Raise Your Glow

"Break free from dimming to please and live from your unique essence."

  • If You Feel Behind, Here’s a Reminder: It’s Still Unfolding

    “Little by little, one travels far.” — J.R.R. Tolkien There’s nothing quite like New York in the winter. Warm hats pulled low. Long coats brushing past each other on crowded sidewalks. Gloves that never quite keep your fingers warm enough. That first soft layer of snow seems to change the whole mood of the city. Read more

  • When You’re Too Close to See Clearly

    “If you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change.” — Wayne Dyer How I Realized I Was Too Close I didn’t realize how deep in the grind I’d gotten until I caught my reflection in an office mirror and decided—almost absentmindedly—to look out the window. Hospitals aren’t exactly known Read more

  • When Growth Leaves You Lonely: How to PUT DOWN the Armor and Reclaim Connection

    “The walls we build to protect ourselves become the walls that keep love out.” — Jim Rohn At first I couldn’t name it — just an ache in my chest at a time I least expected it… but in hindsight, probably most needed it. Crossed legs, jazz-funk playing in the background, a calm morning breeze Read more

  • Small Boundary Shifts That Protect Your Energy and Transform Your Life

    “Energy flows where attention goes.” — James Redfield There her face was — looking down at the ground, barely making eye contact. I was stunned by this version of someone I’d known my entire life. In that moment, something in my chest softened. I could suddenly feel the weight of her words — how much Read more

  • Loving Others Without Losing Yourself This Holiday Season

    “Always make decisions that prioritize your inner peace.” — Izey Victoria Odiase Thanksgiving. The smells, the laughter, the love… and sometimes, the emotional rollercoaster of being around family or friends who are, let’s be honest, a little exhausting. You love them, you really do, but somewhere between Aunt Tia’s unsolicited advice and Uncle Will’s political Read more

  • When Doing Nothing Is the Most Productive Thing You Can Do

    “Almost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes, including you.” — Anne Lamott Around 6:30pm I walked through the door, kicked off my shoes, threw my jacket and Lululemon waist pack across the room in dramatic MJ-performance fashion, and did the only respectable thing one can do after a fully Read more

  • Triggers Are Teachers: How to Use Them Without Spiraling

    “Between stimulus and response there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response.”— Viktor Frankl When was the last time something completely set you off? The holidays are approaching, and let’s be honest — even though the Christmas carols are playing and we’re talking about parties, plans, and all the Read more

  • Why Guilt Shows Up When You Set Boundaries

    “Some of us think holding on makes us strong, but sometimes it is letting go.” — Hermann Hesse Autumn is a season of release. The leaves fall, the air shifts, and nature moves on without resistance. It’s a simple reminder that our stages of change can be natural, too. But for many of us, letting Read more

  • Inner Conflict: When Your Head and Heart Disagree

    “Between your head and your heart, there’s a committee meeting happening 24/7. Learn to moderate it.” – Unknown Imagine this: It’s Saturday night. You’re curled up on your couch in sweatpants that have seen better days, scrolling through your phone. Your friend texts: “Hey, come out — we’re hitting the new rooftop bar!” Your head Read more

  • The Truth About Confidence: 4 Myths You Need to Stop Believing

    “Courage doesn’t always roar. Sometimes courage is the quiet voice at the end of the day saying, ‘I will try again tomorrow.’” – Mary Anne Radmacher Ever notice how you can be confident in one part of your life, but suddenly lose your voice in another? Same. With my chosen tribe, I’m expressive, playful, and Read more