I don’t know about you, but the way I consume my daily email (particularly newsletters and digests) and social media is by scrolling through and opening the links that intrigue me in new tabs to visit later. Last week, I had three tabs open and was struck by a theme….
I went to a conference for running speciality retailers last week. I learned a lot and have all kinds of deep thoughts from it that might end up on this blog later; but for now, I want to discuss something that came up over and over again: millennials. First, let’s…
View this post on Instagram A lil edit to a lil #message. 💌 #2020 * energy. ✨⭐️ let’s keep pushing. It’s going to be a transformative year for all of us! #WeGotThis ! Continue to walk your #power. What others think of you is none of your business! Sending #love…
Every year, about a month before Thanksgiving, my real estate agent reaches out to offer free pie to all of his clients. It’s such a clever way to remind his clients that he exists for their–and their friends’–home-buying or selling needs. We get an email wishing us a Happy Thanksgiving,…
When I was in high school and serious about dancing, I took a bunch of master classes. While the instructors’ choreography was amazing (and challenging!), and their personal stories were inspiring, there’s one piece of advice that I’ve always remembered: Find an outfit that makes you feel fabulous and wear…
I got a sports massage last week. It was my first time getting a massage for something other than general relaxation. As with any other massage, before getting started, the therapist and I discussed my goals for the session and any injuries or personal preferences I had (e.g., my…
Years ago, I did a marathon relay with some friends (and blogged about it here). Well, over the weekend, I upped the ante by completing the Land and Sky Relay, a 65-mile relay from Asheville to Cherokee, NC. Each runner ran three legs with a total distance ranging from 13…
I am SO thrilled to announce that I will be working with Bull City Running Co, the premiere specialty running and walking store in the Durham area and one of the 50 Best Running Stores in America. I am joining the team as Director of Strategy & Synergy and will…
I wore braces forever (okay, eight years, but that’s A LONG TIME). My teeth grew in funny, and even worse: my lower jaw grew at a faster rate than my upper jaw. I knew from a young age that it was likely my issue would need to be surgically repaired,…
Over the weekend, I attended a house re-warming party for some friends who had their home remodeled. The updates were impressive, but I was struck by something incredibly simple in the hall bathroom, taped to the tile on the wall: their daughter’s bedtime checklist. The list includes both hygiene/personal grooming…
