She is a rockstar boss than can be described as limitless, wearing multiple hats including mother and wife while living her best life. Vanessa Coppes is Bella Magazine’s CEO + Editor-in-Chief. She is also an Author, Lifestyle Blogger, Social Entrepreneur, Founder of V+Co. Consulting, Co-Founder of ETTWomen and The ETTWomen Foundation. Reading the collection of […]
Once upon a time, I was intrigued by the question “What do men want? Single, dating in the city and hoping to find the perfect love was the status quo. I wasn’t aware of the complications connected to a longstanding relationship. It’s never as simple as giving into demands of a partner to keep him […]
Getting it right on the first try is not the expectation. Our picker during the younger years can be affected by anything from hormones to blind lust. Choosing a partner who is right for you is difficult when you are not setting proper boundaries or acknowledging your worth. The idea that it’s okay to wait […]
An open discussion about mortality is intimidating, sometimes too real to ponder. I imagine that being on the opposite side of a thriving life is scary. Getting the news you are dying and there’s nothing you can do about it has to be crippling. Can you visualize living with a death sentence? Who would you […]
“I can enjoy the current state of my life because of the moments I’ve had to endure. I try to live with gratitude. We tend to get so preoccupied with planning our future that we forget to stay present in this instant. Once you arrive at a page in your book where you embrace the […]
We all have insecurities, whether we give into them or not significantly contributes to our story. How we deal with the negative voices that try to get us to second-guess ourselves makes the difference between those conquering versus dropping out of a race. This applies to any competition in career, life or with oneself. I […]
Have you talked yourself out of trying something new for fear of failure? Does the idea of giving up cross your mind to avoid being turned down? I don’t know many people not fearful of rejection but it’s crucial to attack the fear monger within. Rejection is a big issue for both men and women. […]
Women endure their share of pain. Fighting for a place in history to prove themselves capable of more than the roles imposed by society. The gender is expected to work twice as hard to access the same opportunities men have in many areas of life. We’re constantly looking for ways to show our value. Although, […]
One decision can change the course of life, forever. It can set off a trail of events that may either improve life in some way or throw everything into a funnel of doubt and regret. Regret is draining and worthless. It has no benefit, other than force you into a world of examination. Contemplating the […]
Have you ever felt trapped? Confined by a lifestyle you enjoy but comes with an expensive price tag. Cornered into a job, you strongly dislike for the toxicity it brings to your life. Working at something you have no passion or interest in but it pays the roof over your head, education, cars or schools. […]