Why I Called This Newsletter Having It All
In the words of Alicia Keys:
Some people want diamond rings.
Some just want everything.
Me? I’ve always wanted both.
If you’re nodding: welcome. This space is for you.
1. You still want it all—and you're curious how to get there without losing yourself
You’ve seen the Instagram version of “having it all.” Glossy. Curated. Exhausting.
But something deeper in you still believes there’s a version that’s honest, expansive, and worth chasing.
This newsletter is for founders who are building big things and asking bigger questions.
It’s about the shift from scattered and unsettled to clear, grounded, and energized.
And it’s for the conversations that happen in the middle—between ambition and burnout, vision and reality.
You’re not alone. You’re not behind. And no, you don’t need to shrink to succeed.
2. You want high-quality insight—without the overwhelm
Here’s what you’ll get when you subscribe:
Short, thoughtful essays once a week
Legal and leadership clarity—without the jargon
Real strategies for vision-led business and meaningful life
Zero hustle hype
Sometimes funny, sometimes nerdy
Always honest
Always free
This isn’t a brand play or productivity hack. It’s real support for real women doing hard, beautiful things.
3. You’re in transition—and you want to do it on your terms
Maybe you’re pivoting your business. Or leaving something safe. Or just waking up to a bigger version of yourself.
I’ve been there. I still am.
Despite my big credentials (lawyer, founder, former restaurant owner), the most important lessons I’ve learned came from quiet, everyday courage. I write to help you name what matters and move toward it with your full self intact.
About Sonya Szabo
I’m a lawyer, multi-hyphenate creative, ex-restaurant owner, wife, mother, and empty-nester.
I help ambitious founders navigate the tension between clarity and chaos—between building businesses and becoming themselves.
I live in Canada with my husband. I write from the middle of real life.
