In my extensive study of masculinity and femininity to get ready for this weekend's IGNITE Retreat, I have uncovered many things. One of those things is that in order for women to feel safe and secure, we need to feel connected, above all else. Our connections are what would have kept us alive in cavewoman times. Our community is who would warn us about the upcoming tiger, or the poisonous plant or whatever else might have threatened our safety. As a result, our behavior to

Hello Beauty! This past weekend had us all thinking about the men in our lives. In honor of Father's Day, I want to share some of the best lessons my dad ever taught me. I hope it gets you thinking about your own father figure, and how he positively influenced you. 1. Girls + Sports = Confidence As a kid, my dad was our baseball coach. I was always that ONE girl on a team of all boys. He would call me up at the beginning of the season and introduce me to the team. "This,"

Goddesses, Happy Wednesday. I want you to see how retreat transforms your spirit. I want you to hear from the AWAKENED and understand what they have to say. I know some of you are on the fence about going on retreat. It "sounds nice" or "not now, maybe next year." As if retreating is a fancy pair of shoes you might one day buy for yourself. But if you knew the truths you could find about yourself, the growth you'd have in one week of work that would normally take years to

This weekend has us all thinking about our moms. In honor of this, I want to share the 4 best things I've learned from my mom. Hope it gets you thinking about your fav-4 with your own mom... 1. Creativity is just as important as multiplication and public speaking I grew up in a house where we were always painting something or gluing something, dancing to something, or baking something. My mom embodies creativity, and our household was the perfect expression of this. She w

You see a hot new dress that you know would look outstanding on you. You: A. Pause. Keep looking. Tell yourself you'll come back. Gotta check the bank account and with your partner first. B. Buy it, feel excited and then return it. You don't need fancy things, anyway. C. Freaking buy it, own it, rock it. Love it. There's this awesome women's retreat you really want to go on because you know it would blow your mind and change the game. You: A. Tell yourself you'll s

What kind of relationships do you have with other women? Do you speak kindly of them behind their backs? Are you a supporter? Do you keep your expectations in check? How would your female friends describe you? How do you handle conflict with the women in your world? Feminine power comes from how we treat the women in our lives right now....both the ones we adore, AND the ones who challenge us. I believe one of our greatest gifts as women is what we give, and how we suppo

Happy Wednesday, y'all! I had the privilege this week of spending a little time with TWO women who have absolutely changed the course of my life. One was my professor from my study abroad program in Nepal when I was in college who absolutely broke the mold for me of how a woman should live. The other is a dear friend who came up with the vision for our incredible house and is a true creative goddess. It got me thinking about how inspiring it is to have regular interactions

What do we owe ourselves? It is a question that keeps me up at night these days. It is a question that requires stepping into and wearing for a while. It is a question with which we must check back throughout our lives because, as with everything, its answer changes. It is hardly something I thought about in my twenties. At that time, I was consumed by being liked. I wanted to be a part of groups. I wanted to be included and invited to family and friend happenings. I wa

I finally read Milk and Honey by Rupi Kaur last night. Such incredible courage as such a young woman... Here are a few of my favorites: #RupiKaur #poetry #girlpower #GirlPower #bravery #provocative

In large part what inspired my desire to start a women's retreat now is the recent election result. As many of us were, I was completely gutted by the results. For days I wallowed in a deep feeling of betrayal and sadness. How could my beliefs be so far off from so many? I had dreamt about waking my daughter up that morning the results came in to tell her that finally, a woman was president. See? She could be anything. Alas, it was not to be. Months later, I still feel t