SIDE NOTES
Side Notes has been a great way for me to continue to tell stories, just in a different medium now.
I have been working on what will be my first book, Unfinished Business: The Art of Reinvention. A collection of humorous essays on life, lessons from twenty years in business, and what reinvention in my forties has actually looked like in real time.
In these reads you will find moments of humor, nostalgia, and relatability.
Thank you for taking the time to read and follow along on this new adventure.
Blink. Blink. Blink. You Good?
Blink. Blink. Blink. You good? Because I’m one turn signal away from a full-blown emotional episode. From hallway shoulder checks to broken toes via home trim sabotage—this one’s for anyone who’s ever screamed “REALLY?!” at a cabinet and called it coping. You’re not unhinged. You’re just at capacity.
Hi, I’m Business Bleu Cheese
You know what goes great with cold, lumpy mashed potatoes and overcooked peas you’ve been avoiding for an hour?A big ol’ glass of milk.At least, that’s what my grandpa thought when he tried to induct me into the Clean Plate Club. It did not end well. I decorated the family dinner table in a way no one appreciated, and to this day, I still can’t do cooked peas.
Why Do I Make My Cat Listen to "Sharin' the Night Together" by Dr. Hook 37 Times in a Row?
Why do I listen to the same song 37 times in a row? Maybe it’s stress, nostalgia, or my brain demanding a musical security blanket. Either way, my cat is suffering. But what does this weird habit have to do with creativity, burnout, and business? More than you think. Turns out, your brain clings to familiar loops during peak stress. Let’s unpack why we do this and how to break the cycle when needed.
Burnout: The Office Christmas Party Hookup You Regret
You swore you’d pace yourself, but next thing you know, the drinks were flowing, Eddie from Accounting was looking weirdly good, and now you can’t walk past his desk without reliving your poor life choices. That’s burnout. It sneaks up on you the same way—seemingly harmless at first, until suddenly, you’re stuck in a commitment you can’t back out of, questioning every life decision that led you here.
Work Ethic: The Skill That Builds Everything (And Why It Matters)
The universe told me to take a break. My work ethic? She laughed, crossed her arms, and said, ‘That’s adorable, now get to work.’ This is what happens when you try to slow down after two decades of hustle, and why learning to balance ambition with rest is crucial.