by Malene | Jun 7, 2024 | Uncategorized
We all wear masks. Not the physical kind, but the metaphorical ones—the personas we adopt to fit in, to please others, or to hide parts of ourselves we fear won’t be accepted. These masks serve a purpose; they protect us, help us navigate tricky situations, and make...
by Malene | May 24, 2024 | Uncategorized
If there’s one thing that can weigh us down more than anything, it’s the endless list of “shoulds.” You know what I’m talking about: I should be more successful by now, I should be a better parent, I should be more organized. The “shoulds” are relentless. They creep...
by Malene | May 17, 2024 | Intentional Business, Leadership
When we talk about success, we often think of external markers—money, status, recognition. But what if the real key to success lies within us, in something much more personal? For me, the greatest successes I’ve experienced—both in life and in business—have come from...
by Malene | May 10, 2024 | Intentional Business, Leadership
We’ve all felt that pull from within—that sense that there’s something more to us than the roles we play or the expectations we’re trying to meet. I call that the core self. It’s the part of you that exists underneath the noise, the layers, and the pressures. It’s the...
by Malene | May 3, 2024 | Intentional Business, Leadership
Let me start by saying this: you are not defined by society’s expectations, the “shoulds” that pile up from others, or even your own self-criticism. You are defined by something far deeper and truer—your core self. I’ve had my fair share of internal...
