At 4:30 AM, I was stirred awake by intense Pain, first in my Ovaries, then radiating through my uterus, hips, and lower back. At first, I thought it was just the final stage of my Moon Time, but as I moved and felt the pain deepen, I realized what day it was. My mind had forgotten, but my Body knew. It’s been a year since my little Womb Baby took Spirit form, and my Body, in its Wisdom, carried that Memory.

In that moment, I knew I needed to honor Her in a Sacred way. I returned to the Tree that helped me through Her transition, decorating it with Flowers for Her and for all Spirit Children. As I placed the Flowers, a small Gray Feather appeared—right in the spot where I was arranging them. It was a quiet, powerful reminder of the Sacredness of this journey.

September 30th holds deep meaning for me, not only because of my personal loss but also because it’s the day I honor the Native Children lost at Haskell. For those unfamiliar with its history, Haskell was once a residential school where Native Children were forcibly taken to be stripped of their Indigeneity—of their Culture, Language, and Spiritual Practices. These schools aimed to “kill the Indian, save the man,” and many Native Children faced horrific abuse—Physical, Sexual, Emotional. Many never made it home. I go to the Baker Wetlands to remember and honor them, and it’s always an emotional experience. The day is filled with both Grief and Beauty.

As I sang during the Ceremony today, I heard voices joining mine. At first, I thought it must be the Frogs in the Water, but then I realized—no, it was Them. The voices of the Lost Children. And where the ground was dry and cracked last year, today it was lush, full of Life. Nature reminding me how quickly things can change when we allow for nature to heal.

But today, my heart also honors all Children fighting for their lives—those in Congo, Sudan, Palestine, Lebanon. Our own Children here in foster care, Children in Mexico & South America. Innocent Children in places that are hurting, fighting battles they should never have to face. They, too, are Sacred, and they, too, deserve our Prayers, our Love, and our Action.

Aho Metakayasin

I had the privilege of mentoring at @donnellycollege , where about 150 young souls from different schools across the area came together for a day of inspiration, challenge, and growth. @verovivegoza and Katie Kimbrell created such a nurturing space, inviting these young leaders to step into their potential and shine. And let me tell you, I was honored to mentor a group of all young women, and WOW. They shifted my heart in just five hours.

We were tasked with a challenge connected to @kanbesmarkets a wonderful mission focused on tackling food scarcity by bringing fresh produce to underserved communities. I shared with these brilliant young women the deeper layers of why this work is so essential, the systems in place that limit access to fresh food, and how they could help solve that problem.

Watching their ideas evolve, the way they collaborated, listened, and supported each other—it was pure magic. By the end of the day, they won. They transformed their initial idea into something bigger and more impactful, and they WON. And I reminded them, “Put this on your college applications. You did this.”

What moved me most was not just their intelligence and creativity, but their courage. These young women, some of whom were afraid of public speaking at the start, faced their fears head-on. And in return, they gifted me something immeasurable. Elena, Nicole, Mama, Ashley, Jacqueline, Alessandra—you gave me more than I could ever give you. You’re all so brilliant, and I am in awe of each one of you. 🌸

Yesterday, I felt my own inner young adult healing through them. I saw myself in their bright eyes and their fierce spirits. Life may hand us challenges that seem overwhelming, but when we lean on our community—both in the physical and spiritual realms—we are reminded that we’re never alone. Lately, I’ve felt an overwhelming sense of love from the spiritual realm, and it’s been a beautiful reminder of the support that surrounds us.

To the young women who read this, please know: you are so bright. Keep taking up space. Keep challenging yourselves. Keep speaking your truths. You are all so special in your own ways, and you can truly do anything. ✨

I had so much fun yesterday! @kcbizjournal The Kansas City Business Journal Women`s Summit is truly one of my favorite events in Kansas City because it feels like all my friends are under one roof. I leave feeling inspired and motivated to be the best version of myself. This was the fourth year I’ve attended, and each year just keeps getting better and better.

This year’s speakers were incredible, touching on everything from confidence, inclusion, equity, perspective, legacy, and optimism. I’m always in awe of how beautifully it all comes together. And of course, Hailee Bland-Walsh is always a rock star—she keeps the energy high and the vibe powerful, making sure the room is filled with such an amazing synergy. There’s just something so powerful about having all these incredible women in one space.

Two moments that especially stood out for me:
Fawn Lopez dedication to fostering diversity within her teams was incredibly inspiring. While it wasn’t the main focus of her talk, she touched on the importance of inclusion and equity—points that aren’t always brought up by people on that stage. I was really grateful to see that, as more diverse voices take the platform, we’re starting to hear these critical conversations being woven into the bigger picture.

Shanna Adamic also brought a moment of reflection when she touched on the bigger issues in our healthcare system, particularly the importance of affordable healthcare for all. It wasn’t the central theme of her speech, but her ability to bring it into the conversation felt like a much-needed reminder of the work still to be done. I love how these deeper topics, which are often harder to discuss, are now making their way into the spotlight.

A huge thank you to all the amazing speakers for sharing their wisdom and leadership:
Mary Messner,
Lindsey Roy
Angela Brown
Dr. Kirsten Brown Persley
Shanna Adamic
Fawn Lopez

Kudos to Stacie Prosser and Sarah Ventola for organizing such a successful event!

I’m already looking forward to what they create next year!