Bolder Sisters I have to ask, what are you sitting on? Meaning, what are some of those personal goals and desires you have neatly stored away that you haven’t yet shared with the world? We all usually have those actions we’d like to take, ideas we’d love to implement and dreams we are desperate to pursue. Well, it’s time to speak our desires to the … Continue reading If I Were Bolder I Would…
Women are caregivers and as such we become so entrenched in doing for others that we forget to take care of ourselves – especially emotionally. Our children are inquisitive and are always asking “why, what, and how” so we are always answering those questions. We teach them by explanation. But as adults there comes a time when explaining yourself turns into something else and it’s usually not healthy. … Continue reading Explanation Not Always Necessary: Drawing Boundaries
Did you know, that over 6,500 Chicagoans don’t have a place to call home? That’s 6,500 too many. For those of us who are blessed to have family, daily meals and a roof over our heads, we can no longer be content with just our own well-being. Life is about being of service and finding a way to make an impact and a difference in … Continue reading Handbags for Homes – A Must Attend Chicago Event
The boldest woman I know, without a doubt, is my mom. She has been my rock, my adviser, my best friend, my truth teller, my protector and my defender. She has been strong, even when she didn’t need to be, just so me and my sisters wouldn’t worry. My mom has dealt with loss; her mother, father and a husband, and yet, she keeps on … Continue reading That’s My Mama
I’ve been busy the last couple of weeks helping my family pull off a huge surprise birthday party bash for my father. Our family ties are extremely strong so this was an event that we poured our hearts into. The party was (Saturday). The results of that event made my visit to church Sunday morning much more poignant. It was my second visit to this … Continue reading She Told Me to Call Her Grandma
I’m really good at preaching boldness and actually living it in my own life. In fact, I am the boldest I have ever been, opening my mouth more frequently and jumping on opportunities I wouldn’t have accepted just a couple of short years ago. It feels amazing, it truly does. That’s why the mistake I almost made a couple of months ago is so puzzling … Continue reading I Almost Made The Biggest Bold Mistake Ever
April is child abuse and sexual assault awareness month, and what better way to take back our power as survivors and protect our children than to discuss it. You may not know this, but the Bolder Sister community is made up of nearly one hundred women from various walks of life. Some have experienced domestic violence, child abuse and unfortunately sexual assault. For the majority … Continue reading For Those Who Don’t Have A Voice…
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