Ever feel like the daily grind is sucking the soul right out of you? You’re chained to your desk, drowning in deliverables, meetings, and that never-ending ping of Slack notifications—whether you’re in the office, working remote, or schlepping through an airport for a “quick” business trip. It’s a one-way ticket to burnout city, population: you,…
Ever feel like life’s a giant jigsaw puzzle with a missing piece that’s probably under the couch? Spoiler: that piece is hiding in the stuff that sets your soul on fire. For me, that’s words—writing, talking, storytelling, reading, you name it. My whole life, words have been my paintbrush, my compass, my slightly-too-loud party trick…
Picture it, you’re standing at the edge of Santorini’s cliffs, your gap year finally here. The sunset is blazing a gorgeous art show of oranges and purples reflecting off the sea. But you’re stuck – knees creaking, breath short, sweaty upper lip, mind too panicked with racing pulse to soak it in and enjoy it.…
Gap Year for Adults: My Burnout Rebellion and the Movement to Rediscover Life’s Magic For 25 years, I poured my heart into finance, tackling challenges, working with amazing colleagues, and building a career I was proud of. I was good at it—sharp, capable, and trusted to get things done. But over time, the joy faded.…