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...

Two years ago, I met Jennifer Lazarus without knowing the dream that was quietly forming in her heart. Today, she is the founder of Heart Expressions Micro School, a holistic, passion-based learning environment designed to integrate mind...

Money isn’t just about numbers—it’s about alignment. It’s about how we use our financial resources to reflect what truly matters to us. That’s why I talk about spending in your values so often, because when we align our money with what w...

This was a raw conversation with Amberly that felt more like a heart-to-heart than a formal interview. We sat down and talked—really talked—about life’s brutal challenges, the kind that leave you reeling and questioning everything. Amberly shar...

Endurance. Fear. Mindset. These words have been sitting heavy on my heart lately, and today, I want to invite you to look at them differently. Because here’s the truth: our journeys are full of roadblocks—the kind that cut us off at the knees, ...

Robin's story isn't one of overnight success. She didn’t have a tech degree or a clear roadmap, but what she did have was an unwavering commitment to learning, curiosity, and the courage to take imperfect action. From helping a friend launch a ...

As I approach my 50th birthday, I keep hearing the same theme among those around me: "Aging sucks." The aches, the changes in our bodies, the loss of energy—it’s all too familiar. But what if we viewed these changes not as something to fear or ...

Navigating our financial journeys is rarely a straight path. In a recent podcast conversation with fellow financial coach Kristin Ricupiero, we explored the twists and turns that come with managing finances in both business and life. What stood...

As we step into 2025, many of us are filled with the drive to set new goals and create plans for the year ahead. However, we often forget that true growth happens not just from action but from healing. The journey of healing is complex and ofte...

Healing often starts with vulnerability, and for my mom and me, that journey was sparked by a letter of gratitude—a thank you for the struggles, the scars, and the lessons learned along the way. For much of my life, I sat in what I didn’t recei...

Love isn’t just about romance—it’s the foundation of every relationship in our lives, including the love we give ourselves and the way we show up for our community. As I reflected on my conversation with Chad about marriage and commitment, I re...

Marriage isn’t about finding a perfect match—it’s about creating something strong, season after season. This July, Chad and I will celebrate 30 years of marriage, and one of the most common questions we get is, How do you keep going? T...

Fostering the Summit represents a passion that’s bigger than anything we’ve set out to do before. After 13 years of being foster parents and adopting four children, Chad and I recognized that the traditional route of foster care wasn’t...

Beth Guckenberger’s journey is a powerful example of courage—courage to trust in a greater plan, to heal from personal wounds, and to step into stories that are hard yet transformative. Her life’s work with Back2Back Ministries, an organization...

At a recent conference, a speaker said something that stuck with me: "Start ugly." It was a powerful reminder that we don’t have to wait for the perfect timing, resources, or plan—we just have to begin. Too often, we get caught in the ...