SEEK AND SPARK

Two months ago, I turned 40! Looking back, I always imagined turning this milestone age would be epic —full of glamor and celebration —but that was not to be. Instead, this birthday was quiet, full of reflection, and overflowing with silent gratitude . And honestly? I wouldn’t have had it any other way. If I really think about it, 39 was my milestone year —the year I consciously prepared for my forties. I envisioned the kind of person I wanted to be in this new decade and started making the necessary shifts to show up fully and intentionally . I wanted to arrive on the 4th floor quietly, peacefully, and on my own terms . So, I adjusted, I let go, I realigned. Now, 40 is about taking stock of the past, appreciating the present, and curating a future that generations after me will be proud of . And as I have been reflecting on this journey, here are 40 lessons that stand out—some learned the hard way, others whispered gently through experience, and a few still unfolding. Buckle up! F...

  I absolutely love New Years! It's always twice as special for me because the celebrations don’t stop—my birthday is the very next day! I’m always excited to turn a new year with fresh goals and a renewed sense of purpose. For me, the beginning of a new year is like opening the first page of a fresh notebook—full of promise, potential, and endless possibilities. It’s a time to reflect, recalibrate, and chart the course for the months ahead. But what excites me the most is figuring out what my “word of the year” would be. I like to summarize my year in just one word and then craft my goals around that word. This is something my friends and I have been doing for many years and it has been a transformative process in shaping my intentions and actions for years! Last year, my word was "Pivot." At the time, I had no idea just how much that word would influence my journey. Without realizing it, I started leaning into the idea of change—pivoting in my career, my personal gr...