I have one more piece of news that gives me a few butterflies in my stomach. I just signed a lease in New York City. It feels like a full circle moment. There is something exciting and daunting about coming back to a place that has been such an important part of my life, but returning with an entirely different perspective and a new chapter ahead. I started off in New York City furthering my career in finance, transferring with Ladenburg Thalmann. I was single and didn't have

Labor Day weekend is here, and as it always seems to do, it has me reflecting on the summer—how it went, what I accomplished, and, perhaps most importantly, whether I actually enjoyed it. When the kids were in high school, summers seemed to blend together. Every year came with the familiar list of things we would do, places we would go, and how quickly those few months would disappear. Now, with the kids grown and life having taken on a different rhythm, summer has a new orde

Consulting is ideal if you’re wired for discovery and innovation. My own journey began in a family thoroughly immersed in real estate—practically every chapter of my life has revolved around buying, selling, and improving properties in some unique way. My father, who passed away last year at 93, owned five real estate offices in central Ohio. He led over three hundred residential brokers. I spent countless afternoons tagging along to open houses, learning the ropes firsthand.

Life as a mom is a whirlwind—an endless stream of responsibilities, to-do lists, and the frantic pace of managing so many moving parts at once. From early mornings to late nights, from homework help to meal preparation, the rhythm rarely slows. It’s a beautiful, demanding, exhausting role that shapes who I am every day. Yet amid the chaos, I have learned that life doesn’t need to be perfect or still to be Zen. Zen is found in the small moments—the breath taken between tasks,