Wellness

5 Fun Ways to Become a Morning Person

Mornings can be tough, and all too often, we get through breakfast feeling groggy and rushed—or worse, skip it altogether. With summertime in full swing, I’m determined to make the most of these longer days by upping my morning game. To start strong, I switched up my usual after-work drinks meet up by inviting a […]

Why Stand Up Paddle Board Yoga Is The Best Summer Workout

You can’t drive across the Congress Street bridge in Austin without seeing dozens of people on stand up paddle boards (or as we like to say around here, “SUP” boards.) At first glance, it doesn’t look like much of a work out. You’re… well, standing. And paddling. But one time trying SUP is enough to […]

5-Minute Footwork Drills This Boxer Swears By

In sport, footwork is essential to elevating performance by improving overall speed, and the ability to start, stop, and change directions quickly, leading to an advantage over an opponent. Mixing in footwork to your regular fitness routine is a great way to improve speed, coordination, stability, and cognitive abilities. Change things up, and add these […]

What to Do With Your Life in July

July in Austin is all about seeking refuge. Cold movie theaters, restaurants after dark and the always spontaneous night swim are means of survival when it comes to triple digit weather. I love this time of year for it’s slower pace and nostalgic little moments of watching bored high school kids hanging out at snow […]

The 7 Most Unforgettable Moments from Aspen Food & Wine Classic

image: c2 photography/food & wine I arrived home from Aspen Food & Wine Classic earlier this week, and it admittedly took me a couple days to fully recover from the eats, drinks, nonstop pace, and – did I mention drinks? It was a gloriously busy and delicious few days, and I was excited to team […]

4 Ways to Ask Better Questions (And Why You Should)

featured image via my limerence After listening to HBR’s podcast ‘Ask Better Questions’, I realized that I have really been underestimating the power of asking the right questions to the right people. Despite watching episodes of Law & Order (SVU…on repeat), I never saw asking questions to be some sort of science-backed strategic endeavor—when I want to […]

5 Unexpected Things That Hurt Your Credit Score

When was the last time you paid for your groceries in cash? I certainly can’t remember that far back. With credit cards and digital wallets dominating today’s payment landscape, most of us are going cash-free. Between credit cards, student loans, and mortgages, our financial lives are more digital and automated than ever before. Not to […]

The Best Cancer-Fighting Foods & Notes From the Weekend

Hey hey from beautiful Colorado! I’m here for a long weekend at the Food & Wine Classic in Aspen – hitting up chef demos, foodie parties, and balancing allll the eating and drinking with the most gorgeous hiking on the planet. Be sure you’re following along for lots of updates and exclusive behind-the-scenes fun with […]