It’s been over three years since I last spoke as a "Stepmom" speaker, and this year, I’m thrilled (and honestly a little nervous in the...

There’s a quiet ache many stepmoms carry—but few talk about. That feeling of being in the family, but not fully of it. Present, but somehow still on the outside looking in. If you’ve ever wondered why it feels so hard to find your place, this post is for you. It’s not just you—and you’re not alone.

Parenting teens is no joke—add in the layers of a blended family and it’s a whole new level. In this post, I’m getting honest about what it’s like raising teens as a stepmom, what’s working (and what’s not), and how we’re creating trust and connection in the in-between moments. This one is for the bonus moms, bio moms, and anyone walking through the beautiful mess of parenting teens.

From California to Key West to Hawaii—and now North Carolina—travel has shaped me in more ways than I ever imagined. In this post, I’m sharing how packing up and moving across the country (with kids in tow!) sparked not just a physical move, but a personal transformation. Whether you're craving a reset or just curious about what stepping into the unknown looks like, this is real talk on faith, fear, and fresh starts.