepped away from “success” as the world defined it. She wanted more. More meaning. More creativity. More […]

5 Surprising Ways to Heal (That Don’t Involve a Prescription)

Let’s be blunt: loneliness is making us sick—and the real cure probably isn’t in your medicine cabinet. According to the U.S. Surgeon General, chronic loneliness has the same impact on your health as smoking 15 cigarettes a day. Read that again. In a world obsessed with biohacking and productivity, we’ve forgotten one of the most […]

Want to Move Abroad? Here’s How — Lessons from Cepee Tabibian

Let’s stop pretending that reinvention only happens in your 20s. Or that you need permission to change your life. Because here’s the truth: sometimes the smartest thing you can do isn’t doubling down on the life you built. It’s starting again—in a new city, a new country, maybe even a new language. And Cepee Tabibian […]

Eating for the Seasons — 5 Wellness Shifts for Women in Midlife

When I say “notice what you notice,” I’m quoting my friend, wellness expert, and repeat podcast guest Rosy McCann. And after this conversation, you’ll understand why that simple phrase is so powerful. In this episode, Rosy and I dove into what it means to eat in the season of your life—not just the calendar season. […]

3 Steps to Rebuild Your Momentum (Even When Life Knocks You Flat)

I want to talk about something we don’t say out loud enough: What happens when we do everything right—and it still falls apart? When the habits are in place, the calendar is set, the intentions are strong—and then life says, “Not so fast.” This episode of Consider the Possibilities is all about what it takes […]

Why Progress Beats Perfection (And How to Make It Happen)

“Done is better than perfect.” That’s the mantra that changed my life. And if you’re stuck waiting for the perfect moment to start something—whether it’s a health goal, a career move, or a life change—it’s time for a reality check. Because perfection is a lie. And worse? It’s a stalling tactic. In my latest Consider […]

Creating a Life You Love – Newark Academy Women’s Summit

I had the privilege of serving as the keynote speaker for the Newark Academy 2025 Women’s Summit, where alumnae, parents, students, faculty, and staff came together to engage in thought-provoking discussions on women’s health, wellness, and leadership. It was an empowering afternoon filled with authentic conversations, personal insights, and actionable strategies for creating a life […]

Your Time, Energy & Money Are Talking—Are You Listening?

Let’s get real for a second: Your life isn’t happening to you—you’re designing it with every single decision you make. 👉 How you spend your time? That’s a reflection of your priorities.👉 Where your energy goes? That’s what you’re valuing.👉 Where your money goes? That’s what you’re betting your future on. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, […]

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