A story guide for a sustainable career & life.

A Love Story About the Finer Things
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A Love Story About the Finer Things

The line above is from my wedding vows which, looking back, was more like an affirmation than a vow. It then became the foundation for a song I wrote called The Finer Things. The vow and song are about the finest gifts that we can bring: dedication, support, friendship, loyalty, faith, hope, authenticity, and love, as opposed to material things. Meet my husband, Spencer.

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The Two Most Important Days of Your Life
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The Two Most Important Days of Your Life

Mark Twain said, "The two most important days of your life are the day you are born and the day you find out why." Honestly, I spent a good part of my 20s and early 30s searching to figure out who and what I should become, and where I should fit in, as if life held a secret that I needed to uncover. But I had a problem: I never believed that God would make our "why" a secret that caused us to struggle an entire lifetime to find.

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Welcome to Here In The Highlands
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Welcome to Here In The Highlands

Here In The Highlands is a compilation of the u-turns and pathways I’ve discovered toward creating the life I’d always wanted. It typically begins with a trigger that leads to a courageous journey into one’s truest, deepest self. It then evolves into acceptance, momentum, and meaningful steps to a better life. This is my personal journal, the recording of my stories to share these revelations with you. My hope is that if you’re in need of a little push, my story will help get you moving too.

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The Best Adventures

Time for Renewal at Zapata Ranch

The Medano-Zapata Ranch is an equestrian paradise spanning over 100,000 acres and home to cottonwood groves, diverse meadows, and a herd of 2,000 bison. The ranch is owned by the Nature Conservancy and managed by Ranchlands in a partnership model that focuses on environmental conservation. You won’t believe the magic that happened during my visit….