We’ve been taught to treat money like a math problem—spreadsheets, budgets, numbers. But the truth is, money is deeply emotional. Behind every spending habit, every savings struggle, every under-earning pattern is a story—one that often ...

Sometimes, life drops breadcrumbs—little hints, subtle nudges, and whispers that pull us toward something greater than we can see in the moment. But trusting those breadcrumbs? That takes courage. That takes a willingness to let go of control, ...

I’m diving into a concept that flipped something in me: setting your floor. We spend so much time reaching for the ceiling—setting big goals, visualizing dreams—but what about the baseline? The minimum standard we are no longer willing t...

This week on The Courage Coalition, I had the absolute gift of sitting down with Bonnie Miletto — or as you’ll quickly come to know her, Bon Bon. From her heartbreaking beginnings in foster care to becoming a nationally recogniz...

As I wrapped up this month of mental health conversations, I found myself unexpectedly raw—sitting in the weight of memories, moments, and truths that still catch in my throat. I didn’t want to end this series with stats or strategies. I wanted...

This week on The Courage Coalition, I’m closing out May with a vulnerable solo episode that speaks to the quiet weight so many carry but few talk about — the loneliness of being the strong one. The caregiver. The anchor. The one who ke...

In this powerful solo episode, I open up about two deeply connected and often misunderstood realities: foster care and mental health. May is both Foster Care Awareness Month and Mental Health Awareness Month, and what I’ve learned—after 13 year...

This month, I had the incredible honor of sitting down with my son, Koby, to have a raw, powerful, and deeply personal conversation about mental health. As part of our Courage Coalition podcast series for Mental Health Awareness Month, we talke...

When we talk about mental health, especially in marriage, the conversation isn’t easy — but it is necessary. After almost 30 years of marriage to Chad, I can say without a doubt that mental health has been a part of our story from the beginning...

This week on The Courage Coalition, I sat down with someone I’ve shared 30+ years of life with—my husband, Chad—to talk openly about something so many people carry in silence: living with chronic mental health struggles as a man. This ...

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, but in our home, mental health isn’t just a month—it’s a daily conversation, a lived experience, a journey that has shaped us in ways we never expected. It’s easy to talk about mental health in the abstract...

This month on The Courage Coalition, we’re going where it counts — deep into the heart of foster care and mental health awareness. These two often-siloed topics are more connected than most people realize. As a former foster par...

One of the greatest acts of courage we can choose is questioning the life we've been told to live. Today, I want to invite you to really think about the difference between the life you're living and the life your soul is longing for. We are bor...

What does it mean to live an audacious life? For some, it’s bold and loud; for others, it’s slow and intentional. That’s what I love about this word—it’s personal. It’s about finding the courage to live as the fullest version of you. I...

Coaching isn’t about fixing what’s broken. It’s about remembering what’s already inside you—and giving you the tools to activate it. When I talk about financial coaching, I’m not just talking about budgets and spreadsheets. I’m talking about di...

Sometimes, we create something with the best of intentions, only to realize along the way that we’ve been following a blueprint that isn’t ours. That’s exactly what happened as Chrystal and I planned our women's retreat. The vision was clear: a...

Today, as I celebrate my 50th birthday, I’m reflecting on the one lesson that has changed my life more than any other: Courage doesn’t come when the fear goes away. It comes when we choose to move forward with the fear. Growth isn’t me...

What does it mean to truly serve? To go beyond good intentions and step into the messy, unpredictable, life-altering work of making a difference? My conversation with Kim Johnson was nothing short of transformative. Kim and her husband, Jed, di...

Talking about money with our kids isn’t always easy—but it’s necessary. In fact, it’s one of the most impactful conversations we can have, and yet it’s the one most often avoided. If our kids don’t learn about money in the safety of our homes, ...

Entrepreneurship is a wild, exhilarating ride—one that often starts with passion, purpose, and a dream. But when it comes to money, many business owners find themselves feeling lost, overwhelmed, or downright intimidated. That’s where courag...

What if I told you money could be easy? That might feel laughable when you’re staring down debt, stuck in survival mode, or carrying around the weight of a story that says you’re not “good with money.” But here's the truth I’ve learned through ...

Money isn’t just about dollars and cents—it’s about behavior, confidence, and the choices we make daily. In my conversation with Dawn Dahlby, we unpacked a game-changing mindset shift: money should work for you, not control you...

It’s easy to show up when everything is working—when success feels effortless, when relationships are flowing, when the path ahead is clear. But what about the days when it’s not? The days when you feel stuck, exhausted, or like nothing is goin...

Growth isn’t meant to be linear. It isn’t meant to be predictable or comfortable. And yet, so often, we resist change because we’re afraid of what it will mean for those around us—our family, our partners, our friends. What happens when you ...

Authenticity is a word we hear often—a badge of honor, a goal, a way of being. But what does it truly mean to be authentic? Is it simply stripping away the masks we wear for the world, or is it something deeper? Lately, I’ve been sitting with t...