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One of the greatest myths about getting older is that adventure has an expiration date.
Somewhere along the way, many women begin to believe they've missed their chance. They think adventure belongs to their twenties, career changes should have happened in their forties, and by fifty, life should s...
Throughout this month, we've talked about friendships that shape our future, choosing a summer state of mind, and having the courage to embrace our next chapter. My hope is that these blogs have reminded you that joy isn't something we find - it's something we choose.
Joy isn't reserved for vacatio...
Every day we wake up with an opportunity to choose our next chapter.
That doesn't mean pretending the hard chapters never happened. In fact, some of our most difficult seasons become the very experiences that prepare us to encourage someone else. Our setbacks often become our greatest teachers.
I'...
When most people think of summer, they picture sunshine, vacations, cookouts, lake days, fresh fruit, flip-flops, and longer evenings. Summer has a way of making us feel lighter, freer, and more alive.
But what if that feeling didn't have to end when the calendar changed?
What if summer wasn't jus...
Have you ever noticed that after spending time with certain people, you feel energized, encouraged, and ready to take on the world? Then there are other relationships that leave you feeling drained, doubtful, or exhausted.
That's not your imagination. It's influence.
One of the greatest lessons I'...
Happy almost 4th of July! 🎆 As we celebrate this special day of freedom and independence, let’s take a moment to reflect on the things that truly define us: what we eat and drink, wear, and think. This week’s blog is dedicated to embracing a holistic approach to living life to the fullest.
You Are ...
Let's clear something up right away.
Aging is not the enemy.
Yet somewhere along the way, many women started believing that every extra pound, every energy slump, every frustrating health challenge could be blamed on getting older.
"I guess it's just my age."
"I can't do what I used to do."
"My...
Your Midlife Body Isn't Broken
Your body is not broken.
It's changing.
As we age, hormones shift. Muscle mass naturally declines if we aren't actively working to preserve it. Stress often increases. Sleep can become more challenging.
All of these factors affect how your body uses energy.
The pr...
The Problem Isn't Your Age
Many women hit their 50s and 60s believing their best years are behind them. They accept feeling tired, struggling to keep up with grandkids, gaining weight around the middle, and watching their strength slowly disappear.
But those aren't simply "age problems."
They're ...
In the 1980’s I co-owned a modeling school and agency in Evansville IN. One of the most popular classes was Skin Care and Makeup, where young women learned everything from foundation application o eyebrow shaping.
One of the first lessons I taught was to never say you are “plucking” your eyebrows. ...
Why This Question Is So Hard to Answer
Most women can tell you instantly what everyone else in their life is worth.
Their children? Priceless. Their friendships? Irreplaceable. Their time and energy poured into careers, households, and communities? Absolutely invaluable.
But turn the question inw...
When was the last time you looked in the mirror and smiled?
Not checked your lipstick. Not critiqued your jawline. Not mentally catalogued everything you wish looked different.
Actually smiled. At yourself. With warmth. With kindness. With the same grace you extend so freely to everyone else in yo...
