A heartfelt tribute to Ozzy Osbourne — the iconic Black Sabbath frontman and reality TV legend. This essay explores why Ozzy’s death hits so hard, the legacy he leaves behind, and why fans around the world saw him as a lovable madman who was always unapologetically himself.

Maybe it’s less of a fight and more of a walk through something wild and unknown. Maybe it’s not about winning or losing, but about how we care for ourselves and each other in the face of uncertainty.

My first Instagram post went live on June 24, 2014, and from that point forward, my social presence became an extension of the store: a blend of design inspiration, behind-the-scenes moments, speaking engagements, and TV appearances.

But as the business grew, so did something else: my understanding of what truly mattered to me.

There’s something deeply relatable—and confronting—about Steven Bartlett’s recent reflection after being named to TIME magazine’s “TIME100 Most Influential Digital Voices” list. While the recognition is monumental . . .

Saturday, July 5, I found myself deeply moved while watching Back to the Beginning, the tribute concert and farewell to Black Sabbath and Ozzy Osbourne. More than just a performance, it felt like a reckoning —

A personal reflection on Debra Hill's legacy in Hollywood, her friendship with my mom, and how her groundbreaking work shaped women in film and pop culture.

This morning, I found myself back at a beautiful home where, just a few weeks ago, I had the honor of coordinating a luxury event. Returning today wasn’t about logistics or tying up loose ends—

The Metaphor: The Lines Between the Lines

Leadership in my line of work isn’t optional - it’s the standard.

9 TRAITS OF A MARATHON RUNNER THAT MAKE THEM A VALUABLE EMPLOYEE

My father left when I was 18 months old.  Father's Day has always been a difficult day, not necessarily outright, but always in the background of the day.  There will forever be a void there, but a void that was minimized by some incredible people throughout my life, so I share this post every year on Father’s day because these people have mattered and made a difference in my upbringing, despite not having a Father to celebrate on this day, so I celebrate them.

All of the 2023 goal crushing posts I’ve seen in the last few days has me thinking about the importance of the people around you while you’re crushing those goals. Because what is life without your most precious “safe” people around you to lay on the ground with you when you fall and cheer you on when you rise again?

I've always admired people who live life to the beat of their own drum , who push the envelope a little & force us to look at things a bit differently . . .

My rule of thumb when making a decision is “if you don’t know what to do do nothing until you know for sure,” but that logic wasn’t going to work as I stared into my children’s eyes the morning we were leaving for Six Flags over Georgia.

As they were eating their breakfast and I listened to them debate with each other about which rides scared them the most, I shared this:

My most asked question is: Why did you name your business ripl.?

The entire basis of why I created ripl. is . . .

You know when you’re carrying a bunch of boxes and can barely see anything in front of you? You need the assistance of others to help direct your steps so you don’t drop anything?

You know I will always share something personal with you if it means it can encourage someone, somewhere, somehow. I had an accident on April 5th and have been bedridden since with a life-altering injury. I will share the story of what happened in another post, but I’ve had a lot of time to reflect and I wanted to share the life lessons I've learned in this time.

Laura joins Kristin Andree for the latest RENEW podcast to a take a deep dive into social media marketing and why it's so important. Watch the podcast replay on Facebook Live.

If something feels off or you have to work to make it make sense to you, then it’s not right. Seriously. If it’s not a heck yes, then it’s a no.