By the end of each long workday, my mind was full and tired. And as so many others may do, I found myself looking for something that would quiet my mind! In the summer of 2021, two friends and I began meeting every Monday and Friday morning before work to walk the El Dorado Trail. We walked 6½ miles, talking about anything and everything. Those early mornings became a welcome pause before the workday began. One morning, our conversation turned to how we were spending our fre

Finding Work-Life Balance There comes a point when being busy no longer feels productive, it simply becomes exhausting. For years, I convinced myself I was managing just fine. Long days between family, work, and everything else placed on my plate became my normal. Looking back, I'm not sure how I kept up with the pace I was sunk into for so many years. I just did what so many of us do, I kept plugging along. When you're constantly in motion, you don't always notic

It seems every time we turn on the news, I see another community facing a catastrophe. Wildfires in the West. Flooding in the East. Hurricanes, tornadoes, and storms that forever change someone's life in a matter of minutes. It's easy to feel overwhelmed. As an insurance professional, I've witnessed many of these events through my work. As a daughter, homeowner, and member of my community, I've experienced them from a much more personal perspective. Looking back, I

Did You Google It? Or...Did You Ask Chat GPT? Why Relationships Matter In Business

There are moments in life when you don't realize you're standing at the beginning of a new chapter.