When a season comes to a close, there’s usually a period of reflection afterward. And I had a lot to reflect on this summer. There were new adventures, friendships, and clients. But there was also loss, sadness, and grief. At…
The Thing About Grief
It seems like when you lose a loved one, everyone has an opinion about grief. The truth is that grief looks and feels different for everyone. It’s only been two months since my grandmother passed, and while sometimes it feels…
The Thing About Creating a New Routine…
One of the first things I thought about as I processed my grief and the loss of my grandmother was my routine. Visiting her in the nursing home wasn’t just my nightly routine, but the part that my day revolved…
Self-Care as an Entrepreneur
The past week has felt like one long bad dream. After the news of my grandmother’s passing, there were still plenty of calls to make and arrangements to put together, despite feeling like all I wanted to do was grieve…
How I’m *Really* Doing
The last 72+ hours have been a blur. I don’t know what day it is. My voice is raspy from talking to people nonstop. And, despite actually sleeping through the night, I feel anything but well-rested. In my head, I’m…
Mourning a Life
Two days ago, I got the call that I’d been dreading for the last three years. I returned late Friday night from a successful two-day shoot in Philadelphia. I was exhausted, but looking forward to being home to enjoy my…