A Bolder Sister Spotlight: Winner of Make Your Mark, Jenna Blanton
If her name doesn’t sound familiar to you now, believe me it will very soon. There is something inspiring about a Bolder Sister, who recognizes a need, or an underserved population, collaborates with a couple of partners, and follows through on an idea to serve that group. This next spotlight recognizes a woman who did just that. Her name is Jenna Blanton and she is … Continue reading A Bolder Sister Spotlight: Winner of Make Your Mark, Jenna Blanton
Quiet Your “Negative Alternative” Voice
I recently had an “incident” in my kitchen that brought back an interesting memory. About 15 years ago I was making a wooden picture frame one evening. I was using a hunting knife to carve in the grooves that hold the glass in place. My then husband and my son were watching intently and my husband said “Babe, be careful that knife is really sharp.” … Continue reading Quiet Your “Negative Alternative” Voice
The Breakup Series Week Three: The Recovery
Step 3: Forgive and Rebuild Your Life Acceptance Bolder Sisters, during week 1 of the Breakup Series, we (using one of my breakups as a guide) looked at how important it is to allow yourself to feel the pain so you can heal from it. We also saw in week 2 why we should not allow denial to blind our healing—best done by staying away … Continue reading The Breakup Series Week Three: The Recovery
3 Ways To Overcome The Awkwardness of Finding Your Voice
Have you ever noticed the nervousness/slight uneasiness you feel when you’re taking a risk? Mine usually surfaces when I’m about to make a presentation or share an idea during a meeting and even when I’m approaching someone at a networking event. I always knew what I wanted to say, but something would happen when I began to speak. My words didn’t seem to match what … Continue reading 3 Ways To Overcome The Awkwardness of Finding Your Voice
The Breakup Series Week Two: The Denial
Step 2: Stay Away From Your Ex Greetings, Bolder Sisters. Last week I discussed the first post breakup–being honest about your emotions. Shock, pain, and anger are the first stages of any form of grief but we often stay so angry that we don’t allow ourselves to deal with the pain because it hurts too much. This week I want to talk about Denial and … Continue reading The Breakup Series Week Two: The Denial
Am I Really As Bold As I’ve Claimed? My Recent Wake Up Call
I love me some O Magazine. It has just the right blend of inspiration, food and fashion. Well, the January issue, did not disappoint. It is all about my favorite subject, “a brave new you”. I couldn’t wait to dive into this issue. Of course I’m looking for little nuggets of information I could share with my readers, and then it hit me, this issue … Continue reading Am I Really As Bold As I’ve Claimed? My Recent Wake Up Call
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