A new school year begins this week. We watch our children start a new phase of their education. While some just begin their journey, others look forward to the culmination of young adulthood. It’s a beautiful, yet nostalgic time because we have to slowly let go of our little ones. Raising them is challenging but […]
As a fan of Hoda Kotb, I try to watch The Today Show now and then when the opportunity presents itself. Recently, I was lucky to find a wonderful moment of solitude enticing me to indulge in an episode. During this segment she discussed a book called “Gift from the Sea.” The book was originally […]
The word “No” has great power. It’s a word capable of instilling fear in the strongest of women. Sometimes so much, it hinders us from reaching for the things we want most. The terror of rejection can hold us back from a simple ask. Whether on a professional or personal level, I believe as women […]
We are born into the world free of bias. There are no insecurities, false pretenses or labels. Love is received for the simple reason of being. Have you heard it say that all babies are beautiful? They are, soon as they are birthed a spotlight of light, affection and admiration is bestowed upon them. Life’s […]
For the past 4 years on Monday to Friday, I wake up to an alarm ensuring a timely commute to work. My arrival at the same office these past 957 days minus vacation time has been mostly uneventful. I’m grateful to have the means to put a roof over my head. It’s always a great […]
“When A Woman is Silent, Listen To Her Very Carefully” – Unknown Women are taught at an early age about all the things a lady should never say. We’re bombarded by society with the underlying message that a man’s voice is louder than ours. When she stands up to raise her voice against unfairness of […]
This morning we all woke up to our daily routine. Did you do anything differently? Many of us spend time and energy planning and hoping much of our lives. We perseverate on problems that need solving. During our downtime we are thinking about what to prepare for dinner, wear the next day or how to present […]
Have you ever stopped to listen? Has the nagging within burned a hole in your ear? Heightening anxiety as the sound gets progressively louder. Eventually, pounding on your life when ignoring its repeated thumps. Are you familiar with life’s whispers? Recently, I watched a video that sparked my curiosity. In it, Oprah asked “What are […]
“She made broken look beautiful and strong look invincible. She walked with the universe on her shoulders and made it look like a pair of wings.” Words can touch the heart in the most profound ways. Hoda Kotb’s Twitter on Thursday morning resonated with me as a woman. I wanted to share the words with […]
Do you remember the first time you felt the rush of love run through your veins? Can you recall how time spent with the object of your affection was never enough? Have you ever felt like you didn’t want to share his or her time, attention and physical presence with anyone in the world? Does […]
