Let’s talk about something we often overlook on the journey to our goals: joy. Yep, that simple, delicious, sparkly thing we tend to save for “after we get it all done.” Joy isn’t just a reward at the finish line—it’s part of the fuel that gets us there. And this week, between Cinco de Mayo and Mother’s Day, feels like the perfect time to bring joy front and center.

Whether it’s a dance in your kitchen with a taco in hand, a memory of your grandmother’s laugh, or a moment of soaking in sunshine with your journal, this week invites us to celebrate, savor, and shine—and maybe even sip something fruity with salt on the rim while we do it.

Celebrate the Women Who Raised You (and the One You’ve Become)

Mother’s Day isn’t just for the women who gave us life. It’s for the ones who’ve poured into us—mentors, aunties, friends, and even that one fierce boss who saw your magic before you did. It’s also for you, my love, especially if you’ve spent years mothering others, nurturing dreams, or showing up for your people even when you were running on empty.

Let this week be your permission slip to honor the wisdom, warmth, and strength of the women who helped you rise—and to recognize the same beauty in yourself.

Savor the Flavor of Right Now

Cinco de Mayo brings the fiesta vibes, and I say—why not make that a metaphor? You don’t need a holiday to celebrate what’s going well or find beauty in the small stuff.

Make the good coffee. Play the loud music. Dance barefoot. Kiss someone slowly. Call a friend and laugh until your stomach hurts. These moments aren’t “extra”—they’re sacred. Savoring joy is self-leadership.

Shine Like the Queen You Are

Here’s the deal: you were never meant to play small. And you don’t need to earn your worth through productivity or perfection. The world doesn’t need another burnt-out boss babe—it needs women who are fully alive.

So take up space. Speak your truth. Schedule rest. Wear the dang lipstick. Shine not for approval, but because you’re lit from within. Joy is contagious, and when you let your light out, you give other women permission to do the same.

This week, I want to challenge you to do one thing: Find one small way to celebrate joy, one way to honor a woman who’s shaped you, and one way to mother yourself.

And if you’re ready to take this deeper—to rediscover what lights you up and build a life that feels just right from the inside out—then let’s talk. Your next chapter is waiting.

📆 Book a free discovery session with me right here. Let’s make your life feel like yours again.