Personal letter

Check out my selection of personal notes to the reader, including my latest hand-written year in reviews, AMA’s, announcements, and more.

How Beauty Has Always Kept Women Occupied

Women seem to care a lot about beauty. It is fascinating to have a look at what is being done to look good. Whoever looks at women’s history must conclude that this has never been different, but how we think about things like beauty and what we do to achieve this has changed quite a bit throughout history.

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Big Curly Hair, Hips, And Belly Dancing

The very first CD I ever bought with my own hard-earned money was Shakira's

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The Cause I Can’t Ignore

When I first dipped my toes into the world of philanthropy, I quickly realized there was much more to it than I had initially imagined. There are just so many challenges…

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Why You Should Show Your Work

​I often encourage myself and other people to show their work—even the raw, unpolished drafts of the piece can be surprisingly valuable to share. I enjoy letting others peek behind…

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How I Put Together My Newsletter

Every two weeks, I sit down to curate my newsletter---it’s a mix of ideas, recommendations, and little sparks of inspiration that I hope will brighten your day. It's also one…

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More Tiny Bits, Now Twice A Month

I’m happy to announce that I’m upgrading my publishing frequency.

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You’ll Love These 16 Funny Spanish phrases to use in everyday conversations

The Spanish language is full of vibrant expressions and quirky sayings. I’m still working on perfecting my accent, but over the years, I’ve picked up a few funny phrases that…

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How Our Book Club Gives Back

When I think about what makes our book club so special, I realize it's not just about the books we read or the thoughtfulness of our conversations (though those are…

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The Year Ahead 2025

As I begin this year, just like last year, I want to take a moment to reflect on what I’m working towards. In this post, I’ll share where all of…

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The Tiny Bookclub is now live on Instagram – Join Now

It's official! After months of planning, brainstorming, and anticipation, The Tiny Bookclub is now live on Instagram and I couldn't be more thrilled to share this journey with you. This…

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