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Dear Divas, Princesses or Queens of the World, Stop calling yourself or your company any term that is associated with “diva,” or “princess,” or even, “queen.” This is especially important when you proudly proclaim you are a diva who started a diva business and you’ve overcome adversity. This is also true if you feature a …

  When we lose someone we love, pain and sadness seem to collide in the days that come after. Inside jokes that were once ours fade into a memory as we are now the champions to hold them tightly and not let go. We are at a war of preservation- to keep the sacred with …

We went on many vacations when I was younger, but the ones I remember most are the weekend-before Christmases at my grandparents. Their house, (with its gigantic 6-foot tall crucifix and white countertops) always provided a feast of food and a basement where all 10+ grandkids would play, “pretend.” As the Holidays passed, the pretend …

Why are we so willing to trade our integrity and originality for an easy copy of someone else? Just recently, the internet was a flutter with tales of bloggers calling out other bloggers and their publishers over plagiarism. In a recent ShePosts article, the plagiarist was named front and center. Two women’s lives will never be the …

I played a lot of sports as a kid- just about everything- but my favorite sport is (and always will be) ice hockey. I learned to skate on frozen lakes in the Poconos when I was 4. It’s a beautiful thing, a treat to all hockey players who have ever had the chance to experience …

I sat on my couch after finishing up a day of work and staring at the sink of dishes I promised J. I’d tackle before he came home.  I don’t listen to KS95 in the Twin Cities, but I used to follow their twitter feed. A mix of self-deprecation and ill-attempts at humor, I usually …

In 2012, I’m you’ll see a bit of change on the website and within Social Media. We’ve gotten to the point online, that everyone has become a speaker, writer. The labels have truly lost their value. In truth, Social Media has become so common, it’s almost silly to call it out specially or claim it …

This past year has been a blur with incredible blessings decorating some very difficult months.  Most of all, a year of finding myself, over and over again. This Christmas and Holiday Season I don’t wish for you a tree with gifts underneath, but a spirit that recognizes the gifts, inside. I wish for you  a …

After talking to a friend tonight and filling them in on steamy health gossip and telling myself, “one foot in front of the other,” all I could think of was a vacation destination; someplace sunny and gluttoneous wheat-filled trays of non-gluten-free items. I couldn’t help a moment of feeling stupidly sorry for myself and the …

  2011 has solidified my sordid love affair with Infographics. The always inspirational, @LarsLeafblad posted an article this evening, entitled, “10 Insanely Awesome Inspirational Manifestos.”   Of a few on the list, this one spoke to me the loudest.  You can visit ExpertEnough for more daily inspiration, how-to’s and simple solutions. I’m a huge fan. GirlmeetsGeek’s tagline …

    She looked at me with conviction the first time I walked by, shopping bags hanging from my arms and my mind pretending to not be unaware of exactly what I’ve been trying to cover. Who has a wig shop in the middle of a mall, honestly? I always thought that a major medical …

Success isn’t a result of spontaneous combustion.  You must set yourself on fire.  ~Arnold H. Glasow We came home from a strange night of trick-or-treating. Most houses were dark and quiet and my daughter Ava,  had trouble containing her excitement and disappointment at a sea of unlit houses. Not even on the chart for her …

  This evening, I sat across from my favorite person in the entire world. She shared with me a glimpse of her day and I sat back in wonder at how intelligent and fearless she was becoming. During an annual school event where the kindergarten through 5th grade classes paired up to rake community yards …

  “80% of success is just showing up.”  - Woody Allen I woke up this morning with a huge knot in my stomach. After battling an upper-respiratory Hercules, I felt less like going out of the house and more like turning off my alarm. Traffic was minimal and I strolled in the Minneapolis Convention Center with …

  I have an apology for someone very near to me that needs to be said.  Her big brown eyes couldn’t comprehend the guilt I hold, but something tells me that when she is older, she’ll understand. In between clients and personal brand and networking and life… I’ve said too many times to my daughter, …

  I tried desperately to focus on the presentation due tomorrow or the kitchen table with the junk mail piled to the point of no return, but all I could think of were vessels, unmanned and uncharted. I don’t know what happened with my mind to cause this preoccupation, but I do know that somewhere, …

“Political and cost-cutting measures have resulted in the end of NASA’s manned space program. As a result, we will have to rely on commercial spaceflight companies. I was originally against the idea of having commercial companies lead us in space, but have since realized it’s better to have them … than not have anything at …

In just a few hours, I’m heading out to a video shoot.  When faced with the crippling decision of preparing for the shoot with an actual hair appointment, (I’m partial to ponytails,) or a real make-up artist, (who might be disgusted digging through my make-up drawer,) I chose to spend an extra few hours with …

Tonight at #Wits, I decided to tune in while I was cleaning out my closet.  I was mesmerized listening to Neil Gaiman speak on his fantastic novel, “American Gods.”  He told stories from his childhood and hiding behind the couch while watching DR WHO.  It dawned on me that we are who we were. Our …

The courage to serve them with reliance / Face my mistakes without defiance / Show them I’m worthy / And while I show them  / I’ll show me / So, let them bring on all their problems / I’ll do better than my best / I have confidence they’ll put me to the test / But I’ll make them see I have confidence …