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Where connection becomes possibility.
Here, you’ll find articles that invite you to think differently about relationships, how they shape your confidence, your opportunities, and your sense of belonging. Whether you’re building new connections or strengthening existing ones, you’ll find practical insight and reflection to help you show up more fully. Join me and start growing your social wealth one relationship at a time.
Show Up for Others: Strengthening Your Social Fitness
Last week, we explored showing up for yourself, the foundation for stronger, more intentional relationships. This week, we move into step two: showing up for others. Think of it as social fitness: the habits and routines that strengthen your ability to connect, contribute, and nurture relationships.
Halfway to 90: Lessons on Building Meaningful Relationships at Any Age
Last week I turned 45 and celebrated with a “halfway to 90” party. As I reflected afterward, it became clear that every laugh, conversation, and introduction was the result of intentional effort: the relationships I’ve nurtured, ideas I’ve acted on, and opportunities I’ve created. Over the past year, I’ve learned that meaningful relationships don’t happen by accident. They are built through consistent effort, intentional outreach, and showing up, even when it feels uncomfortable. Each step adds up, creating a supportive network of people and experiences, what I call social wealth. Social wealth is the proof of your effort, helping you take action, create opportunities, and feel supported every day.
Tacit and Informal Knowledge
Most of what shapes our opportunities isn’t written down anywhere, it lives in our relationships. Social capital and tacit knowledge reveal the hidden value in everyday connections.