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Speak the Language of Impact: How to Express the Value of Your Work

Most of us have no problem recapping what we worked on over the year. Proving why it mattered is where the real opportunity is. In this final post of the advanced communication series, I share tips and real-world examples to help translate your work into clear business impact. It’s a practical skill that makes performance reviews stronger exec conversations sharper, and your ideas far more likely to get a green light.

April 19, 2026

How to Become a Solution Seeker at Work

April 12, 2026

No More Fake News: How to Stop the Stories Hijacking Your Confidence at Work

April 5, 2026

Easter Hits, Misses & What Actually Made It Magical

March 29, 2026

From Script to Big Screen: A Small Role in Something Meaningful

March 22, 2026

Supporting Women in Tech: A Recap of My Latest Mentorship Workshop

March 15, 2026

The Promotion Playbook Most Companies Never Explain

March 8, 2026

How to Build Your Own Virtual Board of Advisors with AI

February 22, 2026

How to Win the Day: Meet the Four Quarters Method

February 14, 2026

The 5 Love Languages: Connection Codes That Matter More Than Chocolates

February 8, 2026

What Do You Actually Want to Read in 2026? Let’s Talk About it.

January 31, 2026

Corporate Musings: Finding the Light Moments When the World Feels Heavy

January 25, 2026

Stuck in the Leadership Mud? How to Identify (and Bust) Your Hidden Blockers

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Some things sit on the list for years. Not because you forget about them, but because life keeps filling in the calendar before you get there. 🌷

We finally made it to the Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival during bloom season. And it was every bit as beautiful as I’d imagined!

One more reason I love my home state 👏

#tulipfestival #pnwlife #workingmom

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Some things sit on the list for years. Not because you forget about them, but because life keeps filling in the calendar before you get there. 🌷
We finally made it to the Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival during bloom season. And it was every bit as beautiful as I’d imagined!
One more reason I love my home state 👏
#tulipfestival #pnwlife #workingmom

To the working mom who has ever stress-Googled Easter ideas at 11pm…this one’s for you. 🐣

In today’s post, I’m reflecting on years of Easter holiday hits and misses along with the one working parent lesson that took me waaaay too long to learn.

However you’re celebrating today (big or small, fancy or pajama-clad), I hope you find your version of the holiday magic.

👆Link to full post in bio.

#workingmomlife #parenting #eastersunday

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To the working mom who has ever stress-Googled Easter ideas at 11pm…this one’s for you. 🐣
In today’s post, I’m reflecting on years of Easter holiday hits and misses along with the one working parent lesson that took me waaaay too long to learn.
However you’re celebrating today (big or small, fancy or pajama-clad), I hope you find your version of the holiday magic.
👆Link to full post in bio.
#workingmomlife #parenting #eastersunday

That’s a wrap on the 2026 NFFTY Film Festival in Seattle!

Incredibly energizing to cheer on all of the young emerging filmmakers representing 30 states & 41 countries.

In today’s post, I share a behind-the-scenes look at what it was like stepping into the role of Executive Producer for Mia’s short film titled Cinnamon that premiered on Saturday…a story that hits close to home.

👆Link in bio to read the full post.

Congratulations to @miacullivanfilm and to all of the talented filmmakers who were part of this amazing festival!

#nffty2026

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That’s a wrap on the 2026 NFFTY Film Festival in Seattle!
Incredibly energizing to cheer on all of the young emerging filmmakers representing 30 states & 41 countries.
In today’s post, I share a behind-the-scenes look at what it was like stepping into the role of Executive Producer for Mia’s short film titled Cinnamon that premiered on Saturday…a story that hits close to home.
👆Link in bio to read the full post.
Congratulations to @miacullivanfilm and to all of the talented filmmakers who were part of this amazing festival!
#nffty2026

For a long time, I thought “career growth” meant going all in on one path.

One role. One title. One definition of success.

But lately, I’ve been rethinking that.

The idea of a portfolio career has been getting a lot of attention and for good reason. It’s not about piling on more work. It’s about leveraging your skills and interests in a way that makes you more resilient and a lot more energized. Who doesn’t want that?

Earlier this year, I shared a simple 3-step framework I’ve been using to build a portfolio career in a way that supports my core role, not competes with it.

If you’ve been feeling the nudge to explore something more (without blowing up what’s already working), this might be a helpful place to start.

You can find the full post at careerinsightstudio.com

The Portfolio Career Blueprint: A 3-Step Framework to Design Yours

#portfoliocareer #womensupportingwomen #personaldevelopment

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For a long time, I thought “career growth” meant going all in on one path.
One role. One title. One definition of success.
But lately, I’ve been rethinking that.
The idea of a portfolio career has been getting a lot of attention and for good reason. It’s not about piling on more work. It’s about leveraging your skills and interests in a way that makes you more resilient and a lot more energized. Who doesn’t want that?
Earlier this year, I shared a simple 3-step framework I’ve been using to build a portfolio career in a way that supports my core role, not competes with it.
If you’ve been feeling the nudge to explore something more (without blowing up what’s already working), this might be a helpful place to start.
You can find the full post at careerinsightstudio.com
The Portfolio Career Blueprint: A 3-Step Framework to Design Yours
#portfoliocareer #womensupportingwomen #personaldevelopment

That’s a wrap on Chapter 3 of 12! (And honestly, if the rest of the year keeps this pace, I might need to schedule a dedicated nap for December 31st right now).

As I mapped out the next 90 days on my BAC (aka Big A## Calendar), I took a minute to reflect on the first quarter.

At the start of the year, I made a simple shift: less rushing, more intention. I started putting what matters on the calendar instead of leaving it to chance.

Here are a few “pinch-me” moments from a very intentional Q1:

1. Wisdom from the Top: A mentor session with Microsoft’s Chief Diversity Officer, Lindsay-Rae McIntyre. Her philosophy on navigating change? “Excellence is always a winning strategy.” (Writing that one on a post-it and sticking it everywhere).
2. The Ultimate Reset: Our first couples retreat in Tulum with the incredible Renee Warren and Dan Martell. A dreamy destination with growth-minded couples that we’ll never forget.
3. The Reality Check: Hearing Gary Vaynerchuk at our Microsoft Frontier Marketing Summit. Gary did not disappoint—his energy and perspective on modern marketing were exactly the jolt I needed. ⚡️
4. The Dream Team: Quality time with work friends at Demandbase. There is nothing better than working with brilliant partners who also happen to be genuinely great people.
5. Supporting Women in Tech: It was an honor to be invited as a guest speaker for Qorvo’s Women in Tech Employee Resource Group.
6. Family Celebration: A quick trip to sunny San Francisco to celebrate my amazing sister-in-law Julie’s milestone birthday with family and friends.

Now, excuse me while I go sharpen my markers for Q2. If you need me, I’ll be standing in front of my giant calendar trying to figure out how to top a trip to Tulum! 🌴☀️

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That’s a wrap on Chapter 3 of 12! (And honestly, if the rest of the year keeps this pace, I might need to schedule a dedicated nap for December 31st right now).
As I mapped out the next 90 days on my BAC (aka Big A## Calendar), I took a minute to reflect on the first quarter.
At the start of the year, I made a simple shift: less rushing, more intention. I started putting what matters on the calendar instead of leaving it to chance.
Here are a few “pinch-me” moments from a very intentional Q1:
1. Wisdom from the Top: A mentor session with Microsoft’s Chief Diversity Officer, Lindsay-Rae McIntyre. Her philosophy on navigating change? “Excellence is always a winning strategy.” (Writing that one on a post-it and sticking it everywhere).
2. The Ultimate Reset: Our first couples retreat in Tulum with the incredible Renee Warren and Dan Martell. A dreamy destination with growth-minded couples that we’ll never forget.
3. The Reality Check: Hearing Gary Vaynerchuk at our Microsoft Frontier Marketing Summit. Gary did not disappoint—his energy and perspective on modern marketing were exactly the jolt I needed. ⚡️
4. The Dream Team: Quality time with work friends at Demandbase. There is nothing better than working with brilliant partners who also happen to be genuinely great people.
5. Supporting Women in Tech: It was an honor to be invited as a guest speaker for Qorvo’s Women in Tech Employee Resource Group.
6. Family Celebration: A quick trip to sunny San Francisco to celebrate my amazing sister-in-law Julie’s milestone birthday with family and friends.
Now, excuse me while I go sharpen my markers for Q2. If you need me, I’ll be standing in front of my giant calendar trying to figure out how to top a trip to Tulum! 🌴☀️