Bold vs. Bravado

We often confuse boldness with bravado and the two could not be any more dissimilar. According to dictionary.com, BOLD means: not hesitating or fearful in the face of actual or possible danger or rebuff; courageous and daring.  BRAVADO means: a pretentious, swaggering display of courage. What does bravado look like?  What follows is a story I posted temporarily to my Facebook page several months ago. … Continue reading Bold vs. Bravado

Breast Cancer Awareness Month: We’re All In This Fight Together

Breast Cancer Awareness Month is always a timely reminder for us all to shed light on this disease, donate to support research in finding a cure, and aid those we love in the fight. Every time I hear the “C” word I cringe. I am already conscious of the fight that goes into surviving cancer. Unfortunately, I’ve witnessed the toll this dreadful disease has taken … Continue reading Breast Cancer Awareness Month: We’re All In This Fight Together

Protect Who You Are From the Beginning

By Kim Woods As I take this voyage toward a lifetime of boldness, I’ve had to reach into the cobwebs of my past to acknowledge—and accept—who I was back then so that I can love the woman I am becoming today. I, like many women, can find many life-defining moments that have impacted what I came to believe about myself. I reflected upon my life and these statements … Continue reading Protect Who You Are From the Beginning

3 Things Every Bolder Sister Should Know How to Do

Speak her mind with confidence, boldness and intelligence Walk with her head held high owning her beauty Properly maintain her vehicle and change a tire Now you may have been slightly thrown off by #3, but yes, every woman should know how to properly care for her vehicle. This includes changing tires, checking oil and everything else that comes along with that. While we love … Continue reading 3 Things Every Bolder Sister Should Know How to Do

It’s Not Nearly as Frightening As it Use to Be

Last week a coworker of mine recommended me to give a presentation on best practices for interviewing to a large group of professionals. Typically when I’m tasked with creating and delivering any type of presentation in my daytime work I’m always slightly on edge, even when it’s material I teach all the time. The moment he asked if I was interested and I accepted, the … Continue reading It’s Not Nearly as Frightening As it Use to Be

The Art of Managing Our Chosen Sisterhood – Twitter Chat 9/9

  Bolder Sisters, this one is for you. Please join me and a couple of my girls as we discuss friendship. As life changes, so do our most treasured relationships. If you’re ready for some real girl talk, join this Twitter party, Tuesday, September 9th at 9pm EST. I look forward to live chatting with you. Remember to use the #SipandSpeak to join us. You … Continue reading The Art of Managing Our Chosen Sisterhood – Twitter Chat 9/9

Why Loving YOU has To Come Before Loving A Potential Mate

Recently, I have begun coaching women on the power of boldness. We’re traveling on a 4-week journey that has been quite eye-opening. Taking a deeper look into what makes us, us has been the central focus. These women are beginning to realize how the beliefs they’ve held about themselves are having an impact on how they love. People aren’t always able to make the connection. … Continue reading Why Loving YOU has To Come Before Loving A Potential Mate