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My 2026 Personal Mission: Living Sustainably (Letting a Framework Guide Me)
I used to set New Year’s resolutions. Like many people, I’d start the year motivated and optimistic, only to lose momentum by the end of January and abandon them altogether by February or March. Over time, I realized two things about resolutions that didn’t work for me. First, I needed accountability beyond sheer willpower, something Continue reading
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Big Impact: What Scalp Massages Teach Us About Designing for Humans
As a busy working mom, I’m always looking for ways to make things feel simpler and smoother: for me, my family, and the people I work with. Human-Centered Design is really about that: noticing what helps people feel seen, supported, and able to engage fully. In my latest blog, I share a small but powerful… Continue reading
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Attention Energizes, Intention Transforms: The Power of Language in Work, Art, and Life
I was recently reading a book that drew a powerful distinction: Attention energizes. Intention transforms. That really landed with me. We give attention to so many things: ideas, projects, causes, even our own goals. Attention is important. It fuels energy, sparks conversation, and keeps momentum alive. But without intention, nothing really changes. Intention is what Continue reading
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🦈 Sharks, Strategy, and Survival: Biomimicry for Bold Leaders
Shark Week lasts just seven days but the lessons we can take from sharks last much longer. Last week, I explored Jaws and what it teaches us about strategy and systems. This week, we’re diving deeper (pun 100% intended) into how sharks themselves can shape our thinking around growth, leadership, and resilience. Whether you’re onboarding Continue reading
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Planning with Purpose: What Jaws Teaches Us About Strategy, Survival, and Summer
Fifty years ago, a mechanical shark that barely worked helped launch the modern blockbuster and delivered unexpected lessons in leadership, adaptability, and strategic thinking. As educators, planners, and organizational leaders ease into summer, Jaws offers more than nostalgia. It holds real wisdom for this critical season of pause… a time when we catch our breath, Continue reading
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The Power of Perspective-Inspiration from FX’s The Bear
Sometimes the best ideas come while we’re “on,” but often, they show up when we least expect them: in the car, in the shower, or even in front of the TV. That was me the other night: mind at ease, watching The Bear, Season 4, Episode 7 when suddenly, I found myself thinking deeply about Continue reading
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The MADE Method: Breaking Down the Four Pillars of Impactful Design
Every big idea starts with a simple question: Is this aligned with what we’re really trying to do? That question is the heartbeat of my work and the reason I created The MADE Method. After years of working with educators, community leaders, nonprofits, and mission-driven organizations, I noticed a pattern. So many brilliant teams were Continue reading
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The Beginning of MADE: Designing with Purpose from Day One
I’ve stared at this blinking cursor long enough. If you’re reading this, it means I finally hit publish. It also means I’ve finally built the thing I’ve been dreaming about for years…MADE Consulting. A business built on bold belief: that everything we create, from programs and partnerships to systems and stories, should be designed with Continue reading
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