Posts Tagged ‘career changes’

how do you define success?

At 35, I think I’ve finally earned the right to call myself a “grown-up.” At least it’s taken me this long to feel like one. And there are days I still have my doubts.
I spent my 20’s trying to figure out what success really meant to me… how it looked, how it felt, what I [...]

What’s your perfect day?

Recently I posted an unofficial survey on Facebook asking, “What’s your perfect day?” The question was inspired by my 3-year-old, who told me his perfect day was “playing trains and crashing trucks.” The answers began pouring in:
“Cooking something (outside) over a real fire.”
“Working in the garden, then cooking on the grill.”
“A day at the beach: [...]

Should I Stay OR Should I Go?

I’m a big fan of taking leaps of faith. Give me a ledge and you might have to tackle me to keep me from swan diving off the side. (Okay, I’m really holding my nose with a huge inner tube around my waist… but I’m still gonna jump.)
I give talks designed to inspire women to [...]

Bring On the Candles

I’m writing this post on the eve of my 34th birthday. The weather in Charleston is showing the first hints of fall; the air feels crisp, the breeze is just right, and the sun illuminates with a brightness that is still warm enough for cold-natured girls like me. Each year, when October rolls around, it’s [...]