Featured Yumday Featured in Forbes: Celebrating AAPI Heritage Month with Gratitude and Joy From six snack boxes to a Forbes feature—Yumday’s journey has been anything but ordinary. I reflect on this milestone, the growth of my brand, and the joy of being recognized during AAPI Heritage Month.
Featured Uncle Baby Billy Was My Boss: Life on the Set of “Teenjus”—And the Unexpected Joys of Being in the Background Uncle Baby Billy was my boss last summer. Sort of. 😄 One casting call turned into a summer on TV and film sets—and what I learned behind the scenes totally surprised me…
Dill-icious Adventures at the NC Pickle Festival Pickles in lemonade? Chocolate on pickles?! I spent the day at the NC Pickle Festival in Mount Olive, where small-town charm meets briny chaos. Come for the free pickles, stay for the churro ice cream and surprisingly passionate pickle lovers.
Why I’m Breaking Up (Sort Of) with Social Media Social media’s been a love-hate relationship for me. I’m stepping back to focus on creating, not consuming. Find out why I’m reclaiming my space online—and how you can still connect with me in a more intentional way.
Happy Lunar New Year! Welcome to the Year of the Wood Snake 🐍 Happy Lunar New Year! 🧧 It’s the Year of the Wood Snake—time for transformation, renewal, and trusting your intuition. Here’s how I’m embracing this energy and welcoming a fresh start.
Create More Than You Consume: The Power of Taking Action Stuck in planning mode? Me too—until I realized progress comes from doing, not just researching. In this post, I share how I’m learning to create more than I consume and why imperfect action beats perfect plans every time.
Reclaiming My Camera in 2025: Capturing Art in Everyday Life After years of letting it collect dust, I’m reclaiming my camera—and my creativity—in 2025. Here’s how I’m capturing the art in everyday life.
What Happens When You Start Taking Your Own Advice We’re great at giving advice—but not so great at taking our own. What happens when we finally do? Here are 5 transformative shifts that follow when you start listening to your inner mentor.
Embracing the Pivot: Why Letting Your Goals Evolve is Essential for Success Your goals aren’t set in stone—and that’s a good thing. As life evolves, so should your business. Here’s how to pivot with purpose, stay aligned with your values, and keep moving forward.
Why I Ditched New Year’s Resolutions for a Yearly Theme—And Why You Might Want To, Too Tired of New Year’s resolutions that don’t stick? I ditched the to-do list and chose a yearly theme instead. In 2025, it’s all about “self.”
Seeing Cathedrals in Rock Piles: A Guide to Finding the Extraordinary in the Ordinary What if every obstacle in your path was actually the start of something beautiful? Discover how to find meaning, beauty, and creativity in the everyday by learning to see cathedrals in your rock piles.
From Hiding to Shining: Embracing the Light Within I spent years hiding my light, supporting others from behind the scenes. But now, I’m stepping forward—to shine brightly and help others do the same.
Hello, World. Again. After a whirlwind few years, I’m returning to blogging with more clarity, creativity, and purpose. Here’s what’s shifting—and what’s staying true.