Yellow Brick Legacy

04/01/2026

Last week I brought together a small group of Yellow Brick Legacy alumni to reconnect and reflect.

It had been anywhere from several weeks to several months since their cohorts ended, and I was curious what (if anything) had actually stuck.

What I heard was pretty consistent:

-More joy
-More willingness to put themselves first
-More presence and contentment day to day
-More ease in how they’re showing up with their families

Not dramatic on the surface...but meaningful, lasting shifts.

One person shared this afterward:

“Yellow Brick Legacy was an incredible experience that created the space I needed to reflect on my values… having a safe environment to re-evaluate what’s working and what I’m ready to let go of was deeply grounding.”

It made me think...

People don’t need more information.
They need the tools to see what’s already there and the space to actually integrate it.

Most of us already know more than we think. We just don’t slow down long enough to do anything with it.

I’m starting to form the next online cohort, and the next in-person group kicks off April 16. If you’ve been curious, feel free to message me.

03/19/2026

This week looked like this: coffee, conversation, and a few unexpected doors opening.

(I didn’t actually take a photo during any of my meetings, so this one is AI-generated… but it captures the feeling pretty well ☕️)

I’ve lived in Montclair for four years now, and I still sometimes feel like a bit of a newcomer.

This week shifted something.

I had a series of one-to-one conversations with local women who are deeply connected in this community. And with each conversation, something opened:

• An invitation to a religious community event
• A local networking group that meets monthly at a coffee shop
• Introductions to schools and parent communities

Nothing fancy. Just people taking the time to say, “You should meet…”

My cup is full.

It reminded me that community isn’t something you break into—it’s something built slowly, one conversation at a time.

I’ve also been thinking a lot about AI lately—and what it means for jobs, especially for the next generation.

And yet… this week reinforced something I keep coming back to:

AI can do a lot.
But it can’t replace this.

The feeling of being seen.
The generosity of someone opening their network.
The trust that builds over coffee.

So I’m leaning in: into real conversations, real community, and the kind of work that brings people together in real life.

03/17/2026

Went to the Whitney Biennial this weekend.

There was video projected on the ceiling of floating trash. A unicorn draped across inflated balloons. And a series of signs that had been removed from public spaces around New York City.

Much of the work wasn’t about beauty. It was about message.

Walking through the exhibit — and then leaning against an enormous window looking out over the Meatpacking District — I had a simple thought:

We are the art.

The stories we carry.
The choices we make.
The lives we build inside the places we live.

It made me think again about how much meaning people hold inside themselves — and how powerful it can be when they take the time to put that story into words.

03/04/2026

A little over a week ago, the most recent Yellow Brick Legacy cohort wrapped up.

A few days later I sent participants a short survey asking what the experience was like for them. The feedback forms were completed 7-10 days after our last session.

One woman wrote that getting clearer on her values has helped her be more intentional about how she spends her time — both personally and professionally — and that she feels less reactive.

Another said she’s been kinder to herself since the program ended.

Someone else shared that they feel more present and aware.

The parts people found most meaningful were the values work, the reflection prompts, and the conversations that happen when a small group of women slow down long enough to really listen to themselves and each other.

That’s exactly what Yellow Brick Legacy was designed to create.

There were also thoughtful suggestions — a little more writing time and ideas for exploring how challenges shape the person we become. I’m grateful for that kind of feedback because it helps me keep refining the experience.

The average rating from this group was a 9/10, which I’m incredibly grateful for.

The next online cohort begins March 19, and an in-person Montclair cohort begins March 31.

If you’re curious about what it’s like, feel free to message me. I’m always happy to share more.

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03/01/2026

Happy March. 🌱

The ground still looks like winter.
But if you look closely, something new is already pushing through.

This is how midlife often feels.

On the surface, life looks full — work, family, responsibilities.
But underneath, something is shifting quietly.

A question.
A restlessness.
A sense that you’re ready to carry something forward more intentionally.

That’s the spirit behind Yellow Brick Legacy.

I’m opening two small 5-week cohorts this month:

• Online – begins March 19 at 7pm ET
• In-person (Montclair) – begins March 31 at 7pm

Six women max.
90 minutes per week.
Structured reflection (not therapy, not networking).

Over five weeks we explore:
• personal values
• life transitions
• the beliefs shaping our choices
• what feels complete — and what wants to grow
• and each woman writes a meaningful legacy letter to someone she loves (or to herself)

If March feels like a turning point for you, this might be your moment.

Message me for details. 🌿

02/24/2026

Hopefully everyone is shoveled out by now ❄️ Stay safe and warm out there.

If you’re feeling ready for a quiet hour inside, I’m hosting a free virtual session this Wednesday at 7 PM EST: Reflecting on Love & Relationships.

We’ll explore love in all its forms: self, family, friendship, partnership -- through three gentle prompts and optional sharing. No prep needed. Just bring a piece of paper and a pen.

Would love to see you Wednesday night 💛
Comment or DM me for the link.

02/19/2026

I’ve been thinking about time differently.

Building Yellow Brick Legacy runs on a very different rhythm than my corporate life did.

This week I finished a complex project in about 10 focused hours. A few years ago, it probably would’ve taken 40 — not because I wasn’t capable, but because of everything wrapped around the work.

Meetings. Updates. Decks about decks.

Here’s what I’m remembering:

Good work doesn’t require a 40-hour container.

It requires clarity. Focus. Space.

Today I worked deeply in the morning… then played mah jongg for two hours mid-day (still learning 😅). And yes, I realize I'm a midlife cliche. But I'm having fun! And came back sharper.

Time and output aren’t the same thing.

Sometimes what we need isn’t more effort.

It’s more room.

02/07/2026

We’re grateful to have our founder, Alissa Peck, featured by Montclair Local, sharing the heart of our work... creating space for reflection, connection, and legacy letter writing during moments of transition.

If you’re curious to learn more about the work we offer and the intention behind it, you can read the full profile here:

Alissa Peck loves her Montclair neighborhood and you'll find her in a barre class or celebrating a special occasion at Turtle + the Wolf.

02/05/2026

Current hobbies include: lifting weights, eating protein, and insisting I’m not in a very specific midlife era.

The scale remains unmoved. My grocery bill does not.

I keep reminding myself that the goal isn’t just to be slimmer — it’s to age better. Apparently that takes time and repetition.

Turns out reflection works the same way. Small practices. Real impact.

That’s basically Yellow Brick Legacy in a nutshell: five weeks, good questions, and more clarity than you expect — no crash diets required.

02/02/2026

Today is Groundhog Day, and it looks like we’re in for six more weeks of winter.

It’s easy to treat this season like a holding pattern. Same days, same habits, same thoughts… waiting for something external to change.

But even when winter sticks around, we don’t have to stay stuck.

Sometimes progress looks like:
• noticing the pattern you keep repeating
• getting clearer about what you want instead
• choosing one small, visible action

Spring will come when it comes.
The real question is whether we use this stretch of winter to shift something intentionally.

02/01/2026

February is the shortest month of the year – and in many ways it feels like the hump month until spring.

With the cold still lingering and so much feeling heavy in the world, it can be hard to know where to focus our energy – or how best to spend our time.

Something I’ve noticed in my cohorts: ambitious, accomplished women don’t need more ambition. They need clarity. It may come gently over the five sessions, or all at once as a big"aha!". The capstone of the program - the legacy letter - helps to bring it to life.

When they slow down enough to get clear on their values – what actually matters right now – it becomes a kind of lighthouse. Not a rigid plan, but a steady point of orientation for what comes next.

If that kind of reflection feels useful to you, I’m offering both a short, free reflection session and a deeper, paid small-group experience this month.

Comment below or send me a message and I’m happy to share more

01/29/2026

Last night, I facilitated a 45-minute online session with a small group of women. Ten people joined, and I offered three simple reflection prompts, facilitating space for women to reflect and connect the dots.

Given how heavy things feel lately, I wanted to share the prompts here in case it’s useful to you or someone you know. Take a few quiet minutes to sit with the questions, on your own or in the comments if you’d like.

1. Values
Which value feels especially prominent for you right now? Where do you see it showing up — and where do you notice tension?

2. Carrying into the new year
What are you carrying — emotionally, mentally, or practically — as you step into this next chapter?

3. Proud
What are you proud of as you enter the new year — something recent, or something you don’t often pause to acknowledge?

Wishing you steadiness and support as you move through these challenging days.