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Work, in progress.

Finance by trade, tinkerer by nature. I write about careers, money, leadership, and the unglamorous realities of building a professional life — especially as a woman who refuses to shrink.

Currently

Role

Operating Principal

Industry

Private Equity

Based in

Austin, TX

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March 2026 Career

What I've Learned After 10 Years in Finance

A decade in, and the lessons that matter most aren't the ones I expected. On staying curious, navigating office politics, and knowing when to push — and when to wait.

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February 2026 Negotiation

Negotiating as a Woman: What Finally Worked for Me

After years of leaving money on the table, I finally figured out an approach that felt authentic — and actually moved the needle. Here's what changed, and why.

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January 2026 Leadership

How to Actually Get a Seat at the Table

Spoiler: it's not about being the loudest person in the room. It's about being indispensable before you're invited — and knowing how to make your voice land once you are.

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December 2025 Career

The Unglamorous Side of Career Pivots

Nobody posts about the awkward in-between — the informational interviews that go nowhere, the identity confusion, the pay cuts you might have to take. Here's the version nobody talks about.

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November 2025 Work-Life

On Saying No at Work Without Burning Bridges

The art of protecting your time without damaging your relationships. How I learned to decline gracefully — and what happened when I finally started doing it consistently.

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October 2025 Finance

The Money Mindset Shift That Changed Everything

I spent years treating money as a scoreboard. The shift to treating it as a tool — for flexibility, for choice, for the life I actually want — was slow but genuinely transformative.

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