🌿 Lead with Purpose. Layer with Care.
Welcome to Lead & Layer!
This is the start of something I’ve been dreaming about for a long time — a space where leadership, resilience, and creativity meet. My heart has always been in helping others care for themselves, whether that’s through my work as a nurse and clinical leader, or through crafting, storytelling, and community.
I created Lead & Layer because I believe life is not about doing it all at once — it’s about layering care, one choice at a time.
✨ Why "Lead & Layer"?
The phrase comes from my personal journey. I’ve worn many hats: nurse, healthcare leader, craft maker, trauma survivor, sibling, aunt, and friend. Each layer of my life taught me something new — about strength, healing, and what it takes to keep showing up.
But here’s what I’ve learned: You can’t lead with purpose if you don’t care for yourself first.
When we add small layers of care — a boundary, a pause, a moment of gratitude, a creative outlet — we build resilience. We show up stronger for our patients, our families, our communities, and ourselves..
🌸 3 Small Ways to Layer Care Today
Check in with yourself. Take one minute to notice how you feel. Are you tired? Hopeful? Overwhelmed? Naming it is powerful.
Create a ritual. Brew a cup of tea, light a candle, or work on a small creative project. Rituals anchor us in the middle of chaos.
Write it down. Journaling helps untangle what’s inside your head. Even two sentences can bring clarity.
🎁 A Gift for You
To help you begin your journey, I’ve created a free Lead & Layer Self-Care Kit. Inside, you’ll find:
A Take Care of Yourself Worksheet
A Reflection Journal with guided prompts
A Lead & Layer SVG design
👉 [Download your free Self-Care Kit here] (link to your sign-up form)
This kit is my way of saying thank you for being here — and a reminder that caring for yourself is the first step toward leading with love and purpose.
💛 Final Thoughts
This blog will be a mix of reflections, tools, and creative inspiration — blending what I know from healthcare leadership, my love of crafting, and my real-life lessons in resilience.
I’m so glad you’re here at the beginning. Together, we’ll build a life that’s not just about survival, but about layering care into every season of it.
With gratitude,
Tina
