Month: March 2023
Are You Down A Rabbit Hole?
The other day, I felt like everything was going awry. -Appointments got canceled. -My passwords were not working. -I was having tech issues. -I spent two hours on hold with someone to try and fix my tech issues. Basically, nothing felt like it was going right, and I was down an emotional rabbit hole of irritation. At dinner that night,…
Ep #67: Coaching, Writing and All Things Television with Jen Grisanti
Today, I’m bringing you a conversation with an old friend and colleague from the entertainment business. Jen Grisanti is a coach for screenwriters, and like me, she is a former television executive. She is an International Speaker and acclaimed Story Career Consultant, a 13-year writing instructor for NBS’s Writers on the Verge, a former 12-year…
Healing Yourself
Pain is a B*TCH! Whether you’re dealing with the occasional headache or a chronic condition, pain can be a real pain in the you-know-what. You don’t have to be a rocket scientist to understand that pain is NOT just physical. Our thoughts and emotions can make it worse. This is why it’s essential to tackle both the…
Learning How To Speak Up
When I was working at the USA Network, “Sharknado” premiered on our sister channel the SyFy Network. In 2013, “Sharknado” was the highest-rated movie in the history of the channel. They went on to make five more sequels. It eventually had a theatrical release and the total franchise made close to $800 million dollars. This…
Ep #66: How to Speak Up in the Workplace Anxiety-Free with Ivna Curi
Speaking up in the workplace, whether in a meeting or to your boss, is a tightrope walk of the first order. Especially if you’re a minority or a more junior member of your organization, speaking up can feel like you’re navigating shark-invested waters with the possibility of metaphorically getting beheaded in front of everyone. If…
Do You Have The Winter Blues?
“Winter Blues” are a real thing. The technical term for it is SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder). SAD is often characterized by feelings of sadness, lethargy, and a lack of motivation. It’s most commonly associated with the winter months, but it can also occur in the summer months too. While you might think I am immune to…
How To Improve Your Marriage
I met my husband at a tennis club by asking him to play with me when no one else was around that day. His response was, “With you?” I was a little taken aback, but said, “Uh, yeah.” I was a total beginner, and I did not realize he was the top player at the club. Oops.…
Ep #65: How to Have a 5-Star Marriage with Maggie Reyes
Relationships are tricky, especially for overthinkers. We often think our partners need to change in order for us to have a happier, more fulfilling relationship. However, my guest this week, my friend and colleague Maggie Reyes, has a different perspective to share on how you can create a 5-star marriage by working on yourself as…