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THE JOURNAL

Essays on the unspoken work of being a person.


The Weekly Letter

A small, honest moment from each week. Delivered quietly on Sundays.

On Motherhood (or Not): What We Carry and What We Don’t

There are questions we don’t ask out loud. Are you a mom? Did you want to be? Did you try? Did you lose someone? Did...


When Even Google Tells You to Quit

This past quarter, Google quietly offered thousands of employees a curious deal: take 14 weeks’ severance and walk away. No hard feelings. No drama. Just...


The Kids Are All Right (Even If They Make You Uncomfortable)

Gen Z isn’t here to maintain the status quo—they’re here to reshape the future of work. Instead of resisting their approach, we should be learning from it. This post explores why Gen Z’s values, work ethic, and tech fluency are an asset, not a liability.


On Ambition: The Dream That Doesn’t Go Away

Ambition is such an awkward thing to admit to, isn’t it? It feels a bit gauche. Like wearing heels to a picnic or bringing a...


On Reinvention: Notes from the In-Between

Reinvention isn’t about starting over—it’s about evolving. This post explores how to embrace change, pivot with confidence, and refine your path without fear. If you’re feeling stuck or ready for something new, here’s how to take the next step


On Grief: The Long, Strange Rewriting of a Life

Grief doesn’t follow a timeline, and healing isn’t linear. This post explores the nature of grief, personal reflections, and ways to navigate loss with self-compassion. Discover how to honour what was lost while moving forward with love and resilience.


On Rhythm: Or, How I’m Trying (and Mostly Failing) to Live Without a Schedule

Ditch the rigid schedule and embrace a natural rhythm that works with your energy, not against it. Learn how to find your flow, boost productivity, and reduce burnout with a flexible approach to work and life.


The AI Marketing Toolkit: 2025 Edition

Every marketer I know is somewhere on the AI adoption spectrum. Some are neck-deep in prompts and workflows. Others are still side-eyeing ChatGPT like it...


The Bullet Journal Method: A Simple System for an Organized Life

The Bullet Journal Method is a flexible, mindful approach to organization that helps you declutter your mind, track goals, and focus on what matters most. Learn how to set up your own Bullet Journal and take control of your time today.


The Economic Mirror: How Interest Rates and Employment Shape Culture (1950–2030s)

One of the most reliable predictors of cultural style,how we dress, what we listen to, and what values we express,isn’t a trend forecaster or fashion...