We Missed Our Stop. Then Lost the Backpack. But Here’s the Truth Behind It All.

We Missed Our Stop. Then Lost the Backpack. But Here’s the Truth Behind It All.

Perfect. Let’s rewrite that Mel Robbins–style, with the truth and emotion baked in — you held it down, he learned something powerful, and life kept rolling. Let me paint this for you. We’re on our way home from Boston. I’m ready to get off the train at Newark. I’m in the vestibule — no ramp,…

Behind the Scenes: Building My MS Warrior Brand (Days 1–3)

Behind the Scenes: Building My MS Warrior Brand (Days 1–3)

How I’m creating a mission-driven Etsy shop, one empowered step at a time. Let me be real. Starting this brand isn’t just about T-shirts — it’s about building something bigger than me. I’m an MS warrior, a creator, and someone who’s done playing small. I’m building something that helps people like me feel seen. And…

All In: What It Means to Bet on Yourself (Especially When Life Doesn’t Go As Planned)

All In: What It Means to Bet on Yourself (Especially When Life Doesn’t Go As Planned)

You ever hit a point in your life where you realize there’s no more halfway? That was me. I’ve worn a lot of hats in my life — jazz vocalist, personal trainer, sales professional, MS support group leader, book creator, mom. Each time I shifted, it wasn’t random. It was me listening to that inner…

Let Your Creativity Flow: Why Coloring with My Kid Reminded Me What Really Matters

Let Your Creativity Flow: Why Coloring with My Kid Reminded Me What Really Matters

This morning, I did something small that turned out to be kind of huge—I sat down with Sean, and we colored. No agenda. No masterpiece in mind. Just us, a pile of markers, and a page that said: “Let Your Creativity Flow.” And that’s exactly what we did. At first, it was about filling in…

How Flow Keeps Me Going With MS: From Morning Mindset to the Gym

How Flow Keeps Me Going With MS: From Morning Mindset to the Gym

Let’s talk about flow. Not just the kind that shows up in productivity hacks or yoga classes — I’m talking about the kind of flow that keeps you moving with intention when you’re living with MS. Every single morning, before I even think about starting my day, I make a choice: I choose to reset….