Jeanne Owers

Over the past several years, I have been engaged in an increasing number of situations where personal egos lose their touchstone to the ultimate demise of the organization, the overall mission, or the actual […]

My father is full of wisdom. From a very young age I always valued his insight on the ideals of business, responsibility and accountability in our world, and the importance of relationships, both professional and […]

I spend a lot of time talking to women. I work with a lot of women and most of my clients are women. I am saddened by, also personally familiar with, the negative messages women send to themselves. I hear things […]

The U.S. has been a global superpower since World War II, and this status has defined us.  However education-wise, the U.S. has consistently lagged behind other countries on international tests such as the […]

He will always be the man that stood tall as a pilot, a husband and father, and a friend to many!! Today, he is slouched in a wheelchair, his head to the side, unable to stand or chat. He, by far, is the youngest […]

It seems that most new businesses want a website to fill in the gap of web presence. If you fall in this this category you don’t need to spend thousands of dollars to achieve this. I am a web designer and people […]

This Dallas International Women’s Day event is definitely no place for MEAN GIRLS!
Although it’s one of many International Women’s Day events in the area, this one holds a special place in my heart. It’s led by a […]

Back in 1988 when I sobered up and went to lots and lots of 12-step recovery meetings, I often heard the saying “we’re just a bunch of drunks and junkies.” Even though I knew I fit that description because of my […]

It’s time to cut the clutter.

I’m not just talking about physical clutter, AKA all the stuff clogging your closets and drawers.

I’m talking about all those non-physical things that keep you from exper […]

My family and I went to the beach for Spring Break this year. Typically, the beach is a yearly summer tradition for my family. There is just something about it that draws my family back each and every year. It is […]

(and how it can help you grow your own business)
Much as I would like to tell you otherwise (because it would somehow feel better not to call out some of the funny little “untruths” that roll around the int […]

As women working in the world, we try to do well in our work, perhaps even making the world a little better because of our work. But I expect many of us have noticed there are resistances, struggles, negative […]

On August 19, 1948 a red headed, green eyed, chubby little boy entered this world. He grew into a rebellious child who gave his mother more grief than she could have ever imagined. In his teenage years he was […]

Give us a brief background. Where did you grow up?
After growing up in Mexico City, my family decided to relocate to America in 1991. I completed high school in Richardson, Texas and then moved to Dallas where my […]

My son is 22 years old. He’s a senior in college, graduating from the University of Texas at Austin in just a few short months. I had the pleasure, the HONOR, of having a telephone conversation with him recently t […]

For years now, team and individuals have asked me to help them build thriving relationships at work (and in life). Many are struggling as they look to their right and left – and they wonder why some teams are t […]

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I’m 43 years old, and I attended by first Jiu Jitsu class 3 weeks ago. I did wonder if I was too old and too out of shape (no exercise in the last 5 years… just working in front of […]

Willa Cather definitely defied the norms for girls in her day and age…she cut her hair short, wore trousers, openely rebelled against roles girls were supposed to play, and became one of the first women in her […]

Not too long ago, I was having dinner with two very dear and special friends at my favorite Dallas neighborhood bistro, Parigi. As always, we launched into an open, authentic and passionate conversation. This […]

Congratulations! You’ve made the ultimate decision to take charge of your brand and become the CEO of your life and career. This is wonderful and amazing and from my personal experience, you’re about to go on the […]