How Vulnerability Catapulted My Speaking Career
Who says emotions and business don’t mix? Contrary to that belief, my decision to share my most vulnerable story in public became the catalyst for the business of my dreams. There were days when getting out of bed seemed like an insurmountable task. On some, I couldn’t summon the strength to do even that. Guilt […]
Worthy of Healing: Embracing the Power of Self-Worth in My Healing Journey
In a world filled with challenges and setbacks, I often found myself grappling with the common struggle of feeling unworthy when it came to healing. This exploration delves into the profound concept that healing isn’t about deserving; instead, it’s a reflection of my genuine desire for positive transformation. Understanding the Misconception: I, like many others, […]
The Transformative Power of Personal Healing in Leadership
Embarking on the journey of personal healing has been a profound chapter in my life, not just as an individual but also as a business leader. It’s a story of resilience, self-discovery, and a transformation that has enriched both my personal and professional realms. Let me share with you three ways this healing journey has […]
How To Start Healing From Trauma – Part 3 of 3
In Part 3 of this 3-part series, we learn about healing our actions. To start from the beginning, click here. Whenever I share my story, I’m inevitably asked the same million-dollar question: How did I do it? How did I heal from the devastating loss of my son? While my answer isn’t simple, it is […]
How To Start Healing From Trauma – Part 2 of 3
In Part 2 of this 3-part series, we delve into the emotional aspect of healing from trauma. To start from the beginning, click here. Whenever I share my story, I’m often asked the million-dollar question: How did I do it? How did I heal from the devastating loss of my son? While my answer isn’t […]
How To Start Healing From Trauma – Part 1
Healing from trauma is possible. This 3-part series focuses on how. In Part 1, we learn about healing our thoughts. Whenever I share my story, I’m inevitably asked the same million-dollar question: How did I do it? How did I heal from the devastating loss of my son? While my answer isn’t simple, it is […]
10 Water Safety Tips Every Parent Should Know
Here are 10+ water safety tips every parent should know – because they could save a life. While we can’t always choose our life experiences, we can choose how we respond to them, by assigning an empowering or disempowering meaning. When my son died 23 years ago, I chose to create a positive meaning from […]
Finding Hope in Shared Stories: Healing Through Connection
Feeling hopeless? Sometimes the greatest form of hope is found in another’s story. Here’s how I healed through the connection of shared stories, and you can, too. The weeks after Drew passed were the hardest days of my life. I was planning a funeral and burying my son, and I remember feeling this immense heaviness, […]
Find Your Voice With Color
Looking for a new way to illuminate your potential and connect to your inner self? Find your voice with color. From the time I was a kid, art and color have assisted me in my healing journey in ways I didn’t realize at the time, but I can now identify. Looking back at how my art […]
What My Meditation Practice Actually Looks Like
Need a little more Zen in your life? Here’s what my daily meditation practice actually looks like. Meditation is not just about creating a moment of peace. It’s about providing ourselves with one moment where we can reconnect with our inner selves and higher power – so we can walk into the next moment with more peace, […]