Own the bold moves that got you here

You wouldn't be here without them

Here’s me enjoying a lobster roll in Salem last week. You can take the girl out of Massachusetts, but you can’t take the Massachusetts out of the girl. 😊

Hi there!

I’m just back in Provence after spending a week in Salem, Massachusetts, where I lived for many years and raised my family. It was my longest trip back in a long time, and as I visited with friends and family, I had the strangest feeling.

Have you ever thought about what might have happened if you hadn’t made one of the bold decisions that led you to where you are today?

Well, that’s what happened.

There I was, walking down Derby Street, past the historic Salem waterfront, an area that, despite the fact it’s nearly 2025, still looks like it did in the 1800s:

Salem Harbour, Derby St., Sept 2024. It still looks like the 1800s, right?

And it hit me: 

If I hadn’t made the bold move to take a job in London six years ago, I wouldn’t be where I am today. 

This is way deeper than a move across the pond, though.

At that moment, I realized that nothing I’m working on today would exist if I hadn’t made that move or any of the bold moves that followed that decision.

Now, the past four years since leaving corporate, recovering from burnout and family trauma, and launching a new phase of my career as an entrepreneur have been my most challenging years. (If you’re meeting me for the first time, you can learn more about my story here). 

There were many days (okay, months) when all I wanted was for my life to return to the way it was.

But standing on that street at that moment, I realized how grateful I am for everything that’s transpired over the last six years. 

I’ve grown so much as a person and as a professional. I genuinely love my life today, and I’m so excited about all the projects and collaborations I’ve got in motion, especially Live Your Opus, the book I’m working on. I wouldn’t trade these years or experiences for anything.

Have you ever had one of those moments?

I hope my story encourages you to pause and consider the bold moves that have brought you to where you are today.

Because, as tough as things may feel at times, it’s incredible to look back and recognize how far you’ve come.

So, go ahead: Show yourself some love and gratitude for all the bold moves that got you here and for everything you’ve accomplished since. Own it!

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Until next time, be well!