Category: Parenting
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The Non-Negotiables
There are a lot of things people are willing to sacrifice in the name of growth, money or momentum. I’ve watched it happen and I’ve even brushed up against it myself. But there are lines I won’t cross- not for a bigger platform, more clients or a shinier version of…
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The Version of Me You Don’t See Online
People see pieces of my life online and fill in the gaps on their own. That actually makes sense, we all do it. But there’s a whole version of me that exists off camera, behind closed doors and in the quiet moments that never make it into a caption. So…
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The Not So Little Things That Keep Me Steady
Sometimes I do not want to talk about work or coaching or anything content related. Sometimes life just gets overwhelming and I need to take a step back to remember I am more than my job title. Here are the foundations I rely on to keep moving forward. 🦩 First Up:…
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Why the Digital Space & Coaching Are a Perfect Fit
If you’ve been following along, you know I’ve shared a lot about my journey: why I started A Swing & A Sway, how I approach marketing and even what keeps me motivated when things get tough. But I wanted to pull it all together today and share the real reason I…
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A Day in the Life at A Swing & A Sway
If you walked into my office right now, the first thing you would notice is the TV on. It isn’t for Netflix though. I cast my iPad to it so everything I need for the day is front and center- from homeschool plans to client expectations. This is especially helpful…
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The most rewarding part of this journey has been…
Believing in myself. That sentence alone still makes me pause. It has not come easily and honestly, it has been one of the hardest lessons for me to fully digest. For years, my husband has told me the same thing over and over again. He told me that I undervalue…
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My biggest inspiration is…
Cristina. Cristina came into my life by chance. No big introduction. No long buildup. Just one of those moments where you meet someone and immediately understand why your paths crossed. I interviewed to work with her and we just clicked. From the very beginning, she was exactly who she is.…
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3 things I’m passionate about (outside of work)…
There is a lot that fills my days professionally. But when I strip away the deadlines, the calendars and the client calls, there are specific things that truly fill my cup. These are the things that shape how I think, how I teach and how I actually live. 🦩 First. Being…
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3 Things I Wish People Knew About Me and My Work
There have been so many times I have said to my husband: “I wish we could trade places to better understand each other.” And I mean it. If we ever had a “Freaky Friday” moment, I think we would both come back with a greater appreciation for each other and…
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Our 2nd Annual Day Dundee Awards
(AKA: Proof That Small Traditions Can Change Everything) Last year I learned something life-changing. Apparently… anybody can order awards. And I remember thinking, “Well. I am absolutely an anybody.” So I did what any reasonable person with internet access and people to admire in their life would do— I ordered…