Reyou

04/23/2026

It is so easy to get caught up in the year's momentum and forget to check in with the person actually doing the work.

At Reyou, we know that true alignment doesn't come from more pressure. It comes from the intentional choice to step away and catch up with yourself.

On April 29, we are holding space for a 90-minute strategy and wellness reset. No performance, no masks—just a community of high-functioning leaders and doers choosing a different way to move through the season.

We’d love for you to join us in the circle.

When: April 29, 2026 • 6:00–7:30 PM CDT
Where: Live Online via Zoom

Reserve your spot: https://wix.to/RWUc2gb

04/22/2026

Today’s reality check: Authenticity is not frequency or fanfare. It doesn’t come from talking about who you are and what you do.

Authenticity is action. The kind of quiet action that folks will see only when they go looking for it.

The reality is that this version of authenticity rarely makes it into social media posts or the photos that get splashed here and there. Yet it’s the quiet side of ourselves that gets tended and fed by making meaningful connections — first with and within ourselves and then with others.

So today’s reality check is an invitation to think deeply about credibility and integrity. Do they fuel your authenticity? Are you acting so truthfully that it doesn’t matter who takes note, yet it brings exactly the right people in?

Whatever your next steps, remember this reality check: Credibility + Integrity = Authenticity.

04/17/2026

Today, I’m thinking about how the work — good work, fulfilling work — happens.

It doesn’t have a timeline or a schedule. It doesn’t happen by accident either. 💡The work happens because people who care about outcomes keep doing what they are doing. 🙋🏽‍♀️

Today, I’m thinking about the way that work happens when we are carrying a lot from the non-work spheres of our lives. You know — physical and mental health (for ourselves or someone we care about), grief, anger, worry, for instance. I call this working with 🎲.

Often with work, we find ourselves having to leave that part of ourselves at the door when we walk into the workplace, not necessarily because our jobs demand it, but because we do need to park some things — if even temporarily — so we can remain functional.

So having a system for parking, decompressing, or letting go of the life stuff so you can continue to function is a vital component of any mental wealth toolkit.

We don’t need to solve every problem or diffuse every 💣 we encounter. Sometimes the effort is in taking care of yourself while you manage only the highest priority until things make their way to equilibrium.

High-functioning entrepreneurs and team leaders who work with me at know that learning, practicing and retreating with us is as much about working with the life things we don’t get to make time for when we are in the workspace, but still impact how we work.

I tend to find myself meditating more frequently and I do a lot more ‘people watching’ — especially at coffee shops and in open spaces like I am doing today) — as I commit to moving through my day in an ‘un-rushed’ way. I have a whole system (some call it ritual) built around that.

I’m curious how others practice working with🎲.

04/17/2026

Entrepreneurship is often framed as a test of endurance. At Reyou Mindfulness Collective, we frame it as a journey of mental wealth.

Our value as leaders isn't found in how much we can carry, but in how we unmask and show up mindfully and authentically in our work. On Wednesday, May 6, we are hosting the 2026 Virtual Forum: Entrepreneur Mental Wealth.

This is a space for high-functioning entrepreneurs and ecosystem partners to move beyond the hustle and discuss the actual strategy behind staying mentally grounded while building a business.

If you're ready to look at business growth through a different lens, join us (note we have some guidelines for all attendees). You'll get the info after you register.

https://wix.to/x8Qzvzc

04/16/2026

Strategy doesn’t live in a spreadsheet; it lives in your nervous system. 🌿

When you are depleted or disconnected, even the most well-crafted plan erodes—not all at once, but gradually through reactivity and fatigue.

It’s time to shift from fragmented hustle to an Integrated Strategy. Discover how to align your inner experience with your professional vision for success that feels as good as it looks.

Read the new article on the blog: https://wix.to/qYaEqCy. ↖

04/10/2026

How are you actually doing this second week of April?

Often, we mistake misalignment for burnout. We think we’ve lost our spark when really, we’ve just lost our rhythm. The work is still important to you, but the way you’re doing it might be wearing you thin.

How about a structured pause?

On April 29, we're hosting The Spring Check-In—a 90-minute strategy and wellness reset. We’ll help you find that alignment again so you can move forward with clarity instead of just "pressure."

We’d love to have you in the room.

April 29 • 6:00–7:30 PM CDT via Zoom. Secure your spot: https://wix.to/FjcJLWv

04/07/2026

So…. I’m at the doctor’s office, just took a seat after checking in. The person I sat next to was very happy to have me sit next to them. We talked — I was very happy to have sat beside them — and then they were called in to their appointment. After their appointment and on their way out of the office they gave me these two rocks. ❤️ More blessings for an already beautiful day. Now I have two more items for my talking piece bowl. I made a single serve friend and I am reminded that there is beauty and abundance in Winnipeg… if we are open to letting it find us. .

04/05/2026

Strategy doesn't live in a spreadsheet; it lives in your nervous system. If you are a high-functioning leader feeling the friction of the hustle, it’s time to move beyond fragmented planning. Read our latest blog on building an Integrated Strategy. Read the full piece: https://wix.to/Pp82ABA

Short read (3 min) — practical insights to align your inner experience with professional vision.

04/03/2026

Shhhh, don’t tell anyone…
but I love Easter and what it represents in the human life cycle. PS. I also love these humans.

04/03/2026

What if your Saturday night felt like... a bridge? 🌉

On June 6, 2026, "We Are All Stories" returns to Winnipeg.

This isn't a lecture or a typical performance. It’s an immersive evening designed to prove that the things that make us unique are exactly what bring us together. In a world that can feel increasingly divided, we are creating a space to listen, to be heard, and to see the "we" in everyone’s story.

✨ Early bird tickets are officially live. > Join us for an evening of connection that directly supports our community storytelling programs for seniors and youth.

🎟️ Secure your seat in the circle:
https://www.thestorybridge.ca/events-and-conferences/we-are-all-stories

04/03/2026

So happy to see this!

Can storytelling actually change how we work?

At The StoryBridge, we’ve seen it happen. From corporate boardrooms to community centers, the way we share our lived experiences dictates how we connect and grow.

Our Storytelling & Community Engagement Facilitator Certification launches this May. This series of workshops isn't just a training—it's a deep dive into culturally competent, trauma-informed, high-impact facilitation.

Limited spots available for the Spring Cohort. Learn more and register at https://www.thestorybridge.ca/upcoming-storytelling-workshops

04/03/2026

The reality check:

Once every year—usually in April—I commit to a 5-day silent meditation retreat.

I have been doing this for years now with thanks to Mindful Leader and their online retreats, which they host at various times of the year.

But my sweet spot for a 5-day retreat is April.

Each spring, I would leave my house and go to another space—always one with views of trees and easy access to walking trails. From there, I connect virtually with my meditation instructor and other folks attending the retreat. And we engage in guided silent meditation practice and group learning for 5 days.

This April I noticed that the retreat dates conflicted with an important work commitment. This is not new—there is always something else that needs my presence and attention. Every decision to step away for silence is intentional and deeply mindful of what I choose to not do in favour of turning my presence and attention inward.

Yet, it is also that intentionality and mindfulness that prompted me to defer my retreat in order to be present at work this time around.

So the reality check: My time, attention, and presence are a gift. Everyday I make many choices about who I will share or give this gift to. Stepping away is an opportunity to give myself the gift of my own time and presence. Showing up at work or any other occasion is a choice to share the gift of my time and presence with others.

My mindfulness learning and practice teaches me that I always have room to make choices and that all my choices can lead to the same outcome: A deeper awareness of the decisions I make about taking time for myself or pouring myself into purposeful work. My mindfulness learning and practice teaches me that my choices can be win-win.

Once you have awareness, it easier to follow through with meaningful actions that support one’s mental health and wellbeing.

What choices are you facing this month that seem like a win-lose but, if reframed through a mindfulness lens are ultimately a win-win?

PS: here’s a recent article from the Reyou Mindfulness Collective Blog that explains why I value silent meditation retreats. Spoiler—it’s all about repairing the container.

Discover the transformative power of a silent meditation retreat in building resilience. Learn how silent meditation retreats and other services from Reyou help to repair your inner container.