Being a parent is pure chaos. We have the best of intentions, but let's be real; it can be nearly impossible to feel like you're winning as a parent. Kids have a way of throwing a wrench in the most carefully planned days. It's hard to unload the dishwasher somedays, let alone feel like we're... Continue Reading →
Over 10 years ago when I was early in my career, I started a folder titled "nice emails." I don't work for that employer any longer, so unfortunately can't investigate to see what that initial "nice email" was. But whatever it was prompted me to start this folder. Starting that "nice emails" folder has been... Continue Reading →
“All entrepreneurs and intrapreneurs are in it for this very reason: they want to improve the world and drive progress, and you can do the same through your everyday work." 🏆I came across this article a few years ago and have read it several times since. This concept has inspired me and I have found... Continue Reading →
I have never been someone that would consider myself addicted to my phone or social media. I mean, I'm not one of those people who are constantly checking their phone; I can make it a whole 5 minutes before realizing I left my phone on another floor of the house. After years of ignoring it,... Continue Reading →
Like typical millennials, we recently went a week without checking our mail. It turns out that it was the week leading up to the recent mid-term elections. In addition to seeing nothing but political ads every time I turned on the TV or picked up my smart phone to read a news article or look... Continue Reading →
YES. Recent studies have found that over 25% of women are considering downshifting their careers or leaving the workforce entirely. This is such a shame! I have had the opportunity to lead, mentor, work alongside and report to many talented and ambitious women during my career. As a husband, I want to support my wife... Continue Reading →
Financial literacy starts at home. Here are two of my children with one of their favorite books we've been reading. As a parent, one of my goals has been to teach my kids about society, economics and how to be good stewards of the earth. These can be complicated topics to discuss with young children... Continue Reading →
It sounds mythical doesn't it. Does it actually exist? The people that say they have their dream job can't be serious, right? Regardless of how skeptical you are about the elusive dream job, the closest version of it possible has to be out there. And it's waiting for us. If the perfect job for each... Continue Reading →
Whenever it comes up in conversation that we are vegetarians, everyone always wants to know “why?” There isn’t really one big reason, and the decision was actually unexpected. It all started one random Tuesday in March 2021. The kids were finally in bed and we were running around tidying up and doing the normal chores... Continue Reading →
We visited Disney World and upon arriving were quickly reminded that Disney World is a for profit vacation destination owned by a corporation. Naturally, their sole motive is to squeeze every dollar possible out of you during your visit. My sensible and financially savvy daughter was all of a sudden wanting $30 Minnie headbands (you... Continue Reading →
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