About

We all want to be seen.

Not for our title, our role, or the version of ourselves we “ought” to be.

But for who we actually are.

And yet, our inability to see ourselves and one another is what so often gets in the way of meaningful relationships, effective leadership, and healthy cultures.

I’ve spent my life helping people see more clearly.

After more than three decades as a licensed clinical social worker and psychotherapist, I’ve learned that change rarely begins with having all the answers. It begins with listening, curiosity, and the courage to move beyond the surface and see what’s underneath.

Through more than forty years in the Lou Malnati’s family, I’ve seen those same dynamics play out on a much larger scale. I came to understand that culture isn’t built in a boardroom. It’s built in the everyday moments between people—how we communicate, navigate conflict, build trust, and treat one another.

To help leaders and teams across the country translate that understanding into practice, I founded The Culture Group, where I teach practical tools for seeing what’s really happening, having honest conversations, taking responsibility for how we show up, and creating healthier, more intentional cultures.

And then there’s a little pewter heart.

Years ago, while traveling in South Africa with my daughters, I felt a simple calling: to let people know they matter.

That became Spreading Hearts.

What started with one pewter heart has grown into a movement of kindness, with more than 65,000 hearts now shared around the world.

I don’t have it all figured out. But I know this:

When we feel truly seen, things change.

I want to keep creating the kinds of conversations and spaces that help others see themselves and one another more clearly. Because when that happens, anything can happen.