On dreading walking the dog

On dreading walking the dog

I had been looking forward to going to the park with my husband and son and for a personal walk. Just as we were leaving, my husband suggested that we also take one of the dogs.I instantly felt a shift in my mood.My excitedness turned to DREAD. I cherish my personal...
Chunky thighs

Chunky thighs

The other day, I had to run to the store to grab a few supplies. As I got out of the car, I realized that the shorts I was wearing had ridden up in the middle, and I walked a few feet as I pulled the shorts back down. As I’ve gained weight over the past year,...
Power to Change Story

Power to Change Story

The Power to Change the World by First Changing Ourselves In the not too distant past, things that people would have said about me are that I was… Cold Standoffish Abrasive Perfect* (that sounds like a good descriptor, but we’ll talk more about that in a minute) Fast...
You Don’t Need a Headshot. Wait…what??

You Don’t Need a Headshot. Wait…what??

Two seconds. That’s how long a typical user will spend on your website or social media platform – unless something captures their interest. You have two seconds to make a connection. You have two seconds to tell a compelling story. What’s one thing that will...
EMPOWERING MOTHERS

EMPOWERING MOTHERS

WE MOMS WEAR LOTS OF HATS. IT’S HARD TO TAKE TIME FOR OURSELVES. WE FEEL GUILTY FOR TAKING TIME AWAY FROM OUR FAMILIES OR FOR SPENDING MONEY ON OURSELVES RATHER THAN OUR CHILDREN. BUT WE FORGET THAT WHEN WE INVEST IN OURSELVES, WE ARE DOING SOMETHING FOR OUR...