I’ve been listening to you since COVID hit and Oliver — my husband — was first diagnosed with cancer. Your words became part of the rhythm of survival for me.
Since then, that cancer left, came back in his liver, he got a transplant, then his sister got the same cancer, hers metastasized too, and then she died this past November at 43. His came back in the new liver.
I took a 17-month hiatus from work, from everything, and just went back in a brand new role that feels right this past March. Not hustle. Just… alignment. That’s what your shift has felt like too.
You’ve shown me that I don’t have to be polished or perfect or palatable. I can just be true. And messy. And exhausted. And grateful.
You are the only Substack I pay for, and the reason I’m even here. I’m so, so glad you’re taking this break. Marcel and Grace too. The dream team deserves soft days and slow mornings.
Thank you for being the reason I believe in soft leadership and honest creative lives.
I am a newly paid subscriber and I may love you now even more than I did before. Go enjoy your time and your “antsiness”. I believe antsiness has been one of my greatest teachers… I recommend you embrace it with (if possible) no judgement and go where it takes you. 💓💓
Yes yes yes yes yes to this! I am so glad you are letting yourself and the team be human people--you are all soooooo super worthy of rest and joy! xoxoxo
I’m so proud of you for practicing what you preach and doing the same for your team. I hope your trip is amazing. Graces I cannot wait to read your novel. Marcel go be Dad and love those babies. You know we will all be here when you are back. Thank you all for creating this space, this content and this community that have become such an important part of my life.
Good for you Nora! So glad you are taking this time for yourself. It is important to stop and breathe. I wish you and your team peace through this time away!
You took Spike Lee's advice: "Do the right thing!" So happy for you and the nuclear family and your "work family." Enjoy the adventure -- it will be unforgettable (considering the timing) and will be a springboard for inspiration -- and stories. Just think about the stories. . .
Good for you Nora and team! I’m also taking extended time (3 weeks) off of work starting tomorrow and I’m scared, but excited! 😊 Taking that work email off of my phone for the first time ever. I hope you enjoy your time away and hope we get to hear about the parts of your trip you choose to share! ❤️
Good on you all for taking time that you need for yourself! Thank you for making so much great content for us! We will be here with open arms when you are ready to return from your much needed break. We love you all! 💜
I’ve been listening to you since COVID hit and Oliver — my husband — was first diagnosed with cancer. Your words became part of the rhythm of survival for me.
Since then, that cancer left, came back in his liver, he got a transplant, then his sister got the same cancer, hers metastasized too, and then she died this past November at 43. His came back in the new liver.
I took a 17-month hiatus from work, from everything, and just went back in a brand new role that feels right this past March. Not hustle. Just… alignment. That’s what your shift has felt like too.
You’ve shown me that I don’t have to be polished or perfect or palatable. I can just be true. And messy. And exhausted. And grateful.
You are the only Substack I pay for, and the reason I’m even here. I’m so, so glad you’re taking this break. Marcel and Grace too. The dream team deserves soft days and slow mornings.
Thank you for being the reason I believe in soft leadership and honest creative lives.
Yours in soft chaos and silly hope,
Diana
Awesome decision! I hope you love your adventure.
Yes, yes, YES! Enjoy, Nora & team—y’all deserve it.
I am a newly paid subscriber and I may love you now even more than I did before. Go enjoy your time and your “antsiness”. I believe antsiness has been one of my greatest teachers… I recommend you embrace it with (if possible) no judgement and go where it takes you. 💓💓
excellent plans all around. enjoy the rest.
Yes yes yes yes yes to this! I am so glad you are letting yourself and the team be human people--you are all soooooo super worthy of rest and joy! xoxoxo
Very much looking forward to your reflections on the other side. Here for it all. Fierce hug for this next month or so xxx
I’m so proud of you for practicing what you preach and doing the same for your team. I hope your trip is amazing. Graces I cannot wait to read your novel. Marcel go be Dad and love those babies. You know we will all be here when you are back. Thank you all for creating this space, this content and this community that have become such an important part of my life.
Jennifer 😭😭😭
Enjoy your break!!!!! (Said as a threat)
I only respond to aggression and am driven by fear so this threat is going to be effective!!!
Thank you for this Q3 update. Can’t wait to circle back after your PTO. I applaud this move to do less. 👏
I will ping you and we can get in alignment.
Good for you Nora! So glad you are taking this time for yourself. It is important to stop and breathe. I wish you and your team peace through this time away!
You took Spike Lee's advice: "Do the right thing!" So happy for you and the nuclear family and your "work family." Enjoy the adventure -- it will be unforgettable (considering the timing) and will be a springboard for inspiration -- and stories. Just think about the stories. . .
Good for you Nora and team! I’m also taking extended time (3 weeks) off of work starting tomorrow and I’m scared, but excited! 😊 Taking that work email off of my phone for the first time ever. I hope you enjoy your time away and hope we get to hear about the parts of your trip you choose to share! ❤️
LOOK AT US!!!!
Good on you all for taking time that you need for yourself! Thank you for making so much great content for us! We will be here with open arms when you are ready to return from your much needed break. We love you all! 💜