There was something different about this day and it had nothing to do with the food. Well… maybe a little. But mostly, it was God. Recently, I’ve been praying for alignment. Not just opportunities, but people. I’ve been asking God to connect me with the right women. Women who are intentional. Women who are growing. Women who are building, healing, becoming. Because as I step into this space of food, lifestyle, and pouring into others because I understand that I can’t do it al

In 2023, I spent my birthday alone for the first time. At the time, I was going through a divorce… but more than that, I was still learning something I had never truly practiced before… how to choose myself. For years, I considered other people, because I didn’t believe my own needs were valid enough to prioritize. I had been in a space where my voice was quieted, my opinions didn’t carry weight, and I second-guessed almost everything I thought, felt, or wanted. So when my bi

There’s something powerful about walking into a place where they know your name. As women, we spend so much of our lives pouring into others, our children, our families, our responsibilities. We show up, we give, we serve. But where do we go to simply be ? I’ve found that space at my neighborhood Starbucks. And no, it’s not just about the coffee. ☺️ Almost every morning, I stop by the same location to grab drinks for myself, my parents, and even my kids. Other times, it’s jus

Sometimes the moments that scare us the most are the ones that grow us the most. Last week, I attended my son’s basketball banquet knowing it might be an uncomfortable room for me. The other parents on the team don’t really speak to me, and over time it has been made clear that I’m not exactly part of their circle. But as a mother, my job is simple: show up for my child. When we arrived, my guest and I were seated at the kids’ table. And while the seat itself didn’t bother me

Today was full. I went to the gym. I got a pedicure. I paid my rent. I grabbed lunch at Shoots (so good). I took my dad and my son to get haircuts. I made doctor and dentist appointments. I took my kids to the park. On paper, that sounds like a lot. But here’s what made it different: I wasn’t rushing. The Gym At the gym, an older gentleman came over when I was struggling with the treadmill and set it for an hour. An hour. In my mind, I immediately thought, “There’s no way I’m

Life is busy, and sometimes reconnecting with old friends takes intentional planning. I recently met up with a high school friend at Isla Cuban Kitchen & Rum Bar , a beautiful hidden gem in La Palma CA,. Though our kids don’t know each other yet, we carved out time to laugh, reminisce, and just enjoy each other’s company proving that meaningful connections don’t happen by accident. The ambiance sets the tone: black-and-white vintage 1950s elegance, intimate lighting, and an o

The room was dim, but the candles were everywhere. Soft light flickered across the stage where the violinists would soon play. Couples leaned toward each other. Friends whispered and laughed. The air felt warm, almost sacred. And then there was me. Black and champagne. A long skirt that moved when I walked. A red lip. Hair pulled back. My black trench coat resting on my shoulders, not even fully worn, just draped. Polished. Intentional. CEO energy. Before I even made it insi