Julie Chance

Today my daughter and I were victims of The Female Once-Over by another mom and her two daughters. It was so uncomfortable. We entered a well-known athletic store and immediately these three ladies turned to us […]

When I arrived to the office on Friday, July 8th, the morning after a sniper ambushed police officers at a peaceful protest in downtown Dallas, I was quickly greeted by a white male colleague. He had a look of […]

I come from a bold, honest and assertive family. I’ve been called “Type A” more than once. How is it that at times I still fear criticism? In the past, this fear caused a terrible reaction inside of me. I used […]

How many times do we say, “I just don’t have time to do that!”

If you are like me, it can be a frequent comment. What we are really saying to ourselves and the world is that whatever task we are “supp […]

Parents: you know this on a rational level. The day your child wakes up in his dorm room as a college freshman will not magically turn him into a responsible and self-sufficient adult. He won’t suddenly spring f […]

There are 75.4 million millennials in America. I am one of them.

My phone is in my hand at all times. I am obsessed with checking my email and every single one of my social media sites. I care about who I […]

Have you ever joined an organization – personally or professionally – and realized after a short time, that you just don’t ‘fit in’?

I have – and it can be a miserable experience.

I have also hired indiv […]

You know how when you are in the midst of one thing and then all the stars line up and God puts something in your path and you just can’t ignore all the signs? Although I had intended and even made good headway o […]

“When you think of money, what do you instantly think?”, I asked the audience.

Looking out into the sea of people I found their responses weren’t uncommon.

“Money doesn’t grow on trees”, One woman […]

Q&A Interview
Billie Bryant
President & CEO, CESCO, Inc.
Focus on Women Leaders Series
Billie, we’d like to introduce you to our audience. Where did you grow up?
I grew up on a farm in the countryside of E […]

We live in a non-stop society where doing—pushing, achieving, striving—earns you praise, admiration, money, and respect. Lots of us wear the “I’m crazy busy” badge of honor, as if that’s a good thing. But is it? […]

Remember when you were a kid? The world was a BIG place! Each new experience brought new sensations – some good, some bad. Ages 5-8 were probably my FAVORITE years. I grew up in an apartment complex where there w […]

I have always been, and always will be, a strong advocate for the idea of “putting one’s self first.” It’s hugely important for us to recognize the necessity of self-care (especially as business owners who, le […]

Political correctness has probably impacted the American education system more than any other social issue in the last thirty years. Perceived discrimination against certain political, social, or economic groups […]

Happy summer to everyone!
I have to tell you; I love being in Recovery.  What does that even mean?  Most people haven’t heard the term since they aren’t in recovery so let me provide you with some infor […]