Coffee Talk: It’s Friday, and I’m diving into what I’m watching, reading and learning!  As a new-ish mom, it’s been a little hard to keep up with all the new shows and movies. And as a writer/filmmaker — and just a lover of TV and movies —  I love immersing myself into a great series, […]

“Passion is the spark that lights the fire. Your principles and purpose is the kindling that keeps it burning all night.” — Brianna Wiest We are all passionate about something. Passion is a great thing to have, to an extent. I read an old article by writer Brianna Wiest: 7 Things You’re Relying On In […]

Organizing, and planning out your day using the big three, can set you up for a productive and successful week! I know what you’re thinking — it’s just a new week with another list of to-dos, am I right? Or maybe you think, organizing takes too much time! The list of to-dos can seem endless. […]

You know the feeling. The feeling of being stuck, or the feeling that you’re not in control of your situation, can be daunting. You believe you should be doing something about this feeling, but you don’t know how to remedy it. Maybe you feel like you’re not on the right path. I know we’ve all […]

Understand the Core of Your Project Welcome to the beginning of a new worksheet series, to deepen your creative mind and get to the nitty gritty of your creativity! It’s designed to support you — whether you’re a creative, writer, entrepreneur, filmmaker, or anyone who’s eager to be more creative — as you begin working […]

I have felt the earth shake and earth quake more than I ever needed to. To feel is to heal. I’ve learned that to start is to begin… again. The beginning again and again — if we only are brave enough, bold enough, formed enough, shall we see that there’s light within us and we […]

I was at the coffee shop, like most mornings, with my daughter Olivia. Walking in, she began to wave at two ladies. They immediately smiled and waved back, so joyful. My daughter is joy personified, I thought. They couldn’t stop talking about her once inside. They circled back and came up to us. They wanted […]

“Eliminate the distractions and just make the time, as best you can.“ Journaling and solitude can welcome the wave of clarity. I’m a Los Angeles transplant, having moved here from Louisiana some years ago. While here, my life has blossomed without me consciously even knowing. Reflecting back, I can see it sprouting and sprawling into […]

“What happens to a dream deferred? Does it dry up like a raisin in the sun? Or fester like a sore–And then run? Does it stink like rotten meat? Or crust and sugar over–like a syrupy sweet? Maybe it just sagslike a heavy load. Or does it explode?” Langston Hughes (from his poem, Harlem) Most […]