What I’m Up To: July 2026


Since I’ve been trying to be better about sharing the process instead of just the product, here’s my latest 3×3.

1. Monthly updates:

  1. Sprained my ankle (boooo).
  2. Got a new typewriter (yay)!
  3. Up to 158,457 words so far for the MAP Year Project!

2. Primary focus areas:

  1. Continuing to make space for life.
  2. Rolling out the new release schedule for the podcast!
  3. Looking for enablement roles.. Still working with folks on long-form content/strategy in the meantime!

3. What I’m currently reading:

  1.  Don’t Call It Art by Austin Kleon.
  2. Buckeye by Patrick Ryan.
  3. Chapter 11 of The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron (for the MAP Year Project).

-onward.

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