06/19/2026
Hey everyone!
It’s been a hectic couple of months and we’ve been a bit silent on social media because of it. Between major life changes, traveling, loss, and new life, it’s been a lot.
Last weekend was a heavy one for me. It marked the one-year anniversary of losing my best friend, Brian Quain. Many of you remember Brian and I from the podcast we did focused on Autism. We were pretty much inseparable even while living apart. We talked every single day, whether on the phone or through text.
Brian was one of those rare people that left an impact on everyone he met. He had such a heart for helping people navigate life on the spectrum and making them feel seen, understood, and valued.
His death was something none of us saw coming. In fact, I talked to him about 15 minutes before it happened. The conversation was positive, high-energy, and full of excitement. One of the last things he shared with me was a movie project he was involved in. Then later that evening, I got the phone call from his wife. I can still remember that moment like it was yesterday.
The last year has made me think a lot about people, life, and how much we truly don’t know about the battles others are carrying. So check on your people. Be kind to strangers. Tell the people you love that you love them. You never know what someone is walking through behind the smile they show the world.
One thing I’ve started doing is making sure that before I leave friends or family, I tell them I love them and give them a hug. None of us are promised tomorrow, and if today ends up being the last time I see someone, I want them to know exactly how much they meant to me.
Tomorrow we’ll be at Nourish from 9am–1pm! Stop by, grab a bag of coffee, say hello, and hang out for a bit. I’ll have free coffee samples and hugs for anyone who wants one.
