I started my year studying a new subject—or maybe an old one, depending on how you look at it. I enrolled in a course to become an end-of-life doula with Douglas College in Vancouver, BC. Thirteen years ago, my husband passed away. Since then, I’ve thrown myself headfirst into grief—reading dozens of books, studying the…

As I write this, it’s the end of 2025, and I have been reflecting on the past, thinking about the future. I recently made a fundamental change in my professional life, returning to being a full-time Happiness Engineer after over a year as a lead. There are many reasons for this shift, but probably the…

Describe a man who has positively impacted your life. This is my last post of 2025, and this question couldn’t be more perfect! As I explore my career choices inside Automattic, one essential thing comes to mind: I certainly want a role that will spark joy and profound satisfaction in my professional life. Working long…