On giving and receiving better advice

On giving and receiving better advice

When it comes to making thoughtful decisions and pursuing our goals well, good advice is something we crave. We also want to be the kinds of people who offer that good advice to others— it can be such a rewarding way to contribute. I recently joined the advisory board...
Alive, not perfect.

Alive, not perfect.

There’s a woman named Anne at my church. She is the picture of authenticity. She catches us off-guard with her honest, knowing smile. She builds rapport without uttering a word. Anne grew up dodging bullets in east Africa. She now lives in Pasadena with her two...
3 years of marriage: 3 truths I’m grateful for

3 years of marriage: 3 truths I’m grateful for

Today, Aaron and I celebrate 3 years. 3 years since we said that we do– do vow to love, cherish, endure, laugh, adventure, advocate, serve, and give– with each other. And it’s weeks like this (months like this, really), when I am grateful for the...
Impact Guatemala Popup Shop!

Impact Guatemala Popup Shop!

I’m writing this with a lot of excitement and a little bit of fear… but you are so supportive and I love this little community, so I’m taking a risk. As you might know, I work part-time as an Independent Ambassador with Noonday Collection (on top of my 8-to-5),...
Make a big difference with your ordinary life

Make a big difference with your ordinary life

I used to believe that impact was directly correlated with grandeur. To make a big difference, grand gestures and one-time heroic efforts were required. But lately, I’ve learned that impact is more often made with the process of chipping away. It’s showing...