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Years ago, I had a client who had just gotten out of a relationship. Understandably, she was heartbroken and a little depressed.  So we started talking about her “Joy Juice” – what makes her happy. It took a little bit of digging because when you're in that state, you might forget.  But as we started […]

Motherhood did not come easily to me. Five years of infertility, two miscarriages, a year of IVF, a bazillion shots in my tush and side, and once I did get pregnant I was diagnosed with a life-threatening pregnancy condition that let him to nearly die at birth. But I'd do it all over again for […]

Last week was a bit of a whirlwind. My husband, child, and nanny were all sick. And just when I announced that I hope the dog didn’t get sick, he got sick..on my beloved white rug!  Then my team and I met for a mini business planning retreat, and we got so much clarity, inspiration, […]

When I was young I had a dream. I was going to get married by 22. Have my first child by 24, have my second child by 27, and my third child by 30. I had the dream that we would live in a beautiful house.  I saw those milestones and I wanted them. I read […]

Have you been wondering about the secret to happiness and why it feels so out of reach? First, let’s look at what holds us back from happiness, and then I'll give you some tips on living a happier, more joyful, purpose-filled life. A client said to me recently, “Carin, I didn't come to you for […]

Happiness or purpose? What is more important? Does one lead to the other or do you just need one?  I asked this question to a group of women the other day. Some said happiness leads to purpose. Others said purpose leads to happiness. And I actually really believe that they are one and the same. […]

Let’s talk about the power of SISTERHOOD! I'm just coming off one of the most incredible weekends of my life. It was a weekend of community / sisterhood. It was a weekend of visioning and planning. It was a weekend unlike anything I've ever experienced in my life and I want to share it with […]

One day in April 2007, I woke up after a restless night of shifting between feeling anxious, sad, alone, and like a loser. I couldn't shake the shame that I was wasting my life away and yet I couldn't seem to do anything about it. I was just too stuck. I walked into my psychiatrist, […]