There was a season of my life when the soundtrack was ocean waves, canyon drives, and some of the most talented artists in the world. Years ago, while working at a music company in Malibu, I had the incredible opportunity to sit down with musicians whose songs shaped road trips, late nights, and entire eras. What started as part of the job quickly became something more meaningful: real conversations about creativity, risk, failure, reinvention, and the stories behind the s

My Publishing Experience Working at Entertainment Weekly.

Enjoy my nostalgic blog post rich with vivid memories, and that special kind of Disney magic as I recall my days working for "the mouse" as a Walt Disney Imagineer and Product Developer at Disney Design Group and Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Merchandise.

OWL VENICE Reset Review - Mama Joy and I Share Our Journey to Optimal Health! Read more here.

Breast cancer doesn't know April from June, or December from January, which is why it can strike at any time. Learn more and find LOTS of resources from my story here.

I had some unexpected news in 2023 as I was checking off all my health appointments for the new year, starting with an annual mammogram. Like many women, I have dense breast tissue coupled with the fact that my Mama Joy had carcinoma in situ + a lumpectomy performed on both of her breasts (20 years apart) My Aunt also recently had the same. Read more here.

The Time I Went from "Just Another California Newbie" to "On-Set PA" (Thanks to Justine Bateman)

Father's Day gifting is made easy with my curation of recommended products guaranteed to please. From unique gadgets to clothing, from custom socks to slip on shoes, flip flops + sneakers, I've got you covered! Find everything all in one place for dads, grandpas, husbands, uncles or that special man in your life!

A GIFT GUIDE for Mother's Day + Mother Figure's Day.

An Autism Awareness post about about the autism spectrum, vocabulary, programs, surf clubs to join, college programs, stim toys and more.

Since having my first surgery (which you can read about here ) to remove an osteoma from my head, I’ve learned that a little preparation can make a big difference in both your hospital stay + recovery at home. Before going in, I spent time putting together a hospital bag + gathering a few items I thought might make recovery easier. I’m sharing what I packed + what I’ve been using since coming home, all of which are linked on my ShopMy / Amazon list here My RECOVERY Items C

How It Started I had an MRI with + without contrast performed on May 31, 2023 . The findings were as follows.... A 1.9cm heterogeneously enhancing mass of the LEFT frontal bone , grossly unchanged compared to CT scan. The differential diagnosis includes: Hemangioma, Atypical Fibrous Dysplasia + Intraosseous Meningioma. Tissue sample may be of benefit. Focal susceptibility of the LEFT parietal subcortical white matter. This is non-specific, but could represent a small cavern

After two + a half years of avoiding Covid, my parents + I finally caught it. Honestly, I’m incredibly grateful that we somehow managed to avoid getting sick during the earlier stages of the pandemic. Sometimes I still wonder if my clinical-level OCD tendencies played a role in keeping it away for so long. I was constantly reminding everyone around me: “Don’t touch that doorknob without a tissue,” “Go wash your hands,” “Put your mask on,” “Clean your phone.” The list truly we

During my college years, I worked as a receptionist at Morgan Stanley in New Jersey. My job mainly consisted of answering + transferring calls. A large television sat across from my desk + the news played on it all day long. On September 11, 2001, around 8:14 a.m., only about fourteen minutes after I had sat down at my desk, the world changed forever. I remember looking up at the TV as footage showed a plane crashing into one of the buildings. At first, like so many people, I

I recently learned that October 10th marks World Mental Health Day, observed by the World Health Organization since 1992 to raise awareness, honor those affected + encourage global action in support of mental health. Life is challenging, with the pandemic, ongoing social justice movements + the state of the world taking a toll on both our mental well-being + the availability of mental health resources. I firmly believe that everyone deserves happiness + wellness, no matter w

Mama Joy + I are gearing up for the OWL Reset (OWL = One Whole Life) + I’m excited to take you along for the journey! I’ll be diving deeper into why we chose to do the Reset + what it means for us in my next blog post. For now, let’s focus on preparing your mind + body before starting. Below, I’ve gathered all the essential pre-Reset tips from Health Coach Lillian Jacobs to help you get ready. Your diet, lifestyle + environment leading up to the Reset will influence how you

I learned cue-controlled relaxation a few months ago during virtual therapy and it has worked wonders for me. It is not something that worked overnight, it is something that I continue to practice each and every day to calm myself and check in with myself. What is cue-controlled relaxation? Read on... Cue-controlled relaxation reduces the time you need to relax even further: down to two or three minutes in most cases. In this stage, you will focus on your breathing and condit

I’ve experienced panic attacks both in private + in public + both are terrifying because they can come without warning + it’s hard for those around you to know how to help. Thankfully, I haven’t had a panic attack in quite a while. Through one-on-one therapy + practicing coping techniques, I’ve learned how to manage them. I’ve “done the work,” + I’m proud of myself. My first panic attack as a young adult happened during a period of depression. I remember rocking back + forth

Everyone feels anxious from time to time. Stressful situations such as meeting tight deadlines or important social obligations often make us nervous or fearful. Experiencing mild anxiety may help a person become more alert and focused on facing challenging or threatening circumstances. But individuals who experience extreme fear and worry that does not subside may be suffering from an anxiety disorder. The frequency and intensity of anxiety can be overwhelming and interfere w

Part of living a full life in the community includes being able to travel to faraway locations for both work and pleasure. People with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) are entitled to this piece of community participation—just like anyone else—and should be able to navigate air transit comfortably to experience the same opportunities as every other traveler. People with autism and other I/DDs often experience barriers to participating in air travel. Airports