Hi, Reader, A dream came true for me this past weekend. Six women — most of whom didn’t know each other — gathered in my art studio in Boston for The Art of Reinvention™ Retreat. I’ve wanted to create a retreat like this for a long time and finally, it happened! And it was AMAZING. We laughed a lot! Got really honest with ourselves and each other. Used so many art supplies. (so many!) Ate lots of delicious food and even visited a museum and had a special Empowered Self photoshoot. There were...
about 1 month ago • 2 min read
Hi there! I’m celebrating an anniversary, of sorts. The 1-year anniversary of being in the goo. Yes, there’s such a thing. Well, I’ve made it a thing. A year ago, I was in the goo. I wrote about it here. The goo is the name I made up for that in-between place where things don’t feel right anymore… but the path ahead is still foggy and unclear. The chrysalis, in which the caterpillar transforms into a butterfly. The goo is where what used to work feels off. Where you’re questioning everything...
2 months ago • 3 min read
Hi, Reader, You know this expression: “To take up space?” I’ve heard it for years, usually as part advice for how to be more confident. But I have to be honest, for a long time, I wasn’t really sure what the “take up space” idea really meant. Last week, it finally clicked. And I think this story, when I share it, will help it click for you, too. Because most of us need to learn how to take up space in order to truly thrive and live the lives we love. Or rather, we have to unlearn a lot of...
2 months ago • 7 min read
Hi, Reader, This weekend, my husband Avi and I watched a wonderful documentary called Eames: The Architect and the Painter. It’s about Charles and Ray Eames, the couple who created the famous and ubiquitous Eames chair and influenced the development of modern design. We don’t have an Eames chair in our apartment, although I did consider getting them as dining chairs, but the Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman are my bucket list for sure. If you enjoy documentaries about creative people, I highly...
3 months ago • 6 min read
Hi, Reader, I didn't plan to send an email today, but this morning, I was inspired to write this Dear Awesome Human note and share it with you. And I believe you should always follow your inspiration, so here it is: --- Dear Awesome Human, You have no greater responsibility in this lifetime than to flourish. Aristotle called this “eudaimonia”. Eudaimonia means living in accordance with your soul’s purpose and reaching your highest potential. The essential thing about eudaimonia is that It’s...
7 months ago • 2 min read
Hi, Reader, Have you been watching the Olympics? I'm sad it's over! I was completely obsessed with artistic swimming. It’s surreal what these women can do. Also, gymnastics and rhythmic gymnastics. I think I said “wow” a hundred times per each routine. Maybe more. And track. My husband Avi and I loved watching these athletes run faster than we can even imagine. We are both terrible runners (and great walkers) and we love to try and calculate how much slower we would be. Last week, we watched...
12 months ago • 3 min read
Hi, Reader, This week was a bittersweet milestone for me: I recorded the 100th episode of The Awesome Human Podcast! (wow!!!)... … and announced that it would be our last episode + what I am launching next. More on this in a moment, but first, I want to tell you how the Awesome Human Podcast came to be and what it taught me about moving through fear of the uncertainty. When the pandemic hit, my business broke. Before the pandemic, I traveled around the country giving keynote speeches and...
12 months ago • 4 min read
Hi, Reader, Is your “what-if nemesis” blocking you from doing the thing you want to do? Over the past few weeks, I’ve been having Reinvention Conversations with awesome humans in my community. Each person I spoke with is at a pivot point in their work or life and trying to figure out their next chapter. Here are a few examples: One woman has recently lost a job she’s had for 15+ years. Another is feeling disconnected from a sense of meaning in her work that previously fulfilled her. A third...
about 1 year ago • 4 min read
Hi, Reader, What if your “worst qualities” are the signposts that guide you to your unique gifts? Plot reveal: They are. Last year, I had an incredible opportunity to study 1:1 with Jean Houston, philosopher, mythologist, author of 25+ books, long time collaborator of Joseph Campbell -- and frankly, someone who should be more well-known than she is. One of Jean’s greatest powers -- and she has many -- is to help people shine the light on their own greatness. Connecting to our greatness, our...
about 1 year ago • 3 min read
Hi, Reader, 5 months ago we sold our house in the suburbs where we lived for 17 years (!!) and moved into an apartment in Boston. I took my time setting up my new home office but yesterday, it was all done. I love how it turned out — here’s a snapshot: As I was getting ready to lead a virtual session for my Leading Through Change program participants, I realized that this new office is a powerful symbol of the reinvention I’ve gone through during the past 8 years. Here are 3 essential lessons...
about 1 year ago • 5 min read