Blog
Birthdays, Bragging, and My First Love
It’s my birthday week, so naturally, I’m celebrating life. But here’s what I need you to know: Sheet cake is truly my first love. (Sorry to my husband, Mr. Hot Stuff.) I love sheet cake so much. I want it served at my birthday. I want it served at my funeral....
Are You Really That Busy?
I spoke to IBM and the most remarkable thing happened. While the audience was majority male, the people on stage were majority female.They brought a woman client to tell her story -- Neeli Bendapudi, the president of Penn State -- and they had a panel where three of the four panelists...
What’s behind every no?
I've been surprised recently by how many people are surprised that I reply to their responses to my Hello Truesday newsletter. So, I'll say it again, since I've recently gotten thousands of new newsletter subscribers: I read and reply to every response, even if it sometimes takes me a while....
The Truth My Nana Taught Me About Life & Owning Your Worth
My Nana was born on this day 107 years ago. And, if you've heard me give a keynote, you may have heard me talk about her. Why? Because the woman was SMART. Like, smart smart. Like, well before her time smart. Like, so smart that she would tell you exactly...
Stop asking “How can I help?”
If you are anything like me, the fires in Los Angeles have been heavy on your heart. If you are anything like me, you've asked yourself, "How can I help?" Or, at least that's what I used to ask. I'd spend my time, my treasure, my talent all in hopes...
What Comes After Delight?
I don't set resolutions.... for two reasons. First, I'm kind of an "Every Day is Day One" sort of gal. It's Jan 1? Start. It's Wednesday, July 12? Start. It's 2pm? Start. You are the star when you decide to start. Every day, any day... it's Day One. Second, for...
My Favorite Books of 2024
I am the world's worst gift giver. Truly, I come up blank every single time. Unless it's a book. I'm an author! Of course, I love to give books. And, in our home, the traditional half-birthday gift is a book. So, in honor of both my kids and my husband's...
Top 10 Moments that Made 2024 Unforgettable
If you caught last year’s Access Hollywood segment, you know I usually dive headfirst into talking about New Year’s resolutions around this time. But this year? I’m hitting pause on that hustle. Instead, I’m pulling out the highlighter to reflect on the moments that made 2024 unforgettable, both for me...
Want a perfect holiday? Here’s how.
It’s Christmas Eve! It's Chrstmas Eve! And everything's perfect in Storybook Christmas perfection. Well, maybe not exactly. Let's try that again. It's Christmas Eve! It's Christmas Eve! And everything isn't perfect. But it's perfectly *your* story. How do I know this? Because meaning matters, and I was taught about meaning in...
Should You Quit?
First, we need to define success for ourselves. I used to have this crystal-clear idea of what success was supposed to look like—who I was going to be and who would make my parents proud. I thought law school was the path, but when I got there, it was nothing...
That’s Ms. Jackson, if you’re nasty
Picture me, dancing around my office, singing, "That's Ms. Jackson, if you're nasty." Yes, my friends, we're talking about control. (And, go ahead, play this little ditty while you read on... Ms. Jackson would want it that way.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LH8xbDGv7oY This time of year, control feels like the ultimate luxury. Between...
The Queen Of Control: Martha Stewart
Last weekend I found myself entranced by the Martha Stewart documentary. I am, you see, a female entrepreneur, well on the other side of what my mother once called the “F*ck You Forties,” and in possession of exceptionally high standards which seem to me to be obvious and, really, table...