On Halloween, a batch of cookies taught me a lesson. This isn’t a new concept to me – I’ve learned several things from baked goods over the years. There’s truly no difference in taste for gluten-free sweets, so just bake what…
Balancing Learning with Creating
Books, courses, blog posts, podcasts – there is no shortage of how-to information out there. I love living in a world where you can learn anything you want to know. It’s amazing that I can find an article, or several…
Book Review: “So Good They Can’t Ignore You” by Cal Newport
Cal Newport’s first book is a must-read for most of us 20-somethings. If you feel stuck or uncertain in your career, questioning what your next move should be, I highly suggest reading this book to gain some sense of direction.…
Understanding Phases of the Writing Life
This morning I picked up an essay collection that I’m about halfway finished reading. It’s my intention to read an essay collection every month this year as part of my studying for writing my own. I love the collection I’m…
Writing and Thinking On Your Feet
I’ve been thinking about what to write about on here throughout this past week. Knowing I had other deadlines and meetings this week, I had little time left to dedicate to writing a post. My mom visited this weekend (love you, Mom!)…
Rewriting Stories: From the Page to Real Life
This month I started coaching a Girls on the Run Heart & Sole team, a group of 6th- through 8th-grade girls who will train all spring for a 5k and learn a curriculum based on self-growth. I’ve been wanting to coach…
Big Publishing News – Check Out This Children’s Book!
This January, a client of mine released a children’s book called Ivy’s Impossible Dream. Oh, and I wrote it! Sam Corbett is a digital marketing entrepreneur who is out to make a positive impact in the world. I’ve been working…
What I’ve Been Writing Lately: Introducing “More Than Twentysomething”
Almost two years ago, I started a blog called Naturally Ever Afer. My intention was to connect with women on issues of body image, self-worth and confidence. I was excited and passionate about the project and the connections I made with…
5 Books on Writing: What I Read in 2018
I turn to books for just about everything. Entertainment. Inspiration. Confidence. Improving my coffee game. Escape. And, perhaps most frequently, for learning my craft. That’s the beauty of books. No matter your trade, hobby or side gig, you can find a…
What I’ve Been Writing Lately – August 2018
Blog activity on this website has been pretty non-existent for, oh, a year, but my fingers haven’t stopped running across the keyboard. My pen hasn’t stopped moving. I’ve been writing – and thinking about writing – more than ever. It seems…