Our socialization around gender drives our expectations around household management and tasks and these unconsciously become an unchallenged default. Until we a demonstrate a different model of gender equity at home, it will be hard for family units to change. Sometimes we do things the same way it's always been done because we can't envision another way. For International Women’s Day I'd like to normalize male domestic leadership by sharing what has worked for us.

Side projects are a way to enhance skills, experience novelty, explore passions and interests, and meet some really cool people along the way. My side projects have brought me so much joy and made me a better person at work, at home, and in life.

When it comes to communication, there is no silver bullet. I share the communication strategies that have worked for me, but they may not work for you. Even if you find something that works well for you, it may not work in all circumstances. That’s why the best advice that I can give is to pay attention.

I’ve kept a journal for years, but this practice has escalated as I’ve learned more about the benefits of journaling on mental and physical health. Something I hadn’t anticipated was how journaling would help me at work.

The term 'work-life balance' is a triggering term for me. I don't often curse, but when this topic comes up I immediately and loudly declare "balance is bull $#%T!". Partly because I love alliteration, but also because I'm passionate about this topic and cursing is a great way to emphasize passion. The problem is the word balance.

Sometimes we hear a phrase that gives perfect words to a truth you've known for a long time but didn't know how to explain. "Give yourself grace". This is part of my nature, I just never had the right words for it.

It's where something shifts our perspective and as a result we change a habit instantly and effortlessly. Ironically the strategy of the lightning bolt is not a strategy at all because you cannot employ it, it's something that happens to you. In my experience it was very effective.

‘Love is a Verb’ is something that I try to live by.