Can I just start off by saying, I freaking love Cape Town. It might just be the best city in the world. Truly. I say this because it really has something for everyone. And, look, I know what you’re thinking: all cities are like that. But that’s really not entirely true. Because while most cities …
The first time I went to Africa was in 2010 when I ventured to Ghana for a 3 month teaching job. I was only 21, and this trip would mark my first solo travel, as well. I got bit by the Africa bug immediately, and spent the next 10 years returning to as many countries …
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Everyone who’s been following along on Instagram during our recent travel to South Africa and Botswana keeps asking what the heck happened that landed us at the embassy and stranded for four days. The truth is, the story was too much and too long to share on the gram, which makes it a perfect candidate …
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So you’re going to Africa. First of all, ugh, I’m jealous. I’d live there if I could. Truly. And second of all, YAY! You’re in for the trip of a lifetime. I’m so grateful that I spent a decade of my life traveling across the big beautiful continent that is Africa. With only 12 African …
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I should start off by saying that I’m writing this while currently sitting in business class for a 15.5 hour trip across the world. Which is kind of a spoiler alert, because it answers the question right away. Is business class worth it? That would be a resounding YES from me (she says while sipping …
Let’s be real, burnout happens. And it can happen within work settings, social settings, even family settings. In today’s day and age where the emphasis is often on more is better- and doing over being- it requires some hardcore mindfulness to combat the burnout bug from taking over. With burnout being more prevalent than ever, …
Oh, how I wish I read this post before I decided to start a business with my wife. My hope is that if you’re reading this now then you’re in the ideation process with your significant other, rather than too deep into it. While you can always readjust even once business is booming, it’s really …
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I’ve typed, deleted, and re-typed the opening sentence so many times. I guess I just don’t know what to say. Or more specifically, how to start. Where to start. My Second Pregnancy Loss I guess it starts with our spontaneous choice to go to Africa, South Africa and Botswana, specifically. We told everyone close to …
Oftentimes when we think of the words “self care,” the image of a decadent bath with candles and crystals and rose petals comes to mind, right? The truth is, self care doesn’t have to be an extravagant act that can only be fit in a few times a year. Nor does it have to be …
Starting a new business is equally exciting as it is time consuming and stressful. There’s a lot that goes into jump starting any new business, no matter how big or how small it may be. One of the first things to consider before you jump into the ideation and launch process of your new business …
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Fall is just around the corner, which means it’s time to cozy up with our favorite baked goods and get some quality nourishment in. I don’t know about you, but I’m a big cookie person. As much as I love cookies, I also can’t go too hard on sugar or processed food without ending up …
So, I was sitting here wondering what the heck to blog about today. And, guess what? I just so happen to have therapy within the hour. So I thought: That’s it! Let’s talk about therapy today. While therapy has certainly been stigmatized a lot in the last decade, and it’s also become exponentially more accessible …