BREAKING NEWS: I Was Mourning Something I Didn't Have a Name For

This week’s episode is an unscripted, straight-from-the-heart update — no notes, no rehearsal, just me on a Saturday afternoon with something to share. And yes, I recorded it a few days ago, but share in the podcast why I delayed sharing. Also, this is not an April Fool’s joke. :)Consider this my One Thing reveal. Here’s what I covered:* The personal and professional journey that led me to go back full-time as Senior Director of Product Innovation at Watermark* Why being a maker — not just a leader — has always been at the core of who I am, and how losing that was something I didn’t even realize I was mourning* How reading The One Thing clarified what I already knew: that right now, building AI-native products in higher education is my one thing* What this means for Meeting Kitchen — it’s not going away, just moving slowly and intentionally* Why I’m taking a break from this podcast for April (kids’ spring break, a visit to my sister’s oncologist, an AI product leadership bootcamp, and honestly — protecting my nervous system from the social media noise)* A possible rebrand on the horizon: Confessions of a Creative Leader — and I want your input on thatI’ll be back. But if you’ve ever thought about reaching out, now is a great time. Drop me a DM on LinkedIn or leave a comment — I’d genuinely love to hear from you. Get full access to Confessions of a Creative Leader at creativeleaderconfessions.substack.com/subscribe