Before you wander around this page, a quick heads-up:
Everything listed here is something I actually use and like. These aren’t trends, hype tools, or things I tried once and moved on from.
Some links are affiliate links. That just means I may earn a small commission if you choose to use them. You don’t pay more, and I don’t recommend things just to make a buck. If it’s here, it earned its spot.
This is how I’d share resources with you if we were talking one-on-one. Take what’s useful. Leave the rest.
If you’re looking for something specific and don’t see it here, reach out. I’m always happy to point you in the right direction.
Business Tools I Rely On
Who it’s good for:
Folks who want beautiful emails without wrestling with tech. Simple layouts. Clean look. Easy learning curve.
Who it’s not good for:
People who need super advanced segmentation, conditional logic, or deep data nerd tools.
One honest reason I stick with it:
My emails look good, I don’t want to scream at my laptop, and it does exactly what I need — no circus.
Who it’s good for:
Course creators who want a clean, distraction-free course space. Simple setup. Easy to maintain.
Who it’s not good for:
Anyone who needs strong affiliate tools, fancy automations, or lots of built-in selling features.
One honest reason I stick with it:
The learning experience is great for students. But yeah — the affiliate system is rough, and there’s no easy way to do tripwires. So I use Teachery for course delivery and rely on Zylvie to handle the checkout side.
Who it’s good for:
People selling digital products, memberships, or services who want flexible payment plans and a solid affiliate setup.
Who it’s not good for:
Anyone who wants something “set it and forget it” on day one. There’s a small learning curve.
One honest reason I stick with it:
It gives me control. Multiple payment options, easy affiliates, simple checkout — it just works.
Who it’s good for:
Beginners who want to start selling fast with zero upfront cost.
Who it’s not good for:
Businesses ready to scale with more complex funnels, stronger affiliate tools, and layered selling strategies.
One honest reason I recommend it:
It’s an easy first step. But the affiliate options are limited, so I outgrow it quickly.
Who it’s good for:
Anyone who wants everything in one place — email, docs, calendar, storage — and to look professional doing it.
Who it’s not good for:
People who hate subscriptions or don’t want to manage multiple tools under one system.
One honest reason I stick with it:
It keeps my business organized and helps me look legit. Simple email, clean files, fewer headaches.
Money Tools
Money can get loud fast. These are tools that helped me keep things clearer, calmer, and easier to track — without turning my life into spreadsheets and stress.
None of these are magic. They’re just solid helpers.
Credit Karma (not an affiliate link)
This helps me keep an eye on my credit without guessing. I like seeing updates, alerts, and changes in one place.
It’s good if you want awareness without getting overwhelmed.
Not great if you obsess over every number shift. Check it, note it, move on.
Why I use it: it lowers the “oh no, what if?” anxiety.
Wave (not an affiliate link)
Great for small businesses and solopreneurs who just need simple invoices and basic tracking. Offers free and paid bookkeeping options.
Not great if you’re running a big, complex operation.
Why I use it: clean, easy, and it keeps my records in one spot.
Health & Wellness Support
These aren’t miracle fixes. They’re small things that help my body feel better, my brain calm down, and my days run a little smoother.
Some of them are practical. Some are cozy. Some are simply “this keeps me from falling apart on busy days.”
Take what helps. Ignore what doesn’t.
I like having household basics show up without thinking about them. It cuts down on errands and decision fatigue.
Good if you want cleaner products and one less thing on your mental list.
Not great if you love hunting for deals at multiple stores.
Why I keep it: fewer trips, fewer choices, less stress.
These are my “I do not have it in me to cook but I still need something real” backup.
Good if you need quick protein, don’t want a sugar bomb, and want something you can toss in a bag.
Not great if you prefer full meals or don’t like shakes at all.
Why I keep them around: they keep me from skipping food when I’m tired or busy.
Simple, easy, toss-in-your-bag kind of snack. They’re not dessert, they’re not a joke, and they actually help me stay steady between meals.
Good if you need something fast that doesn’t feel fake.
Not great if you’re super picky about textures or nuts.
Why I like them: they live in my purse, my desk, and my car — which means fewer “I waited too long to eat” meltdowns.
Not glamorous — but genuinely helpful. These keep things moving, help my stomach feel better, and make it easier to take care of myself without overthinking it.
Good if you struggle with digestion, forget to eat enough fiber, or want something simple you’ll actually take.
Not great if you’re super sensitive to supplements or prefer to get everything from food only.
Why I use them: they make my body feel better, and when my body feels better, everything else is easier.
Education & Learning Resources
Working with Leonie helped me stop overcomplicating things. Her Biz & Life Academy is something I come back to year after year because I can choose what I need, when I need it. No pressure. No rigid path.I love her energy. I love that she gives lots of options. And I love that I always walk away feeling like business gets to be simpler than I make it.
Lizzy is straight-up great for business strategy. Working with her helped me make clearer choices. Less guessing. Less spinning my wheels. She helps me see the practical route forward without talking down to me. I go to Lizzy when I need clarity, not noise.
Liz Wilcox is the Fresh Princess of Email for a reason. Her email membership helped me when I was stuck staring at the blank screen, trying to figure out what to say. She gave me structure, ideas, and confidence. I stay because I’m still learning. Email keeps changing. She keeps it simple.
My Bookshelf
These aren’t “you should read this to be a better person” books.
These are the ones that stayed with me.
The ones I reached for again.
The ones that shifted how I think, work, and live.
Not all of them will be for everyone. That’s fine. Take what calls to you.
Love Money, Money Loves You by Sarah McCrum– This one helped me stop seeing money as a bully and start seeing it as something relational. Gentle. Thought-provoking. It changed the tone of how I talk about money.
The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz– Simple ideas. Not always simple to live. But every time I come back to it, I find something I wasn’t ready for the first time.
The Soul-Sourced Entrepreneur by Christine Kane– If you’re sensitive, creative, and hate bro-marketing nonsense, this book feels like someone finally speaking your language. It helped me trust how I work, not how I’m “supposed” to.
Wildpreneurs by Tamara Jacobi– A grounded, real look at building a life and business you actually like. Inspiring without pretending everything is magical fairy dust.
Between Life & Death: Conversations with a Spirit by Dolores Cannon– This one stretches the mind. Not because you have to believe every word — but because it opens questions worth sitting with.
Soul Retrieval: Mending the Fragmented Self by Sandra Ingerman– Helpful language around trauma, wholeness, and the parts of ourselves we push away. Thoughtful and compassionate.
Magic of the Ordinary: Recovering the Shamanic in Judaism by Gershon Winkler– This book invited me to see Judaism through a lens that felt older, rooted, and honest. It connected dots I didn’t know needed connecting.
The Encyclopedia of Jewish Myth, Magic & Mysticism by Geoffrey Dennis– A reference book I return to often. Deeply rich, full of context, and endlessly fascinating.
The Jewish Book of Days —by Jill Hammer– A companion across the year. Reflective, seasonal, grounding. It gives texture to time.
Roots, Branches, & Spirits by H. Byron Ballard– A look at Appalachian folkways that honors the land, the people, and the traditions without romanticizing them.
The Kybalion– Old text. Big ideas. Not something you rush. It’s one of those books you sit with over time.