This episode explores the reactions to Pantone’s 2025 Color of the Year, Cloud Dancer, and the conversations it has sparked across the design community and beyond. I discuss my thoughts and how different interpretations reflect broader tensions in today’s world.

When everything feels urgent, the instinct is to do more—but more motion rarely brings clarity. This episode shows how creating small margins lets you name the real problem and choose a calmer, more effective response.

What does a big move teach us about minimalism? I reflect on the surprising lessons learned when boxes stayed untouched for a year, and why letting go creates space for clarity and opportunity.

I explore how a centuries-old landscape painting helped me articulate both the vision I’m aiming for and the ambiguity of the moment I’m in now. It’s a reminder that even when the foreground is unclear, the destination—and the art—can still guide you.

I talk about my journey from private audio journaling to deciding it was finally time to let my voice be part of my creative work. This episode explains why podcasting felt like the natural next step in bringing you closer to who I really am.

Discover the origins of The Refined Life and why it’s more than a lifestyle—it’s a philosophy of peace, joy, and intentional living. In this episode, I share my journey toward minimalist luxury, homemaking, and faith as the foundation for a well-lived life.

In this preview, I share a glimpse into who I am: a mom, a creator, a former city dweller, and someone who refuses to shrink into a single category. My hope is to encourage you to stop curating yourself so tightly and start living as the multifaceted person you already are.