The Maven Consulting

09/03/2026

I love meeting new people and engaging with new audiences... getting feedback like this makes the drive time and prep work worth it ❤️

08/22/2026

Burnout has a funny way of convincing us that rest is something we earn.
Finish the project. Answer the emails. Take care of everyone else and put out their fires.
Get through this week, this month, this season, THEN you can rest.
But that time for rest rarely comes.

I’m writing this from Alaska on a bucket list trip for my 86-year-old mother. And that changes the perspective a little. "Someday" isn’t actually a date on the calendar.
There will always be another email. Another deadline. Another project. Another person who needs something from us. But there are some opportunities that don't come back around.

So right now, I get to experience Alaska with my mom. To see the mountains, the glaciers, the ridiculous beauty, And, more importantly, to watch her experience something she has always wanted to do.

I talk about burnout for a living, and one of the things I believe deeply is that burnout isn't about working too much. Sometimes it's about allowing work, responsibility, and productivity to become so important that everything else gets the leftovers.

Rest isn't the reward for finally getting everything done, because everything is never done.

Sometimes the healthiest thing you can do is put up the out-of-office message, get on the plane, take the trip, and remember that your life is happening right now, not after your to-do list is finished.

The emails will be there when I get home. But I will never again get this trip. And THAT is worth making room for. ❤️

08/13/2026

I loved catching up with Chris Hill on ❤️❤️

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08/13/2026

💚 Thank You to Our Race Day Partners! 🐉🚣‍♀️

We are incredibly grateful to our amazing 2026 Emory Valley Center Dragon Boat Race partners for helping make this event possible!

A huge thank you to Omega Technical Services, Inc., O Hub, East Tennessee Economic Council - ETEC, The Maven Consulting, The Free Medical Clinic, CBIZ, Inc., RSI, KeyLogic, The Rotary Club of Oak Ridge, C & D Tire Tire Pros, Y-12 National Security Complex and Home Federal Bank for your generous support and commitment to Emory Valley Center and the people we support. 💚

Your partnership helps us create an exciting day that brings our community together while supporting the mission of Emory Valley Center. We truly appreciate everything you do to help make Race Day a success!

We can’t wait to see everyone at the races this Saturday, August 15! 🐉🌊

Thank you for helping us paddle toward a stronger, more inclusive community! 💚

08/12/2026

I'm excited to be presenting at on October 21-22!
This conference brings together professionals from across family support, education,
healthcare, child welfare, and community organizations to learn from one another and share practical strategies for supporting children and families.
Learn more and register: childrenstrustma.org/view

08/11/2026

Looking forward to connecting with KYSHRM attendees in a couple of weeks!

08/10/2026

I had the absolute best time with Work Besties who Podcast! Give us a listen and think about where you might be hustling and don't need to be.

What if being tired does not mean you are more committed?In Episo...

08/10/2026

So thankful for Oak Ridge Chamber of Commerce and use of their beautiful training room for monthly cohort meetings 🩷
We are in month 5 with our second Emory Valley Center leadership cohort.

08/09/2026

Proud sponsor of the Free Medical Clinic tailgate bash! Of course, I had to find a pink jersey and go all out 🩷
Big thanks to everyone who came out and helped to raise over $330,000 for uninsured and underinsured community members.

08/08/2026

When i said summertime and cake make me happy, I meant it...
This cake didn't come to bed with me, but it did remind me to celebrate the small moments like dinner with family 💛
What's your favorite summertime treat?

If you haven't read it yet, link to my book in bio!