The Journal

A collection of thoughts, field notes, lessons, and reflections — from marketing to movement to meaning.

The AI Revolution in Marketing: What Every Marketer Needs to Know
GrowthMarch 30, 2026

The AI Revolution in Marketing: What Every Marketer Needs to Know

How artificial intelligence is fundamentally changing marketing strategy, execution, and the skills we need to thrive.

How AI is Transforming Email Marketing
GrowthMarch 29, 2026

How AI is Transforming Email Marketing

From personalization at scale to predictive send times — the complete guide to AI-powered email marketing.

AI-Powered Performance Marketing: A Complete Guide
GrowthMarch 28, 2026

AI-Powered Performance Marketing: A Complete Guide

How machine learning is revolutionizing paid media, bid strategies, and campaign optimization.

How I Built This Website Using AI
GrowthMarch 27, 2026

How I Built This Website Using AI

The story of using v0 by Vercel to build my entire personal brand website — and what it taught me about the future of web development.

Price Surge & Crisis Marketing: How Brands Survive the Storm
GrowthMarch 26, 2026

Price Surge & Crisis Marketing: How Brands Survive the Storm

Strategic approaches for navigating price increases and economic uncertainty while preserving customer trust.

Dressing Around the World: Wearing National Costumes
TravelMarch 25, 2026

Dressing Around the World: Wearing National Costumes

Why I wear traditional attire in every country I visit — from Korean hanbok to Lao sinh — and how it deepens cultural connection.

From Long Distance to Forever: Our Love Story
LifeMarch 20, 2026

From Long Distance to Forever: Our Love Story

How Steve and I went from an online connection, through years of long-distance, meeting at Peace Arch when borders kept us apart, to finally traveling the world together and saying "I do."

Meeting at Peace Arch: When Love Finds a Way
LifeMarch 18, 2026

Meeting at Peace Arch: When Love Finds a Way

When Steve couldn't enter Canada and I couldn't enter the US, we found a loophole: the Peace Arch border crossing where we could meet in the middle.

Morocco 101: Your Travel Guide to the Land of Vibrant Colors
TravelMarch 15, 2026

Morocco 101: Your Travel Guide to the Land of Vibrant Colors

Morocco is a truly magical place with vibrant colors, rich culture, and exotic landscapes that changed how I see the world.

Exploring Canada: From Vancouver to Toronto
TravelMarch 12, 2026

Exploring Canada: From Vancouver to Toronto

From living in Surrey to adventures in Banff, Cold Lake airshows to autumn in Ontario - my comprehensive Canada journey.

Cold Lake Adventures: Airshows and Northern Alberta
TravelMarch 10, 2026

Cold Lake Adventures: Airshows and Northern Alberta

VIP experience watching the Frecce Tricolori at the Cold Lake Air Show, plus exploring Edmonton and the Royal Tyrrell Museum.

Fall in Ontario: Pumpkin Patches and Friendships
TravelMarch 8, 2026

Fall in Ontario: Pumpkin Patches and Friendships

Every year I visit my dear friend and her family in Pickering. This is the story of autumn adventures in Ontario.

How to Circumnavigate the World on a Budget
TravelMarch 5, 2026

How to Circumnavigate the World on a Budget

Are you tired of dreaming about traveling the world but feeling like you can't afford it? Here's living proof that dreams do come true.

Vietnam 101: Which City to Visit
TravelMarch 1, 2026

Vietnam 101: Which City to Visit

Vietnam ignites the senses and captivates the heart with its natural beauty, diverse culture, and mouth-watering cuisine.

Movie Nights with Steve: American History Lessons
LifeFebruary 28, 2026

Movie Nights with Steve: American History Lessons

My husband loves introducing me to classic American films as "history lessons." From The Walking Dead binges to understanding America through cinema.

Costa Rica: Remote Work Paradise
TravelFebruary 25, 2026

Costa Rica: Remote Work Paradise

Working remotely from Costa Rica with Steve - go-karting, sloth watching, and living the pura vida life.

Hong Kong with Ate: A Reunion of Gratitude
LifeFebruary 20, 2026

Hong Kong with Ate: A Reunion of Gratitude

Reuniting with my childhood yaya in Hong Kong - Chinese New Year, Disneyland, Macau, and the family we choose.

Grace for the Unfinished
DevotionsFebruary 15, 2026

Grace for the Unfinished

Finding peace in the process when the work is not yet done.

The Art of Slow Travel
TravelFebruary 10, 2026

The Art of Slow Travel

Why taking your time is the best way to truly experience a place.

Building a Marketing Engine That Actually Converts
GrowthFebruary 5, 2026

Building a Marketing Engine That Actually Converts

Practical frameworks for creating marketing systems that drive real results.

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