Earlier this month, I joined 2,200 people from 80 countries for a weeklong retreat in Cancun.

Joe Dispenza, known for his teachings about the mind’s extraordinary potential to influence the body, teases on his website: “This could be the most transformative week of your life.” Well, no joke. It absolutely was. It was so beyond what I could have hoped for that words cannot capture what I experienced — but I’ll try.

Twenty-five years ago, Brian and I planned a dream trip to Southeast Asia. We had the itinerary mapped out, the dates set, the budget sorted. Everything was ready—Khmer temples, Balinese waterfalls, night markets, and golden sunsets were waiting for us.

And then, just as we were about to book the flights—surprise.

We found out we were pregnant.

When you ask the person sitting next to you to take your picture on this fabulous red couch and end up with a shot like this, you know you’re in the right place! Read more to learn about a photography workshop I attended in a castle in Italy.

The poet and Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh transitioned on January 22nd, 2022. His teachings were an important influence on my life as a younger woman, and continue to nourish me daily.

500 portrait photographers together for education, networking, shooting, and partying for five days, that’s The Portrait Master Conference 2019!

When having to choose between renovating our bathroom or going to Hawaii over the holidays, it was a no brainer for me.

A glimpse into my summer exploring bits of the East Coast, captured into a visual diary.

On a recent trip back home to the Bay Area, I spent time with some wise and wonderful friends, including the acclaimed author Maxine Hong Kingston.

I recently returned from a workshop in Los Angeles learning from Sue Bryce, who showed us the importance of creating an empowering experience for our 50+ clients.

The great Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh says, “Be Beautiful, Be Yourself”. and a little bit of makeup can do wonders in a photograph! (that part is mine).

After writing a testimonial about the groundbreaking photography workshop 28 Days with Sue Bryce, and sharing it on social media, I was the selected as the lucky winner of a trip to LA to spend the day with Sue Bryce at her portrait studio.

In the south of France is a hamlet called Plum Village where a group of Buddhist monks and nuns live and practice the teachings of Thich Nhat Hanh. My twin sister and I made a pilgrimage to Plum Village, which shaped the rest of my life and marked the beginning of my mindfulness practice.

They were part of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade this year! Being an icon of popular culture got you a spot on one of the floats, and from what I saw it was a great way to spend the morning, waving at masses of people like me.

Today, exactly 48 minutes ago as I type this, the sale of our house in Prairie Village closed, and it now belongs to new owners. It’s a bittersweet moment, as we loved our house, filled with light, space and soaring ceilings, it felt like I was on vacation in my own home. How great is that?

Being in the presence of Sue was everything I had hoped and thought it would be. She is magnetic, wise, funny, sensual, free-spirited, and one of the most genuine people I have ever met.