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What Turnover Is Really Telling You:
Reading the Story Behind When Employees Leave Employee turnover is often treated like a single metric—one percentage that tells you whether your organization is “doing well” or “struggling.” But that number alone doesn’t tell the full story. The timing of when employees leave can reveal far more about what’s working, what’s broken, and where leadership…
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The End of an Era:
My Mrs Idaho America Journey When you’ve been part of something for 15 years—through four daughters, countless adventures with Travis (including skydiving and an unforgettable trip to the Philippines), and a network of friendships that have shaped who you are—saying goodbye feels like closing a chapter of your life. But as I step away from…
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Fifteen Years of Mrs. Idaho America: The Chapters That Shaped Me
Some stories don’t start with a crown Fifteen years is a long time to be connected to anything—especially something as demanding, dazzling, and deeply personal as the Mrs. Idaho America pageant. But when I look back, I don’t just see a timeline of competitions. I see chapters. Pages. Moments that shaped me into who I…
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When Your Body Speaks the Truth:
Lightbulb Moments from Week 3 with HRATV There’s a moment in every journey where the truth finally catches up with us—sometimes in the most unexpected ways. For me, one of the most powerful breakthroughs in my 8-week course happens in week 3, and I was lucky enough to experience it live with HRATV. We dove…
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Giving Back:
Supporting Middleton High School Senior Interviews for the Fourth Year For the fourth consecutive year, I had the privilege of participating in the Senior Interviews at Middleton High School—a project designed to help graduating seniors explore career paths, understand the education and experience required, and practice real-world application and interview skills. Each student begins by…
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The Gift of Perseverance:
A Holiday to Remember This year, we decided to do Christmas a little differently. Instead of wrapping up toys and gadgets, we sent our daughters on a scavenger hunt, each clue leading them closer to a surprise destination. Their excitement grew with every step, until finally, they arrived at the store—and discovered we were all…
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A Heartfelt Day
of Mask Making at the Veterans Home There’s something truly special about sharing creativity with others—especially when it brings smiles and a little bit of mischief to a group of sweet elders. Recently, I had the blessing of spending a couple of afternoons at the local veterans home, leading a mask-making workshop. Even better, my…
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A Night to Remember:
Dubai Nights with Camille Beckman Last weekend, I had the absolute pleasure of attending Dubai Nights, a dazzling product line launch hosted by Camille Beckman. Let me just say—this was more than just an event; it was an experience that will linger in my memory for years to come! The Perfume Bar: A Scented DreamOne…
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From Sketch to Stage:
The Tale of the Skydiving Beaver Costume When the current Miss Idaho for America Strong reached out to me with a wild idea for her national-level costume, I knew we were about to create something unforgettable. The challenge? Design a look that was as glamorous as it was goofy—something that would sparkle on stage and…
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How I Threw a Princess Diaries Birthday Bash
(and Survived a Paint Storm) “Shut up!” (If you know, you know.) When one of your best friends is as fabulous as Nara, only a Princess Diaries-themed birthday will do. So, tiaras on and pinkies up, here’s how we turned a regular night into a royal memory—complete with paint, storms, and an 11-course feast fit…
