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It Pays To Be a Young Entreprenuer
Someone who can manage, organize, or take on the risks of an enterprise is not much different than an explorer or adventurer. And, that has always been the lens through which I have viewed small business. It is an adventure. It will kick your butt and you’ll learn a lot of hard lessons, but you will also cover some amazing new landscapes, meet incredible people, and hopefully have a lot of fun along the way.
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The Greatness of Dawn Staley
It is easy to stand in your greatness after a win; it is much harder to stand in your loss and be great.
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How to Melt A Frozen Heart
My love language is warmth. I’m not against chocolate, flowers, or fine jewelry. But I tend to be my best self when I’m balmy. And whether you need to thaw out a bad attitude or thaw out from cold temps, for those who need a little motivation with gifts and ideas for Valentine’s Day – regardless of relationship status - this blog’s for you.
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Stepping into your Power
Part of the way we care for people is to acknowledge individual worth and power and to enable individuals to exercise their rights. Democracies weaken when individuals do not realize their power or willingly give it up. Whether you need to hear this now - or in another four years don’t give up or disengage from the process. Don’t become despondent. Regardless of the boxes that you check, don’t check, or even fit into, YOU have the power, the right, and responsibility to create change in your community.
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I let my son cut my hair, and...
The beauty industry is a 650 BILLION dollar beast with significant environmental impact. We are marketed and manipulated to feel like we have to look a certain way. If you want to go all in on beauty like I go all in on hiking, do it. But we can all step back and consider the impact it has on our day and on our environment so we can make the choices that best align with our values.
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Navigating the Next Four Years
High School is more than the sum of a college application and America is more than a political cycle. Whether your next four years are filled with pop quizzes or policies, working towards a dream or feeling exhausted by reality, let us not forget the full spectrum of experiences occurring everywhere, all at once, and create a world that has space for it all.
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From the Flood to the Fire: 6 Tips for Responding to Natural Disasters
Before Helene, I approached the news of natural disasters with a sense of disbelief and disassociation, but I have since experienced… help. SO. MUCH. HELP. I have experienced all the countless ways that people have made a positive difference in our community and for our family and I feel more empowered and better equipped to engage in the recovery efforts in Los Angeles and beyond.
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Manatees, Sandhill Cranes, and Winter Adventure - Southern Style
I hope that this blog inspires some outdoor time, highlights some of the awesome experiences available in the Southeast, helps with planning your outdoor travel, and increases awareness and advocacy for some of the incredible animals that live in our region. Regardless of whether you are a snowbird or snow bunny, there are countless parks and critters to visit during the winter season!
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The light beyond the screen
We don’t hold space for holidays because everything is right and well and easy. We mark these days because life is in fact not what we want it to be. But at the same time we believe and trust that it can get better- and will. Holidays done well help us remember to slow down, to see people, to embrace generosity and hold on to hope.
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What changed your mind?
I cannot remember one link or forwarded email that has substantially changed my mind. These days, the media I digest through my phone, computer, or TV does little to persuade my thoughts. On the contrary, it’s self-selected and pre-programmed to affirm my inclinations rather than challenge them. An essay or poem by Wendell Berry will make an imprint. And a show, such as Ted Lasso, helps us all to “stay curious.” But more than ever, experiences and relationships are what transform and alter the way I think and feel.
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