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At 5 feet tall, Dolly Parton was larger than life. Coming from humble beginnings, growing up “dirt poor” and “wearing rags” on a farm in a 2-bed cabin in the Great Smoky Mountains in East Tennessee, as one of 12 children (6 boys, 6 girls), she taught us a masterclass of what it means to …

As moms with growing tweens and teens, we’ve all been there. We pick up our child after time apart, whether it’s school or camp, and we’re so eager to bond with them in a meaningful way. I can’t count the times I’ve asked some form of the question:  “How did it go, honey?” Only to …

 Today, July 2, it’s Freedom from Fear of Speaking Day worldwide, and I’m celebrating by launching a new book I curated, compiled, and co-authored with some wonderful people. It’s called: “Voices of Transformation: Real Stories. Bold Action. Global Impact.”  I started this project in December. I believe in giving on the day I was born (December 16th), …

I’ve been doing this motherhood thing for over 2 decades, and most of it on my own, so you might think I’ve got it figured out. That couldn’t be further from the truth, and with Eliana turning 13 in just a few weeks and Elydia growing up in a digital era, I constantly deal with …

What’s your love language?  The 5 Love Languages is probably THE bestselling book of all time. In it, the Author, Gary Chapman, taught us five ways to express love: physical touch, quality time, words of affirmation, acts of service, and gifts. “The Five Love Languages: Secrets to Love That Lasts” book was published in 1992 …

It can feel daunting to plan a family vacation that keeps the whole family entertained, but it doesn’t have to be.  Planning your first visit to Great Wolf Lodge can be easy, especially when you know the answers to the top first-time visitor questions. These Great Wolf Lodge tips and tricks help you plan one …

The Passion Test has been called the world’s #1 among all personal development tools for finding your passions and life purpose, and I became a Certified Facilitator many years ago. I’ll tell you all about it. The Passion Test™ was created by Janet Bray Attwood to help YOU to discover YOUR passions and begin really …

Three years ago, I delivered my first TEDx talk live at TEDxColePark in Corpus Christi. I flew in and stayed at a rental property. I remember how excited I was to meet the organizer and the team, as well as my incredible fellow speakers. My personal mission is to be a conduit for love, light, …

I know this is an unpopular opinion, but winter is a season for rest, not reinvention. And yet, every single year, like clockwork, January 1st comes carrying a heavy load of expectations – and anxiety. It’s all over your favorite social media platform: motivational quotes and declarations of new year’s resolutions. Whether it’s gym memberships …

Martin Luther King, Jr. is one of my superheroes. And each time I have walked through The King Center in Atlanta, I have felt something sacred settle into my bones. His legacy is palpable.  I’ve visited several times over the years, most meaningfully with my daughters, because as a mother, a naturalized citizen of the …