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<channel><title><![CDATA[BRILLIANCEUNLEASHED - Blog]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.brillianceunleashedco.com/blog]]></link><description><![CDATA[Blog]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 20:08:45 -0700</pubDate><generator>Weebly</generator><item><title><![CDATA[Reconnecting With the Parts of Ourselves That Bring Us Alive]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.brillianceunleashedco.com/blog/reconnecting-with-the-parts-of-ourselves-that-bring-us-alive]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.brillianceunleashedco.com/blog/reconnecting-with-the-parts-of-ourselves-that-bring-us-alive#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.brillianceunleashedco.com/blog/reconnecting-with-the-parts-of-ourselves-that-bring-us-alive</guid><description><![CDATA[       There&rsquo;s been a theme quietly weaving its way through my life lately: reconnection.Reconnecting with creativity. Reconnecting with adventure. Reconnecting with the parts of myself I didn&rsquo;t realize I had slowly set aside while building a career, raising a family, leading teams, and moving through the everyday pace of life.Over the past few months, life has felt full in the best kind of way.I traveled to Arizona and spent days hiking in Sedona, surrounded by landscapes that made  [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;margin-right:0px;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.brillianceunleashedco.com/uploads/1/4/2/8/142872175/editor/img-1172.jpg?1780086538" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <div class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;"><font color="#2a2a2a">There&rsquo;s been a theme quietly weaving its way through my life lately: reconnection.<br /><br />Reconnecting with creativity. Reconnecting with adventure. Reconnecting with the parts of myself I didn&rsquo;t realize I had slowly set aside while building a career, raising a family, leading teams, and moving through the everyday pace of life.<br /><br />Over the past few months, life has felt full in the best kind of way.<br /><br />I traveled to Arizona and spent days hiking in Sedona, surrounded by landscapes that made me feel both incredibly small and deeply grounded at the same time. Imagine a palette of blazing red sandstone against cool green juniper, pinyon and ponderosa pine forests beneath a turquoise blue sky. Also, traveled to see the Grand Canyon for the first time was one of those experiences that&rsquo;s hard to fully explain. Photos never really capture the scale, the silence, or the feeling of standing there in awe.<br /><br />There was something about being out on the trails every day that reminded me how important space is. Space to think. Space to breathe. Space to listen to yourself again.<br /><br />At the same time, work has been full in a very different way. I've spent time at conferences, workshops, and events, connecting with clients, colleagues, and leaders from a variety of industries. Through my work with<span> </span><a href="https://www.buildhelm.com/" target="_self">HELM</a>, I've had the opportunity to help business owners navigate growth, leadership challenges, and strategic decisions. Through<span> </span><a href="https://www.brillianceunleashedco.com/" target="_self">Brilliance Unleashed</a>, I've continued supporting individuals on their own journeys of self-awareness, leadership development, and personal transformation.<br /><br />While the conversations may look different, the underlying theme is often the same: helping people reconnect with what matters most.<br /><br />And somewhere in the middle of all of that&hellip; I did something that honestly scared me a little.<br /><br />I played my first open mic and performed original songs.<br /><br />Not polished. Not perfect. Just real.<br /><br />It reminded me how vulnerable creativity can feel when we allow ourselves to be seen. But it also reminded me how alive it makes me feel.<br /><br />For a long time, I think I separated creativity from professionalism, as if music, writing, storytelling, and self-expression existed in a different category than leadership, strategy, or business. But I&rsquo;m realizing more and more that creativity isn&rsquo;t separate from my work. It&rsquo;s actually one of the things that makes me better at it.<br />Creativity helps us see possibilities. It helps us connect. It helps us listen differently. It helps us lead with empathy, curiosity, and courage.<br /><br />And maybe most importantly, it helps us remember who we are underneath all the roles and responsibilities we carry.<br /><br />This spring has been a reminder that the things that light us up personally often have a direct impact on how we show up professionally, too.<br /><br />So here&rsquo;s your reminder, and honestly, mine too: Don&rsquo;t lose the parts of yourself that make you feel most alive.<br />&#8203;<br />They matter more than you think.</font></div>  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;margin-right:0px;text-align:left"> <a> <img src="https://www.brillianceunleashedco.com/uploads/1/4/2/8/142872175/published/7755-1.jpg?1780087053" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[When the Way Your Brain Works Is Also Your Superpower]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.brillianceunleashedco.com/blog/when-the-way-your-brain-works-is-also-your-superpower]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.brillianceunleashedco.com/blog/when-the-way-your-brain-works-is-also-your-superpower#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.brillianceunleashedco.com/blog/when-the-way-your-brain-works-is-also-your-superpower</guid><description><![CDATA[March 16&ndash;20 is&nbsp;Neurodiversity Celebration Week, a time dedicated to recognizing and valuing the many different ways our brains work.It felt like the right moment to share something a little more personal.I&rsquo;m dyslexic.For most of my life, it was simply something I navigated quietly. But over time, I&rsquo;ve come to realize that the way my brain works isn&rsquo;t just something I&rsquo;ve had to manage, it&rsquo;s also one of the reasons I think the way I do about leadership, mar [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;"><font color="#2a2a2a">March 16&ndash;20 is&nbsp;<a href="https://www.neurodiversityweek.com/" title="">Neurodiversity Celebration Week</a>, a time dedicated to recognizing and valuing the many different ways our brains work.<br /><br />It felt like the right moment to share something a little more personal.<br /><br />I&rsquo;m dyslexic.<br /><br />For most of my life, it was simply something I navigated quietly. But over time, I&rsquo;ve come to realize that the way my brain works isn&rsquo;t just something I&rsquo;ve had to manage, it&rsquo;s also one of the reasons I think the way I do about leadership, marketing, and strategy.<br /><br />Like many people with dyslexia, I always knew certain things were harder for me.<br /><br />Sometimes my brain moves faster than my hands can type, and words disappear along the way. Other times, I don&rsquo;t catch spelling mistakes that others immediately see.<br /><br />For years, I assumed this was just part of my process, so I learned to intentionally build in space to double-check things.<br /><br />When I was younger, school could be challenging at times. Reading, spelling, and writing didn&rsquo;t always come easily. Fortunately, I had wonderful support from teachers and family who helped me build strong foundations in reading, spelling, and math. That support made a tremendous difference and allowed me to keep moving forward.<br /><br />Interestingly, despite those early struggles,&nbsp;I now genuinely love writing. Writing has become one of the ways I process ideas, reflect on experiences, and share what I&rsquo;m learning.<br /><br />I&rsquo;m also a very&nbsp;visual thinker. My brain naturally sees systems, connections, and patterns, often as images or structures rather than words on a page. Over time, I&rsquo;ve come to realize how much that way of thinking shapes the work I do today.<br /><br />What&rsquo;s interesting is that I didn&rsquo;t fully understand my own dyslexia until later in life, and even more so as I began navigating learning differences with my daughter.<br /><br />Watching her experience school and the world through her own lens helped me better understand my own brain in ways I never had before.<br /><br />In many ways, that journey has been a gift.<br /><br /><strong><font size="4">Dyslexia and the Marketing Mind</font></strong><br />Over the years, I&rsquo;ve come to realize that many of the things that make me good at my work are directly connected to how my brain works. Dyslexia often comes with strengths that are incredibly valuable in marketing, leadership, and strategy.<br /><br /><strong>Big-picture thinking</strong><br />Dyslexic brains are often wired to see connections and patterns quickly. This ability to zoom out and see the whole system is something I rely on constantly when helping organizations shape marketing strategy or reposition their brand.<br /><br /><strong>Creativity and problem solving</strong><br />Because traditional paths don&rsquo;t always work the same way for us, dyslexic thinkers often develop creative approaches to solving problems. In marketing strategy work, that can mean seeing possibilities others might miss.<br /><br /><strong>Pattern recognition</strong><br />I&rsquo;ve always been able to look at numbers, messaging, or marketing systems and quickly identify what&rsquo;s working and what isn&rsquo;t. Dyslexic thinkers often excel at spotting patterns and anomalies.<br /><br /><strong>Communication and empathy</strong><br />When something has been challenging for you, you learn to listen differently. You become more attuned to how people process information, where they may be getting stuck, and how to explain ideas in ways that resonate. This has become one of the most important skills in my coaching and consulting work.<br /><br /><strong><font size="4">Learning Through My Daughter</font></strong><br />Perhaps the most meaningful part of this journey has been learning alongside my daughter.<br /><br />Watching her navigate school, self-confidence, and how she learns has deepened my understanding of dyslexia in ways I never expected.<br /><br />It&rsquo;s helped me see more clearly that what the world sometimes labels as a &ldquo;learning disability&rdquo; is often simply&nbsp;a different way of processing information.<br /><br />And when that difference is supported instead of hidden, incredible strengths emerge.<br /><br />In many ways, she has helped me better understand my own mind. And for that, I&rsquo;m deeply grateful.<br /><br /><strong><font size="4">The Importance of Neurodiversity</font></strong><br />Neurodiversity simply means that human brains are not all wired the same way, and that difference is something to value.<br /><br />In workplaces, schools, and communities, neurodiverse thinkers bring perspectives that are essential for innovation, creativity, and progress.<br /><br />And you don&rsquo;t have to build a global company to benefit from a different way of thinking.<br /><br />Every team, every organization, and every community becomes stronger when multiple perspectives are present.<br /><br /><strong><font size="4">Helpful Resources</font></strong></font><ul><li><a href="https://bit.ly/dyslexicadv2" title=""><em>The Dyslexic Advantage</em></a></li><li><a href="https://allbrainsbelong.org/" title=""><em>All Brains Belong</em></a></li><li><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lessons-in-dyslexic-thinking/id1695867325" title=""><em>Lessons in Dyslexic thinking</em></a></li></ul><font color="#2a2a2a"> I invite you to take a moment to reflect:<br /><br />What is something about the way your mind works that you once thought was a limitation, but might actually be a strength?<br /><br />When we begin to understand how we&rsquo;re wired, and how others are wired, we create more space for empathy, creativity, and better collaboration.<br /><br />If this reflection resonates, I&rsquo;d love to hear from you.<br /><br />If you lead a team, consider asking yourself:</font><ul><li><font color="#2a2a2a">How do different people on my team process information?</font></li><li><font color="#2a2a2a">Are we creating space for different ways of thinking and learning?</font></li><li><font color="#2a2a2a">What strengths might we be overlooking?</font><br />&#8203;<br /></li></ul><font color="#2a2a2a"> Great marketing and strong leadership both require the ability to see patterns, connections, and possibilities others might miss.<br /><br />And often, it&rsquo;s the minds that think differently that see the bigger picture first.</font></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Kind of Support I See Leaders Needing Right Now]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.brillianceunleashedco.com/blog/the-kind-of-support-i-see-leaders-needing-right-now]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.brillianceunleashedco.com/blog/the-kind-of-support-i-see-leaders-needing-right-now#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.brillianceunleashedco.com/blog/the-kind-of-support-i-see-leaders-needing-right-now</guid><description><![CDATA[I&rsquo;ve been noticing a quiet pattern among the leaders and business owners I work with, and it&rsquo;s one I recognize in myself, too.It&rsquo;s not a lack of ambition. It&rsquo;s not a lack of care. And it&rsquo;s a not a lack of capability.What I see is people carrying a lot while trying to stay steady for everyone else.Right now, many leaders are holding big decisions without clear right answers. They&rsquo;re managing complexity, supporting others, and still expected to be the calm one i [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;"><font color="#2a2a2a">I&rsquo;ve been noticing a quiet pattern among the leaders and business owners I work with, and it&rsquo;s one I recognize in myself, too.<br /><br />It&rsquo;s not a lack of ambition. It&rsquo;s not a lack of care. And it&rsquo;s a not a lack of capability.<br /><br />What I see is people carrying a lot while trying to stay steady for everyone else.<br /><br />Right now, many leaders are holding big decisions without clear right answers. They&rsquo;re managing complexity, supporting others, and still expected to be the calm one in the room, often without much space to process what they&rsquo;re carrying out loud.<br /><br />At the same time, I&rsquo;m noticing something in my own work and life.<br /><br />There are a few things I&rsquo;m intentionally letting be messy right now. Not fully resolved. Not neatly wrapped up. Not rushed toward clarity.<br /><br />I&rsquo;m letting some decisions take longer than I&rsquo;d like. I&rsquo;m allowing questions to stay open. I&rsquo;m resisting the urge to force certainty just to feel productive.<br /><br />Not because I don&rsquo;t care, but because I do.<br /><br />I&rsquo;ve learned that pushing for clarity too soon can create the illusion of control, but not the depth of understanding we actually need. For me, and for the leaders I support, real clarity tends to arrive when there&rsquo;s space to slow down, reflect, and listen more carefully.<br /><br />This is the kind of support I see leaders needing right now.<br /><br />Not more pressure to move faster. Not another framework to &ldquo;get it right.&rdquo; But support that creates&nbsp;<span style="font-weight:600">space</span>.<br /><br />Space to think instead of react. Space to say, &ldquo;This feels heavy,&rdquo; without needing to justify it. Space to separate what&rsquo;s urgent from what&rsquo;s actually important. Space to trust their own judgment again.<br /><br />Letting something be messy doesn&rsquo;t mean you&rsquo;re stuck. It doesn&rsquo;t mean you&rsquo;re disengaged. And it certainly doesn&rsquo;t mean you&rsquo;re failing.<br /><br />Often, it simply means you&rsquo;re in the middle of something meaningful.<br /><br />Messy doesn&rsquo;t equal broken. Unfinished doesn&rsquo;t equal wrong. Unclear doesn&rsquo;t mean you&rsquo;ve lost your way.<br /><br />It might just mean you&rsquo;re listening more closely, to yourself, your energy, and what wants to emerge next.<br /><br />This is the work I care most about: a alongside leaders as they navigate that middle space, without rushing, fixing, or pretending they have it all figured out.<br /><br />If you&rsquo;re holding a lot right now and doing your best to carry it well, you&rsquo;re not alone. And you don&rsquo;t have to do it all by yourself.<br /><br />If you&rsquo;re curious what a different kind of support could look like, I&rsquo;d love to connect.&#8203;</font></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Moments That Carried Me This Year]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.brillianceunleashedco.com/blog/the-moments-that-carried-me-this-year]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.brillianceunleashedco.com/blog/the-moments-that-carried-me-this-year#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Fri, 26 Dec 2025 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.brillianceunleashedco.com/blog/the-moments-that-carried-me-this-year</guid><description><![CDATA[ 2025 was a year of transition in every sense of the word, new roles, family milestones, goodbyes, beginnings, and a lot of learning in between. Some of the most grounding moments were quiet and consistent. Like the monthly Zoom calls with my four sisters. We live in three different time zones, so these calls often happen late at night for me so I'm often tucked into bed at 9 pm, sometimes talking until nearly 11 pm. They&rsquo;ve become an anchor: a space to laugh, catch up, support one another [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<span class='imgPusher' style='float:left;height:0px'></span><span style='display: table;width:auto;position:relative;float:left;max-width:100%;;clear:left;margin-top:0px;*margin-top:0px'><a><img src="https://www.brillianceunleashedco.com/uploads/1/4/2/8/142872175/img-9040_orig.jpg" style="margin-top: 5px; margin-bottom: 5px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 10px; border-width:0; max-width:100%" alt="Picture" class="galleryImageBorder wsite-image" /></a><span style="display: table-caption; caption-side: bottom; font-size: 90%; margin-top: -5px; margin-bottom: 5px; text-align: center;" class="wsite-caption"></span></span> <div class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;display:block;"><font color="#2a2a2a"><span>2025 was a year of transition in every sense of the word, new roles, family milestones, goodbyes, beginnings, and a lot of learning in between. Some of the most grounding moments were quiet and consistent. Like the monthly Zoom calls with my four sisters. We live in three different time zones, so these calls often happen late at night for me so I'm often tucked into bed at 9 pm, sometimes talking until nearly 11 pm. They&rsquo;ve become an anchor: a space to laugh, catch up, support one another, and remember where I come from. I&rsquo;m deeply grateful for that steady thread of connection.</span><br /><br />Winter reminded me that movement is essential for my well-being. Vermont winters are long and cold, and my hands and feet don&rsquo;t love it, but cross-country skiing changed how I experience the season. What started years ago became a real practice this winter: weekly ski dates with a friend, solo outings, sometimes three times a week. Fresh air. Learning to enjoy winter instead of just enduring it. One unforgettable night, I skied under a full moon and stars, falling a lot, yes, but never too far. I&rsquo;m not the most coordinated human, and while I still fall, over time I&rsquo;ve gotten a little better. That felt like a metaphor for the year.<br /><br />Travel also held meaning in different ways. Our annual trip to <a href="https://www.visitfortmyers.com/see-do/attractions?utm_source=google&amp;utm_medium=cpc&amp;utm_term=fort%20myers%20beach&amp;utm_campaign=MI%20Fort%20Myers%20Sanibel%20Activities&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=108307031&amp;gbraid=0AAAAADx9ocGZLz4GNAxLR-xyRHailpD0g&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQiAgbnKBhDgARIsAGCDdlenUyhneomVvN_UFA5POgW6cjJUbxrf5EnexDqqiq-aCb-_Kz-b7XwaAtAbEALw_wcB&amp;sorting%5B_script%5D%5Bscript%5D=Math.random%28%29&amp;sorting%5B_script%5D%5Btype%5D=number&amp;sorting%5B_script%5D%5Border%5D=asc" target="_blank">Florida</a> with my in-laws, felt especially tender this year, knowing it will be our last together in the same way. My mother-in-law&rsquo;s Alzheimer&rsquo;s and my father-in-law being in a wheelchair now added layers of complexity, but there was also beauty: beach wheelchairs that made the ocean accessible, walks at sunset, and moments of shared presence that I&rsquo;ll carry with me.<br /><br />Spring brought both external and internal shifts. As the weather warmed and signs of renewal appeared, I made the difficult but necessary decision to leave my job at <a href="https://gostowe.com/">Go Stowe</a>. It was a moment of clarity, courage, and trust, welcoming spring not just outside, but within.<br /><br />Professionally, there were moments of pride and closure. Launching <a href="https://gostowe.com/">Go Stowe</a>&rsquo;s new website was a meaningful milestone, years of collaboration, care, and creativity coming together. In June, <a href="https://gostowe.com/">Go Stowe</a>'s Annual Meeting offered a chance to reflect and celebrate, followed by a restorative trip to <a href="https://www.provincetown-ma.gov/">Provincetown</a> with my husband.<br /><br /><a href="https://ptowntourism.com/">Provincetown</a> celebrates individuality, creativity, and freedom of expression. It&rsquo;s a place that invites you to be exactly who you are. No matter the season, there&rsquo;s always something unfolding, community, art, joy, and every visit offers a slightly different experience. It&rsquo;s one of those places that reminds me how powerful it is to feel both grounded and free at the same time.<br /><br />Summer marked a turning point. In July, I said goodbye to <a href="https://gostowe.com/">Go Stowe</a> and stepped into a retreat with my new <a href="https://www.buildhelm.com/">HELM</a> team, closing one chapter with gratitude and opening another with curiosity.<br /><br />August brought a family road trip out West, a rare gift of unplugged time, shared adventure, and deep connection. We spent time in <a href="https://www.nps.gov/yose/index.htm">Yosemite National Park</a>, hiking and camping, standing in awe of Half Dome and El Capitan, and feeling both small and grounded in the presence of something so ancient and steady. Those towering cliffs, their scale, their quiet strength, stayed with me.<br /><br />There were fires on the beach, long conversations, and quality time with my sister and her family, including getting to see my sister&rsquo;s art show, one of those moments that feels deeply personal and fills me with pride. We visited my husband&rsquo;s brother in <a href="https://visitidaho.org/beyond-known-destinations/boise/?utm_source=google&amp;utm_medium=cpc&amp;utm_campaign=Madden%20google-sem-leisure&amp;utm_content=google_sem_leisure_boise&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=20187875952&amp;gbraid=0AAAAAChFkj_gMwM6zn9uv1C5NyHu7UOcq&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQiAgbnKBhDgARIsAGCDdlc0Y5Iybcj1IiV9zuMoC7LYTmrC0EKl5KGFfpbxIpg5Kphw5oKs98QaAsrsEALw_wcB">Boise</a>, Idaho and spent time with friends in <a href="https://www.sftravel.com/">San Francisco</a>. It was a trip filled with connection, laughter, and perspective. We still talk about how meaningful it was to slow down, be present, and simply be together.<br /><br />Fall was full of parallel beginnings. Starting a new job while my daughter began fifth grade reminded me how brave fresh starts can be, at any age. I also said yes to more music: concerts, singing, dancing, letting joy take up space again. Watching my daughter perform in her first band concert was a quiet but powerful reminder of growth, courage, and showing up.<br /><br />As 2025 winds down, December has invited me to pause. To reflect with gratitude for the transitions, relationships, and lessons that shaped this year. To reconnect with my creative side singing more, spending time with family, ice skating on the lake, watching the sunset. Simple moments that bring me back to myself.<br /><br />What I&rsquo;m carrying forward is this:<br /><br />A life isn&rsquo;t defined by productivity alone, but by the moments that ground us, stretch us, and remind us who we are.<br /><br />If you&rsquo;re up for it, I invite you to reflect:<br /><br />What were the moments that shaped your year?<br /><br />Thank you for being part of this community. I&rsquo;m grateful to be learning, growing, and evolving alongside you.</font></div> <hr style="width:100%;clear:both;visibility:hidden;"></hr>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saying No to Strengthen Your Yes]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.brillianceunleashedco.com/blog/saying-no-to-strengthen-your-yes]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.brillianceunleashedco.com/blog/saying-no-to-strengthen-your-yes#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2025 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.brillianceunleashedco.com/blog/saying-no-to-strengthen-your-yes</guid><description><![CDATA[Last month, I wrote about the power of resetting, not by doing more, but by being more present.This month, the theme that keeps rising to the surface is boundaries.Recently, I asked in a poll: What&rsquo;s harder for you as a leader right now? Here&rsquo;s what people said:Saying no &mdash; 57%Slowing down &mdash; 29%Delegating &mdash; 14%Asking for help &mdash; 0%The clear challenge? Saying no.There was a time when I thought being a good leader meant saying yes, yes to projects, yes to requests [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;"><font color="#2a2a2a">Last month, I wrote about the power of resetting, not by doing more, but by being more present.<br /><br />This month, the theme that keeps rising to the surface is boundaries.<br /><br />Recently, I asked in a poll:<span> </span><em>What&rsquo;s harder for you as a leader right now?</em><span> <br /><br /></span>Here&rsquo;s what people said:<br /></font><ul style=""><li><span style="font-weight:600"><font color="#2a2a2a">Saying no &mdash; 57%</font></span></li><li><span style="font-weight:600"><font color="#2a2a2a">Slowing down &mdash; 29%</font></span></li><li><span style="font-weight:600"><font color="#2a2a2a">Delegating &mdash; 14%</font></span></li><li><font color="#2a2a2a"><span style="font-weight:600">Asking for help &mdash; 0%</span></font></li></ul><font color="#2a2a2a"><br />The clear challenge?<span> </span><span style="font-weight:600">Saying no.<br /></span><br />There was a time when I thought being a good leader meant saying yes, yes to projects, yes to requests, yes to every opportunity that came my way.<br /><br />But here&rsquo;s what I learned the hard way:<span> </span><span style="font-weight:600">every unexamined yes is also a hidden no.</span><br /></font><ul style=""><li><font color="#2a2a2a">A yes to extra meetings was a no to deep, focused work.</font></li><li><font color="#2a2a2a">A yes to every request was a no to my own energy.</font></li><li><font color="#2a2a2a">A yes to proving myself was a no to trusting myself.</font></li></ul><font color="#2a2a2a"><br />The truth is, not every yes is created equal.<br /><br />Now, I remind myself:<span> </span><span style="font-weight:600">Saying no makes my yes stronger.<br /></span><br />When I say no to what drains or distracts me, my yes carries weight. It signals alignment, clarity, and presence. My yes becomes a powerful declaration of what truly matters.<br /><br /><strong><font size="4">October Takeaway<br /></font></strong><br />This month, try this practice:<br /><br />The next time you feel the urge to say yes automatically, pause and ask yourself:<span> </span><span style="font-weight:600">&ldquo;If I say yes to this, what am I saying no to?&rdquo;<br /></span><br />That one question has the power to change how you lead, and how you live.<br /><br />If you&rsquo;re curious about how coaching could support you in strengthening your yes, with more clarity, presence, and less stress, I&rsquo;d love to talk.<span> </span><strong><a href="https://www.brillianceunleashedco.com/connect.html">Book a conversation with me</a>.</strong></font><br /></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Gift of a September Reset]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.brillianceunleashedco.com/blog/the-gift-of-a-september-reset]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.brillianceunleashedco.com/blog/the-gift-of-a-september-reset#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Tue, 16 Sep 2025 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.brillianceunleashedco.com/blog/the-gift-of-a-september-reset</guid><description><![CDATA[A September Reset is the natural pause that comes with the change of season.Summer tends to be expansive, long days, looser routines, more play.September invites us back into focus and rhythm, school begins, work goals ramp up, and the light begins to shift.A reset isn&rsquo;t about reinventing yourself. It&rsquo;s about realigning, releasing what no longer serves you, recommitting to what matters, and bringing presence into the both/and of joy and challenge.Think of it as a gentle fresh start,  [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;"><font color="#2a2a2a">A <em>September Reset</em> is the natural pause that comes with the change of season.</font><br /><br /><font color="#2a2a2a">Summer tends to be expansive, long days, looser routines, more play.</font><br /><br /><font color="#2a2a2a">September invites us back into focus and rhythm, school begins, work goals ramp up, and the light begins to shift.</font><br /><br /><font color="#2a2a2a">A reset isn&rsquo;t about reinventing yourself. It&rsquo;s about <span style="font-weight:600">realigning</span>, releasing what no longer serves you, recommitting to what matters, and bringing presence into the both/and of joy and challenge.</font><br /><br /><font color="#2a2a2a">Think of it as a gentle fresh start, a second New Year tucked into the calendar, reminding you that you get to begin again, right now.</font><br /><br /><font color="#2a2a2a"><strong><font size="4">My September Reset</font></strong></font><br /><font color="#2a2a2a">This year, that reset feels especially tender. Life is asking me to hold a lot. On one hand, there is growth, new beginnings, and exciting transitions. On the other, there are heavier realities, supporting loved ones through life&rsquo;s changes.</font><br /><br /><font color="#2a2a2a">I&rsquo;m reminded that life is rarely either/or. More often, it&rsquo;s the <em>both/and</em>: joy and grief, expansion and contraction, renewal and letting go.</font><br /><br /><font color="#2a2a2a">This month, I&rsquo;ve felt that truth deeply:</font><ul><li><font color="#2a2a2a">I celebrated a wedding that overflowed with love and connection.</font></li><li><font color="#2a2a2a">I stepped into a new job, full of possibility and fresh energy.</font></li><li><font color="#2a2a2a">I&rsquo;ve been supporting loved ones, alongside others, through tender health and life changes that carry their own weight.</font><br /><br /></li></ul> <font color="#2a2a2a">All of it, joy, tenderness, excitement, and grief, exists together. And that&rsquo;s the truth of being human.</font><br /><br /><font color="#2a2a2a">At the wedding, I found myself moving and dancing, laughing until my cheeks hurt, surrounded by people I love. Those moments felt like pure renewal. They reminded me that joy lives in our bodies, not just in our minds.</font><br /><font color="#2a2a2a">And in other moments, I&rsquo;ve given myself permission to cry when I need to, to acknowledge the harder emotions instead of pushing them aside. Both the dancing and the tears are part of the reset, part of staying present to what is real.</font><br /><br /><font color="#2a2a2a">When I start to feel unsteady in the middle of it all, I return to one simple practice:</font><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:600"><font color="#2a2a2a">Asking myself where my energy is leaking, and where it is being renewed.</font></span><br /><br /><font color="#2a2a2a">Sometimes renewal shows up in music, biking, or quiet laughter at home. Sometimes it&rsquo;s in allowing myself to stop, breathe, and let the tears flow. Both are medicine.</font><br /><br /><font color="#2a2a2a">September Reflection</font><font color="#2a2a2a">As you step into this new season, I invite you to pause and ask yourself:</font><ul><li><font color="#2a2a2a">What practices renew me right now?</font></li><li><font color="#2a2a2a">What can I gently release?</font></li><li><font color="#2a2a2a">Where can I offer myself compassion in the &ldquo;both/and&rdquo;?</font></li></ul> <font color="#2a2a2a">Take five quiet minutes to journal on these questions, or bring them with you on a walk. As you notice the changing season around you, the colors, the air, the light, see what answers rise naturally, without forcing them.</font><br /><br /><font color="#2a2a2a"><strong><font size="4">Brilliance in Action</font></strong></font><br /><font color="#2a2a2a">If you&rsquo;re navigating a transition, balancing joy and challenge, or simply craving more alignment this season, coaching can help you create clarity and steadiness.</font><br /><br /><font color="#2a2a2a"><a href="https://www.brillianceunleashedco.com/connect.html">Book a conversation with me</a> to explore what support might look like.</font><br /><br /><font color="#2a2a2a">September is a reminder that beginnings and endings often arrive together. The real magic comes when we give ourselves permission to reset, not by doing more, but by being more present.<br />&#8203;</font><br /><font color="#2a2a2a">Here&rsquo;s to your reset, your presence, and your brilliance.&#8203;</font></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Presence & Perspective: Insights from Summer Travels]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.brillianceunleashedco.com/blog/presence-perspective-insights-from-summer-travels]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.brillianceunleashedco.com/blog/presence-perspective-insights-from-summer-travels#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Wed, 13 Aug 2025 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.brillianceunleashedco.com/blog/presence-perspective-insights-from-summer-travels</guid><description><![CDATA[At the end of July I did something I hadn&rsquo;t done in years. Even when my daughter was born I was back to work two weeks later because I owned my own business, so stepping away from the constant pace felt new. This time I headed out west with my family. It wasn&rsquo;t a working holiday; it was time to be fully present, to sleep past sunrise, hike until my legs ached and laugh around a campfire without worrying who might need me online. The result was a trip packed with adventure and reflect [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;"><font color="#2a2a2a"><span style="font-weight:400">At the end of July I did something I hadn&rsquo;t done in years. Even when my daughter was born I was back to work two weeks later because I owned my own business, so stepping away from the constant pace felt new. This time I headed out west with my family. It wasn&rsquo;t a working holiday; it was time to be fully present, to sleep past sunrise, hike until my legs ached and laugh around a campfire without worrying who might need me online. The result was a trip packed with adventure and reflection that reminded me how important it is to unplug and recharge. With her turning ten, I wanted quality focused time together and thought about my own childhood family trips and how formative they were. I loved hearing her laugh and tell me how much fun she was having.</span></font><br /><br /><font color="#2a2a2a" size="4"><span style="font-weight:700">Lessons From the Road</span></font><ul><li><font color="#2a2a2a"><span style="font-weight:700">Being truly present</span><span style="font-weight:400">: Being truly present takes intentional effort when your business and leadership roles always have you &ldquo;on.&rdquo; My family and I took a road&#8209;trip adventure from California to Idaho to visit family and see the West. The long drive allowed us to watch the sun set over the Pacific and wake up in a tent in Yosemite National Park. It reminded me that quality time isn&rsquo;t measured by emails sent but by eye contact, shared meals and conversations. Focusing on my surroundings instead of notifications helped me reconnect with my family and myself.</span></font></li><li><font color="#2a2a2a"><span style="font-weight:700">Nature&rsquo;s perspective</span><span style="font-weight:400">: We spent so much time in nature from wandering through ancient redwoods and marveled at Yosemite&rsquo;s granite cliffs, where every turn reveals a view that leaves you in awe. Hiking, camping, biking and tubing down rivers showed me the scale and beauty of the natural world and also the devastation left by fires, which underscored both our impact on the environment and the resilience of these ecosystems. It&rsquo;s easy to get lost in strategy decks and business metrics, but standing under 300&#8209;foot trees puts everything back into context.</span></font></li><li><font color="#2a2a2a"><span style="font-weight:700">Balancing rest and activity: </span><span style="font-weight:400">We explored caves, took in a baseball game, relaxed in hot springs, ate too much ice cream and had a bonfire on the beach. Yet I also caught up on sleep, took time to read and let my mind wander. I discovered that my best ideas come when I&rsquo;m rested and have space to think. The balance between rest and action fueled both my energy and creativity.</span></font><br /><br /></li></ul> <font color="#2a2a2a" size="4"><span style="font-weight:700">Reconnecting With Identity</span></font><br /><font color="#2a2a2a"><span style="font-weight:400">This time away gave me space to rediscover parts of myself that get crowded out by daily responsibilities. I played music again, sketched in my journal and simply observed the world around me. It reminded me that my identity is not limited to my job title; many leaders struggle with this. The trip reinforced that we all have stories worth telling beyond our work.</span></font><br /><br /><font color="#2a2a2a">It also gave me the chance to deepen my roles as a mom, partner, sister, and friend. I spent unhurried days with my daughter, truly connecting and discovering more about who she is. I cherished precious time with my partner, my sister, my brother-in-law, and other family members. The distance from daily work made me appreciate even more the impact we create at Brilliance Unleashed and the community we&rsquo;ve built. Stepping back refreshed my perspective and reignited my passion. I&rsquo;m also excited to start a new role in September, while continuing my work at Brilliance Unleashed, and I look forward to sharing more as this new chapter unfolds.</font><br /><br /><font color="#2a2a2a" size="4"><span style="font-weight:700">A Few Highlights&nbsp;</span></font><br /><font color="#2a2a2a"><span style="font-weight:400">It was impossible to choose favorites, but here are a few moments that capture the spirit of the trip:</span></font><ul><li><font color="#2a2a2a"><span style="font-weight:700">Bonfire on the beach</span><span style="font-weight:400"> with the ocean roaring in the background &ndash; a perfect blend of calm and wild.</span></font></li><li><font color="#2a2a2a"><span style="font-weight:700">Towering redwoods</span><span style="font-weight:400"> in California, where the scale defies description.</span></font></li><li><font color="#2a2a2a"><span style="font-weight:700">Yosemite&rsquo;s awe&#8209;inspiring vistas</span><span style="font-weight:400">, each one making us stop and simply breathe it in.</span></font></li><li><font color="#2a2a2a"><span style="font-weight:700">Tubing down a Bosie river</span><span style="font-weight:400">, laughing as we drifted along, relaxing and jumping into the water.</span></font></li><li><font color="#2a2a2a"><span style="font-weight:700">Idaho hot springs</span><span style="font-weight:400">, reminding us of the earth&rsquo;s hidden beauty and power.</span></font></li></ul> <font color="#2a2a2a"><span style="font-weight:400">Whether you&rsquo;re a business owner, leader or team member, I challenge you to schedule your own &ldquo;presence break.&rdquo; It doesn&rsquo;t have to be a cross&#8209;country road trip; even an unplugged weekend can remind you why you do what you do. Recharging isn&rsquo;t indulgent &ndash; it&rsquo;s essential.</span></font><br /><br /><font color="#2a2a2a"><span style="font-weight:700">What about you?</span><span style="font-weight:400"> Have you taken time off that reshaped how you see your work and life? I&rsquo;d love to hear your experiences in the comments.&nbsp;</span></font><br /><br /><font color="#2a2a2a"><span style="font-weight:400">Thank you for being part of this community. I&rsquo;m grateful for the opportunity to lead, to learn and to grow together. Until next time, stay present and keep unleashing your brilliance.</span></font><br></div>  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:5px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;margin-right:10px;text-align:left"> <a> <img src="https://www.brillianceunleashedco.com/uploads/1/4/2/8/142872175/published/carrie-simmons-yosemite-national-parkjpg.jpg?1755096778" alt="Carrie Simmons at Yosemite National Park" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Endings, Beginnings, and Everything In Between]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.brillianceunleashedco.com/blog/endings-beginnings-and-everything-in-between]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.brillianceunleashedco.com/blog/endings-beginnings-and-everything-in-between#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Thu, 17 Jul 2025 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.brillianceunleashedco.com/blog/endings-beginnings-and-everything-in-between</guid><description><![CDATA[ July has been a month of transitions, a time when I&rsquo;ve been holding the weight of parenting, supporting aging parents, navigating career changes, and reflecting deeply on what truly matters.After years of serving as Executive Director at Go Stowe, I recently stepped away. It&rsquo;s bittersweet. This role shaped me deeply, professionally and personally, and I&rsquo;m incredibly proud of the work we did together. But as I close this chapter, I&rsquo;m reminded that every ending holds the f [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<span class='imgPusher' style='float:left;height:0px'></span><span style='display: table;width:auto;position:relative;float:left;max-width:100%;;clear:left;margin-top:0px;*margin-top:0px'><a><img src="https://www.brillianceunleashedco.com/uploads/1/4/2/8/142872175/editor/img-8632.jpg?1752672980" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 10px; margin-right: 10px; border-width:0; max-width:100%" alt="Carrie Simmons in Nature" class="galleryImageBorder wsite-image" /></a><span style="display: table-caption; caption-side: bottom; font-size: 90%; margin-top: -0px; margin-bottom: 0px; text-align: center;" class="wsite-caption"></span></span> <div class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;display:block;"><font color="#2a2a2a">July has been a month of transitions, a time when I&rsquo;ve been holding the weight of parenting, supporting aging parents, navigating career changes, and reflecting deeply on what truly matters.<br /><br />After years of serving as Executive Director at Go Stowe, I recently stepped away. It&rsquo;s bittersweet. This role shaped me deeply, professionally and personally, and I&rsquo;m incredibly proud of the work we did together. But as I close this chapter, I&rsquo;m reminded that every ending holds the foundation for what&rsquo;s next.<br /><br />If you&rsquo;ve ever found yourself balancing it all, work, family, identity shifts, then you know this middle space can feel overwhelming. However, I'm realizing it's also where the magic happens. If we are able to pause. Recalibrate. Realign with what we truly value. It&rsquo;s where clarity begins to emerge&hellip; if we give ourselves permission to listen.</font><br /><font color="#2a2a2a"><strong>Here&rsquo;s what I&rsquo;ve been learning:</strong></font><ul><li><font color="#2a2a2a">Letting go is a powerful leadership move.</font></li><li><font color="#2a2a2a">Tending to transitions, our own and others&rsquo;, is an act of care.</font></li><li><font color="#2a2a2a">A fresh start doesn&rsquo;t require forgetting the past, just releasing what no longer serves you.</font></li></ul><font color="#2a2a2a">With that in mind, I&rsquo;m taking some time this summer to focus on family, soak up nature, and head out West to explore. I&rsquo;m also turning inward, creating space to reflect, reset, and prepare for what&rsquo;s next.</font><br /><br /><font color="#2a2a2a">In August, I&rsquo;ll be sharing a new blog post about what this time away has taught me, on slowing down, shifting perspective, and finding clarity in unexpected places. I&rsquo;m looking forward to bringing those reflections to you.</font><br /><br /><font color="#2a2a2a">In the meantime, I&rsquo;ll leave you with this:</font><ul><li><font color="#2a2a2a"><strong>Where might you give yourself permission to pause and trust what&rsquo;s unfolding?</strong></font></li><li><font color="#2a2a2a"><strong>Where are you in a moment of transition, big or small, and what would it look like to meet that shift with intention instead of urgency?</strong></font></li></ul><font color="#2a2a2a">Whether you're at a beginning, an ending, or somewhere in between, you&rsquo;re not alone. The middle may be messy, but it&rsquo;s where growth lives.</font><br /><br /></div> <hr style="width:100%;clear:both;visibility:hidden;"></hr>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Own Your Light: Stepping into Visibility]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.brillianceunleashedco.com/blog/own-your-light-stepping-into-visibility]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.brillianceunleashedco.com/blog/own-your-light-stepping-into-visibility#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Tue, 17 Jun 2025 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.brillianceunleashedco.com/blog/own-your-light-stepping-into-visibility</guid><description><![CDATA[The summer solstice arrives on June 19, bringing with it the longest stretch of daylight all year, it invites us to do the same, to linger a little longer in our joy, our growth, our voice. To stop downplaying our progress. To quit dimming our brilliance to make others comfortable. To stop waiting for permission to take up space.Over the past few weeks, I&rsquo;ve been slowly reconnecting with the creative parts of myself that I used to keep front and center, singing, songwriting, even sketching [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;"><font color="#2a2a2a">The summer solstice arrives on <span style="font-weight:var(--artdeco-reset-typography-font-weight-bold)">June 19</span>, bringing with it the longest stretch of daylight all year, it invites us to do the same, <span style="font-weight:var(--artdeco-reset-typography-font-weight-bold)">to linger a little longer in our joy, our growth, our voice.</span> To stop downplaying our progress. To quit dimming our brilliance to make others comfortable. To stop waiting for permission to take up space.</font><br /><br /><font color="#2a2a2a">Over the past few weeks, I&rsquo;ve been slowly reconnecting with the creative parts of myself that I used to keep front and center, <span style="font-weight:var(--artdeco-reset-typography-font-weight-bold)">singing, songwriting, even sketching silly little doodles in the margins of my journal.</span> The kind of stuff that doesn&rsquo;t need a plan or a purpose. It&rsquo;s not for a portfolio or a performance. It&rsquo;s just for <span>me</span>. And that makes it powerful.</font><br /><br /><font color="#2a2a2a">Because creativity <span>is</span> visibility. Every time I sit down to play guitar or belt out a song in the car, I feel myself coming back to life. Back to <span>me</span>.</font><br /><br /><font color="#2a2a2a">And the more I let that light out, the more I realize I don&rsquo;t need to keep it hidden to make others comfortable. Turns out, joy is contagious. And so is authenticity.<br /><br /><strong>Brilliance Practice:</strong></font><ul><li><font color="#2a2a2a"><strong><span style="font-weight:var(--artdeco-reset-typography-font-weight-bold)">Name one win</span> </strong>you&rsquo;ve been downplaying. Say it out loud. Write it down. Text a friend and share it.</font></li><li><font color="#2a2a2a"><strong><span style="font-weight:var(--artdeco-reset-typography-font-weight-bold)">Ask yourself:</span> </strong>Where have I been dimming my light to make others comfortable? What would shift if I let my whole self show up, even the parts that feel too much, too tender, too <span>real</span>?</font><br /><br /></li></ul><font color="#2a2a2a">And if you&rsquo;re feeling creatively blocked, try this:</font><ul><li><font color="#2a2a2a">Doodle something silly.</font></li><li><font color="#2a2a2a">Sing along to your favorite throwback song.</font></li><li><font color="#2a2a2a">Free-write for 5 minutes with no filter.</font><br /><br /></li></ul><font color="#2a2a2a">Sometimes the spark is just waiting for a little oxygen.</font><br></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brilliance in Motion | Owning Your Confidence]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.brillianceunleashedco.com/blog/brilliance-in-motion-owning-your-confidence]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.brillianceunleashedco.com/blog/brilliance-in-motion-owning-your-confidence#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Wed, 21 May 2025 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Clarity & Confidence]]></category><category><![CDATA[Energy Leadership]]></category><category><![CDATA[Personal Growth]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.brillianceunleashedco.com/blog/brilliance-in-motion-owning-your-confidence</guid><description><![CDATA[I used to think confidence meant always having the answer. That I needed to be the most prepared, the most articulate, the most composed.But the truth is, my most powerful moments as a leader, coach, and mom haven&rsquo;t come from having it all figured out.They&rsquo;ve come from trusting myself when things were messy.Confidence, I&rsquo;ve learned, isn&rsquo;t loud. It&rsquo;s not flashy. It&rsquo;s quiet. Grounded. Present. It&rsquo;s the voice inside that says: &ldquo;I can handle this, even [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">I used to think confidence meant always having the answer. That I needed to be the most prepared, the most articulate, the most composed.<br /><br />But the truth is, my most powerful moments as a leader, coach, and mom haven&rsquo;t come from having it all figured out.<br /><br />They&rsquo;ve come from trusting myself <span>when things were messy</span>.<br /><br />Confidence, I&rsquo;ve learned, isn&rsquo;t loud. It&rsquo;s not flashy. It&rsquo;s quiet. Grounded. Present. It&rsquo;s the voice inside that says: <span>&ldquo;I can handle this, even if it&rsquo;s hard.&rdquo;</span><br /><br />We don&rsquo;t need to perform to be worthy. We just need to show up, with intention, courage, and a little breath at a time.<br /><br /><strong>Brilliance Practice: Reclaiming Confidence</strong><br /><br />This month, try this:<br /><br /><em>Think of a time when you <span>didn&rsquo;t feel ready</span>&mdash;but you took the step anyway.</em><br /><br />Confidence doesn&rsquo;t always look like certainty. Sometimes it looks like:<ul style="color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9)"><li>Asking the question no one else wants to ask.</li><li>Taking a break when your energy says, &ldquo;enough.&rdquo;</li><li>Saying, <span>&ldquo;I don&rsquo;t know&hellip; but I&rsquo;m willing to find out.&rdquo;</span></li></ul><br /><strong>Bonus: My Confidence Playlist</strong><br /><br />Here are three songs I return to when I want to feel grounded:<ul style="color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9)"><li><span>&ldquo;Unstoppable&rdquo; &ndash; Sia</span></li><li><span>&ldquo;Good as Hell&rdquo; &ndash; Lizzo</span></li><li><span>&ldquo;Dog Days Are Over&rdquo; &ndash; Florence + the Machine</span></li></ul> (Dance it out, then go do the thing.)<br /><br /><strong>Let&rsquo;s Stay in Motion</strong><br /><br />Where are you being called to step forward with more confidence right now?<br /><br />Ready to share what&rsquo;s unfolding? <em><span style="color:rgb(42, 42, 42)">&rarr;<a href="https://www.brillianceunleashedco.com/connect.html">&nbsp;</a></span></em><font color="#2a2a2a" size="4"><strong><a href="https://www.brillianceunleashedco.com/connect.html">Let's Connect</a></strong></font><br /><br /></div>]]></content:encoded></item></channel></rss>