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How to Shift Your Perspective When Things are Hard
In just a matter of days, most of our lives have been impacted significantly by the Coronavirus outbreak. Instead of going about our daily lives, we are cooped up at home trying to make sense of what’s going on around us and how to adapt to this new way of life. There is a lot…
Keep readingThe Bravery of Vulnerability
Recently, I went to dinner with a group of friends from the gym. Prior to heading to dinner, my husband shared some difficult news he had received. It had been a particularly hard day for him after what had already been a challenging couple of weeks. I almost didn’t go to dinner because I didn’t…
Keep readingWhen Disaster Strikes: Supporting Nashville Tornado Recovery
In the early hours of Tuesday morning, I woke up to sirens blaring in my neighborhood. I was disoriented and unsure of what was happening. I looked at my phone and saw an alert about a tornado. I ran down the hall to grab James, my two-year-old son. He screamed when I yanked him out…
Keep readingEvery Hero Needs a Cheerleader
When it comes to bravery and courage, we tend to give a lot of credit to the hero. After all, it’s the protagonist in the story who slays the dragon, crosses the finish line or defeats the bad guy. We applaud their courage and their acts of bravery. We celebrate the victor. We give…
Keep readingYou Don’t Need Permission to Start
Did you ever have to use a hall pass in high school? A hall pass was an item you carried with you to show teachers and administrators that you had permission to be walking in the hall. For most teachers, it was some small token or a badge. But for my history teacher, his…
Keep readingThis Will Kill Your Dreams More Than Anything Else
Nine years ago, I wanted to get fired. I was in a job that I didn’t love. Meanwhile, I was building my marketing business as a side hustle in the hours before and after work. I was excited to work for myself full time. But, I was scared to quit my job. That’s why,…
Keep readingThe 3 Words that Will Guide Me in 2020
Happy New Year! I hope your 2020 is off to a great start! Mine started off a little bumpy with some illness, but I’m getting over the hump and I’m back in the office (even though I still sound a little funky). So, thanks for bearing with me. One of the things I do…
Keep readingYou Are Braver Than You Think
My sister recently visited me in Nashville while she was in town for a conference. And while she was here, I shared with her my vision for this podcast. I told her the genesis for this show was that I wanted to be braver. She responded in a way I didn’t expect…. “You already are…
Keep readingYou Are Braver Than You Think
HOW YOU ARE MAKING IT BRAVE? What’s one brave thing you’ve done recently? Let me know by using the hashtag #makeitbrave on social media.. I might just share your story on an upcoming episode of the show. I can’t wait to hear how you are finding more courage and bravery in your life. …
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