This December, I find myself reflecting upon a holiday many years ago when I played the role of an angel…
Why You Should Re-pot Yourself
As many of you know, the Callahan clan moved from California to Connecticut earlier this year. I wrote about that…
From Student to Strategist
Working in the learning and development space, I often reflect upon what takes us from novice to master. For any…
Does This Outfit Make Me Look Insecure?
Liz and I were walking down the main drag in Westport the other day when we passed a group of…
A Love Note To San Francisco
I remember my first trip to the Bay Area for my Stanford business school admissions weekend. I had not spent…
Observe More, Do Less
As a committed parent, I want to optimize every situation for my baby’s development. In addition to the feeding, diapering, snuggling, and…
Reading Between the Likes
When I started maternity leave, I removed the Facebook app from my phone. I thought that more free time, combined…
Mall Madness
Over the holidays, I joined the extended family in a trip to the Jordan Creek Mall outside of Des Moines. …
How To Be An Ally
Since Trump’s election, there’s been lots of action — and I am hopeful, even more reflection — on what it means to be an…
Consumption Junction
Since Elliott’s birth, our friends and family have been deferential about how busy we must be. On some level, they’re…
The Intentional 