Welcome to The Joyful Rebellion! Because setting boundaries, resting well, and building healthier systems is radical. 🧪What's New In the Lab I've been quiet out here, but not idle. Behind the scenes, I've been gearing up for beta testing the Workplace Boundary Health Index™ this week. As a recovering perfectionist, I want to make it sharper before it fully opens up while also not overthinking things! Want a teaser? Check the Closing Reflection for a link to the upgraded Boundary Audit. All...
19 days ago • 2 min read
Welcome to The Joyful Rebellion! Because setting boundaries, resting well, and building healthier systems is radical. 🧪What's New In the Lab I took time off, and it was glorious. Not because I was burned out or had nothing to say. But because I had a lot to build and I wasn't willing to half-do any of it while also performing "consistent newsletter cadence" for the algorithm gods. So I made a decision not to send a newsletter just to send one. Here's the lesson about building a business...
about 1 month ago • 3 min read
Welcome to The Joyful Rebellion! Because setting boundaries, resting well, and building healthier systems is radical. 🧪What's New In the Lab "You're either a leader everywhere or nowhere." This quote is from Abby Wambach's Wolfpack, which was my book club's pick for April. We had a rich conversation exploring what it means to be a leader and how we show leadership in our actions every day. There were so many great lessons in this short but impactful book, but one takeaway for me is this:...
3 months ago • 2 min read
Welcome to The Joyful Rebellion! Because setting boundaries, resting well, and building healthier systems is radical. 🧪What's New In the Lab You are never to old to play dress-up. Today's photo is of me in a tree at the Bay Area Renaissance Festival. One of my favorite things to gather with friends to enjoy play on a grand scale. Why am I sharing this? Life feels heavy lately, and I hope you take this as a reminder to find moments of levity, joy, and connection wherever you can. And don't let...
3 months ago • 2 min read
Welcome to The Joyful Rebellion! Because setting boundaries, resting well, and building healthier systems is radical. 🧪What's New In the Lab Sometimes you just need a break. Earlier this month, I found myself feeling like I was hurtling through the year at a breakneck pace. I also realized that I work best when I have time - to think, to explore, to create, and to change my mind. So before I get too deep into the year, I decided to take a step back and just breathe. I spent time in snowy...
4 months ago • 2 min read
Welcome to The Joyful Rebellion! Because setting boundaries, resting well, and building healthier systems is radical. 🧪What's New In the Lab Have you heard of Amplify Women Tampa Bay? They are bringing women together to share knowledge, exchange resources, build meaningful connections, and inspire growth. Last month, I was honored to be the featured guest at their monthly Under the Sun Chat, an intimate, in-person gathering designed to spark genuine dialogue, meaningful connections, and fresh...
4 months ago • 2 min read
Welcome to The Joyful Rebellion! Because setting boundaries, resting well, and building healthier systems is radical. 🧪What's New In the Lab February was busy! One of the highlights was speaking about Boundaries: The Leadership Habit that Builds Trust, Prevents Burnout, and Drives Results at the Junior League of St. Petersburg February General Membership Meeting. It nicely coincided with the launch of a new Junior League National Initiative called Every Woman. All Things. that challenges the...
5 months ago • 2 min read
Welcome to The Joyful Rebellion! Because setting boundaries, resting well, and building healthier systems is radical. 🧪What's New In the Lab Last month, I had the honor of facilitating a public health ethics training with the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, Ethics Advisory Committee. We spent time grounding ourselves in a foundational (and often overlooked) question: What do we value, and how do those values show up in our organizations? Ethical analysis isn’t just about policies,...
6 months ago • 2 min read
Welcome to The Joyful Rebellion! Because setting boundaries, resting well, and building healthier systems is radical. 🧪What's New In the Lab January has been so full! A highlight was attending the first Under the Sun Chat of 2026 with Amplify Women Tampa Bay featuring Jennifer Addabbo, Co-founder and CEO of Engage fi. I loved so much about the conversation but more than that, I enjoyed the opportunity to connect with other women leaders and changemakers, including some of my book club...
6 months ago • 2 min read