There are some people who have the opportunity to live the life they love. A life that for them is filled with fun, freedom and opportunity. This kind of living may seem unimaginable to some, but is it really that far out of reach? Entrepreneur Peter Shankman (click to read) shares…

Recently, I was a speaker at an annual fundraiser for a non-profit organization, the Brandon Foundation. When I was asked to speak at the event I was told the theme was ‘hope’. I realized there were many things I could share and speak about related to hope. The foundation…

When I was a little girl, much like other little girls, I fantasized about being a mommy to my own little babies. I couldn’t wait to dress them up, feed them, hold them and kiss them! I never thought past my children being just that, babies! While I was growing up there was a lot of dysfunction in our …

Have you ever noticed the carefree spirit of a child? The littlest of things excite them and bring them joy. They seem to have x-ray vision at times, when they point out things like seeing a rainbow tucked behind the clouds during a storm. Often children are found clapping and dancing, randomly. Only they know why!

Our activities and interests often depend on the culture we grew up in and experienced. I have friends, of other cultures then my own, that have a party for every reason imaginable. On the opposite end of the spectrum, there are many friends who do not celebrate via a party, including special events like birthdays.

There are various ways that we can partner with others. Business projects, starting a new business, and collaborating on an event are some great ways to work together. Depending on what we specialize in, the opportunities to find others to partner with are endless …

For most, winter has passed and spring is in the air. The weather is changing, plants and flowers are blooming and more. It is that in between time of year. Winter is over, but summer has not begun. Perhaps, like me, you are working on your new…

A bucket list… I visualize it as a large, metal pail that is brimming with post-it notes. As we accomplish the items on the list and remove those post-it notes from the bucket, it becomes emptier. Apparently the goal is to have an empty bucket. Or is it?

Has saying good-bye ever been easy? I thought about the times when I have said good-bye and asked several others too. We concluded that saying good-bye whether forever or temporarily often stirs up a feeling of loss. It may bring about a feeling of…

With the world constantly evolving into one of instantaneous answers, mass information through the internet, business being done at lightening speed and a less personal mode of communication with others, how do we stay connected to one another?