Keeping It Close

Working at a startup for two years was a crash course in, well... everything. I had the chance to work under two leaders who couldn’t have been more different—and I mean that in the best way. One came from a consulting background. They were sharp, detail-oriented, and had this intense way of pushing everyone to dig deeper, do better, and really think things through. It wasn’t always easy, but I grew a lot under that kind of pressure. The other leader? Total opposite. As long as I delivered what was needed, on time and done right, they left me alone. No micromanaging, no surprise expectations. It gave me space to figure out how I worked best, and I appreciated that freedom more than I expected. Somewhere between those two approaches is the kind of leader I hope to be one day—someone who knows when to push and when to trust. Right now, I’m feeling good. Life has slowed down a little. I get to spend more time with family and finally focus on the things that actually matter to me. I’m lear...

  it’s been a while— like, almost four years kind of while. Life definitely did its thing. In that time, I spent two pretty intense years working at a startup. It was the kind of ride that teaches you a lot—some amazing highs, a few cringe-worthy lows (yep, already forgiven and forgotten), and a whole lot of growth in between. I didn’t plan to go silent this long, but here we are. And honestly? I’ve missed writing. So this is me getting back to it. No pressure, no big promises—just a renewed itch to put thoughts into words again and share the ride as it comes. Let’s see where this goes.