You sense inside an unborn, second self.  An un-lived version of you. You feel compelled. Inspired. Pulled in the direction of a passion project. You read about it.  Daydream about it.  Fall asleep + wake to it. It lives in your gut, your heart, your consciousness. Sometimes you even think you could actually pull it […]

I’ve sat down a few times recently in hopes of writing something wise + luminous. It hasn’t worked out. I have: a list of working titles. lists of partially developed posts and heaps of mantras + metaphors. But nothing really wants to gel. Ever been in this space? Somewhere amidst the in-between of conception + birth? In […]

I am fortunate enough to speak to, on average, 25 bright, gorgeous, spirited clients a week.  The majority of these clients are women–close to 90%– and they are exquisite. She is usually good at what she does and wants to be great or stuck in some area of her life and wants to get unstuck. […]

Hi sweet souls, I will be 39 years old this coming year and since I hit my late 30s (nearly 40s!–oh my!) there have been many physical changes—most notably my face. My hope-driven efforts to defy gravity and counteract the undeniable and visible etches of time on my body are just that–hopeful. The crows feet […]

Saying “I’m sorry” is seldom pleasant or easy, so if you’re going to do it at all, let’s make it count! An important part of apologizing is learning not to make excuses.  We can get scared and do or say something hurtful, inappropriate or insensitive. And, rather than facing the incident head on with a […]

A few months ago, I met an old friend for lunch. We’ve been friends F-O-R-E-V-E-R. But something funny happened over our sushi. She rolled her eyes when I told her about the ebook I’m writing. She made a passive aggressive comment when I ordered my green juice. (“Oh. You’re one of those people now?”) And […]

“I trust you to finish this project – you don’t need to check in with me.” “You know what? It’s totally fine the invitations are white, not ivory. Nothing’s perfect and I’m sure no one will notice.” “I happen to love this dress. I don’t care if you think it’s unflattering.” The above are statements […]

If you’ve ever met me (or if you’ve read more than three blog posts) you know I want to make good stuff happen. I want to drink green juice, fit in a good workout, write something mind-blowingly good, catch up with friends, sign a new client, meditate, and give a presentation to a group of […]

You’re a smart, talented, successful woman. You did The Right Things – the impressive degree, the prestigious job, the perfectly decorated home. And it feels good. But not great. Or, at least, it doesn’t feel quite how you imagined it would. Your job isn’t as exciting as it once was and your partner and friends? […]

A few weeks ago, I shared a few Notes to My Younger Self, sharing things that I really, really wish sweet, young Danielle would have known. It was an introspective and ultimately healing task, for which I am grateful. Tucked amongst my advice about financial planning and drinking more smoothies, one particular insight struck a […]

A friend recently did something that made me truly question their character. Well, to be honest, they did a few somethings that made me raise an eyebrow but this was the very last straw and I found myself feeling pissed. Like, flames-coming-out-of-my-ears angry. I know what you’re thinking. I spend a lot of time writing […]

We all have ideas of what ‘normal’ looks like. Jeans and a button up and tasteful jewelry. Job in an office. Saying This Thing at That Time. Reacting This Way to That Event. And when we don’t think we’re normal – When we want to wear shredded jeans and an old concert t-shirt When we […]