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...
29 days 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...
about 1 month 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...
about 1 month 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,...
about 2 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...
3 months ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, September in Prague brings those crisp mornings, the kind where you reach for a sweater and notice the fresh edge in the air. It's a sign that summer is quietly slipping away. Imagine stepping outside and feeling the shift, the familiar city suddenly hinting at something new. As you walk to your favorite café or pause to notice how the light around you is changing, maybe you find yourself thinking back to January. Do you remember jotting down hopes for the year? Maybe some were...
3 months ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, I got back to Prague from the US late Sunday night. About 20 hours earlier, I'd left Reno with 2 pieces of checked luggage, flown through Portland and London, and finally made it home. I waited at the baggage claim until all the bags came through the carousel. Oh no! Only one piece of luggage showed up. At first, I was genuinely upset. Why wasn't my Tile tracker working when I actually needed it? How could one suitcase make the journey and not the other? Why did I now have to spend...
3 months ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, Just popping in with a quick hello. Last week, I had a work trip in Strasbourg, France, and I took the chance to visit Liechtenstein and Basel for the weekend before heading back home. I had two wins over the weekend: I learned how to spell Lichtenstein Liechtenstein I visited two countries at once Visiting two countries at once We're all doing serious stuff and have serious lives. But I focused on joy this season of my podcast, and I'm constantly finding new ways to open myself up...
4 months ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, Do you remember what it was like the first time you wobbled down the sidewalk on a bike, feeling the handlebars shake, maybe almost toppling over but pushing on anyway? Or hitting your very first off-key note on a new instrument, hoping nobody but your cat noticed? How about that thrill (and terror) of speaking a new language out loud for the first time, even if there is no one around but yourself? Or the quiet determination it took to coax your body back to motion, inch by inch,...
5 months ago • 2 min read
