One of the biggest misconceptions with regard to content writing is: “I don't have anything worth writing about.”

At an event last week, a fellow entrepreneur made a comment that really made me dig deep and think. They said building the business I'm building must be particularly difficult due to the pervasiveness of AI. 

At the end of the day, every business needs someone who can challenge assumptions, ask thoughtful questions, and help bridge the gap between expertise and understanding. 

Yesterday, I was listening to a sermon by Pastor Steven Furtick of Elevation Church, and he said something that stuck with me: Don’t get so stuck on the summary …

Anyone remember the 1990s movie Philadelphia starring Denzel Washington and Tom Hanks? Throughout two-hour film …

As a society, we have become accustomed to move as quickly as possible. We binge-watch entire TV series to get to the ending. We skip the commercials. We listen to audiobooks at double speed. We buy the express pass so we can skip the line. We’re always rushing toward the outcome.

I know I still have many miles to go in this career, but when I look back on the past 25 years and even beyond that, I realize my communication career started began taking shape long before I took a single course, wrote a single article, or facilitated a single workshop. 

Being yourself doesn't mean sharing every thought, experience, and detail of your life. It means understanding which parts of your story are most relevant to the people you want to serve.

As AI becomes more capable of producing content, authentic storytelling will become even more important. 

Earlier this year, during one of my book club meetings, the author joined us to discuss the book and her writing process. She’s a prolific best-selling author, and something she offered as advice to other writers has stuck with me ever since: Don’t be …

Honesty really is the best policy. When the people around us, whether they be in personal or professional relationships, are less than truthful; it hurts.

Some professionals think withholding information gives them a leg up or makes them look more competent. That is not the flex they think it is. Not sharing information so you can appear like the “know-it-all” is a harmful form of storytelling.

I’ve been thinking a lot about the amount of change (read: chaos) we’re bearing witness to in this season. I know change is always happening, but right now, it seems like A LOT. 

At a previous gig, we held weekly corporate status meetings where one team member would share what they were working on. Without fail, they'd start with the same phrase …

“You’ve got two ears and one mouth for a reason.” Anyone else grow up hearing that? Sometimes those simple childhood lessons become the most relevant in adulthood.

How mindfulness and writing can help fuel creativity: This year, I’ve used mindfulness to elevate my writing. It has helped me be more intentional. When I slow down I notice more. I become less reactive and more reflective.

Mindfulness has been my quiet resolution word of the year. From intentional breathing to guided meditation to carving out time for reflection, I’m forming the important habit of slowing down; not just to rest but to listen to myself, to others, to the moment I’m living in.

This year, my alma mater celebrates 130 years of shaping minds, building futures, and serving its community—and I couldn’t be prouder to be part of that legacy.