Want the secret to making meaningful work that stands out? The answer: deep work. It’s where you put yourself in a focused, intentional, and challenging state to get every bit of value possible out of your current intellectual capacity. Your ability to do deep work determines the value you create and affects future success. Deep work is ultra-valuable because most people do shallow work every day: writing emails, posting on social media, watching TV, etc. The person who does deep work creates above and beyond most people around them. Keep reading (or listening) to learn how you can start structuring your days for deep work.

If life feels heavy and you’re not sure when you’ll come up for air please know you’re not alone and continue reading this post. I’m not going to tell you to buckle up and press the gas pedal. To get thicker skin and strategize more. If that’s what you’re looking for then this post isn’t for you. I’m going to share the complete opposite of what popular practice would tell you. In hopes that you’ll feel relief and hope again.

If you’ve ever struggled with the stigma surrounding goal setting then this post is for you. Corey Fradin, founder of QuickBooost, shares some key ways we can achieve goals that align with fulfillment instead of force. We’re chatting about what drives him to create, and achieve, fulfilling goals and breaking the stigma surrounding goals to start creating your own fulfilling goals. Corey also shares tips on how to plan for a productive life, why you should choose goals within your control, and how to prevent goal failures.

Studies show that most women suffer from lower self esteem for at least three years after having kids. The word mom tends to define women instead of becoming a role that they play. This week’s guest, Heather Steinker started chaos and cookies to keep moms from crumbling and helps them find their sweet spot. Whether that's starting a new business, going back to school, or getting healthier. If you want to learn how to approach your to do list without stress and find the balance between your role as a parent and you as a creative, ambitious, then this episode is for you.

Do you feel like the act of creating requires a ton of time? Or that, in order to really be creative, you have to make it your job? Maybe you’re constantly seeking validation for your work. Or you feel like you can’t create until some big idea comes to you. The common issue? Resistance. So, for this week, I’m tearing down each of these myths and giving you different ways to let go of that resistance and just get creating!

Warning: this post is meant to convince you to throw out any mindset you have around productivity or multitasking that involves managing your time and getting as much done as possible. Reader discretion is advised. It's time. Time to throw out our definitions of productivity, stop obsessing over multitasking and start to REALLY focus more.

As a high achiever, it’s easy to burn the candle at both ends and feel exhausted. What is the best way to find the balance between nurturing ourselves and reaching goals? In this episode, I’m interviewing Kevin Palmieri on how he was able to go from suicidal to turning his life around and having the success and fulfillment that he does today. We talk about his spiritual practice and his belief that the secret to better balance is building fulfillment into your everyday.

Have you struggled to start or finish creative projects? Amateur mindsets and habits may be to blame. Learn now about the mindset differences between amateurs and professionals. This changed how I viewed my creative work and got me closer to living my best life.

If you’re struggling to commit to good habits, did you know that there are scientific reasons that may be holding you back? In this episode, I break down the process of why and how your brain develops habits so that you know where your efforts are better spent in order to create better and longer-lasting habits.

One of my favorite conversations to have with ambitious yet overwhelmed women is about the difference between time management and time ownership. Most people don’t realize that not knowing the difference is one of the biggest reasons they’re drowning in their life and work. It’s a simple yet powerful mindset shift that once made will change how you spend your time.