Everyone talks about the "messy middle." That period of time where you're navigating the uncomfortable and the uncertainty. I've been hearing that term more often as I speak to others similar to me who are experiencing a layoff or a career break – or even those who...
The day started like any other Monday. Adam and I were getting James ready for school, making breakfast, easing into the week. Before the hustle and bustle of the morning began, I glanced at my work calendar for the day ahead. There it was. A 9:30am meeting titled...
I hit 10 years (!!) with my company, Salesforce, later this month. One whole decade with one company. It’s something that is more atypical these days; only 24% of women had 10 or more years of tenure with their current employer as of January 2024. That’s because...
I didn’t expect to be surprised by motherhood. I went into motherhood with a realistic view, knowing that it would be challenging and test me in more ways than I could count. After reading stories about hardships, hearing them directly from family and friends, and...
If I'm being honest, I've been struggling a bit with my new identity as “Mom.” For so long, I've wrapped myself up in my career and my work achievements. Since college, I've been known as the token career girl, someone whom my close family and friends turn to when...
I get to the end of each year and look back in disbelief that a new year is already beginning. This year is no different. Honestly, it feels even more surreal because I gave birth this year and now have a son - I still can’t believe it! To say it was a year of change...
If you are currently pregnant (congrats!!) or plan to be in the future and are wondering how best to prepare for your parental leave, you’re in the right place! I’m currently on parental leave myself and there are a few things I made sure to do before the time came...
For weeks, we’ve been finding ourselves getting accustomed to our new reality and sense of ‘normal’ with this global pandemic we are experiencing. While we share this commonality, it’s important to note that everyone's emotions and situations are different. Some of us...
On my 31st birthday last September, I was writing in my journal when I noticed a crinkled and stained piece of paper had fallen out. I picked it up and realized it was the bucket list I had written during my early years of college. As I read over my list, I noticed...
Who doesn’t love a good engagement story, am I right? Three years ago today, Adam proposed to me. I still remember that day like it was yesterday. Isn’t it crazy how some memories are so vivid? Anyways, in celebration of our engagement-versary, I thought Adam and I...