How do you fill your cup? I just turned 33-- and the words that keep coming to mind: "I like who and how I am becoming". I entered a creative cocoon this past weekend at an artist retreat with inspiring women. We spent our days diving into our creative pursuits, embracing the magic of nature, sharing our talents, and nourishing each other through cooking, laughter, and dance. Going into this portal, I felt depleted. Life and the world continue to require more and more of all of us. Despite...
about 2 months ago • 2 min read
Remember in high school when you had a CD of all your favorite songs playing in the car 24/7? I deeply remember the songs from that time in my life, the ones that got me through. So I decided to make a 2025 playlist of the songs that carried me through the highs and lows of this year. It has been a wild ride, and I truly believe music heals. So… enjoy this playlist as you read along.😘 Break or Bloom? It's up to you. Feeling empowered after guiding an ATV waterfall hike during Waves of...
3 months ago • 3 min read
Travel, Identity, and Creativity Last month, Will and I traveled to Mexico City. This trip ended up meaning so much more to me than I expected and deeply reconnected me to my roots 💕 Something I don’t often share is my cultural identity. On my dad’s side, both of my great-grandparents are from Lebanon. They migrated to Mexico, where my grandparents met, and my dad was born. When my dad was a baby, my grandfather fled Mexico and came to the U.S., where he opened the first Mexican restaurant in...
6 months ago • 2 min read
I just want to ..... plaaaaaaaay! PLAY this song as you read this newsletter 😘 Remember how I went back to school for mental health counseling?! I am loving it, and right now, I’m taking a Lifespan Development course. One thing that’s really stood out to me is how essential PLAY is for our growth and development, especially in the first seven years of life. As kids, you could say our job is to play. But somewhere along the way, many of us lose touch with this key part of our growth. If every...
7 months ago • 3 min read
I just want to ..... plaaaaaaaay! PLAY this song as you read this newsletter 😘 Remember how I went back to school for mental health counseling?! I am loving it, and right now, I’m taking a Lifespan Development course. One thing that’s really stood out to me is how essential PLAY is for our growth and development, especially in the first seven years of life. As kids, you could say our job is to play. But somewhere along the way, many of us lose touch with this key part of our growth. If every...
7 months ago • 3 min read
In Traditional Chinese Medicine, fall is associated with grief. It’s also a season when the veil between worlds is thinnest — honored through Samhain and Día de los Muertos. This sacred time invites us to pause, reflect, and honor loved ones lost. ✨ That’s why Kourtenay and I are honored to hold space for grief in our Fall Yoga & Clay Mini-Retreat on October 25. This one-day retreat is designed to help you move through grief and life transitions with the healing practices of: Gentle, mindful...
7 months ago • 1 min read
The night before flying out to Santa Fe, I pulled a Tarot card: The Devil. It’s funny how we hear “devil” and instantly think bad. But over the past year of working with Tarot, I’ve learned these archetypes are a lot fuller than our preconceived notions. The Devil often shows up as something to overcome, like fear, limiting beliefs, or that mean-girl soundtrack in your head. For me, it was all of the above. I’ve had anxiety about leaving home since before I even made it out of the womb....
8 months ago • 4 min read
For much of my life, I stayed small—people-pleasing, honoring others' needs before my own. But lately, I’ve noticed a shift. In moments where I once would have appeased, I’m now setting boundaries, speaking up, and taking the actions I need. What once felt impossible, I now feel in my bones. This growth didn’t happen overnight—it’s been a slow becoming. This New Moon is a reminder to plant the seeds for the version of yourself you’re ready to grow into. The New Moon in Cancer on Wednesday,...
9 months ago • 2 min read
May was a wild ride... I started grad school and faced unexpected life challenges. But through it all, I’ve felt so held by my people, my practices, and this beautifully messy life. Some days I felt strong. Other days I didn’t. But I kept coming back to the small things that anchor me: breath, movement, creativity, joy. And I let those be enough. Here’s what May reminded me: Take the pressure off. Just show up as you are. Prioritize what brings ease and joy. Trust your capacity to meet the...
10 months ago • 2 min read