We all have those pieces in our closets that we reach for over and over again. Think about your favorite pair of shoes. You know the ones. They fit perfectly. They’re comfortable. They look great with just about anything, and when you put them on, you feel like you can take on the day. Or…
I’ve always believed that how we show up matters. Whether you’re walking into a board meeting, heading to the grocery store on a Saturday morning, or meeting someone for coffee, your appearance is often your first introduction. Before you’ve said a word, you’ve already communicated something about yourself. And jewelry? Well, I believe it is…
I have always believed there is something powerful about walking into a room feeling completely put together. You know that feeling. Your outfit fits perfectly. Your shoes are just right. Your accessories complement everything. And when you catch a glimpse of yourself in the mirror, you think, Yes. This is exactly who I want to…
Long before you introduce yourself, hand someone a business card, explain what you do, or tell them anything about who you are, you have already communicated something. You walked into the room. And how you chose to show up said something. I have believed for a long time that the way we present ourselves is…
For most of my life, I have been practical. I was the rule follower. The planner. The responsible one. I learned early that you take care of what needs to be taken care of. You pay the bills. You work hard. You make good decisions. You make sure the people you love have what they…
Years ago, when I was working toward becoming a principal, I made myself a promise. When I got my first principal position, I was going to buy myself a Coach bag. I knew exactly which one I wanted. I knew what it cost, around $300, which felt like a lot of money to me at…
Over the past several weeks, I have shared a lot about what UNCOMMON Jewelry stands for, what our customers receive when they purchase a bracelet, and the commitments I have made as I build this business. But today, I want to talk about one of the hurdles I have faced behind the scenes: learning how…
When I was four years old, I wanted to be a race car driver. My dad loved cars. He watched NASCAR, took me to stock car races at our local fairgrounds, and was always building or rebuilding something in the garage. I was his oldest child, and before he had a son, I was his…
What happens when you get almost everything you thought you wanted, and still find yourself wondering, What now? You accomplished the goals. You built the career. You created a life you can look at with pride and say, Yes. This is what I worked for. And yet, somewhere underneath all that gratitude and accomplishment, there…
Starting something new is scary. Starting something new when you’ve already spent decades becoming really good at something else? That’s a different kind of scary. As I approached 50, I found myself thinking differently about my life. I had experienced loss. A close friend lost her husband, someone I knew well, and it was one…