Archive - Beyond the Classroom

To All the Houses I've Loved Before

I thought leaving my "forever" home would kill me. It didn't. Plus, a sneak peek of the novel-in-progress inspired by my love of old houses.

Jul 11 •

June 2025

On Breaking Down in Order to Rebuild

A final farewell to a place that has changed me, and the painful, necessary business of endings

Jun 16 •

The School of Life

From grown men acting like babies to life lessons that require a refresher, why we live in a void of emotional intelligence, and some inspiration to…

Jun 6 •

May 2025

April 2025

Walking Through Uncertainty

Why looking outward, instead of inward, might just save us during these anxious times, and the two daily prayers carrying me forward

Apr 3 •

March 2025

Lifelong Learning with Simone Gordon

What the Black Fairy Godmother has to teach us about direct giving, paying forward compassion, and lifting each other during times of crisis

Mar 2 •

February 2025

From freeze & flight to committed fight, this is the moment to tune in, show up, and arm ourselves with knowledge (and books)

Feb 18 •

January 2025

Lifelong Learning with Christina McDowell

What the D.C. native and author of THE CAVE DWELLERS has discovered about surviving family betrayal, reclaiming identity, and choosing fearless…

Jan 30 •

Lessons in Asking for (and Offering) Help

Why we're so damn bad at it, how to avoid "bad" help, and a shoutout to my superhero mother for answering the call last weekend

Jan 17 •

A World on Fire

A mindset shift that values agency over control, prayers for L.A., plus the books you'll want to add to your 2025 reading list

Jan 10 •

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