Is This Seat Taken? Making Friends as a Grown-Ass Adult

Know When to Fold: The Power of Saying No Before You Burn Out

This week on What’s the Buzz?, I’m getting real about something that doesn’t get talked about enough—quitting before it breaks you. I just started a new job that, on paper, seemed like the perfect next step… until it had me teetering on burnout in just one week. In this episode, I’m sharing why I made the difficult decision to walk away—and how honoring your limits is actually a power move, not a failure. If you’ve ever struggled to say no or felt guilty for putting yourself first, this one’s for you.

Do I Even Know What Rest Looks Like?

A soft, honest rumination on the guilt of resting, the myth of productivity, and what true rest feels like- when we finally let ourselves have it.

Why I Created The Buzz

In this episode, I’m sharing the story behind What’s the Buzz?—why I started it, what I hoped it could become, and how it’s already been more than I expected. If you’ve ever felt in-between, not-quite-there, or just human in a loud world... this one’s for you.

Is This Seat Taken? Making Friends as a Grown-Ass Adult

Making new friends in your late 20s? It’s a weird, vulnerable, sometimes soul-crushing adventure… and no one really prepares you for it. In this episode, I’m talking about what it feels like to start over in a new place and realize that building a social circle as an adult is a lot like dating—but with fewer apps and more awkward “want to get coffee?” texts. I’ll share some of my own stories (the lonely walks through Target, the brave brunch invites, and the slow magic of connection), plus why it’s so dang hard to make friends when everyone’s busy, healing, and just trying to stay awake after work. If you’ve ever felt like the new kid in adulthood—this one’s for you. Pull up a chair, friend. 💛

Episode 2: "The Hardest Goodbye"

In this episode of What’s the Buzz?, Rach reflects on the bittersweet experience of leaving a school you’ve come to love. From the deep connections with families to the friendships formed with fellow teachers and staff, it’s a heartfelt look at what it means to say goodbye to a place that shaped you. If you’ve ever had to part ways with a community that felt like home, this one’s for you.