After a soul-nourishing six weeks exploring the beauty, warmth, and slower pace of life in Portugal, I'm delighted to be back behind the mic with a new collection of conversations on Connect Inspire Create.

Alongside inspiring guests who continue to share their wisdom, stories, and life experiences, I'm getting ready to introduce something new. Travel tends to do that for me, encouraging me to get curious about new ideas.

Permission to procrastinate. It's been on my mind as once again I move a few items on my Tick Tick list to another list, another day but I'm not planning on ditching the app anytime soon - check it out if you like accountability apps. Could you find a sense of peace if you give yourself permission to procrastinate?

Have you ever noticed that the biggest obstacles in your journey aren't always external challenges, but the inner voices that create doubt, stress, and hesitation? From the coaching framework that I use, we call these Saboteurs—like the Judge, the Pleaser, or the Hyper-Achiever which can quietly shape your thoughts, keeping you stuck in patterns that don't serve you.

You cannot pour from an empty cup.

As entrepreneurs we can find so much fulfillment in exploring our creativity.

By taking care of ourselves and not running on empty, we have space for more creativity, enthusiastic passion, and bright ideas.

There are many ways to fill your cup. Spend a few minutes in silent contemplation, allow yourself to be present in the moment. Thoughts rushing in? Note them and let them move on.

You might have a gorgeous sunrise filling your view, maybe it’s the ocean or just the quiet space in your room surrounded by things that are familiar. Reflect and enjoy the present moment.