SPEAKING AT THE LCS MASTERMIND 2023

In September I had the opportunity of a life time!

Back in June when I went to California to spend 3 days with my Business Minded Mastermind group (the third time we met) with Jody Moore, Jody had asked me if I was going to the Life Coach School (LCS) Mastermind in Dallas. I said I was, and she said she wanted to nominate me to speak!

I was excited, but didn’t think that it would happen. Getting on that stage is a pretty big deal.

I was already over the moon that Jody was taking my new Advanced Training in Nervous System Resilience (a program I created when she challenged us all to 10X our businesses and our business ideas) , and then she had me on her popular podcast, Better than Happy. (In Life Coach School world, Jody Moore is a pretty big deal too – so pretty much everything can be considered opportunities of a lifetime).

A few weeks later I got an email from LCS asking if I would speak…

At the beginning of September I flew to Dallas to present!

It was a 20 minute speech all about the nervous system and had to be completely memorized – so needless to say I practiced a lot.

I was super super super nervous (or was it excited?!?!? Both really). But, since it was all about the nervous system, I had a few strategies that I could use lol.

My slides were all ready to go using some of these guys that I had made for me:

The night before we had a dress rehearsal – and I have to say seeing the room, the back stage, the sound check had me bit freaked out.

Luckily I had some of my Business Minded Besties that I was rooming with and they kept me calm and regulated and pumped up too!

I woke them up super early to go for a walk to get some of my nervous energy out!

Then we headed down:

I was the 3rd speaker on the first morning. This was the setting. Brooke Castillo (owner of LCS spoke first – sporting the same blue I was wearing :))

Then it was show time. My talk was entitled ” A Quick Guide to Your Nervous System”. People took photos and sent them to me (video clips too!)

Once I got on the stage – it all flowed. I felt worse at the dress rehearsal! I got some great feedback too so that was awesome! Many people were watching virtual too and I made sure to screen shot the messages texts I got to put in my file of fabulous:))

It was fun to connect with people – I got to meet some people who were in the first round of my Advanced Training in Nervous System Resilience and then a few people who joined my September cohort (as well as many other people!). We also had some great meals and hang out time!


The next day was another day of talks. It was fun to see my name on the big screen when they thanked the speakers. And I swear the top is super cute and I didn’t look like a massive marshmallow despite what all the photos look like lol.

Overall, it was an incredible experience and I am very grateful!

Zandra & Ilyah’s wedding celebration

It is a been a beat – time certainly flies – it has been over two months since Zandra’s wedding celebration! We recently got the photos from the photographer and since I use this blog to capture the memories I wanted to make sure I post a ton of photos.

I’ll divide them in separate posts to keep it manageable!

The night before the celebration, we had a family dinner at an Italian restaurant on the Danforth.

The next morning the guys went to help with some setup. Zandra and her friends were getting ready at a hotel where they had spent the night. I got ready with Shannon and Rachael and then we made our way to the hotel to meet up with Zandra and head to the reception.

Rachael drove us all to the venue…

Happy Birthday, Zach !

I’ll love you forever, I’ll like you for always, as long as I’m living, my baby you’ll be.

Do you know that book?

It was a popular one in our home when my boys were little.

Some of my best memories were of reading to them at night in my bed as part of our nightly  routine – although now I realize it was almost a sacred ritual we were partaking in – the  memories are so special. 

But Not the Hippopotamus. Barnyard Dance. Good Night Moon. 

And of course, I’ll love you forever.

Because that’s what mamas do with their babies.

And every year on my babies birthdays, there is a celebration of life – of who the baby has become, is becoming, and always has been. And, at the same time, in my same heart, a slight sadness at how the years feel like somehow they were stolen from me. Like I didn’t get enough time. A reminder of how precious every second is.

Today is my celebration of my life forever changing- in the very best way possible. 

It is the celebration of one of the most incredible humans I know! 

He is certainly my favorite oldest son 🙂 

Happy Birthday Zach!! 

I truly am amazed at this kid especially as I’ve watched him over the years overcome challenges, create exciting adventures, dedicate himself to his goals and dreams, and pick a partner that he is loyal to, head over heels in love with and his true equal counterpart.

Zach is incredibly hard working, driven, focused. He also knows how to have fun, be silly, question things, be stubborn  and is a very loyal, kind, direct, considerate friend, brother, son, and husband. 

While he is seriously frugal and loves a good deal (which he doesn’t care what people think about that)  he knows what he wants to invest in and  experiences and travel top that list. 

He can be counted on, he is reliable and committed, and family tops his list of priorities. 

It has been so fun to watch him and Rachael this past year thrive as a couple – living an adventurous student life! Can’t wait to see them continue to flourish in years to come.

We love you Zach. So happy to be your mom! Happy Birthday!! 

Happy Birthday Sam!

Sam is finally “legal” adult age. 

At least in some parts of the world.

But given he is number 5, I think he’s considered himself adult age for many years. lol

He graduated high school, enjoying a lot of fun times with his friends. We barely saw him this year! 

He’s headed to Carleton (and will be with Josh – don’t want to even think of the trouble those boys will get into) and is going to study Political Science. 

Sam is such a social guy – loves to be out with his friends.

He is also very musical. He has taught himself guitar, and can be heard singing loud in the shower 😂.

He also loves listening to music – especially old stuff. Hence why he chose England (with a whole bunch of music tours) for his “16 trip”.  Concerts are also his thing. 

He also loves to play sports – soccer, rugby – whatever team he can join at school – he’s in.

He also loves watching soccer and cheering his team on. It was fun to visit a couple of stadiums in England that he really wanted to see. 

He’s also becoming quite a writer and he continues to enjoy reading.  

Can’t believe he’s the last to fly the nest. Great things in store for him! 

Happy Birthday and we love you, Sam!!