So… I’ve been radio silent for about a month. Not because I don’t love you (I do, I promise), but because I’ve been welcoming the quiet. Sometimes you need to step back and let things settle a little – career, health, family, sanity – before you pop back up with something worth saying.

And while I was quiet for a bit, some big things happened:

Big News #1: I’m a Published Author.
Amigas Rising is officially live and you can get it at this link: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/cu/iCVpzs5/AmigasRising

This is a powerful collection of stories written by women who’ve faced hard things and still chose to rise. My contribution is just one chapter in a much bigger chorus of voices, and that’s the beauty of it. It’s not about one story standing out, it’s about how together we lift each other. Amigas Rising is a celebration of women who lead not only with strength and vision but with an unwavering commitment to lifting each other up as we climb. True success is not measured by how high we rise alone, but by how many others we can bring along with us. When we empower those around us, we create a ripple effect of transformation, where our individual victories become shared triumphs. This anthology showcases the power of women supporting women—leaders who break barriers, build communities, and open doors of opportunity for those who follow. Together, we rise higher.

Writing my piece was healing, terrifying, and honestly humbling. I got to put words around experiences I usually keep locked up, and then set them alongside the raw, fierce truths of other women. The result? A book that says: we’re not just surviving, we’re still rising – and bringing others with us.

If you read it, I hope you don’t just see me in those pages, but also the possibility of your own rising. Because this isn’t just my story; it’s a reminder that we can carry what we’ve been through and still build something stronger with it. So, yep, I’m in print.

Big News #2: Career Shakeups.
I’m leaning into changes that actually line up with my expertise (shocking, I know). No more pouring myself into work that only pours me into burnout. Let’s just say I’ve been interviewing, plotting, and watching the job market do its best impression of a flaming trash heap – and I’ve got thoughts. (Spoiler: you’ll be hearing them.)

Big News #3: Healing + Quiet.
I’ve been letting my body and mind catch up with all the chaos. Healing isn’t glamorous at all, it’s slow and boring and often involves a lot of naps. But welcoming quiet has been its own kind of progress. Giving ourselves permission to rest is actually much harder than you would think.

Big News #4: The Teenagers Are Back in School.
Which is both a relief and maybe a trauma response waiting to happen. The back-to-school transition was brutal – one minute they’re feral summer creatures, making chocolate chip cookies at midnight, and the next they’re waking up at 6 a.m. like zombies who need lunch money and a ride to school. Can we as a society just agree that teenagers cannot function this early?

Big News #5: Running Is Back (God Help Us All).
Yes, I’m back at it – lacing up, slow-jogging my way through the streets, convincing myself that “sweaty and stubborn” counts as athleticism. (Full disclosure: I’m currently slower than the sweet old lady in my neighborhood who walks her dog while wearing Crocs. But hey – forward is forward, right?). Running is my therapy, my rebellion, and my way of remembering I’m still strong.

And because I clearly enjoy suffering on some level, I’ve decided to aim for a half marathon next spring. That’s 13.1 miles of me arguing with myself in while praying my knees don’t give out or file for divorce. Some people call it endurance; I call it a long, sweaty negotiation.

And because the universe keeps pointing out new things:

New Project Brewing… Maybe a Podcast?
I’ve connected with some amazing women over workplace shenanigans lately. We’ve been tossing around podcast ideas – because honestly, some stories are too ridiculous not to be told out loud. Imagine: laughter, therapy, and “did that really happen?!” all in your earbuds. What do you think – would you listen?

Introducing Playfully Toxic
Every Tuesday starting next week, I’ll be serving up tales from the corporate underworld. Think survival guide meets memoir meets “we’ve all been there.” Inspired by the current job market (a.k.a. fresh hell), and decades of dealing with workplace chaos. If you’ve ever been iced out, burned out, or forced into a 9 p.m. Zoom – this series is for you.

Through A New Lens
Along with the maybe-podcast and the definitely-happening Playfully Toxic series, I’m also dusting off my camera. Some of you remember The Awakenings Project – hundreds of women photographed, their words and bodies becoming living canvases. That work cracked me wide open and taught me more about resilience than anything else I’ve lived through.

Now, I’m feeling pulled back behind the lens with a new take. This time, I want to capture the silver linings – the tiny, stubborn bits of light we hold onto when the world feels heavy. And in this climate? We all need a reminder that hope still exists, even if it’s showing up messy, imperfect, or wearing yesterday’s mascara.

So yeah. The radio silence is over. The sarcasm is back. And we’re just getting started.

Okay, friends – talk to me:

• Podcast: yes, no, or “only if cocktails are involved”?
• School mornings: survival hacks welcome.
• Running: anyone else redefining “pace” as “didn’t die”?

Let’s make this a community event. Share, comment, and tag a friend who’s currently screaming into the void of work emails or school drop-offs.