my priorities
my favorites
my dreams
my professional life
my personal life
wellness-enthusiast, chronic over-sharer,
Dreamer, life-long learner, "failed" entrepreneur, advisor, homebody,
extroverted introvert, lover of nice things,
daughter, sister, girlfriend,
& ever-evolving, yet always pure intentioned
human.
who is anna?
my dreams
my favorites
my priorities
my priorities
Having fun doesn't come naturally to me; I have always been pretty serious, led by ambition and wildly high standards. As you can probably tell, I keep a very full plate, which crowds out time for fun. I used to wear that like a badge of honor, but not anymore. I've learned (the hard way) that filling every second with productivity makes for a disenchanting existence.
I've only recently gotten in tune with my inner child and what she needs. She needs play and childlike wonder. And that's what I'm committed to giving her.
having more fun
My career is such a source of fulfillment. I live to work. I dream of serving heart-forward, mission-driven businesses from the C-Suite, helping them grow by honoring their customers.
Beyond my contribution as an executive, I plan to be a voice for venturing off the beaten path in pursuit of honoring oneself.
To reach those heights, I'm in the process of earning my MBA, advising for aligned startups, and developing a personal and professional brand all while working full-time. It's exhausting, but I love it. The key: respecting myself enough to take my foot off the gas when the work gets to be too much.
my career
Austin - my person, my best friend, and the man with whom I've decided to build my life.
To honor what we have, we work to make our unit great. We date each other, we keep open and honest communication, and we have and show the utmost appreciation and gratitude for the other.
Yes, we were lucky to have found each other, but what we have is the result of intentionality and choosing each other daily.
my relationship
What started as a vain mission to rid myself of pesky facial hair and 15 lbs in my early 20s, turned into a PCOS diagnosis and the realization that my body had been communicating with me for years, but I hadn't known to listen. (Read: I hadn't know to listen.). I've spent the recent years learning my body's language. I'm nowhere near fluent, but have gotten better at identifying its cues.
What started as a vain mission to rid myself of pesky facial hair and 15 lbs in my early 20s, turned into a PCOS diagnosis and the realization that my body had been communicating with me for years, but I hadn't been listening. (Read: I hadn't known to listen.). I've spent the recent years learning my body's language. I'm nowhere near fluent, but have gotten better at identifying its cues.
The journey has been far from sexy; I've found that going back to the basics works best for me. I prioritize things like sleep, organic, minimally processed foods, movement, rest, and therapy. I'm also no stranger to "out there" products, treatments and practitioners. While none of them have yielded quick fixes, I allow myself to be led by my intuition.
my health journey
The journey has been far from sexy; I've found that going back to the basics works best for me. I prioritize things like sleep, organic, minimally processed foods, movement, rest, and therapy. I'm also no stranger to "out there" products, treatments and practitioners. While none of them have yielded quick fixes, I allow myself to be led by my intuition.
podcasts
M: The Parent Trap
M: Shawshank Redemption
M: The Holiday
T: Survivor
T: Money Heist
T: Billions
movies/tv
books
Shoe Dog
The Nightingale
Summer at Tiffany
The Third Door
The Skinny Confidential Him & Her
Diary of a CEO
The Toast
Over It and On With It
What's The Juice
Prioritizing sleep
Long walks/hikes
Strength training
Therapy
Saunas
Being ingredient conscious
self-care
At home game nights
Reading
Home organizing
Escape rooms
Making mood boards
Puzzles
Legos
fun
my favorites
what fills my cup
what fills
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giving the commencement address at my alma mater
They say you should have dreams that scare you. This one sure does.
Growing up I was shy and timid. I removed myself from big groups and didn't like to call attention to myself. It took me a while to find my footing professionally and I'm committed to making it known that it's never too late to find your footing, to redefine yourself, and choose to pursue self-actualization.
They say you should have dreams that scare you. This one sure does.
Growing up I was shy and timid. I removed myself from big groups and didn't like to call attention to myself. It took me a while to find my footing professionally so I'm committed to making it known that it's never too late to find your footing, to redefine yourself, and choose to pursue self-actualization.
The jury is still out with this one. Does it need to be a podcast? No. But at the time of putting this dream on paper (2025) it seems like the most fitting way to deliver the content I want to share.
My vision: share conversations that revolve around self-discovery and self-actualization and that, by extension, give the audience permission to make decisions that may be unconventional or unexpected, but are so deeply aligned.
A Podcast (???)
my dream family
What's a home without the ones you love?
I have always dreamed of growing a family - raising healthy, smart, kind, resilient humans. Austin and I talk about our kiddos (with names and personalities) as if it's a matter of time before we meet.
I dream of at-home movie nights with homemade pizzas, discovering whatever makes their little hearts happy - sports, instruments, arts and crafts, make believe, etc., and experiencing the world through their eyes.
Having been diagnosed with PCOS in 2022, though, I am deeply aware that having my own children will be a privilege. Despite the periods of fear, confusion, overwhelm, and frustration, I've tried to maintain my future children as my north star. While I'm, of course, on my health journey for me, I'm also doing it for them.
What's a home without the ones you love?
I have always dreamed of growing a family - raising healthy, smart, kind, resilient humans. Austin and I talk about our kiddos (with names and personalities) as if it's a matter of time before we meet.
I dream of at-home movie nights with homemade pizzas, discovering whatever makes their little hearts happy - sports, instruments, arts and crafts, make believe, etc., and experiencing the world through their eyes.
Having been diagnosed with PCOS in 2022, though, I am deeply aware that having my own children will be a privilege. Despite the periods of fear, confusion, overwhelm, and frustration, I've tried to maintain my future children as my north star. While I'm, of course, on my health journey for me, I'm also doing it for them.
the above spaces were designed by Kobel + Co. and photographed by Nate Sheets.
As a homebody, my home has always been my sanctuary. I dream of building a forever-home on a large plot of land, large enough to accommodate a long driveway, our house, a guest house, a substantial backyard equipped with a pool, outdoor kitchen, fireplace and lounge, vegetable garden, and maybe some chickens (for the eggs only - I'm totally terrified of them otherwise!) I have my sights set on Kobel + Co to design every inch of the interiors. The jury's still out on the architect, builder, and landscaping, though, we have plenty of time to figure that out.
In terms of where we'll build - that's still up in the air. We'll need a lot of land, and as everyone knows, land in California (where we're currently based) is wildly expensive. At the risk of sounding uber corny, the most important thing to me is that when building this forever-home, love and family are the foundation.
my dream home
I’m envisioning either a destination (perhaps a villa on Lake Como) or a cozy, totally unexpected spot with 15 to 20 of our closest family and friends. And rather than the traditional reception followed by dancing, we find ourselves seated around a long table eating the freshest foods prepared by a local chef, and listening to live jazz. And we may just finish off the night with a mean game of Uno.
Black tie. No kids. Surrounded by candles and love.
The vibe: intimate with an editorial flare.
(like a extra fancy dinner party)
My dream wedding has seen many, many iterations over the years. The latest has been the longest lasting and feels most aligned.
the
my wedding:
vision
the above were taken by Kristin Piteo.
