The Brilliant Balance Blog

There comes a time in your life when you need to level up. It might be your health, relationships, or career. Only you know what you need to take to the next level. But the problem is, you might be pushing it down and resisting it without knowing. You could even be resisting it by […]

Do you ever feel like you don’t measure up? Have you ever felt left out because you weren’t invited to a night out? Does scrolling on Instagram sometimes feel draining and depressing? Do you ever see a 22 year old phenom on Instagram and think, “How the heck is she there already? I’m older than […]

Most corporate workplaces buy into certain myths that can unintentionally keep women and minorities from reaching their potential (even in diverse and progressive companies). My guest today, Deanna Bass, has codified these myths that keep true equality just out of reach. One of my earliest mentors during my corporate career, Deanna will rekindle your innate […]

Investing in yourself might seem out of the question. You consider it ‘cash to burn’ and don’t see any financial returns on it. But when you classify everything as an expense, it’s hard to see anything as an investment. You miss the opportunities that come your way and keep tunnel vision on the short-term. Opportunity […]

Do you feel like you have unrealized potential? That you’re destined for something bigger, but not sure how to get there? Every day, women are faced with countless obstacles on the path to their personal and professional advancement, from internal fears to external criticism. As a result, we tend to avoid risk and play small. […]

As the holiday season fast approaches, we are faced with yet another opportunity to pause, reflect, and of course…celebrate. Today’s episode is a blessing. Something uplifting. And something for you to contemplate as you go through this precious week between Christmas and New Years Day. Here Are The Highlights: My short – but sweet – […]

Financial fear can take many different forms. Whether it’s fear of making enough of an income to keep up with expenses, or the fear of being stuck where you currently are forever, financial fear can leave you paralyzed – unable to take a step in any direction. In today’s show, we break down three of […]

Sometimes, no matter how much we love what we do, there’s this little voice at the back of our minds that triggers our mom guilt. And the reason for it is because we can’t be everywhere at once. We’re stuck in that place between what we WANT to do and what we NEED to do. […]