Today I’m talking with Samantha who vlogs her life over at HappilyAHousewife. We were able to talk to showing different sides of ourselves online, how balance (or at least try to) what we decide to show and what we don’t, and the struggle to try and remain authentic while also building a following. This is part one of a two part series so be sure to subscribe to get part 2 when it airs next week.

The internet world is buzzing with people talking about their one little word for next year (or their word of the year, goal setting word, whatever) - I have mixed feelings about the idea of this FOR ME, and today I’m going over my thoughts on it. I’ll also be figuring out if there is a way I can make this my own!

Today I’m sitting down with one of my Patrons, Brandi Lee, to talk about (among other things) parenting with a chronic illness. Brandi has Ehlers Danlos Syndrome, as do two of her kids. I could commiserate so much on so many things she was saying, while also learning from her experience. I bet you will too!

Between the literal fires burning down California and the holiday intensity and my health issues, I feel like that meme of the dog sipping tea while the world burns down around him. Everything’s fine… or is it? How do you manage when your world feels like it is on fire? Today I go through a thought process about this very thing.

I had the pleasure today to sit down with Margarita Ying of Once More With Love! We talk all about her shop, her trademark munchkins, and the importance of self care, especially when you work for yourself. I hope you enjoy this one!

Today’s episode is a special one to me - a few weeks ago I gave a sermon on how love and grief are two sides of the same coin to my congregation at Napa Valley Unitarian Universalists. A disclaimer: this isn’t a “religious” sermon, it doesn’t talk about spirituality or religion at all. It is a very personal reflection on love, grief, and avoiding things that hurt. So regardless of what religion you practice (or whether you practice at all), I hope you get something out of this!

Today I’m chatting with Lameka Alston of Capitol Chic Designs about the evolution of her shop, representation in the planner community, sex, all sorts of things!

I am in the middle of decluttering the volcano of art and planner supplies that is my office, and I’ve been having all sorts of thoughts throughout the process. I figured some of you could identify with me (or at least be amused by my wackiness) so today, I am sharing them. And no, I have no plans to be a minimalist.

Today I am sitting down with the lovely Amy Tan of Amy Tangerine, talking about life, business, craftiness, and everything in between. Hearing about some of the real life of someone you look up to was super inspiring for me, and I hope it will be for you as well!

What do you do when your reality doesn’t meet your expectations? I don’t have all the answers, but I’m reflecting on my weekend and how I handled the disruptions that changed what I had planned.