I have a confession: I love me some manifestation. Send out good energy, and that’s what you get back. Joe Dispenza? Yes. Bob Proctor? Of course. But recently, I stumbled upon Annie Duke, and let me tell you—she has officially joined my list of professional crushes. Alongside Diane Kander, she’s rocking my world with a different kind of thinking.

At first, I resisted. Wait, what? Is she saying positive thought is bad? Don’t do it, Trina. Don’t get pulled in. Read on. Don’t get polarized. Challenge your perspective. You’ve got this, Trina. Read on. And so I did.

And what I found was beautiful—not a rejection of positive thinking, but an expansion of it. A balance. A BeH2O moment. It’s not about choosing between optimism and realism, between manifestation and preparation. It’s about both.

Read more “The Art of Manifesting with Eyes Wide Open – What Annie Duke Taught Me About Mental Contrasting and Co-Parenting”

Separation is one of the most stressful life events for families—but what’s often overlooked is the financial strain that follows.

Many assume that financial hardship only affects families living in poverty, but a much larger group—ALICE (Asset-Limited, Income-Constrained, Employed) families—are struggling as well. These are hardworking families earning too much to qualify for aid but not enough to afford essential services like mediation, co-parenting support, and legal assistance.

And when separation happens, their financial situation worsens significantly.

Read more “The Financial Toll of Separation: A Crisis Families Can’t Afford”

I recently read All In Startup by Diana Kander, and I have to say—it completely blew my mind. The book presents an incredibly simple yet powerful idea: people don’t buy products; they buy solutions. Entrepreneurs often get stuck in the trap of having an idea, building the product, branding it, and then trying to convince customers to buy it. But the real key to success?

✅ Start by identifying the customer’s migraine-level problem
✅ Talk to them, understand their pain, and gather insights
✅ Build a solution that directly addresses their core need
✅ Then, and only then, brand and sell it

This sounds so obvious in hindsight, but how often do we skip straight to creating something we think people need—without really making sure it solves their biggest problem?

And that’s when it hit me… this is exactly what I do in co-parenting coaching.

Read more “From Co-Parenting to Entrepreneurship: The Unexpected Lesson from All In Startup”

Sometimes, we find exactly what we need before we even know we need it.

That’s what happened when I stumbled upon Annie Duke’s work on decision-making. I wasn’t looking for a decision-making strategist. I was looking for support for BeAligned, my SaaS platform. But somehow, I found myself diving into her research on how our beliefs shape our choices, how we navigate uncertainty, and how we don’t need to know everything to make an impact.

And as I read, I realized: This is the missing puzzle piece.

For years, I’ve been on a journey of unexpected discoveries—each one transforming not just my business, but my approach to co-parenting and leadership.

• I didn’t know how to run a business. Then I found Simon Sinek’s Golden Circle, and suddenly I had clarity on my why—not just for my company, but for co-parenting.
• My company culture was struggling. Then I found the Arbinger Institute, and their outward mindset approach reshaped everything, from workplace dynamics to how co-parents interact.
• I needed structure to scale. Then I found the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS), which helped me build a framework for business growth—and later, an “operating system” for co-parents.

And now, here I am, reading Annie Duke’s work, and I see how it all ties together.

Read more “How Everything is Connected—Even When We Don’t See It”