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

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

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

The Breakup Series Week One: The Breakup

Step 1: Be Honest About Your Emotions There are two dreaded words that you never want to hear from (or say to) your significant other—“it’s over.” Afterwards, you have a good cry (or two or three), pick up the phone and call anyone who’ll listen and try to make sense of it all. Neil Sadaka said it best in his song “Breaking Up is Hard … Continue reading The Breakup Series Week One: The Breakup

5 Women To Be Thankful For This Year

The end of the year represents family, giving, thoughtfulness, and most importantly, thankfulness. Quite naturally we give thanks to God for our families. Their contributions to our life are obvious. Supportive parents who consistently shower us with unconditional love, a loving spouse who listens and supports, as well as our children who beam with admiration every time we enter the room, are a blessing. Those … Continue reading 5 Women To Be Thankful For This Year