ASK COACH LANI: Should I even apply?

Question: My job just posted internal promotions, but I don’t think they’ll select me. Should I even apply? Answer Yes. You should absolutely apply. And more importantly, we need to talk about…

Dealing with Pressure: School, Parents, and Expectations

Pressure is something almost every young girl experiences—whether it’s from school, parents, or even yourself. The expectation to perform well, make the right choices, and succeed can feel overwhelming. It’s important to…

What Healthy Relationships Really Look Like

Understanding what a healthy relationship looks like is essential—whether it’s a friendship or a romantic relationship. A healthy relationship is built on respect, trust, and communication. You should feel safe expressing your…

Was I My Husband’s Second Choice?

Phyllis is 59, married for over 30 years, with five children and a life that many would describe as full. But there is a question that has quietly followed her for decades.…

Finding a Great Friend Later in Life

Friendship is often framed as something that is established early in life—childhood bonds, college roommates, long-standing connections that grow over time. But what happens when you reach your 40s or beyond and…

I Gave Up My Career for Motherhood

There is a quiet moment that many women experience after stepping away from their careers for motherhood. It doesn’t always come immediately. Sometimes it shows up years later, in the stillness, when…

10 Vitamins Women Over 40 Can Benefit From

As women move into their 40s and beyond, the body begins to shift in ways that are both natural and, at times, surprising. Energy levels fluctuate, metabolism slows, hormonal changes emerge, and…

I’m on My 4th Husband. Am I the Problem?

It’s a question that doesn’t come lightly. It sits quietly in the back of your mind, growing louder with each relationship that doesn’t last. By the time you find yourself in your…

ASK COACH LANI: How Do I Build Visibility?

How Do I Build Visibility? Dear Brilliant but Overlooked, Visibility is access. It is not ego. It is not performance. It is not self-promotion for the sake of attention. Visibility is access…