Behind Mama's Happy: A conversation with Amanda Ficek (Part 2)
As Amanda tells me her story, my fingers flick against the laptop keys. I can’t help but think her story foreshadows my own. My husband...
Behind Mama's Happy: A conversation with Amanda Ficek (Part 1)
On a dusty Saturday afternoon, I head west. A dot on the map, Independence is full of open spaces, curvy roads and horse farms. And a gem...
The Writing Process
“The truth is, writing is this: hard and boring and occasionally great but usually not.” I stumbled upon this insight in Amy Poehler’s...
When ultrarunning and job-searching test my patience, here are 5 ways I push on
It starts with a path. It’s a path staring you in the face, taunting you to follow its course. This path has jagged rocks, exposed roots,...
How to network like a rock star: 5 questions to ask that will get you amazing results
I’ll never forget my first informational interview. I didn’t come prepared. I sputtered out random questions. I didn’t take notes. And I...
How to transition out of a full-time job to make space for more
I will never forget the day: I had just returned from a week-long road trip across the country with my husband and 1-year-old. I was...