In NYC last week, I ran into a group holding “Free Hugs” signs and decided why not? After a genuinely great hug, the guy asked me, “Do...

Last week I heard Everfi founder, Tom Davidson, speak. My favorite advice of his—stab to the heart; praise to the back. Stab to the...

I'm heading back to D.C. after a fun day yesterday at the Firefly music festival. No kids. No responsibilities. Just me, Joe, and a few...

Between fundraising and sales, I’m always putting myself out there. It’s hard. So, I’ve added a little ‘oomph’ to my workouts. Each...

I loved the Zen Den (kid mindfulness YouTube videos) that the kids and I did before bed last night -- Taste Test. We each took a small...

I get it. You’re busy. Who has time for small-chat with the barista as you rush off to work? But it’s worth it. Those few minutes of...

We just added a new addition to our family’s bedtime routine—Zen Den, from Cosmic Kids. These short YouTube videos teach my kids...

A few weeks ago, Chloe and I were driving to see the D.C. cherry blossoms, stuck in traffic. She piped up, “Mom, it’s great that there...

Have a big conversation that you are nervous about with your boss or partner? Try empathy mapping. Basically, you put yourself in the...

So often, I’ve only looked at progress in my nutrition as the results—the number on the scale or changing body composition. But this...

My world just blew up. Now on top of running a busy company, I have a new job—raising a round of funding. I’ve had to cut out anything ...

I’ve recently taken up a new habit that I’m obsessed with—journalling to start my day. It forces me to be intentional and reflect on my...

Last weekend, instead of meditating right when I woke up in bed, I took the two minutes to head out to the hammock in the house we were...

I love hosting low-key parties on Friday nights. Who has the energy to go out? And, feeling social on Friday stretches out the whole...

Week 2 of my 30-day digital detox is done. I've been far from perfect, slipping into a few old habits when I was sick earlier this...

I  recently went to one of Jessica Coleman's Magic of Human Connection workshops. It was, well, magical. For an hour, we just celebrated...

I know I can be my own worst enemy. I’ve said things to myself that I would never say to my worst enemy. Chances are you have, too. You...

Inspired by Cal Newport’s new book, Digital Minimalism, I’m seven days into a 30-day digital detox of no podcasts, social media or blogs....

I've realized that stress is what is holding me back most in life. The pressure prevents me from sleeping, which affects my...