Simple shifts to spark motivation and protect your energy
How you can cut through scatter when you have a busy brain As entrepreneurs – especially those of us with busy, creative, or neurodiverse brains – it’s so easy to scatter our energy across endless emails, tasks, and distractions. Here’s the game-changer: focus days. Focus days (aka “theme days”) give your week structure and freedom at the same time. Instead of spinning your wheels trying to do everything, you give each day a clear purpose. Now…there are MANY ways you can set up your week. Here is “roughly” mine: Monday
How building a spiral garden became a lesson in leadership and vision
Why small steps matter when you’re creating something big It’s more than a chia pet. It’s a living symbol of growth. This is the moment where vision meets action. What began as a dream is now taking form in the world. As the seasons turn, projects take shape in unexpected ways. My home is right now the Beacon of Light Center. The spiral we’re building is more than a garden feature – it’s a symbol of growth, cycles, and community. What started as a pile of dirt….as we told our
You hold the scissors: Cut what no longer fits your schedule
A fall reset for reclaiming your time and energy For many of us – solopreneurs, and especially coaches – this season brings a rush of ideas and inspiration. It also brings a reminder: you are in charge of your time. Fall has a way of stirring things up. The air cools, routines shift, and there’s a subtle energy of new beginnings. As I saw my son off for his final year of high school, I felt the weight of everything on my plate. But then came the realization, the gem
What exactly is Beacon of Light and Why does it matter?
It goes beyond more focus and less distraction. It’s about doing what MATTERS. THE SPIRAL BEGINS!!!! (take two) In 2017, it was a collage. In 2022, it became a rebrand and an LLC. In 2025, it’s becoming something real, palpable and meaningful. The Beacon of Light Center is undergoing its next transformation – not just as an idea or an internal reality, but as a place you can touch, stand in, and feel. The vision is taking shape in the form of a sculpted earth spiral: a land-based symbol that
The hidden cost of always being “on”
What one weekend taught me about energy, health, and sustainable success. I love my family deeply. They matter to me more than anything, and when they need me – especially my aging parents with their significant needs – I’m there. That’s part of who I am, and it’s a value I hold dear. But even the most meaningful commitments can take a toll. Over a recent four-day stretch, I was traveling, running errands, helping with logistics, and always on alert. My nervous system was in overdrive, and my sleep suffered.
From idea to earth: The spiral begins
The Beacon of Light Center comes to life in the land In 2017, it was a collage. In 2022, it became a rebrand and an LLC. In 2025, it’s becoming something real, palpable and meaningful. The Beacon of Light Center is undergoing its next transformation – not just as an idea or an internal reality, but as a place you can touch, stand in, and feel. The vision is taking shape in the form of a sculpted earth spiral: a land-based symbol that mirrors our logo and brings it to
How to grow your business without losing yourself
What if growth didn’t require exhaustion? Loving your work isn’t a problem – until it is. When you’re driven by purpose, it’s easy to forget to pause. You tell yourself, “It’s okay, I love what I do,” but slowly, exhaustion creeps in. Sometimes, you don’t even know you’re heading toward burnout until you’re already there. On the other hand, if you overcorrect and give yourself too much space without structure, your goals become fuzzy. That flexibility you once loved becomes the very thing that stalls your progress. As entrepreneurs, we
The start of a creation
From dirt to meaning: The Beacon of Light Center project This is the moment when landscape architecture meets mission driven work. Please witness the beginning of the outer manifestation of the Beacon of Light Center. What began as a collage in 2017 has developed into a home I now own and a rebranding and an LLC in 2021/2022. In 2025, the outside will begin to match the inside. This land sculpture will physically express the Beacon of Light Center’s logo, values, and future gathering space. The idea: A spiral you
Bye-bye until the end of July!
Your goals are not wrong. Your timeline is. As I head into a few weeks of intentional time off, I wanted to leave you with something powerful: your dreams, goals, and desires are not wrong. But the pressure you’re putting on your timeline? That’s the real issue. In today’s world, it’s so easy to feel behind. We set ambitious goals and then feel frustrated when they don’t happen on our preferred schedule. But what if the issue isn’t the dream: it’s just the timing? Let’s talk about what it looks
How to care deeply without losing your focus
A framework for business owners who CARE to stay clear, calm, and intentional Care about causes much? If yes…you’re probably feeling a lot these days. World events, injustice, inequality – it’s overwhelming, especially for business owners who lead with empathy and conviction. However, your beautiful sensitivity can become a double-edged sword when every social crisis (or family crisis!) pulls you away from your mission.This week, I want to speak to that inner tug-of-war: the desire to help everyone and the need to stay focused on your own work and well-being.