The Sugar Cookie and the Strawberry

The Sugar Cookie and the Strawberry

I just read “Make Your Bed” by Admiral William H. McRaven, which he wrote after delivering an incredible commencement speech at the University of Texas (Austin) in 2014.  McRaven talked and wrote about the 10 lessons we can learn from the Navy SEALs, one of...
To be passionate means to suffer! 

To be passionate means to suffer! 

Wait, what? Yep, “passionate” comes from the Latin, passio, which means to suffer. I had to sit with this for a moment, since I’m often described as “passionate.” But as I considered the things I’m passionate about, I realized that the definition held....
The Value of Routine

The Value of Routine

Ah, the value of crafting routine. Sounds boring, right? For somebody who loves to pick up and embrace spontaneous experiences, this doesn’t even sound like me. But it’s exactly what I try to do! In fact, it’s because I love those unexpected moments of joy that I have...
Be a Charming Provocateur.

Be a Charming Provocateur.

I rarely repost other articles, but really loved this one of a leader in my company. Rob Reilly and I both worked at McCann and now I feel incredibly lucky that we’re both at WPP. He’s insanely inspiring, larger-than-life passionate, thoughtfully...
Bridging Cultures & Building Brands

Bridging Cultures & Building Brands

Thanks to Xnode for having me on the podcast to discuss two of my favorite topics! In just 30 minutes, we covered the secret to business success in China, how to leverage local tech ecosystems to our advantage, and ways to harmonize personal and work life.The podcast...
What are your family rituals?

What are your family rituals?

I love this photo of Laini and me, which was taken during one of our annual family rituals. Many years ago, Laini and I decided to make #GGA a thing – the Great Girl Adventure. This is when just the two of us go on a short 2-3 day adventure. This photo was taken...