In addition to writing on my own site, I am also a contributing writer on my company’s website. Whenever content can be beneficial for both audiences, I plan to share those articles here as well. I hope you enjoy this post on the importance of self-awareness in leadership & management that was originally featured on…
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I was raised by a tribe of women. My mom beautifully modeled sacrificial friendship for me from a very young age and there wasn’t a time that I can remember where there weren’t at least two moms and a whole herd of kids gathered for everything. I adored my childhood. And I largely believe it…
Read MoreDon’t miss your story because you are afraid of it not being great enough.
Jennie Allen
I feel glorious, glorious Got a chance to start again I was born for this, born for this It’s who I am, how could I forget? I made it through the darkest part of the night And now I see the sunrise Now I feel glorious, glorious I feel glorious, glorious. Macklemore “What makes you…
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First things first. Speaking our dreams into the world is scary. It is one of the most vulnerable things we as humans can do and, often, we shrink back within ourselves, believing that life is safer by keeping our deepest desires close to our chest. Free from the speculation of others, the criticism of the crowd and the potential rejection of the world we so long to impact with our gifts, goals, and dreams.
Second, if you are anything like me, asking for help from others is terrifying. I’m a do-it-myself, I’ll-find-a-way kind of girl, so having to reach outside of myself to ask others to lend a hand feels not only unnatural but uncomfortable.
I am undeniably passionate about encouraging others to use their gifts and pursue their dreams. It just never occurred to me that others would be so willing to jump in on mine.
Read MoreBe confident in what you’re doing. If you’re not going to be confident, you might as well not be doing it.
Aretha Franklin
Here for the courage. Here for the growth. Here for the fun. Here for it all. I’m passionate about health and clean living, but I’m not trying to be a wellness blogger. I’m passionate about exercise, but I’m not a fitness influencer. I’m passionate about Jesus and speaking to others about His Truth, but I’m not pursuing being…
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Confession: I’m not good at vacationing. You may read that and chuckle, or think that I’m being dramatic, but it’s true. I’m terrible at stepping away, powering down & taking a break. When it comes time for vacation, my perfectionist nature starts to freak out underneath the surface. “I can’t step away until everything is…
Read MoreIf there is one thing I have learned in my years on this planet, it’s that the happiest and most fulfilled people are those who devoted themselves to something bigger and more profound than merely their self-interest.
John Glen
Back in November, I went on a trip with some of our very best friends and it may have been one of the sweetest and most unique experiences of my adult life thus far. Although there are moments amongst the bills & the responsibilities that can feel less than awesome, I still forget that 1)…
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