It took me 45 years to get here.

When I left Corporate America, I was a Director at HBO, running a billion-dollar account with three children under three-years-old. It was cool, but it wasn’t exactly the life I imagined for myself.

I was proud of my accomplishments, loved the prestige, and opportunities, but something was definitely missing.

Who am I to want more?

I wanted to go all-in on motherhood, to indulge in my family, and relish the charms of the present. I wanted to wake my children every morning, tuck them every night, and share knowing glances with my husband throughout the day.

I wanted to try on other roles, build more skills, and experience new things.

I was scared, but I was sure.

I didn’t know my next move; I didn’t know where to start or how to pivot. 

What if I fail?

I didn’t have a plan, but I did have my husband’s full support, which was significant because he had been a stay-at-home dad for five years at that point, and it meant his life would change dramatically too.

I started writing again and remembered how much I love to write, that my perspective is valuable, and I have many stories to tell.

I journaled, played with the kids, and called my mom (all the time). I reached out to girlfriends, asked myself hard questions, and trusted myself to figure it out.

And we traveled, mourned the loss of my father-in-law and grandmother, visited extended family, and recalibrated our lives.

What do you want?

I did all the things I love, all the things I used to love.

When did I forget that I love driving with the windows down, the radio up, crazy hair, no makeup, and no destination in mind?

I remembered who I was, how much I enjoy walking barefoot in the grass, wrestling our dog, eating fudgesicles, kissing my husband, and riding my bike.

I drank wine whenever TF I felt like it, started all the DIY projects, planted a garden, cooked every meal, and danced in the kitchen.

It was a return to self – I fell in love with my life and my husband (for the eight billionth time), and learned how to be a mother.

It wasn’t easy to let go of my executive identity, build a new network, or create momentum in a new direction; it never is, but it’s how we make room for more.

It’s been messy, scary, and uncertain; sometimes all three. It’s tested us in many ways and it will never ever be perfect, but I’m ok with that. Perfect is over-rated anyway.

So every time something caught my attention, an opportunity came my way, or I felt a nudge from the Universe, I said yes. Yes! And gradually, my life became my own again.

Our kiddos thrived, our marriage intensified, and I felt creative and vibrant.

I wasn’t struggling, I wasn’t striving, I was trusting. And then, I found my way back to the sweet spot.

You know the spot? Where everything flows, where it’s effortless, where life is good, and you feel like the best version of yourself? There.

There.

And, this time, when I felt called to more, it wasn’t about receiving, it was about giving.

Let me be clear: It’s not that being a mom wasn’t enough. Being a mom is more than I ever hoped – it’s five lifetimes entangled. It’s my past, present, and future in one breathless experience.

Who am I to want more?

But one day, over coffee with other moms, I heard their stories, struggles, and fears. I realized how far I’d come, how much I had to give, and it was the sign I was looking for.

So I wrote a book, launched a coaching practice, started publishing my ideas, built a digital course, and dove into learning, self-improvement, and living my best life, not necessarily in that order.

Honestly, it wasn’t that big of a stretch. I’ve always been interested in those things, but I used to think it was about achievement or personal growth. Now, I know it’s about lifestyle, freedom, and all of us.

Being free means having the ability to take it slow at times, to linger, to get lost in a project, moment, or my children’s childhoods. Free to go where we want, when we want, and be together all the time.

Free to plan without restriction, create without approval, and let life unfold, instead of orchestrating everything, following orders, worrying or reacting to someone else’s plans.

I think I’m a lot like you, a lot like most women.

We just want to love what we love, make our own choices, find our own way, and be celebrated for who we are. We want to know our hearts, realize our dreams, share our gifts, and enjoy life’s simple pleasures.

That’s not to say we aren’t ambitious or that we don’t have important goals and big dreams, it’s just that we know that how we spend our time matters too.

We trust ourselves to get to where we are headed; God knows we can do hard things. We’re empowered women and fierce moms and we will crush it, when we are in that season. We will make all the money, do all the things, and go all the places, but we also need room to breathe and just be.

Now.

Now, I’m a coach who inspires mamas to design their best lives too, to go after what they want, to risk what they have for something better, to believe that everything they’ve ever wanted is meant for them.

Now, I’m an entrepreneur who loves contributing, collaborating, and exploring ideas and potential, who trusts her instincts and creates her vision. I enjoy building my business and brand, learning, connecting, inspiring, strategizing, and teaching others how to lead with authority and heart.

Now, I’m a writer who advocates for women and families, who believes ambition, happiness, and motherhood can co-exist, who helps other women find their voices too.

And, now, I’m a mom. I love life, always have, but there’s an urgency now that comes from knowing that the more I am, the more my children have the potential to be.

I want my children to love life too, to maximize it, and bask in their glory. I love being nearby, witnessing, studying them, anticipating their needs and facilitating their dreams.

I love holding their hands, catching their fall, jumping out of their way, giving them room and inspiring confidence to become who they are going to be. It’s such a privilege.

This is the stuff I want to share with you. The good stuff, the best stuff, the inspiring, motivational, and intentional stuff. Business stuff, mom stuff, writing, coaching, leadership, potential, resources, all of it. I won’t hold back. Not because I’m awesome or doing it all the right way, because it’s the stuff that matters. It’s REAL.

I could have started this twenty years ago. I wish I did. I almost did. I wrote it all down, collected 10,000 quotes and tidbits that made a difference, curated photos, and took notes. But I held on too tightly, because I wasn’t ready I was scared.

I was afraid to share, afraid to put myself out there, afraid to be vulnerable, afraid to be judged.

I’m not afraid anymore.

Thank you for being here. Thank you for reading. Please reach out anytime.

I hope we do some amazing things together.

Love, Kristi