Navigating Change: Trading Certainty for Possibility
Taking a chance on the unknown is one of the most courageous things we can do. I was reminded of this recently while helping my niece move to college in Honolulu. She was doing more than changing her address. My niece was embarking on a journey of independence, self-discovery, and adventure. She took a big, […]
The Hardest Part is Getting Started
Starting is the hardest part. Not because we don’t want to achieve our goal, but because often, we don’t know where to begin. I remember feeling just that way after stepping away from a long career in news. I knew I had skills, experience, and a desire to continue contributing in meaningful ways. Still, none […]
Retirement and Reinvention: A Year of Becoming
In the summer of 2024, I made a bold decision – I retired from a great career in local news. For more than three decades, I was driven by a passion for connecting with people, leading news teams, and relentlessly pursuing truth and trust. I knew it was time for something new, though I didn’t […]
I got Fika’d, and you should, too!
Connection and balance – that time I got Fika’d in Stockholm, and why we Americans don’t understand the assignment. More than just a coffee break, the Swedish Fika is a cultural institution. It’s is a simple, mandatory daily ritual to pause for coffee, a pastry, and intentional connection. No laptops, no inboxes, just a genuine […]