Plus, FWD JOY is launching as a podcast!

Not only is it the last year of my thirties but I’m in my “9 year.”

I continue to learn to hold space for both realities—the sacrifices my parents made and the things I still wish had been different.

It’s the 4 year anniversary of FWD JOY and I had no idea the profound healing this newsletter would bring me, or how many people would see themselves in my stories.

What do you hope is normal is our society?

It's one of the most authentic ways to dress because your rising sign represents the persona you project to the world and the first impression you make on others.

I have always believed my phone usage wasn't an issue—it's part of my job!

Fast fashion was once the backbone of my personal style.

“Therapy is like playing the long game— most mental health issues are not quick fixes. “

I was more focused on “being” instead of “doing.”

From spiritual to practical, here are all things that I really love to give and receive.

“I was preparing for a shoot, and her friend called me, and she said, ‘Your mom is unconscious.’”

Let's be real: the human experience is weird, confusing, and beautiful, and none of us have any absolute control over our life's path.

Not only are they beauty creators and trendsetters, but they are business women who are trying to chart a new path forward to challenge what typical beauty and success look like.

Packing to be away from home for months at a time is not easy. It's my least favorite part of my attempts to cross two continents.

I didn't really know much about Lanserhof, but it seemed like the kind of place that would have a Goop-stamp of approval.

Much of my life and existence revolves around my career, so there's always this pressure to be evolving and leveling up.

“After a couple of months, I was like, ‘This is terrible. I never want to be a businesswoman.’”