Success skills

Aligned Action  ·  Aligned Living
Monthly Review and May Intentions

Happy Sacred Sunday!

Do you know what today is?

It’s the last Sunday of April, which means it’s that time of the month when we use our Live With Intention framework to recall, reset, and restart.

This has become one of my favorite practices, and I love that I get to share it with you.

So on this sacred and beautiful Sunday morning, I invite you to carve out a few minutes for reflection.

Notice what the month of April brought forth in your life:

  • What successes will you file for yourself?
  • What loops did you open or close?
  • What did you celebrate or enjoy?
  • What was hard and heavy?

I’ve learned that the only reason to recall the past is to give it meaning, so it can help us live a better present and plan for a brighter future.

Noticing allows you to do that. The key is to do it without judgment — rather with curiosity.

You can do this cozied up on the couch with a journal, while you’re out for a walk, or even while you’re washing dishes or folding laundry.

There are no rules, simply an invitation to quiet the exterior noise and listen to your inner voice.

And then comes the fun part: Naming May.

What do you want to theme this upcoming month? What energy, intention, and mindset do you want to guide you forward?

Tune in to the podcast this week to discover the theme I named for May, both for myself and for our Bliss’n Up community. You can choose to adopt the collective theme or name one for yourself. 😘

Your theme will become your North Star, helping you shine bright throughout May, even through unexpected waves and storms. And it also sets the stage for what you want to spend the month nurturing.

This is one of the ways I’ve created a life that stays in deep alignment with what matters most to me.

And speaking of alignment, there are still a few days left in Aligned April, so we’re not skipping into May just yet!

 

From Autopilot to Aligned Action.

This masterclass will be a powerful way to close out April and kick off May feeling grounded, inspired, and focused.

There’s still time to join. Click here to sign up. Don’t worry, if you can’t make it live, a replay will be available so you can watch on your own time.
Cheers to a sacred Sunday,  ✨

Bliss’n Up Podcast

April 27, 2025

Aligned Action  ·  Inspiration  ·  Mindset  ·  Success Skills  ·  Work with Caro
Is this really magic?

Happy Sacred Sunday!

The day I sat down to record this week’s episode of the Bliss’n Up podcast, I was looking forward to sharing that my husband’s birthday happened to land on a Sacred Sunday.

But it wasn’t until I pressed record and glanced over at my Big Ass Calendar that I noticed something …

It was the 48th episode of Bliss’n Up.
And it was Orlando’s 48th birthday.

This fun little fact made me giddy.

In fact, these are the little synchronicities that I allow to shape what I call a magical life.

Notice my language here.

These are the little synchronicities that I allow to shape what I call a magical life.

This is important because a magical life isn’t all magic.

My magical life is filled with challenges, stressors, disappointments, problems, and painful situations, just like everyone else’s. But peering through cracks of the puzzle, there are glimmers of synchronicities — and I choose to pay attention to those. It’s the art of living with Big Eyes.

Marriage is no different.

You don’t stumble upon a magical marriage with the perfect human who was sent to this Earth just to make you happy.

No.

Marriage is full of ups and downs, harmony and discord, bliss and pain, troubles and transformations.

And yet, you can choose to notice the magic peering through the cracks of your puzzle.

That’s what we’ve done over the last 18 years, and it has turned into a magical life and relationship.

So on a day like today, a little synchroncity like my 48th episode landing on my husband’s 48th birthday is enough to remind me that this life is magical indeed.

As you step into this new week and close out another month, I encourage you to reflect on the themes of your own life and relationships. What moments of synchronicity or magic can you find amid the chaos?

This week’s episode is part reflection, part celebration, and part love letter to what it looks like to build a meaningful and magical life on purpose.

Tune in and let’s step into April together.

 

Bliss’n Up Podcast

March 30, 2025

Magnetize  ·  Success Skills  ·  Work with Caro
When the magnet is pulling you…

Happy Sacred Sunday!

One of the skill sets I learned from being a lawyer is how to look at both sides of a coin.

Whenever I have a position on something, I always think of the counter-position to that thing.
I can’t help myself! I was trained to do this.😳😳😳

That’s why, as I’ve been studying the concept of Magnetizing March and becoming the magnet that attracts your dream life, I’ve also spent time pondering the flip side.

What happens when life magnetizes you?

What about those times when you feel pulled toward something bigger than yourself? When you’re not chasing the dream, but the dream feels like it’s chasing you? And your job is simply to answer the call—even when it’s inconvenient, unclear, or a little terrifying.

This push-and-pull dynamic fascinates me. How do we know when to lean in and surrender?

What does obedience to a higher purpose look like?

And how do we handle the unexpected lessons that show up when life doesn’t go as planned?

If you’ve been feeling a nudge or noticing something pull on your heartstrings, this conversation might be the one you need right now. Life has a funny way of calling us toward growth, and it’s not often smooth sailing—but oh, what beauty can come from surrendering to the pull!

This episode isn’t about having all the answers— It’s about learning to live with the questions and trusting the pull.

If that speaks to you, go take a walk and listen. Let it sit with you. Let it pull at you a little.
 

Bliss’n Up Podcast

March 23, 2025

Inspiration  ·  Mindset  ·  Success Skills  ·  Work with Caro
Are you magnetic?

Happy Sacred Sunday!

Have you ever had one of those days where you’re feeling extra good about yourself? You’ve got a pep in your step, you’re standing a little straighter, smiling a little brighter — and it seems everywhere you go, people are nicer, more helpful, and even surprise you with unexpected kindness or generosity?

By contrast, have you ever had one of those days where you feel like you’ve lost your mojo?You don’t look any different, but for some reason, the way others interact with you is completely different.

That, my friend, is magnetism.

I’ve spent the month of March thinking about, studying, and integrating magnetism, and I’ve gotta tell you… it’s pretty fascinating.

That’s why today I’m keeping this Moment of Clarity email short and simple, and inviting you to dive into this morning’s podcast episode.

It’s all about the difference between magnetizing and manifesting.

I’m sharing timeless principles to help you nurture a magnetic experience in your life.

So jump right in. 👇👇👇

 

Bliss’n Up Podcast

March 16, 2025

Inspiration  ·  Mindset  ·  Relationships  ·  Wellness
Kick off March with this framework

Happy Sacred Sunday!

It feels like the older we get, the faster time seems to pass. Although I will say that I’ve noticed time moving faster for my kids than it did for us when we were younger. I think technology contributes to that.

In any event,

One day blends into the next, months slip by, and before we know it, another year has passed.

If you’re not careful, life can start to feel like a blur. Suddenly you’re running on autopilot, barely pausing long enough to catch your breath before the next urgency demands your attention.

I refuse to succumb to that.

That’s why I’ve created a framework to interrupt the snowball just enough to slow it down.

It’s a practice of presence.

Of marking time with meaning and reflection.

What if, instead of rushing through life, we became artisans of it— what if each month was a pearl and we were jewelers, carefully stringing together each pearl to create something beautiful, meaningful, and uniquely ours?

Every month, you can carve out space to:

✨ notice what has been,
✨ name what matters most, and
✨ nurture what you want to bring forward.

It’s not just about setting goals—it’s about marking time, collecting the pearls of your experiences, and crafting a life that feels lived, not just passed through.

When you live like this, you hold in your hands a string of moments that tell a story—a life you’ve shaped with care and style, not one that just happened to you.

This week on the Bliss’n Up Podcast, I’m sharing this concept and naming our theme for March. 

This theme is going to pull us forward instead of pushing us into burnout.

It invites you to step into flow, to attract the energy, opportunities, and momentum that align with the life you truly want to live.

And I get to share a powerful story of a friend of mine who transformed her life when she stuck in a rut, with one simple mindset shift.

Tune into this week’s episode to bliss’n up.

And if you’re craving more intentionality in your life, let’s talk. I’d love to help you craft a life that feels as beautiful as it looks.

March 2, 2025

Inspiration  ·  Mindset  ·  Relationships  ·  Wellness
Closing the loop on a miracle story

Happy Sacred Sunday!

A few months ago, I shared a personal story about my sister’s massive health crisis. At the time, we were fighting for a 20% chance to save her leg because we knew that, in her condition, losing her leg could be a death sentence.

She was in so much pain that she didn’t even want to fight. She just wanted the suffering to stop.

I can’t remember if I shared this on episode 19, but in the middle of us making this difficult decision, I told my sister,

“Sis, you can’t cut your leg just yet. You gotta give God the chance to perform a miracle!”

I really felt at the time it would take a miracle to get my sister out of this point of no return, but we had to fight for it even if it wasn’t guaranteed.

The spoiler alert is that my sister successfully saved her leg.

But the real success was the chain of events that changed the trajectory of her life.

As I wrote this, it hit me: there were so many setbacks and challenges in this process—but in hindsight, it all feels like the miracle we made space for.



That’s what today’s episode is about—closing the loop on this journey and sharing all the synchronicities that unfolded.

But this isn’t just about my sister.

  • If you or someone you love has ever struggled with obesity, addiction, or mental illness…

  • If you’ve ever felt paralyzed by blame or shame…

  • If you or someone you love is facing a big, scary life transformation…

  • If you want to believe in the magic of synchronicity and the ripple effect of fighting for your 20%…

Then this episode is for you.

Tune in and bliss’n up ... there are lessons for you here.

Sending you so much love today and always.

February 24, 2025

Inspiration  ·  Productivity  ·  Success Skills
3 Power Moves to Pull Yourself Out of a Funk

Happy Sacred Sunday!

In a life where so much happens that is out of your control, there are 2 things that you are fully responsible for:

What you THINK and what you DO.

Last week I shared I had fallen out of flow with the podcast, and the 3 mindset shifts you can use to when you’ve fallen off track.

Well, this week I’m sharing 3 action steps you can take for the same reason.

Because the best way to produce positive results is when you synergistically combine your thoughts and actions.

I’ve seen it time and time again that action without aligned thinking and thinking without aligned action often produces poor and inconsistent results.

I called these actions “power moves” because they are actions that help me step back into my power when I start to feel powerless.

This is foundational work.
It’s the kind of work that puts you back in the driver’s seat when you feel the car is out of control. And that’s all you can do, my friend.

Everything else is a box of surprises.

Tune in and keep blisstening 😘😘😘

Bliss’n Up Podcast

 

February 17, 2025

Inspiration  ·  Mindset  ·  Success Skills
3 Mindset Shifts For When You Fall Off Track

Happy Sacred Sunday!

This week was a tough one.

There was celebration (my son had a birthday) and sadness (we suffered a sudden death in the family) and busyness and all the things.

It was one of those weeks where managing all the emotions, tasks, and responsibilities can be so overwhelming that something’s gotta give.

If you are working on adopting new habits, routines, lifestyles, or combating certain personality traits, these are the circumstances that can easily knock you off track and back into the comfort of the old you.

Doesn’t have to be that way, but sometimes it happens.

For me, what hit me was a wave of what I’ll call “podcast block.” I couldn’t get myself to record a podcast episode for the upcoming week. I scoured my brain, read through my notes, and checked out potential podcast themes I jot down along the way, but I couldn’t connect to any of it.

So, I continued to procrastinate, which is a personality trait I have been actively eliminating from my life.

I didn’t mention this on the podcast, but I’ll share with you here … I’ve even created incentives to ensure I don’t procrastinate.

For example, my editor and I agreed on imposing a late/rush fee for any episodes that are submitted past a deadline each week.

But even that didn’t grease the wheels this week. I had fallen out of flow and was struggling to get back on.

This can be a pivotal moment in your journey to self improvement. Whether you’re working on your habits, lifestyle, relationships, or business, this can trigger the all-or-nothing mentality, which can spiral you into shame and blame and can easily cause you to quit.

That’s why a resilient mindset matters.

This experience prompted me to share the 3 mindset shifts I used to get me through this week’s derail and save me from quitting altogether.

Tune in and may this serve you to never give up on the journey you’re on, no matter how many setbacks you encounter along the way.

(Maybe next week I’ll share the 3 actions that kept me from quitting on myself and the podcast. Stay tuned!)

February 9, 2025

Inspiration  ·  Mindset  ·  Productivity  ·  Success Skills
Foundations of a Bliss-Full Life

Happy Sacred Sunday!

Foundation is defined as a basis (such as a tenet, principle, or axiom) upon which something stands or is supported.

Yesterday, during our sunrise walk, I had a moment of clarity.

One of our walkers mentioned how confusing the path was and admitted she had no idea how to find her way back to her car

“Oh, don’t worry,” I assured her. “I know this path like the back of my hand. I’ve been running it for … 10 years!”

It hadn’t occurred to me until then that the first time I ever ran that route was a decade ago. It was 2015 and my father had recently passed away.

Bruce, one of my dad’s closest friends, had decided to take an active role in my life after his passing. He discovered I was a runner and invited me to join him and his running group for a Saturday morning run.

Just like the woman yesterday, I ran beside Bruce, having no idea where I was going (or if I could keep up 😳!).

That was the first time I ever ran toward the sunrise, and from that moment on, I followed that route every Monday and Saturday for years.

Those runs got me through the most difficult time of my life. They supported me as I processed the grief of losing my father. They made me stronger physically and emotionally. They helped me form meaningful relationships with really great people. And they taught me that nature rewards early risers with majestic skies.✨✨✨

The runs toward the sunrise brought me back to life.

This became the foundation of the life I live, and the work I do, today.

That’s what Foundation February is all about. It’s about focusing on the principles, practices, and people that help you form a stable base when your world feels unsteady.

Tune into this week’s podcast episode as we explore the foundational elements of a bliss-full life.
 
Thank you for letting me walk by your side in this journey we call life.

Sending you so much love today and always. 

February 3, 2025

Inspiration  ·  Mindset  ·  Productivity
When the water gets in the cracks

Happy Sacred Sunday!

A couple of weeks ago I dropped my phone in the toilet. I immediately pulled it out. The phone was never fully submerged in water.

My son immediately told me how to  troubleshoot this accident and assured me that everything was going to be fine.

I obeyed and did all the steps.

Sadly, the phone did not survive the incident.

It came as a big surprise to everyone that my phone died, because they were all operating under the premise that iPhones are now water resistant. But there was one tiny fact that changed the situation. Months earlier, I had dropped the phone, and the back had cracked. I never fixed it because I have a case that covered the cracks and they didn’t bother me.

Until the water got in through those cracks.

Just the other day I wrote a blog post about hard-boiled eggs and the problem with overcooking the yolk. In that metaphor, I shared a similar sentiment to the one I’m sharing today:
The water isn’t the problem.

On the surface, you could argue that the water is the culprit in both circumstances, so obviously it is the problem. But if you dig a little deeper, you’d recognize that:

In the case of the boiled egg, the problem happens when it sits in the boiling water for too long.

In the case of the phone, the problem happens when the water gets in through the cracks.

The surface problem is rarely the real problem — it’s what allowed the surface problem the opportunity to do damage — that’s what we really should pay attention to.

And that’s what I’m talking about on today’s podcast, which also leads to naming our theme for February.

Exciting stuff!

Tune in to Bliss’n Up on this Sacred Sunday as we notice, name, and nurture a life that lets us listen for the sparks of bliss.

Sending you so much love today and always.


January 27, 2025

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