Hi Reader, I felt like sending you a photo from Japan today. I took this photo at Sandanbeki cliffs in Wakayama. What I remember about that moment is how quiet everything felt. The ocean was echoing through the rock, and the air smelled like salt. It’s one of those places where you naturally slow down without trying. I realized afterward that I don’t always give places that kind of time. Even on a solo trip, there’s this subtle pull to keep moving. To make the trip “worth it.” Standing there,...
28 days ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, I’ve been thinking a lot lately about something I didn’t understand when I was younger. When I lived in India, I didn’t know that I was potentially unsafe as a woman. I lived there for two years, and it wasn't until after I left that I heard so many horror stories about the experiences of other women. I had small signals. When I went to the internet café, the browsing history was almost always porn sites. Consistently. And some friends told me that they kept their eyes on the road...
about 1 month ago • 3 min read
Hi Reader, I’ll keep this short. Early January always feels quieter than I expect with less fireworks and more clarity. So I wanted to reach out to you before life gets busy again. First, thank you for being on this list. If you’re here, it means you’re at least a little curious about what freedom could look like in your own life, and I don’t take that lightly. Second, I’ve been sitting with a few ideas as Freedom Looks Like This continues to take shape this year. Some things I’m leaning...
3 months ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, As we get into December, I’ve been thinking about how mixed this time of year can feel. I don’t know if it’s the same for you, but November is always a bit heavy for me. My grandmother passed away at the end of November ten years ago, and that still sits with me. And then last week, a friend of mine (who was one of the teachers in my high school) died just a few days before her 80th birthday. I’m glad I got to see her when I was in Canada last month, but it still hit hard. So yes,...
4 months ago • 2 min read
Hi Reader, At 10 p.m., when I’m normally washing my face before debating whether to read one more page of my current book, I suddenly got a burst of energy. The kind of spark that says, “Not tonight… tonight we’re going down a rabbit hole.” Since I’ve been thinking about spending time in Asia again, I thought I’d just take a quick peek at flight prices. You already know how this goes. Five minutes turned into a deep dive into new countries, safety research, regional culture, and cost...
5 months ago • 2 min read
Hi Reader, If you’ve imagined traveling solo but weren’t sure where to start, you’re not alone. That’s why I created Fly Solo, for women who want to step into that space with confidence, courage, and a community cheering them on. It’s a warm, safe place for women to explore the world on their terms and make new friends along the way. If you’re a man reading this, you probably have female friends who would love this community. Please forward this newsletter to invite them. Inside Fly Solo, I...
5 months ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, I’ve now traveled to 72 countries, and each one has left a mark on me in ways I couldn’t have imagined. I just got back to Prague after a whirlwind five weeks of travel, and if you love exploring as much as I do, you know what I mean: jetlag can sneak up like an uninvited guest. London to Tokyo, Tokyo to Ottawa, Toronto to San Francisco, and then San Francisco to London before landing back in Prague two days later, last Sunday. That one really shook me. This trip reminded me to...
5 months ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, Have you ever returned to a place you thought you knew, only to find everything feels ... different? That’s exactly what happened to me on my recent trip to Japan. It wasn’t just about the sights or the shinkansen rides. It was the people — old friends and new memories — that reminded me how much life changes naturally, especially when time and distance keep us apart. After landing in Tokyo, I sped off to Kobe to catch up with O and M. O is only 9 but can rattle off every country,...
5 months ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, I've quit lots of things. And I'm sure that I'll quit more in my life. But when I quit something, I want it to be for a good reason. To me, one bad reason is "because it's hard". For this, I constantly remind myself: I can do hard things. I CAN do hard things. I can DO hard things. Do you sometimes need this reminder too? Feel free to say it quietly, or loudly. Don't believe it yet? Let's chat. Schedule a Lightning Clarity Session. It's 46% off to celebrate my 46th birthday next...
7 months ago • 1 min read
