Whispers of a Warrior

It’s easy to recognize and ask for what we want.

We whisper prayers for peace.
We set intentions for vibrant health.
We speak affirmations for love.
We visualize abundance flowing to us.

And if we’re honest, many of us are deeply self-aware, which is why asking comes easy. 

We can see our patterns. We notice where we sabotage ourselves. We understand the choices that have kept us misaligned with the things we desire.

But awareness alone doesn’t change our lives.

If it did, knowing better wo...

Have you ever paused in the midst of exhaustion and realized—with sudden, undeniable clarity—that the weight pressing down on you was never yours to carry?

They say we’re the sum of the five people we spend the most time with. But I’ve come to see it differently:

We’re the sum of the five people we absorb the most from.

Because energy isn’t just something we feel—it’s something we hold.

Some of it is physical—the responsibilities, the endless to-do lists, the demands that take up space in ou...

Have you ever watched a hawk hunt? Something is mesmerizing about their patience—the way they sit, still and steady, tracking their prey with unwavering focus—no wasted energy. No rushing. Just presence. And when the time is right? They dive with absolute certainty.

That’s how I’ve felt navigating my healing journey, my family, my purpose, and—most recently—how I’ve evolved the SOS Vault.

Looking back, 2016-2021 was my hurricane season—years of relentless, literal and figurative storms. I wa...

What happens when life doesn’t just challenge you—but flattens you? When it strips you raw, pulling at every ounce of your strength until there’s nothing left but the question: How much more can I take?

I know. Because I lived it.

From 2016 to 2021, I walked through a fire so relentless it nearly burned me to the ground. I call it my hurricane season—a time when I was expected to hold everything together while I was quietly unraveling. I was a caregiver, a mother, a daughter, a partner, an emp...

Facing changes to your health can feel overwhelming, especially after receiving a diagnosis that alters how you view yourself. These moments can bring up deep feelings of sadness, disappointment, guilt, or shame, and it’s important to allow yourself the space to feel these emotions. Before you begin to rebuild, take time to process what this diagnosis means for you. It won’t happen immediately—you need time to find your bearings. Once you do, these challenges can also become powerful opportuniti...

The calendar says December, and Instagram is flooding with perfect tablescapes and matching family pajamas. But let's have an honest conversation about what the holidays really look like for many of us.

When the Magic Feels Missing

One year, I found myself standing in front of a box of cherished holiday decorations—ornaments collected over years, strings of lights waiting to twinkle, and festive garlands ready to deck the halls. But instead of diving in with the usual enthusiasm, I slowly cl...