In April I released the bestselling book The Power of Pivoting - How to Embrace Change and Create a Life You Love. The book has turned into a mastermind, a retreat, and so much more! We also started the podcast Stumblin’ Forward and Steve and I started a local food show Denver Diner Duo. It’s been an exciting few months!

The Power of Pivoting - How to Embrace Change and Create a Life you Love was a book that I never planned on writing. I always had it in the back of my mind that maybe someday I would write about my journey but I just thought “How can I write a book when I’m still in the middle of the story” But then I realized that my middle might be someone else’s beginning.

As we all hunker down and quarantine to flatten the curve of the coronavirus spread, it’s all over the news and social media: “Just relax on your couch with your family and enjoy this time together.” But what if it’s just you, a bottle of wine, and a dog that’s not the best at conversation? As articles and news stories come out about home schooling your kids, games to play with your family, and the best ways to connect with your spouse, there’s not a lot of options for us singles out here.

I quit my job. What an odd thing to say. And an even odder thing to do! Especially when I've barely started making money with the show after 3 1/2 years of an uphill climb. But do you ever hear a voice and get a gut feeling that you just can't explain but KNOW in the core of your being you have to listen to. I have before and I've reasoned myself out of it and let's just say it never ended well when I ignored that voice. So when I got the nudge a few months ago I pushed it away.

One year ago my life changed. One year ago I began what I should call chapter 2 (or chapter 237 but who’s counting the amount of times I’ve started over now). And it all began at the Devil’s Punchbowl…

Reflecting back on 2016 brings tears to my eyes. And not in the way people would expect. This year has bent, twisted, and broken me in more ways than I can count. One year ago I never would have imagined that the future I was planning would never come to pass and that all of my plans would blow up in my face...and I would be eternally grateful for that! I never could have seen that what should have been a terrible thing, turned into so many blessings! That I would finally see how strong I am, realize the amazing people in my life, and find a faith that had been there all along but now I truly understood.

32 was pretty big! I started my show, ran a marathon, and traveled all around America. And it's not just this year...it's been a long learning process over the years and I'm still a mess trying to figure it all out (as we all are). I know there are so many things I still need to work on and each one of these points above I struggle with at different times. I tend to learn through trial and error and making mistakes two or three times before I figure out the answer.

Yesterday was the most inspiring and emotionally fulfilling day I've ever had. I witnessed the most beautiful acts of humanity and even though the world can seem like a dark, heartless, and scary place right now, I felt the need to let you know, we're still ok.

I am no expert on marathons. In fact, I've never run one before. Still reading? I ran my first half marathon last year and finally saw myself as a runner...and then didn't run again for 7 months! But for Team World Vision I have signed up for the full 26.2 L.A. Marathon this year. The training process has been brutal. I've learned a lot during this process (mostly what NOT to do) and here are the A-Z's of marathon training...from a beginner’s point of view.

Having not run before, it seemed the perfect time to sign up for the Los Angeles Marathon for Team World Vision. This amazing organization helps raise money to provide money for people in Africa.