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Not every hobby needs to make money. Explore why curiosity, learning for fun, and enjoying hobbies without monetizing them still matter.

See how I use ChatGPT as my kitchen notebook to build and remember recipes, plus my creamy garlic-lime sauce for fish tacos, slaw and chicken.

Perimenopause comes with hot flashes, brain fog, surprise chin hairs, and plenty of moments nobody warned us about. Here's an honest, funny look at this stage of life and the products helping me survive it.

I created this gratitude journal years ago. Publishing it was the hard part. Here's why it sat on my desk for so long and what finally convinced me to hit Publish.

From abandoned journals to a gratitude practice that finally stuck, here's how I found a journaling system that works with my ADHD instead of against it.

Tom Segura may have gotten us through the door, but Ciccio Bomba won us over with incredible pastries, great coffee, welcoming staff, and a quiet morning together in Austin.

Wondering if QuickBooks is worth it? Here's why I recommend it for freelancers, entrepreneurs, and small business owners who want to simplify bookkeeping, stay organized, and spend less time stressing over finances.

Ever stare into a full refrigerator and still have no idea what to make? Here's how a conversation with ChatGPT, or as I call it, Bestie, turned leftover chicken and a handful of ingredients into a buffalo chicken dip that's earned a permanent spot on the BrookeShelf.

When people ask how I use AI, they're usually expecting tips about writing faster or saving time. The biggest surprise is that AI didn't replace my thinking. It helped organize it. Here's how I use ChatGPT and Claude every day at home and at work, and why I believe technology should support people, not replace them.

A personal review of The 5 Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace by Gary Chapman and Paul White. Learn why this book inspired me to become a Certified Appreciation at Work Facilitator, the lesson that changed how I lead, and why I believe every manager and business owner should read it.

KW Mega Camp isn't your average work trip. After years of conferences, I've learned which travel essentials actually make a difference. From portable chargers and comfortable shoes to note taking tools, coffee, and the little things that save the day, here's my practical packing list to help you stay comfortable, organized, and focused on making the most of Mega Camp.

Dear Little Brookie, I see you. I see the little girl who's trying so hard to keep up. The one who studies longer than everyone else and cries to sleep. The one who panics every time a “timed” math test hits your desk. The one who quietly hopes the teacher won't call on her because she's still trying to figure out the question. I hear the things people keep saying. "You just need to try harder." "Try to focus." "The other kids can do it." "Why can't you just get organized?" "