Mission Logs

Career Coordinates Updated: The Gears Are Turning Again

After feeling stuck in the job search, a few good conversations with my career advisor helped me see a new way forward. By bringing more of my creativity — and a little SuperMell energy — into my resume and career approach, the gears are finally turning again.

Mission Logs

The Flower in Full Bloom: What My Work Needs to Support

In this final Flower Exercise Mission Log, I complete all seven petals and discover something much larger than career homework: a clearer understanding of who I am, how I work, what kind of life supports me, and why meaningful work matters so deeply to me. From creativity and systems thinking to compassion, purpose, and alignment, the flower is finally in full bloom.

Mission Logs

The Fourth Petal: Knowledge With a Pattern

In this Mission Log, I complete the fourth petal of the Flower Exercise from What Color Is Your Parachute? and discover that my knowledge isn’t a random list — it forms a pattern. From design and digital content to process coordination and emotional awareness, I begin to see how everything connects into a clearer direction for meaningful work.

Mission Logs

The Third Petal: Finding My Skills in the Stories

In this Mission Log, I finish the third petal of the Flower Exercise from What Color Is Your Parachute? by writing seven transferable skills stories. Along the way, I discover patterns in creativity, organization, resilience, attention to detail, and the kind of meaningful work I’m trying to find.

Mission Logs

The Flower Is Starting to Talk Back

While working through the Flower Exercise from What Color Is Your Parachute?, I’m discovering career clues about ideal people, workplace fit, transferable skills, and the kind of work that actually energizes me.

Hero in Progress

Suiting Up for the Next Chapter

After losing my job, I’m suiting up for the next chapter: rebuilding my job search, rediscovering my strengths, and looking for work that fits who I am now.

Wisdom Wednesday

The Questions That Matter: What I’m Really Trying to Learn

I’m not just asking what kind of job I want—I’m asking what kind of life I want that job to support. This post explores the questions that really matter.

Tactical Tuesday

🕵️‍♀️ Tracking the Clues: What My Work History Reveals

This post explores what my work history reveals about my values, patterns, and strengths—and how I’m using that insight to shape what’s next.

Wisdom Wednesday

Unlocking the Data: What Personality Tests Actually Taught Me

Personality tests didn’t change who I am—but they gave me the words to explain it. Here’s what I learned from diving into my own data, and how it’s helped shape my creative career path.

Tool Time Tuesday

🛠️ Suiting Up — Tools I’ll Use to Match My Career Archetype

Like any hero, I need the right gear. Here’s how I’m suiting up with tools that match my personality, strengths, and career direction.