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My Story Isn’t Over
I didn’t get this tattoo because it’s trendy or cool. I got it because I’m alive. And for a long time—I didn’t want to be. The cross and semicolon on my arm tell a story. The cross represents my faith. The semicolon represents a pause in a sentence that could’ve ended—but didn’t. Together, they’re my…
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I. AM. TIRED
There’s tired…and then there’s TIRED. I’m not talking about skipping a few hours of sleep or having a long day at work. I’m talking about the kind of tired that sinks into your bones. The kind that no nap can fix. The kind that feels like your soul is running on fumes, your brain is…
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What Happens After Empowerment
I sat in a room filled with 124 remarkable women, and for the first time in a long time, I felt it too. I felt seen. I felt inspired. I felt like I belonged, not for what I’ve survived, but for the strength I carry because of it. That room carried something powerful, something sacred.…
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The Ball, the Road, and the Workplace
Today I spent the afternoon with my grandsons and my youngest bonus son, and like most days with kids, it turned into a masterclass in human behavior. We were playing outside when one of the boys kicked the ball a little too hard, sending it rolling across the road. Of course, my youngest grandson, determined…
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How to Stop Procrastinating? Just Send Me the Invoice!
I got an email today with the energy of a motivational speaker who just discovered emojis. “How to Stop Procrastinating in 30 Days FREE Webinar is LIVE, First Name! LET’S GO!” (First of all, rude. My name is not First Name. But okay.) Now listen—I wanted to click that link. I really did. But here’s…
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The Space Between Season
I’ve sat back and watched a Remarkable Sister step into a new season, boldly, selflessly, and with so much grace. As I’ve watched her life through social media, I’ve seen her accept a new role. Her husband, with quiet strength, gave up the business he built from the ground up so they could move closer…
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I Just Don’t Want To… But I Do Anyway
There are just some days I don’t want to. I don’t want to shower. I don’t want to eat. I don’t want to cook. I don’t want to get dressed. I don’t want to get out of bed. I don’t want to work. I don’t want to talk to anyone. I don’t want to answer…
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“It’s Not What You Said, It’s How I Took It”
Let’s talk about feedback…the awkward cousin of praise and the not-so-fun sibling of growth. We all say we want it. We ask for it. But the truth? Most of us only want the feedback that feels like a warm hug and smells like a scented candle. The moment it feels like a slap or smells…
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2:46 AM – What’s Really Going On?
For the last five days, I’ve woken up at exactly 2:46 AM. Not 2:45. Not 2:47. Just…2:46. Like clockwork. No alarm, no noise, no dog barking (though that would make more sense). Just me, eyes open, brain spinning, body still. So what’s going on? I started Googling, because of course I did. You type in…
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Second Chances Deliver – Why Employers Can’t Afford to Overlook Justice Impacted Talent
In today’s competitive job market, companies everywhere are struggling to find reliable, skilled talent. Meanwhile, more than 80 million Americans, roughly one in three adults, carry a criminal record that too often excludes them from job opportunities. According to the Second Chance Business Coalition (SCBC), this untapped talent pool is being overlooked at a time…
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