Your Fellow Human

Close your eyes for a moment, imagine you are sitting on the beach somewhere, someone walks by and pauses near you, you notice they are there but don’t say anything, a few birds walk past as if they are looking to invade your space, and the stranger says “looks like you’ve made a friend”.... tune in as I share 3 integral parts of creating authentic connection with someone new

If others were impacted by what you felt, how would they feel when they spent time with you? Today I want to introduce you to Alessia a human that has made such an intentional and gentle impact on my life since she came into it. It has and continues to be something I find intense joy in the my life, to be surrounded by humans like this one, those that inspire me to not only learn and try new thing...

Today I want to introduce you to Pasquale, my friend, someone who makes me smile when I see him, a human who has chosen to live life full and with joy to share. I’ve had the pleasure of laughing and growing at the gym with him, spending time as we have learned new things and pushed ourselves outside of our comfort zones, and this life is sweeter because of humans like him in mine We chat about wha...

If someone told you you were like your mom, would it feel like a compliment? Today I want to introduce you to Anafeli, someone I met simply because food was meant to be shared. I spend most Wednesday evenings at the same restaurant listening to live music, and this night sat next to me was a woman I quickly fell into conversation with, and quickly gained the sweetest friend  Ana is the kind of wom...

What would it look like for you to solidify who you are? Today I want to introduce you to Shayna, it is something I have come to value deeply the more I live fully as myself the more consistently humans like this one find their way into my life. Shayna is one that I get consistently asked if she is my sister, and aside from having curly hair there are many things I find in that assumption to be a...

It’s personal  Life is personal, it was meant to be felt Today’s episode is a short solo one as I wanted to just share how life and those in mine continue to heal me and  in a way that I hope is able to help you as well 

When someone speaks of how they met you, will it have been a positive interaction?  Today I want to introduce you to Brandon, Brandon is one of the friends I have simply because he chooses to say hello; but he has quickly become a friend I can count on, one that holds space for others with sincerity, and one I’m excited to share more of with you today We chat about how toxicity in life can be miss...

Do you know how someone speaks? Today I want to introduce you to Paulina, Paulina is not just a sweet friend of mine but she is also a part of my family here in Mexico. Life can often cause us to question ourselves, our place in the world, and even or purpose, yet community, friends like this one, and the way we love and listen to each other, it has power far greater than anything else this life c...

Do you have someone in your life whose door is always open? Today I want to introduce you to Chuy, my friend, my neighbor, a human whose door is always open. I love how life has brought genuine and sincere humans and friends into my life, and even more how those friends add to mine by who they share with me. Chuy is someone who is marked by a smile and joy, he is one who rivals my ability to say h...

When was the last time you did what you wanted to? Today I want to introduce you to Regina, a human that has chosen to learn from, persevere through, and use the life she has built to find joy in the everyday and be space a kindness for those around her  I’ve had the pleasure of getting to know this sweet girl since being back in Mexico, and in addition to being a little taste of the east coast ho...

When was the last time you felt the wind and paused? Today I want to introduce you to Santiago, a human that chooses to view life as not just an observer but in full gratitude for the reality that we get to participate in this life as well  Santiago is one of my dear friends here in Mexico, someone who will make time to share tacos, and talk, someone who will text and always extend an invite, and...

What in your life causes you to pause? Today I want to introduce you to Sage, a human that is kind and gentle, one that feels like a warm hug and one who brings out the light in others  We chat about the joy in creativity, the peace in knowing how many paths are open ahead, and the way we open up when someone chooses to intentionally seek to know us  He shares how expectation is not one sided in r...

How would you describe yourself and would others agree?  Today I want to introduce you to Rene, there’s something about a “small town” where everyone knows eachother and there is commonality. In many ways I’ve viewed this as a negative, yet in places like this, when “small town” means meeting people like Rene, it changes… Rene is someone who values creating space for others to feel, to allow his m...

Do you feel like a treasure? Today I want to introduce you to Fabiola, a classy woman with an ease and intentionality that tangibly shines through the moment you meet her. I have had the pleasure of seeing her almost every day since I’ve been back in Mexico and it is an honor for me to share a small part of someone who has made my life here feel grounded Fabiola is a human that knows how to smile,...

Today I want to introduce you to Bianca, someone whose life is marked by an intention to live a happy and kind life. She quickly became soon I was drawn to, not just because of how her smile makes you feel wanted and welcomed, but because of how easy it is to laugh and feel free to be yourself with her Bianca is someone who describes herself as the luckiest and happiest person she knows, someone w...

What would it look like to truly live life together? To continue to pour into your own dreams and collectively build one together?  Today I want to share a slightly different conversation than I normally do with my guests I’ve had the pleasure of sharing these two freinds as previous guests but as I’ve seen them laugh, support, and grow together over the years, in a world when we can lose sight of...

Change demands more than just a goal, a desire, and a hope.. it demands action and honesty with ourselves, a willingness to look at what we give our time and our energy to and if we are willing to change those daily actions to see change in ourselves and our future.

This has been a year... at least for me, and almost everyone else I've talked to. BUT! It was also full of wins, joys, and things that made us better, so before we say a final goodbye to 2025 ask yourself these 5 questions and take a few minutes to reflect on just how much you did for yourself and how much you are looking forward to in 2026

What are you doing in life that will inspire your future grandkids? Today I want to introduce you to Brett, Brett is someone that is writing a story his grandkids will one day sit in awe of as he leans back in his chair to tell them; about the time he swam from Europe to Asia, the time he saw an anaconda deep in the jungle, and the way he pursued his dreams and his relationships with effort and in...

What if you never had fomo ever again?  Today I want to introduce you to Ricardo a human that sees life as the adventure it was intended to be He shares why leaving the world and people better than we find them matters most, how he grew up seeing the world with his dad and how he still views himself as a kid with a camera on an adventure We chat about what it looks likes to go dm space for others...

When was the last time you met someone who had everything they wanted? Today I want to introduce you to Adrian, Adrian is one who has found more than his home in the sea, he is one who has chosen to learn every lesson it teaches, and celebrate every blessing it gives I had the pleasure of meeting him on my recent time in Mauritius and got to share time on the water with him and my friends. I belie...

Just a few raw unfiltered thoughts of a big decision 

Can a story about the birds be a negative thing? Today I want to introduce you to Athena, Athena is one of the people in my life that I wonder how she wasn’t there sooner. The conversations, space that reminds me how real and valid all the things we experience and feel in this life are, how she isn’t afraid to be honest, and truly owns the life she gets to live. I’ve got a deep respect for this gi...

Do you have expectations for those you love? Today I want to introduce you to Amir, I’ve known Amir for a few years now, and have had the pleasure of simply sharing time over tea, talking about whatever comes to mind, hearing what he is creatively passionate about, and simply being present Amir is one that holds a presence and intention in a way I admire and do not often come across, he is one who...

What if the world told you that how you defined yourself and your roles were wrong?  Today I want to introduce you to Julie, Julie is the person I call when I shouldn’t ask the questions in my head, she’s the one that hears parts of me very few others even know exist and one that has grounded me in some of the hardest times and laughed with me in some of the silliest moments  Julie is a human that...