"As 2025 comes to a close, I’ve been thinking about the arc of this year - how it felt different.... ...My word for the year was unrushed..." Sharing more in my year-end essay...If this resonates, I hope you’ll read along on Decks and Diapers decksanddiapers.substack.com/p/what-i-lea...

This week’s Coffee Chat is with Simmer Singh who has rebuilt a #career across continents & is now scaling a company while mothering 2 girls Lots of great wisdom & tactical tips, including why women need to be a bit more selfish #Parenting #WorkingMoms decksanddiapers.substack.com/p/the-coffee...

We’re now expected to metabolize an endless stream of global tragedies via 24/7 news. I feel angry, sad, frustrated, and defeated Relief it’s not you or your loved ones. Rage that violence is being normalized. And a quiet fear that, in some way, we’re all sitting ducks

Yo, are any of my friends still here? Is this thing still on?

Latest post features Adam. We talk about why he stepped away from his “dream job,” his journey through addiction, and how he’s rebuilding himself every day to be his best version....for his two daughters. decksanddiapers.substack.com/p/the-coffee...

Meet Shree Srikanth former Google/Robinhood Director, who is building Minerva day, by combining technology with human assistance, for busy parents to reclaim their time and sanity! decksanddiapers.substack.com/p/the-coffee...

Read the heartfelt letter written by Anurag to his #daughters Beneath that tenderness lies a powerful commentary on a belief that still lingers in many parts of our world - that a family is incomplete without a #son decksanddiapers.substack.com/p/the-balcon...

In my latest Coffee Chat, I sat down with former @wealthsimple.bsky.social VP, Christine Farrugia. She shares her journey from climbing the ranks in corporations, to finding meaning as a coach, mom, and community leader. decksanddiapers.substack.com/p/the-coffee...

Meet Chris Perry - dad of 3, former sales exec, now a leadership coach reimagining what success means. He shares how he: - Went from struggling in school to loving learning - Models ambition for his kids - Treats his to-do list like a menu decksanddiapers.substack.com/p/the-coffee...

I want my #daughter to grow up to be an independent, strong #woman. But I hate that I am the training ground for this lil 5 year old where she tries to assert herself! Ah the paradox.

This week’s Coffee Chat is with Jen Recla, a former #theaterkid turned #leadership coach who infuses fun + adventure into both work & family life. What stuck with me: - Kindness > Niceness - Performance=10%(visibility matters!) - Fun isn’t optional decksanddiapers.substack.com/p/the-coffee...

You must have a rather fragile ego if someone sending a #calendar link to book time to chat…. triggers you!

A decade back when I relocated to Toronto …. the 1st thing I did, like literally the first after putting my bags at my new place, was head to the public #library & get my card made. The fact that literally any book was available now for free was magic. Public libraries are ❤️

Meet @pradeepananth.in We talk about: - His journey from Bangalore to Toronto & how that shaped his approach to #parenting - Why letting your child “just play” might be the best gift - And how he protects his peace amid global unrest & rising populism decksanddiapers.substack.com/p/the-coffee...

#University should be attended in your mid-30s. After you work for a decade. 18 year old me wasted my college experience. In my 30s, I’d give anything to spend my days #reading, #writing, #learning, and listening to thought-provoking lectures. Literal dream.

I have had more friends reach out to congratulate me on #TaylorSwift engagement than I did when I got engaged! 🤣😭🫶.

🏅I am thrilled to share that that we at McKinsey & Company have won 9 #BrandonHallGroup HCM Excellence Awards for our #learning and #talent programs focused on our clients and colleagues. These award winners are the wonderful colleagues I get to work with, learn with and grow alongside, everyday!!

Chatted with Elizabeth Knox, founder of MatchPace & mom of 4, about fixing work beyond quick “hacks.” #Burnout is about structure, not resilience. Sustainable pace > hustle. Words matter for #bias Read the full conversation on Decks and Diapers! decksanddiapers.substack.com/p/the-coffee...

Many people using #AI to create written content overlook a key point: when writing for pleasure, the journey is more interesting than the final product. Writing is a proxy for thinking. Without it, you are just contributing to the “dead internet theory” - pushing out more slop.

“As a woman, you marry your ceiling.” After working with many women, I’ve learned your partner can either lift your ambitions or limit them. Watching #TaylorSwift’s podcast debut reminded me: even at the top, having real support matters. Who you choose truly impacts the size of your dreams.

After a career in #London #banking, Tom took a sabbatical that reshaped his view on life, fulfilment, and purpose. We talk high-pressure work, what we want our #children to learn about success & how to maintain a regular writing cadence! decksanddiapers.substack.com/p/the-coffee...

Yes as a team we might have lost a lil efficiency… But we make it up by being more human and letting everybody feel seen! #Parenting #Work

Stephen Huerta went from nearly failing high school to VP at Goldman Sachs to co-founding Workify (recently acquired). But the real story - His inner transformation. We talk sobriety, fatherhood, and the one skill kids need for the future decksanddiapers.substack.com/p/the-coffee...

When someone asks me what are my plans for #August! IYKYK 😭😂💀 - #Swifties

#TaylorSwift is the greatest singer songwriter of this generation. She is SO good with words that they literally named an entire month after one of her songs - August! 💁‍♀️

food $500 coffee $250 mortgage $3000 #Books bought $23,420 utilities $150 someone who is good at personal finance please help me budget this

Thrilled to be invited on the Grow Like A Mother #Podcast … we talk about: - What does it mean to be a high-achieving women with a child - Rejecting hustle culture & designing a life that actually feels like yours - Redefining what it means to lead, with humanity! youtu.be/1ggviGYslYQ?...

What happens when the interviewer becomes the interviewed? 💫 Haven - entrepreneur, mom of 2, and daughter of Facts of Life star Lisa Whelchel - flipped the script. We talked motherhood, business, her podcast, & staying grounded in the spotlight decksanddiapers.substack.com/p/the-coffee...

Have a strict rule on team calls when it comes to little #kids wandering into the background Don’t tell them to go away. Bring them over! Then we all say hi. And we tell them how grateful we are that they “are sharing their Mom / Dad with us to do all the great things they are doing on our team”!!

“To raise a #child is to feel constantly on edge, like you’re asking the world for forgiveness every time your kid acts like... a kid…. We say we care about the future. But we treat children, literal embodiments of the future - like intrusions!” decksanddiapers.substack.com/p/let-the-ki...

#Progress does not happen exponentially every day, but if you stick around for something long enough you’ll see bursts when things compound & mini hockey sticks get created… Too often people chase immediate virality and give up too soon.

What happens when you build the very thing you wish you had? Jiemi shares how Nori - a 1:1 mentorship platform for moms…was born! We talk letting go of past identities, building and creating, and why real stories (not polished ones) matter decksanddiapers.substack.com/p/the-coffee...

In life, I am loving a the shift from instant to *unrushed* - like slow cooking or long walks. Wish we’d normalize slow posting too! Tired of chasing #algorithms with sub-par content just to stay visible. Can we go back to sharing only when we truly have something to say?!

Had a wonderful time on the Happy and Human podcast! This conversation was a wide-ranging exploration of topics: - Ambition and identity - Why joy is a birthright - How guilt shapes us - Why stillness can feel like a kind of death - Why we all need to embrace the cringe youtu.be/b0-tadQ3LI0?...

We confuse optionality with opportunity. I know I did. For years, I optimized for keeping every door open. More choices felt like more #power But here’s what I’ve learned: decksanddiapers.substack.com/p/dont-confu...

everytime a massive geopolitical situation is unraveling in some part of the globe.. You on social media, don't need to give a ball by ball account or form an opinion instantly! If you don't understanding context, history & incentives on all sides, it is okay to not have an opinion!

Jossy Lee’s return-to-work story turned into an award-winning #book series! We talked the emotional weight of returning to work as a new mother, product design, legacy, and why sometimes a bowl of salad is the best metaphor for modern life! decksanddiapers.substack.com/p/the-coffee...

Yup. Here in Canada it is called waiting on the phone to get an appointment with your family doctor’s office!

Enjoyed being On the latest episode of 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘚𝘤𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘌𝘹𝘤𝘦𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦, with @vincejeong.bsky.social where i talk about applying #product operating principles to the #Learning & Development function! Available wherever you listen to podcasts! #L&D #PeopleFunction #ProductManagement

I loved this conversation with Rashi. It's something quite wonderful when someone is able to ask you the right questions to express yourself confidently. Subscribe to her Blog Decks and Diapers.

Loved this conversation with Rashi. Be sure to subscribe to her excellent parenting blog.

My latest conversation w/Gareth, founder @beasuperdad.bsky.social He reflects on his 25yrs+ experience working with at risk youth & men, his mission to help dads navigate the emotional work of parenting and normalizing imperfection in fatherhood! decksanddiapers.substack.com/p/the-coffee...

Had a great time on the Career Starter podcast with Ashley, sharing more about my Squiggly #Career & why human skills matter. We dove deep into how networking and real connections can shape your career path and how sometimes, a single conversation can change everything! youtu.be/lRzM_Nm_Bj0?...

In our conversation, Jennie she shares what many women wrestle with but rarely say aloud: 💭 Tension between building big careers & small humans 🛠️ How to redesign success without sacrificing identity 👭 Why ambitious moms do not need more advice decksanddiapers.substack.com/p/the-coffee...

OMG this #Trump - #Elon public breakup is so wild, I bet Taylor Swift is right now writing a song about it! 🫠🫢

* #school drop off conversation with my lil 5 year old* T to me “Mommy, I was thinking being a girl is way cooler than being a boy” “Really… what made you say that…” “When girls become grown ups they can make #babies inside their tummies… what can boys do? Just grow a beard…” 🫢😂🫠

"58% of parents are sacrificing their own financial security to support adult kids." We talk about the real cost of care, how becoming a parent rewires your identity, & what it takes to build generational wealth without losing yourself in the process! decksanddiapers.substack.com/p/the-coffee...

@kieramathisjones.bsky.social omg! I am your first BlueSky follower … hello 👋

My conversation with anti diet dietician, Kathleen Meehan, we unpack intuitive eating, body image, cultural foods, & the quiet rebellion of opting out of shame. Kathleen’s insights are generous, unflinching, and affirming. Full post👇 decksanddiapers.substack.com/p/the-coffee...