Ep.92-The Stretch and the Spark

Butterflies Mean Go: What Teaching in Poland Is Really Teaching Me Five days into this whirlwind experience, and I still can't quite believe it. I’m in Poland, teaching leadership and civic engagement to women who are ready to make real change in their communities—and in themselves. It sounds glamorous. And yes, it’s incredible. But it’s also real life. While I’m over here helping women grow, I’m also checking in on my boys’ lacrosse schedule, responding to client messages, making sure my husband’s holding down the fort, and—oh yeah—getting developmental edits on my first book. This Isn’t a Vacation—It’s a Masterclass in Being Stretched There’s no pause button when you’re a woman in business, a parent, and a leader. And honestly? I wouldn’t want one. Because I’m not here for the hustle anymore. I’m here for alignment. For meaningful growth. For impact that lasts beyond a calendar invite or a social media post. Every day I’m here, I’m reminded: This isn’t just a trip. This is a full-body yes to the life I’ve been building—brick by brick, moment by messy moment. Building Dandelion-Inc From Across the Globe Yes, I’m still working while abroad. Because Dandelion-Inc isn’t just a business—it’s a living, breathing community. It’s women supporting women. It’s accountability, purpose, and momentum. And even from across the ocean, I’m still fully in it. Because being in it means pouring into others—and growing roots and wings at the same time. Let’s Talk About the Book The butterflies really started fluttering when I opened that email with my first round of developmental edits. Equal parts panic, joy, and a weird calm that whispered: This is happening. This is the story I’ve wanted to tell for years. It flew out of me faster than I expected—but sharing it? That’s the part that feels raw and vulnerable and so, so worth it. And it brought me back to eighth grade. When I wrote a paper about Teddy Roosevelt—not because I had to, but because something about his leadership made me sit up a little taller. His quote still guides me today: “It is hard to fail, but it is worse never to have tried to succeed.” That’s the energy I’m bringing into this chapter. Trying. Failing sometimes. Growing always. If You’re Waiting for the Perfect Time—Don’t This trip, this podcast, this business, this book—they didn’t come from waiting. They came from starting. Even when it wasn’t perfect. Especially when it wasn’t perfect. So if you’re standing at the edge of something new and the butterflies are showing up, don’t take it as a sign to stop. Take it as your sign to go. Show up messy. Show up scared. Show up. Because growth doesn’t wait for perfect. And neither should you. Let’s Keep Growing Together Want more insights like this? Sign up for my newsletter at Dandelion-Inc.com and get weekly strategies to help you grow your business with confidence! Listen to the full conversation here.Don't forget to check out our blog, beyond the podcast, by clicking here.