My coach today said something in our Voxer chat, she said: "It sounds like the thing you're seeking won't even fill that hole." I was seeking external validation. And she was so right. Those thoughts I was thinking? Weren't mine. They're the voice of my inner critic, and here's how I rewrote them.

In the hustle and bustle of modern life, it's all too easy to become consumed by our daily responsibilities and forget to take a moment for ourselves, isn’t it? However, amidst the chaos, there lies a simple—yet profound—way to unwind, relax, and foster creativity: COLORING.

When you focus on self-discovery, you’re building your self-awareness muscle so you can identify and know things like your triggers, values, and what lights you up. And subsequently you can begin to master things like your time, energy, and mind (the self-mastery piece) and then all of a sudden there’s more room for joy, play, rest, and your creative passions (the self-expression piece).

Which builds self-love, which builds confidence.

Whoa. What a breakthrough, right? To be in such a powerful growth phase of business that my inner critic thinks this is all new territory for me and does everything in its power to keep me spinning in one spot instead of charging forward. (I'll be honest, some days it's gotten the best of me.) But here's the reality. The WIN: Awareness is everything.

My clients have found success positioning coaching as a value-add for the company, and if you've been lurking around the application to work together because you're unsure how to make it work financially, here's a script you can use to ask your organization to foot the bill for you.

We just had a group book club challenge inside the Creating Confidence Society, where we read Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle. Naturally, it was an incredibly eye-opening read, and a reminder of the importance of taking care of ourselves and dealing with our stress and stressors. (They’re different—did you know that? I didn’t.) Let’s dive in.

Having difficult conversations can be daunting and challenging, but they are an important part of building and maintaining healthy relationships (as well as setting and effectively communicating boundaries). In this post, I’ve compiled ten tips for having difficult conversations in a constructive way to help you get started.

Having an online community can bring a metric shit-ton of joy and happiness into our lives (is that a real measurement?). When we feel like we belong to something bigger than ourselves, it can be a truly fulfilling and uplifting experience.

That’s what we’re all craving, isn’t it?

If I had a dollar for every time someone messaged me on Instagram and asked me what Reiki was, I’d have… you know, a shit-ton of dollars. As a Reiki Level II practitioner, I am honored to help others and share the magic of this spiritual healing modality. So let’s dive in, shall we?

Listen, having healthy boundaries is crucial for our well-being. Without boundaries, you may find yourself feeling overwhelmed and undervalued, and you might even develop resentment towards the people in your life. Setting boundaries helps us to take care of ourselves and our needs, and it also allows us to respect the needs of others.

2022 brought its struggles and triumphs for the Reed family and my coaching business, and in honor of transparency and celebration, I wanted to recap the top highlights of the year with you, in as chronological order as my new mom brain will allow.

So listen––if you just found out you need to go gluten free + dairy free (GFDF), I know how you’re feeling. Overwhelmed, sad, and in denial that there is any joy left in the world, probably. The good news is, as the years have gone by, GFDF awareness has increased and there are more and more options available every single day. So let’s dive in, shall we?

Where to even start? It was so nice to get away + recharge, take a break from the daily grind, have fun, build clarity and realignment in our businesses, and network with other growth-minded women. We intentionally created this itinerary to fill everyone’s cup—mentally, emotionally, physically, and spiritually. And it was absolutely incredible. We arrived as strangers, and left as besties.

In the most intense moments, I remember briefly wishing I had gone somewhere that administered pain medication, but looking back, I wouldn’t have had it any other way. Sonora’s pregnancy and birth were the absolute most difficult physical and spiritual experiences I had ever been through.

Megan Reed is a quantum coach who specializes in helping people release perfectionism and people-pleasing, build badass boundaries, and get out of their own way so they can access the life and business of their dreams. Here we sit down with Megan, to know a bit more about her journey as a life and business coach.

This is the part they cut from the movies–that they don’t want you to see. “Just show the joy” they say. Well I’m working on my new identity. Peeling back layers and processing traumas I didn’t know were deep inside. I’m figuring it out, how to love my body for the miracle it’s creating.

Lately a question that has come up in my client calls a ton has been “How do I hold myself accountable?” And HAVE I GOT YOUR BACK WITH THIS. Of course - while these concepts are simple, that doesn’t necessarily make them easy. But, alas, awareness is the first step, so let’s dive into some of the top hacks for holding yourself accountable.

“That’s when I realized this journey I was on was so much bigger than just me, and I could help others find their authentic voices through creativity and coaching. It all came together so quickly.” From the fruits of her own experiences, Creating Confidence™—a group coaching program to help people get out of their own way, build self-love through creative expression, and be unapologetically themselves—was born.

Hey Biz Besties is a three-day retreat + escape for your entrepreneurial spirit so you can relax and get back to yourself, join an empowering community of like-minded individuals, and have fun while refreshing your business strategies. Check out this recap post for all the deets!

In honor of celebrating every win, I’m so excited to share I was featured in Disrupt Magazine as an Inspirational Self-Love & Confidence Coach to Follow in 2021! I’m grateful to be featured among such incredible entrepreneurs and look forward to continuing to share my passion for unapologetic authenticity with the world.