Life is short – Go to LA

I crash-landed onto my bandmate’s couch after an exhausting but rewarding day of teaching. I had finally stopped…

How to find cheap flights and book smart travel online

I love air travel, but it can be so stressful. You can’t be late, but airlines can. It’s…

THE BADLANDS | Strength in kindness

I wish I could say I was pleasantly surprised by the conditions on Pine Ridge Reservation, but unfortunately they lived…

The Badlands | Solo Travel and Self-Trust

I was nervous for this trip. It occurred to me as I was boarding my first flight to South Dakota…

IRELAND | What to know before your trip

I’ve been lucky to have experienced this beautiful country several times now, and I’ve compiled the list…

IRELAND | Keeping Perspective

My last posts touched on the importance of staying passionate and keeping a perspective on my role in the world…

MADISON | Empower Our Girls

In addition to some powerful teaching moments in Madison (link here), the topic of women’s equality presented itself in…