Making Caregiving Less Overwhelming
To Every Caregiver Who Didn't Know They Already Were One
Happy National Caregivers Day. This one's for you - even if you're not sure the title fits.
The Shift I Didn't See Coming
Life’s arc: We never stop learning. We never stop contributing. But the 𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 behind why we do it — that changes everything.
Up to my 20s, it was about 𝐌𝐄. Figuring out who I was.
In my 30s and 40s, it shifted to 𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐄. Building my career, my family, my foundation. Aggressively. Intentionally.
Now, in my early 50s? It's 𝐎𝐔𝐑.
What Does It Really Feel Like to Be a First-Time Entrepreneur?
I'm 50 years old, female, an immigrant, building a tech startup while not being a technologist. And while living in Madison, WI, a small-ish town in the Midwest. On paper, the odds aren't exactly stacked in my favor. But here I am anyway, building a mobile app…
Fall: The Beginning Disguised as an Ending
I'm standing at my kitchen window, watching the maple tree in our backyard shed its leaves like confetti at the world's slowest parade. My daughter walks in, backpack heavy with the weight of middle school, and asks me if I'm sad that summer's over...
How One Walk Sparked a Circle of Care
A year ago, my neighbor Rachel spotted me walking down our street. What she didn’t realize at first was that it was me — I looked so different after my surgery and long recovery from Cushing’s disease. We chatted for just a moment, and later she reached out and invited me for a walk. She had an idea she wanted to share…
Eighty & Extraordinary: A Family Travel Story
At CuroNow, we celebrate the everyday ways families stay connected — through shared experiences, laughter, and the small moments that remind us what matters most. This summer gave me one of those moments…
