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Recently my child came to me with frustration and anger boiling up because another child had hurt her feelings. I sat there listening to her spill out the upset this brought her. Someone didn’t want to be her f […]

To someone inexperienced with candles, they might have heard about the amazing light such could produce and maybe even have held an unlit candle in their hand, but they still wouldn’t have known the true c […]

Back in the day, summertime for kids meant long days playing outside, spending time at the neighborhood pool and going back to school a little taller and leaner with a nice tan. Not so much anymore.

Several […]

We all need a reminder from time to time of how far we’ve come.

We’ve all been down roads that haven’t been smooth…some far bumpier than we would have liked…some downright treacherous…

And yet, we’ve survi […]

Recently I was visiting with a group of smart, thoughtful, and ‘well plugged in’ women. Our conversation was both compelling and humbling. The stats of this group: with only one exception, we all work full tim […]

Close your Eyes and imagine.  Covered in dark clothing, your eyes are down-cast.  As a young girl, you are taught never to make eye contact with men!  The rules are very strict connected to religious law and th […]

In this age of mass communication it is easy to fall into a muted world of anagrams, symbols, emojis, and reinventing the English language.  With every tweet or text or email we are replacing the sound of a human […]

If you’re a woman thinking about fitting into

A swimsuit for an upcoming vacation
An outfit for a wedding, vacation, reunion, job interview, or perhaps an online date
Your clothes from last s […]

When your career path hits a bump or gets derailed completely, it can leave you feeling utterly confused and unsure. You had a plan, and that plan changed, so what do you do now?

First things first, you need to […]

AUTHENTIC—if you had to choose an example of a buzz word for the modern age, “authentic” would have to be at the top of the list. A word that used to cut deep and carry weight, “authentic” has been overused […]

We listen. We listen to obtain information from our co-workers, our neighbors, our newscasters, and our mothers. We listen to learn new concepts, new procedures, new skills and review old ones. We listen to enjoy […]

In the United States, just less than half the population of adults have encountered substance abuse in their family. Studies suggest that substance abuse can negatively impact the nature and quality of family […]

What you have to say matters. How you express yourself shows the world who you are. It reveals your character and your perspectives in a way nothing else can. What do you want to say to the world? What is your […]

“Happy talk, keep talking happy talk…” This month’s topic of communication brought this little Rogers and Hammerstein tune to mind.

Talking, communication is how a lot of women understand the world. That’s […]

Have you ever reflected on how the seemingly random pieces of your life ultimately come together to form something beautiful? Is it possible that beauty can truly come from ashes?

Our family has personally […]

Elizabeth Lions talks about the difference between confidence and arrogance at work. Self awareness can actually get you noticed for all the right reasons.

I was the first person in my family to graduate from college. It was an exciting day for me, as I stood in line, clad with cap and gown, waiting for my name to be called. My family sat in the stands, watching my […]

Are you beginning to feel a bit overwhelmed by social media and electronic communication and information?

If the answer is, “YES,” this post may be perfect for you.

I want to preface this message by stating […]

I have spent hours talking and writing and pondering the concept of how Who We Really Are impacts our business, and how the process of aligning THAT with each and every thing that we DO is what makes our success […]