You’re Trying Too Hard

You’re Trying Too Hard

I was a freshman in college when learned my boyfriend’s sister had a birthday coming up.  Anxious to impress her because she was important to him, I went out and promptly bought her a head to toe outfit from American Eagle.  Bath and Body Works had...
Why No One Wants to Talk to You

Why No One Wants to Talk to You

My belief that every struggle serves a purpose runs deep. So, when I was asked to share part of my personal story for a group of over 200 women, I was thrilled to accept. This was the kind of opportunity I’d been waiting for, for a long time. I was nervous! I...
You are Putting Me to Sleep

You are Putting Me to Sleep

You know it.  I know it. The guy sitting across from you, wearing a “My Name is Joe” sticker, staring blankly at you while he stirs a water-downed cocktail at your fancy networking event knows it. Your ho-hum, regular ole’ standard introduction of...
Stop Being a Weenie

Stop Being a Weenie

I see you, sitting there on your phone, computer or tablet thinking about how you want to share something. Something to positively impact someone else in a conversation, a blog, article or video.  You want to “say something”… be edgy, inspirational,...
Inextricably Tied

Inextricably Tied

The text came as I was leaving a meeting today.   It was from a friend, telling our group that she and her husband had suffered a tragic loss… again.  My heart broke into a thousand pieces for her, for her husband. I texted her that I didn’t yet have words...

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