Hello AW readers, Hope you are having a great week! Hot off the press! Excited to share my new podcast interview. Maria Krause recently invited me for a girl’s chat on her podcast UNCHAIN your inner strength to talk about Awakened-Woman’s story, projects, and soon-to-be-released book. I invite you to listen in to find out what’s happening with […]
Growing up, I enjoyed the friendship and support of strong females. Girlfriends that shared the happy, fun and sad moments. They stood by me during some of the best and worst times as I began to learn about myself. Female relationships are valuable at any age. The tricky part when we’re younger is that we […]
Reinventing yourself from time to time is not uncommon. While many looks for ways to feel younger, others have a deeper desire to express themselves. We change the color of our hair, wardrobe, attitude, job or entire life. The need to try something new takes us on self-exploration we’re not always ready for at certain […]
When thinking about pandas, we imagine warm, fuzzy, cuddly and adorable bears. These animals can evoke “Aww” sounds from the coldest of people. Imagine a panda in the form of a male human, you may attribute some of the kindest traits to describe him. Words that come to mind include gentle, sensitive, understanding, giving – […]
Our journeys take us to many places, meeting different people along the way. I’m lucky to continue extending my network with talented, kind, intelligent and empowered women. I believe that being in the company of strong women further strengthens us as we learn from each other. AW gave birth to a new me. Divorce sparked […]
By nature, women are caretakers and nurturers. Many of us enjoy the feeling of being needed and taking care of others. Mothers, wives, and girlfriends looking to create the best life for loved ones. Making the tribe happy gives us a sense of purpose. But what happens when we do the same for our men […]
Scrolling through her phone, there it was – a pop up DM from a ghost. Jen’s blast from a past left behind a decade ago. A chapter burned to ashes with no regrets. Parting of ways was amicable, yet the decision to friend him or not wasn’t a clear cut call. Would you accept or […]
Women everywhere are creating their own definition of success. We are in the C-Suite, moguls and entrepreneurs building our own corporations but how do we know when we’ve arrived? How can you tell if you are a woman who has made it to the top? The finish line gets tricky because we all measure success […]
He cheated. You were not speaking to him after an argument you had which made him think the relationship was over. He hit or mistreated you but didn’t mean it. He lied but you never asked questions. It was fib by omission, a little white lie. He said, “I’m sorry” for all the indiscretions, absolving […]
A sterile, white and quiet room filled with mild trepidation and anxiety. Paintings on the walls adding brightness while waiting for your fate to be read to you. The silence is deafening as you sit in the waiting room. Time goes by slowly, as if you are holding your breath waiting for an undesirable odor […]
