Does anything ever go the way we expect it to? I don’t remember the last time things went exactly as planned for me. Life isn’t really meant to work that way. And this past spring and summer have been no exception for me.  A few months ago, my sister and I decided to take a … Read more

Do you ever have a hard time saying no? Or have you noticed yourself feeling riddled with guilt after declining requests and invitations? This is a situation that I’ve certainly found myself in and it’s also a topic that comes up pretty often in my coaching sessions with clients. Setting healthy boundaries and sticking to … Read more

Recently, I’ve been thinking a lot about who I am as a life coach. Four years into working with clients, I still find myself learning something new every day. And almost two years since launching Bold True Life, my education has expanded to areas that I’d never imagined knowing so much about. Building out a … Read more

A few weeks ago, I shared about a painful experience that I went through this winter. Months later, I’m still grappling with some of the same issues. So today, I wanted to chat a little more about healing.  As I’ve been working my way through both emotional and physical healing this year, there have been … Read more

A couple of weeks ago, my husband and I had the chance to attend a wellness retreat. It was only a 24 hour experience, but we returned home feeling so refreshed! Taking the time out to break away from our typical routine and focus on reflection and self-care for a bit was just what we … Read more

I grew up in a home where NPR (National Public Radio) was on constantly. My dad listened to it every day… so naturally, the rest of us did too. One of my favorite series that ever aired was called This I Believe. In each episode, someone would read an essay they’d written and submitted aloud. … Read more

Have you ever had a bad experience that you ended up getting something good out of? This happened to me earlier this year and I’m sharing the story with you today because it’s had a profound impact on how I’ve spent these last few months. After going through a series of major changes at the … Read more

I’m usually a little nervous before Ramadan starts. Even though I’ve been at it for years now, anticipating the long days of fasting and lack of sleep throws me for a disconcerting loop. Yet despite the nerves, I’m always excited to welcome in this special month. It’s one of my favorite times of the year! … Read more

I turned 29 this past weekend. And, in the midst of this annual turning point, I’ve found myself thinking a lot about this decade of my life coming to a close soon. Something about knowing that this era is almost over has made me want to look more closely at how I’ve spent the last … Read more