On the travel train...

Last weekend was all about Ava—my brilliant niece who graduated from high school with an associate’s degree already! She finished sixth in her class and is entering Ball State (my undergrad alma mater) as a sophomore. From the time she was little, she gave away her toys & money to other kids who needed them more. She’s smart, kind, and ready to take on the world. Not biased...just facts!

Her gift? A trip with me next week to the Pebble Beach Resort, where I’m speaking for Business Travel News. #BestAuntEver

While there, I met RaderCo Productivity Specialist Elisabeth Galperin at her alma mater, Miami University. We did a 5+ mile walkie-talkie (my favorite kind of date) followed by breakfast. I meant to get a photo, but true to form, I was so present I completely forgot. (Next time, Elisabeth!) Proof that being fully in the moment is great for connection... not so great for documentation.

Then it was off to Vegas to keynote Elevate Your Focus at AICPA ENGAGE, where I saw former clients Jason Deshayes (Cook Wealth Case Study) and KayLynn Dalebout (KayLynn's Case Study), who also hit the 80s dance party with me.

They’re featured in Reclaim Your Workday, and Clockwork Accounting even picked the book for its book club. Check out their awesome post here.

I also had a great visit with Scott Zarrett, CEO of CPA Academy.

I LOVE teaching for his platform and led Work Well Remotely just last week.

A highlight? One of the most fun responses I've ever received from an attendee on how she transitions to work in the morning. For those Severance fans, you'll know exactly what she's talking about!

Speaking of remote work: Olalah Njenga recreated an office coffee station at home for her husband—complete with disposable cups, mini-moos, and a tiny trash can. He needed to feel a transition, and this definitely fulfills that purpose!

Headed out on vacation this summer?

Check out our How to Take a Real Vacation Guide or watch this 8-minute video on Creating Guardrails on Vacation. Dan Tamburro, Senior Director, Head of SAS Fraud & Financial Crimes (couldn't leave out that title!), sent me this text message, and I did a little happy dance in my office when I read it.

When you get this, I’ll be drinking coffee with my dear friend & RaderCo Belonging & Culture Specialist Wendy Gates Corbett. Then I'm off to a jam-packed NSA Carolinas annual meeting, my husband’s Saturday night gig, a sensory-deprivation float, and a performance of Violet on Sunday.

On with the Weekender!

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