Hey, I’m Kay

I write about navigating business and life as an anxious overachiever with ADHD and OCD. I’m also a first-time horse mom and can’t shut up about how perfect my horse is!

His name is Geno, and he is a world champion jumper. He retired at the end of 2025, and now he’s just my little tiny baby pony and I’m absolutely obsessed with him. Writing down all my thoughts here so I don’t annoy the non-horsey people in my life!

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My 20s were all about climbing the career ladder; my 30s were about building a successful business while burning myself out. My 40s are about achieving the ultimate luxury: a stress-free life with time to do whatever I want. This is the living record.

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