Real Talk
Over the years, I’ve become increasingly curious about why we do what we do, how we relate to other people and what makes life feel richer.
These essays reflect some of the ideas that have shaped the way I think about relationships and life. I write about friendship, connection and how we show up with other people, but also about choice, confidence, authenticity, resilience, fun and what happens when we realize something that once fit us may not fit anymore.
Some of these perspectives have come from my professional work. Others have come from my own relationships, experiences, mistakes and moments that made me stop and reconsider something I thought I knew.
Real Talk is where I share what I’ve learned so far, knowing I’m still learning right along with everyone else.
Why Asking for Help Can Bring Us Closer
The Little Things Are the Big Things
Why Making People Feel Included Matters So Much to Me
What Makes You Feel Seen in a Friendship?
Who Are You When a Role Changes?
How Often Does “Should” Make Your Decisions?
How Much of Your Day Does One Bad Moment Get?
When Saying Yes Makes You Resentful
Do You Think You Have to Earn Your Fun?
What Kind of Socializing Feels Good to You?
When Did You Stop Being a Beginner?
How Easy Is It to Get to Know You?
Is What Matters Most Getting Your Leftover Time?
What Happens to a Friendship When You Change?
Have You Ever Been Happy Until You Started Comparing?
How Much of Yourself Are You Editing?
