The Rewrite

In this solo episode, I'm talking about something that's been happening in my life lately: full spring cleaning mode. Every drawer decluttered, every closet organized, getting rid of all the things. And yes, part of this was maybe to avoid doing my taxes, but there's something deeper happening here. When there's clutter everywhere, your brain is constantly processing it. Even if yo...

In this conversation with my friend Sharai Dawn, a boutique brand strategist and creative director who helps established entrepreneurs crystallize what they're known for and stop diluting their message, we dive into what it takes to rewrite your life when you've spent decades being told who to be. Sharai's story takes us from growing up as a Jehovah's Witness (which she describes a...

In this episode, I'm talking about something a lot of people feel but don't always have the language for: the feeling of "why does this keep happening?" Maybe in one season of your life it looked like constantly overgiving in friendships - always being the one who shows up more, the one who adjusts, the one who keeps the peace instead of saying what you actually need. And then la...

In this solo episode, I'm breaking down what I actually mean when I say "rewrite your life", because I use that phrase a lot and I know it can sound big or vague or like one of those things that means something different to everyone. So I wanted to slow it down and explain where this idea came from, how it connects to your brain, how it actually works, and what rewriting your life re...

In this conversation with Rebecca Stanisic, a writer with nearly two decades of experience, speaker, and content strategist who helps small businesses create content with less stress, we dive into what it means to be an "accidental entrepreneur." Rebecca's journey started with a parenting blog in 2009 - she had a baby and a toddler and just wanted "a little piece of the internet...

Most people are exhausted long before they ever do anything. Not because the task is hard, but because their brain has been leaking energy all day without them even realizing it. Small leaks. Constant leaks. Death by a thousand tiny demands. In this solo episode, I'm breaking down the five biggest energy leaks that drain your brain before you've even started your day, and what actually hel...

In this conversation with my friend Carly Hickey, a registered nurse with over 10 years of ICU experience and founder of ACE Planning Company, we dive into something most people never think about until it's too late: preparing for aging, serious illness, and the unexpected. Carly helps individuals and families get proactive about advance care planning - making hard conversations feel less over...

In this solo episode, I'm getting brutally honest about something that has tripped me up more times than I care to admit: my resistance to taking messy action. I've spent years fine-tuning things in the background - tweaking, editing, reworking, adjusting the font, rewriting the offer, changing the idea, making the plan better, clearer, more strategic. And on the surface? That looks produc...

In this conversation with my friend Andrea Krones, co-founder and creative director at Inkling Design, we dive into what it actually takes to build a design and web agency over 21 years - including all the undercharging, overdelivering, and confidence-building that happened along the way. Andrea supports heart-centered, female-founded businesses with branding, websites, and marketing materials, an...

Your brain is getting flooded with millions of bits of information every second. You can't possibly focus on all of it. So your reticular activating system (RAS) steps in and decides what you pay attention to. Think of it like a bouncer at the door of your brain - some things get in, everything else stays outside. But here's the wild part: your RAS decides what gets through based on what you belie...

Why do I keep saying I want this, but my actions don't match? Why am I resisting something I know is good for me? Why does change feel so exhausting even when it's something I choose? If you've ever wondered this, you're not alone, and you're definitely not broken. As a certified neuroscience coach, I can tell you this is literally how your brain is built. This frustration show...

In this conversation with my dear friend Carly Ottaway, we dive deep into what it actually takes to write a book, share your story, and step into the identity of "bestselling author" when imposter syndrome is screaming at you. Carly is the author of Coming Home: Your Path to Your Favorite Self and Permission to Do It Your Way , creator of The Mirror Effect, and founder of the award-winning boutiqu...

If you've ever felt inconsistent, behind, or like you keep making promises to yourself that you don't keep, this episode is for you. Self-trust isn't glamorous. It's not something people brag about on Instagram. But it's one of the most practical things you can work on if you want anything in your life or business to actually change. And as a certified neuroscience coach, I can tell you: this isn'...

In this conversation with my friend Stephanie Eagleson, we dive deep into what it means to honor your intuitive gifts, even when they don't fit into the box of your profession. Stephanie is an RMT, energy healer, and spiritual mentor who supports others in connecting deeper within themselves as both human and divine beings—and her journey from working in a gym to building her own healing sanct...

If you're sitting here in mid-January thinking you're already behind on your goals, let me stop you right there: you're not late. You're right on time. In this solo episode, I'm breaking down why your new year doesn't actually start on January 1st for most of us, and the neuroscience behind why that's completely normal. Spoiler: your brain picks the reset that feels rea...

"Am I dying?" Three words from his 12-year-old son changed everything for Dr. Howard Polansky. After 16 years as a dentist (a career he admits he was average at, at best) Howard found himself in the ICU watching his son fight for his life. Twenty-nine days in the hospital. Nineteen in the ICU. Five emergency surgeries. And in that moment when his son asked that question, Howard made a de...

What happens when you're sitting in a boardroom, looking out the window, and suddenly realize: "Is this really how I want to spend the next 20 years of my life?" In this episode, I'm sitting down with my friend and fellow business owner Amy Sussex, a business operations consultant who helps visionary women entrepreneurs streamline their systems and step confidently into their CEO...

This is my first solo episode since the launch, and I'm diving into something that affects every single one of us trying to rewrite our lives: fear and self-doubt. Your brain isn't designed to help you thrive - it's designed to help you survive. It would rather keep you stuck in known disappointment than let you step into unknown possibility. In this episode, I'm breaking down why your nervous sys...

From religious cult survivor to CEO advising million-dollar brands across 17+ countries. From silent and voiceless to angel investor on television. From armored corporate warrior to soft, authentic leader building an ecosystem for female founders. Ashley Deland's story is proof that you can rewrite the rules of your life at any moment - and that evolution is not only possible, it's powerfu...

Let's be honest - the holidays can be magical AND stressful. Between burnt cookies, mall meltdowns, and the pressure to make everything perfect, it's easy to lose the joy in the season. But what if you could rewrite your holiday experience? Not by controlling every detail, but by controlling the one thing you actually can: how you respond to the chaos. In this solo episode, I'm sharing...

What happens when you realize you can help people, but you can't help them heal to the level you know is possible? Dr. Taylor Smeenk, chiropractor and founder of Empact Wellness, faced this exact moment after building what looked like a successful practice - full schedule, loyal patients, steady growth. But she felt capped. She was trying to be everything for everyone, which wasn't sustain...

What happens when your coworker says "she's always smiling" and your husband looks confused because he doesn't recognize that version of you? That's the moment Sarah Kinlin realized her corporate job was getting the best of her while her family got the worst. After 20+ years following all the rules, leading teams of 70 people working 24/7 in manufacturing, she was the happy,...

What happens when you spend nine years building a business you love, only to have motherhood completely shake your foundation? Puja Malhotra, founder of Roop Creative Agency, thought she had it all figured out. Corporate dropout turned boutique branding expert, building beautiful brands for entrepreneurs - she was living the dream. Then came IVF during a pandemic, pregnancy hidden from clients out...

What happens when mysterious bug bites on a relaxing Mexico vacation turn into shingles, months of misdiagnosis, and a complete life unraveling? For Ameera Virani - who spent over two decades producing global events for icons like Oprah, Deepak Chopra, and Tony Robbins - it became the wake-up call that saved her life. After years of pushing through the "perfect" nine-to-five while buildi...

What happens when you check all the boxes life told you to check - school, marriage, job, house, kids - only to discover the script you were following wasn't meant for you? Britt Holmes knows this story intimately. After years of climbing the corporate ladder, enduring the thankless grind of agency life, and rushing through the "checkbox life" to hit arbitrary timelines, everything c...