We all have our definition of greatness. Someone who sets themselves apart by being extremely good at something. For others, it means living a life that is truly authentic and aligns with their goals and values. Either way, we place a high value on reaching this level of achievement. It’s one of the biggest reasons […]
AW went live in May 2018. I have been lucky to communicate with readers all over the globe. Your messages about how these articles have encouraged you to fight for your goals, seek counseling for trauma, or empower you to ask the tough questions in your lives have made the work incredibly rewarding. The AW […]
The AW Confidential Podcast was created for anyone who wants to be informed, as well as, entertained. If you are looking for stories that will encourage you to live your best and truest self, break patterns and cycles that keep you stuck. This podcast is for you! We want to blast the doors off of […]
What was the last book you read and more importantly, how did it make you feel? Books are one of the major inspirations in my life. The idea of getting lost in a story or awakened by a fresh perspective is exactly what I need at times. Fall is a great time to pick up a […]
Quotes are powerful and used by millions to inspire greatness, healing, and change. Words have a purpose, they can empower, inspire, encourage, improve mood, or lift spirits when despair and disappointment take hold of our hearts. Part of the beauty of a citation is its staying power. These live, well beyond the time written and […]
Lisa Vidal is well-known for playing strong characters in television series such as Chicago PD, Southland, Rosewood, Boston Legal, The Division, ER, and Third Watch. She has also been seen in films, among them Star Trek and Mighty Aphrodite. The first time I saw Lisa in action was in 1994’s coming-of-age film, “I Like It Like […]
The U.N. Foundation’s 2020 Girl Up Leadership Summit is filled with women known for their empowerment, inspiration and courage. The Duchess of Sussex Meghan Markle as Keynote Speaker, special message from Former U.S. First Lady and Award-Winning Author, Michelle Obama joined by other special guests like Nadia Murad, 2018 Nobel Peace Laureate, UN Goodwill Ambassador, […]
In the new age of pause, many of us are becoming increasingly grateful for the small things in life. Quality time with family, moments of solitude, or bedtime with a good book are treasures. My daughter will soon move on to college and I long for the days when we bonded over a magical read […]
HULU has a new series, Dying for Sex, based on a 2020 podcast. It is a beautiful story of friendship, enlightenment, and healing. An open discussion about mortality is intimidating, sometimes too real to ponder. I imagine being on the opposite side of a thriving life is scary. Getting the news you are dying and […]
How many times have you put something you wanted to do on hold? Has there been a time when you thought “I’ll do this later – next week, month, or year?” We are wrapping up the first quarter of 2020 and everything – life as we know it is on pause. The temporary stop is […]
