Today is the third anniversary of the Get Gutsy blog/community! On October 1, 2012, I decided to stop being afraid and start actually living my life. After months of planning, I hit publish on this post and set out on a brand new journey. “Life begins at the end of your comfort zone” became my mantra. It …

Getting Gutsy is a Lifestyle: Reflections on the Third Anniversary of the Get Gutsy Blog/Community Read More »

Summer has officially come to an end. While I love fall as much as the next pumpkin spice-loving, apple picking, boots/scarf wearing, wine tasting, hayride romping gal, saying goodbye to summer is never easy for me. It’s truly my favorite season. And this summer was one for the record books. Adventures. Travel. Endless laughter. True friendships. Exciting opportunities. …

To Autumn and New Beginnings Read More »

“There is nothing like returning to a place that remains unchanged to find the ways in which you yourself have altered.” -Nelson Mandela The notion of “home” is so interesting. Homebody. Homesick. Homegrown. Homecoming. Hometown. So many words that begin with the all-important four letters that make up the word home. Home also has so …

The Places We Call Home Read More »

The World Domination Summit (WDS) seeks to answer one question: How do we live a remarkable life in a conventional world? After spending the weekend in Portland, Oregon with 3,000 of my new best friends, I think I may have finally developed an answer (or several answers, rather) to that pointed question. I just returned …

Shine Your Light: 8 Takeaways From World Domination Summit 2015 Read More »

“It is not really our eyes that see, but our minds.” Through yoga teacher training, I’ve been learning about the chakra system. The word ‘chakra’ translates to mean wheel and refers to seven energy centers flowing throughout the body. Understanding each of your chakras and any excesses or deficiencies you may have associated with a particular …

How Do You Envision Your Future? Read More »

I read a great quote recently from Pema Chodron that said: “Welcome the present moment as if you had invited it.” It’s a beautiful sentiment. How often do we really, truly live in the present moment? Most of us spend so much time in our own heads reflecting on the past and worrying about the future. …

Welcome The Present Moment As If You Had Invited It Read More »

I’m a big fan of the phrase “Done is better than perfect.” In a lot of cases, I believe it to be completely true. After all, one of the main roadblocks that often holds us back from sharing our work with the world whether it’s a new product, a blog post, a book, a video, …

Done Is Better Than Perfect (Except When It’s Not) Read More »