You know those days when you sit down to work and suddenly realize even your iced latte feels loaded? That is the world we are in now. Every decision, where we shop, which tools we use, who signs our paycheck, seems to carry an invisible ethical rece...

Hi!Ever feel like AI writes like a bad imposter of your voice? You end up going back and forth, tweaking and rewriting until it almost would’ve been faster to do it yourself.Let me introduce you to the AIPersona Jumpstart. Until now, the Persona...

When AI Tries to Steal the Spotlight Too SoonEverywhere you look in 2025, AI is being shoved into the spotlight like an understudy who barely knows the lines. Whole companies are swapping people for bots because it’s cheaper, and executives are patti...

Remember when…...last year I did that series on feminine traits in business. We covered intuition, creativity, collaboration, self-care and empathy. At the time it felt a little rebellious to suggest these “soft” skills were actually powerful busines...

Consumer spending is officially slowing, but honestly, I didn’t need the economists to tell me. How crazy is it that the $50 that used to get me three bags of groceries now barely fills one?Add in new tariffs and job cuts, and suddenly both small bus...

Hey there,Running a day late, but Shift Notes took the scenic route to your inbox this week, but I hope you'll find it’s worth the wait.Everywhere I look right now, people are buzzing about micro-credentials. They’re the new “must-have” in the...

The Caregiving Squeeze: When Work Collides with Real LifeIf it feels like more people are juggling jobs and caregiving than ever, that’s because they are. Right now, nearly 48 million Americans are providing care for loved ones, and most of...

I’m My Own Worst Enemy (But Not Anymore)Have you ever had a song stuck in your head for hours like it’s trying to tell you something? That happened to me not long ago. Pink’s Don’t Let Me Get Me was playing on repeat in my brain when sudden...

You know what I’ve realized? The real new year doesn’t start on January 1st. For me, it starts on my birthday. That’s the time when I really take a step back, reflect on the past year, and get clear on where I want to go. It’s when I s...

🌻 One Last Round of Biz Hacks & Life Snacks☀️ Welcome to the Final Tip Jar EditionCan you believe it? We've reached the final edition of The Tip Jar: Biz Hacks & Life Snacks. What started as a fun, themed way to sprinkle useful tip...