About Me

I’ve always been the person people look at and think, “She’s got it all together.” The one waking up at 5 AM, crushing workouts, and juggling life with meticulous organization.

But that’s just part of the story. Beneath the surface lies a journey of transformation, loss, and rediscovery—one that I’m finally ready to share.

This site isn’t another roundup of productivity hacks or motivational soundbites. It’s a space for the unpolished, unfiltered truth about what it means to live a life full of contradictions: thriving and grieving, achieving and doubting, holding it all together and breaking down in the quiet moments.

Why "Miss Swedish Fish"?

The nickname makes me laugh every time I hear it. What started as a lighthearted joke at work has come to represent so much more. I’m Swedish to my core—disciplined, structured, and determined. But life has taught me that the most meaningful growth happens when you color outside the lines.

Miss Swedish Fish is a nod to the duality of my life: the steady, composed woman on the outside and the messy, evolving human within. It’s a reminder not to take myself too seriously, even when life feels overwhelmingly serious.

What This Site Is About

This is a space for raw, unfiltered stories—the kind that dig deep into the messy, unresolved questions of life. It’s where I explore the moments that require vulnerability, courage, and time to unravel. You won’t find neatly packaged answers here, but you will find honesty about the complexities we all face, like:

  • Being a mother striving to balance ambition with presence

  • Leading as a woman in tech while wrestling with ADHD and perfectionism

  • Grieving the loss of my mom while trying to honor her legacy

  • Chasing physical goals as an athlete, even when my body fights back

  • Finding meaning in the messiness of it all

Who This Is For

This is for you, the perfectionist who’s learning to let go. The high-achiever battling the nagging voice of self-doubt. The parent who feels pulled in a thousand directions. The person who feels like they’re too much and not enough, all at once.

This is for anyone who understands that true strength looks like:

  • Waking up at 5 AM for a workout, then crying in your car at noon

  • Celebrating professional wins while second-guessing every parenting choice

  • Showing up for others while quietly struggling to show up for yourself

  • Acknowledging that some days, just making it through is victory enough

Why I’m Writing This

For years, I believed strength meant control—keeping it all together, powering through, never letting cracks show. But life has shattered that illusion. True strength isn’t in perfection; it’s in the moments when you’re brave enough to admit you’re struggling, when you allow yourself to be human.

I’ve learned that the most beautiful parts of life often emerge from the mess—the tears you cry in secret, the doubts that keep you up at night, the love you hold onto even when it hurts. This space is my way of honoring all of it: the highlights, the heartbreaks, and the moments in between.

I know many see me as the woman with the pristine routines and the polished life. But the truth is; some days I cry between errands, questioning if I’m doing anything right. Some days I miss my mom so much it feels impossible to breathe. Some days I celebrate small victories because just showing up is all I can manage.

I’m writing this because I know I’m not alone in these feelings. And I believe there’s power in sharing the messy, unfinished parts of the story—the parts where resilience is born, where vulnerability finds its voice, and where we grow.

This is The Life of Miss Swedish Fish, and I’m so glad you’re here!