In this candid and relatable post, Karen shares how a simple nap turned into a spiral of guilt after she missed an important meeting. Through vulnerability and reflection, she explores how easy it is to let shame define our day—and how to reclaim our power through grace, perspective, and purpose. With honesty and hope, she encourages readers to stop tying their worth to productivity and instead take one small, intentional step in the bright direction.

This post started as a walk-and-talk voice note—raw, real, and totally unfiltered. I’m sharing what accountability really looks like for me these days: not hustle culture, not guilt trips, but honest alignment with what matters most. From missed TEDx deadlines to rewriting what it means to follow through, this is a story about showing up with grace, intention, and a whole lot of self-awareness. If you’ve ever struggled to “do the thing,” I hope this gives you permission to start messy and keep going anyway.

Ever feel like you’re doing it all—and still falling short? Same. I used to believe that hustle meant success, whether I was hosting a holiday meal or building my business. But here’s what I’ve learned: sometimes the most productive thing you can do is let go. In this post, I’m sharing the freedom I found in ditching perfection, delegating like a pro, and saying yes to peace over pressure (and yes, takeout counts). If you need permission to release the overwhelm—this one’s for you.

I read a a devotional that talked about the difference between happiness and joy. Happiness is something that we experience. Joy is something we truly feel, that lives inside us. As I look at that, I question what joy is to me. That's a really big question, and I don't necessarily have the answer and that scares me. It scares me because joy is a critical part of living.