This book is for the women in my family who consistently demonstrate that being a Big Deal starts with having a big heart.

For Nana: you were the first person who ever told me to ignore everyone and do it anyway.

For Trudy: how we all miss your warm Currie cackle and straight-shooting tough love.

For my mom, Helen (thank God for Carly Simon); my sisters Shannon and Lauren; my mother-in-law, Charlotte; my aunts Tracy, MB, Kate, Meg, Kathy, and Beth; my cousins Meggie, Maggie, Erin, MAF, Kristine, Alicia, Meg, Leah, Colleen, Nora, Alex, and Kelli.

For my beloved fur baby Stevie Nicks; you sat by my side as I typed every single word of this book. Mommy misses you every minute of every day. I promise to meet you at the Rainbow Bridge my love.

Finally, for my nieces Gracie Maeve and Molly Piper: when the world tries to make you play small, remember that you come from a long line of fiery females who are always here to help you play big.