I was born in the 70s, raised in the 80s, in high school and college in the 90s. I am a product of blue collar, middle class parents who prioritized family dinners, church on Sundays, experiences over possessions and hard work. Summers were spent outside (always, outside) playing with neighbors, swimming in the pool, barbequing...
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Last week, the Choice team and our spouses gathered together at Sinking Creek Farm to celebrate our 5th anniversary as a company. We sat around a large farm table, much like families do to celebrate holidays or special events. Except we weren’t pretending to be a big family - we are a family. I listened...
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My dearest Heather,It’s 2019 and you are celebrating the 5th anniversary of Choice. You’re in your 40s now and, believe me, you feel better in your own skin that you ever have. There are so many lessons to be learned, even in the short 5 years since you began this journey of building and leading...
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After nearly a decade in the communications and public relations industry, I continue to learn new things every day (and every hour, on particularly challenging days). That’s one thing I truly adore about my job. We are continually pivoting with industry changes, troubleshooting issues, and thinking strategically and creatively. The fast pace is refreshing, and...
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It’s officially summer in our house. The boys have wrapped up their last days of school and we’re moving into Memorial Day weekend with one big exhale. We have fun summer plans that include vacations, rest, camp, lots of play, a World Series and very little electronics. But I still have a job and a...
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The temperatures are rising here in Tennessee, school days are dwindling down, and summer will be here before we know it! As a mom to 3 young girls, we are counting down the days until school is out, so we can celebrate our favorite time of year!During the summer months, we are way more relaxed...
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Last night, during a podcast interview, I was asked my best advice for being a great leader. I shared a few ideas and then chewed on it long after the interview concluded. I’ve had the privilege to be led by some incredible people, but have also been exposed to some really toxic leadership. Thankfully, even...
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So many people we work with (or want to work with) are juggling five million things. I’m emailing business owners who are also juggling newborns. Or, I’m asking someone to coffee who literally doesn’t have time to finish their to-do list before leaving the office each day. As a momma who time blocks nearly every...
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I’m currently sitting in the Grady College of Journalism at the University of Georgia where I graduated some 21 years ago. I can’t help but think of major transitions that happen during our lifetime. Leaving college and heading out into the “real world” was certainly a big one for me. Even deciding which college to...
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When I first started school, my advisors consistently talked about a brilliant girl who, throughout her time in undergrad, had completed nearly 12 internships. Yes, truly that many. She became known to me as “Internship Girl,” and subconsciously, I think this became my personal denotation of success.Now, for a little more backstory, I was raised...
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