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For a couple of decades, I was privileged to have a mentor whom I cherished, learned from, and grew as a result of her investment in my life. Every time I mentioned how she’d impacted me, she acted surprised. W […]

As Shakespeare said, “To thine own self be true.” It seems simple, yet complicated at the same time. Basically, be yourself and be true to your values. These days with social media being such a judgmental way to […]

“Today I am my most authentic self”

At what age do we become aware of whom we are? I believe the answer to this varies from person to person. Our parents are witnesses to our personality traits from a very […]

Magic appears in the darkest of moments or the light of day.  It is in the voices that lift you. It shines bright in the birth of innocence, in the wonder of loving arms.

There is magic in the eye of the […]

Heavy hearts do not always a good blog-writer make.

I really prefer to feel upbeat and positive when I write to you…and yet…here I am.

Many people I love are going through tough things in life right now. A c […]

Authenticity… the word just rolls off your tongue! But how do we put into practice this beautiful word that means genuineness, originality, rightfulness, legitimacy, and much more? How can we learn to be true to o […]

John Steinbeck says, “People don’t take trips… trips take people.”  When I was twelve years old a trip took me from Texas to Connecticut in a two-door hatchback with my family of four. Two-door cars are design […]

A Work in Progress “The authentic self is the soul made visible.” – Sarah Ban Breathnach “Authenticity” or “Being your authentic self” i […]

You may be thinking, “Wait a minute! She’s got two little boys. No girls! What’s she doing writing for a women’s blog?” And… you’re right. I do have two sons, no little girls, but I believe conscientious […]

It’s funny.  I never graduated further than the Brownies, but that Scout motto seemed to make an impression.

I often wonder, do some of us just lead a charmed life or there is something to be said for pl […]

Delivering difficult feedback with grace is one of the hardest things a female leader can do and is the most necessary. In general, many women when delivering feedback sound angry, judgmental, or attacking. It […]

I’ve been a dietitian for more than 25 years and I’ve coached thousands toward better eating. What I’ve found is that nearly everyone wants to eat healthier, but many stop short of their intentions because of la […]

Have you ever heard of setting goals?  Of course, you have.  This concept is pounded into our heads from the time we are young.  However, we are never really taught how to go about creating our goals to set ou […]

Watching designers bring life to a blank canvas is intriguing. Colors, shapes, and textures roll around in their mind even when they are non-existent in the physical space. Designers are working toward a desired […]

I do believe in working your plan and planning your work. That being said, I am also a big believer in spontaneity. When you get an inspiration, you should act on it! You do need a plan, an outline, to navigate […]

Seven years ago, a medical doctor and researcher joined forces to present the evidence to uncover the low-fat myth and wrote, The Art and Science of Low Carbohydrate Living. A few years later, Time Magazine […]

Do you have a big dream? Can you envision your ideal lifestyle starting today, for tomorrow and for life? Does your career or business support your ideal lifestyle?

If you answered YES to at least two of these […]

I grew up regularly hearing the expression: If you want to make God laugh, make plans. I think that’s the tongue-in-cheek way of saying, some things are out of our control and a higher power really is in charge. […]