When Women and Boundaries Collide

I learned this lesson the hard way, and honestly, more times than I’d like to admit.

For years, I softened boundaries to “keep the peace.” I said yes before checking my energy, time, or capacity. I told myself I was being flexible, but the truth was simpler: I was avoiding conflict.

And each time I backed down, people didn’t treat me better. They simply pushed harder because I taught them they could.
This is the reality for so many women in business leadershi...

 The Turning Point That Taught Me to Get Out of My Own Way

Life has a way of shifting the ground beneath your feet long before you’re ready. When I look back over my journey, I can see a few defining moments, true turning points, that forced me to grow, evolve, and rethink everything I thought I wanted. My husband calls them “TSN Turning Points”: those moments where the plan changes without your permission, and suddenly you’re standing at the start of an entirely new direction.

One of the earl...

My Journey in the Automotive Industry

I grew up in the automotive industry, surrounded by ambition, hard work, and the steady rhythm of tools and engines. My childhood was spent in dealership showrooms and service departments, filled with the smell of motor oil and the sound of men talking shop.

Men surrounded me. That was my normal, and to be clear, it wasn’t a bad thing. Many of those men mentored me, believed in me, and taught me invaluable lessons about life and business. I still admire th...

 Silence After Success

There’s a silence that follows success, especially for women redefining success without burnout.

After spending decades living inside the devotion of an industry, it shaped my identity. For me, that was the automotive industry. It’s the world I grew up in and the one I lived in for more than twenty years. Selling our dealerships shook the foundation of who I believed I was and didn’t just mark the end of a business chapter; it became the beginning of redefining success f...

 The Fear That Almost Held Me Back

Several years ago, I was invited to speak at a Women in Automotive conference in front of a room filled with professionals and peers from across the industry.

My first instinct was to decline. I was terrified and convinced myself I wasn’t ready. Self-doubt crept in like an old, familiar voice whispering:

“I’m too young.”
“Am I even qualified to be on the panel?”
“What if I get asked a question I can’t answer?”

I obsessed over everything—my headshot, my outf...

 What Executive Presence For Women Really Means

Executive presence for women is often misunderstood. Many assume it requires the loudest voice in the room, a dominant personality, or a high-ranking title. But the kind of presence that truly commands respect and earns trust has nothing to do with volume.

Executive presence is quiet, grounded confidence that enters the room before you even say a word; it's the energy that walks in with you, how you carry yourself, how you hold space, and how oth...

 The Moment I Realized I Was Wearing a Mask

We all wear masks, but for me, the unmasking process came through loss.

Everyone experiences moments that spark self-reflection. For some, it’s burnout; for others, it’s the loss of a loved one. When my brother and father passed away within one year, grief pushed me toward deep self-introspection.

I’d always considered myself spiritual, but this time, it became different. I started exploring healing, connection, and the unseen side of life—the versi...

Purpose-Driven Leadership for Women and the Power of Radical Ownership

What happens when women stop waiting for permission, take full ownership of their success, and start living a life by design, not by default?

It’s a question I’ve wrestled with for years. Because, for most of my life, I did everything I was “supposed” to do. I showed up, stayed busy, smiled through meetings, managed expectations, and quietly waited for a sign that it was finally my turn.

But here’s what I’ve learned: that ...

Overcoming Imposter Syndrome in Women Leaders Through Purpose-Driven Leadership

You’d expect success to silence self-doubt. After all, isn’t that the point of climbing the ladder, to feel powerful, confident, and in control?

But for many high-performing women, the opposite happens. The more we achieve, the more the doubt creeps in. We second-guess our decisions, question our worth, and quietly wonder if we’ve somehow fooled everyone into believing we’re capable.

You’re not weak or insecure. Y...

Radical Ownership for Women Leaders and the Practice of Self-Leadership

There’s a distinct line between women who gain traction and those who keep spinning in circles.

The difference isn’t always potential, talent, or luck. It’s ownership.

Women who move forward are the ones who are willing to look in the mirror and take full responsibility for their outcomes. Those who stay stuck often point outward, blaming the market, the timing, or someone else’s decision.

But here’s the truth: your powe...