These are my personal views, based on what I've experienced when I actually talk to people that connect with me either through FB Messenger or through LinkedIn. Many of us entrepreneurs don’t really like social media and the need to put ourselves out there every day. But we know it is a tool that, if you can use it correctly, allows you to grow your clientele and even make some friends. The funny thing is that I have always been told how much better LinkedIn is for business than FB pages. And I must say I am a bit disappointed with the direction LinkedIn is taking. It used to truly be for the ..read more

What makes us lose self to such a degree that we are not sure what happened? Who did we become? One thing I am certain of underneath all the veneer and polish, we are still there. The true essence of our amazing personalities is there, maybe not for the whole world to see, but it’s right there just beneath the surface. And preparing for death brings that essence to the surface, almost spontaneously. I have helped many people by simply sitting with them until their last breath. Nobody should ever go through their final moments alone. In my experience, the curious thing is that all these differ ..read more

The rattling sound is ever so slight, but within the next 2 hours it becomes stronger and takes on a steady rhythm. I listen sadly to the cadence, knowing that the end is near, as I remember other loved ones I sat next to who have passed on. Life is slowly coming to an end… I ask permission to hold his hand. Even though my friend is not talking, I feel asking is always a better option. They can hear us, and they let us know when they do not want to be touched. I receive permission to hold his hand and while mindlessly caressing his fingers, I watch every wrinkle disappear. It is like a painte ..read more

Let me set the scene for this true and epic experience: Covid-19 has happened to all of us worldwide. While it is different for everyone, we are all affected, and there is no escaping. I decided that taking root and having a place where I can work and have a sanctuary at the same time is what I needed after the initial lockdown period. The process seemed simple at first glance: call the movers in LA that took care of my storage and find movers to move the contents of the storage unit from the West Coast to the Midwest. After several written quotes, with most in the same price range, I chose t ..read more

“A cause that you are passionate about hides your own adversity. From that pain grows your biggest strength, which in turn makes you the cause’s best ally.” This saying of mine did not just appear out of nowhere… it has been a very long time in the making in my life without knowing that it was there. Right? You don’t just sit down and, in a moment, write all these things that turn into quotes people love and say, “Now, that sounds good.” Not me, in any case. That is not my methodology. While writing my first book there was already the moment I started talking about pain. In the book, I actual ..read more

What parent doesn’t want their child to become a kind adult? Even children themselves understand the value of kindness in making the world a better place as revealed in a recent Highlights State of the Kid™ survey, where 2,000 kids (ages 6 to 12) were asked what they would change if they could change one thing in the world. Twenty-four percent of the kids said they would increase kindness, respect, and honesty. So, if both parents and children want more kindness in their lives, how can parents ensure that kindness remains front and center in daily life? How can we help our kids keep positive ..read more

Often when we are in a rut, we feel stuck and at an impasse, but the truth is we are not! We only seem stuck because we cannot see outside of the problems that keep us from moving forward. One thing that has helped me and that might help you is to look at your expectations first and acknowledge to yourself when there is a problem, especially if you are the team leader. Once you acknowledge the problem, then re-look at the goals you set and consider if they are attainable. The feeling of being “stuck” could simply be a matter of unrealistic expectations. I often see that the goals are unrealis ..read more

Is the money going to last? Will the people on the frontlines make it? Will I be able to see my parent who is in the nursing home face-to-face soon? Am I really going to have to go to a food bank for the first time in my life? All these questions that we ask ourselves, either while awake at night or while going to sleep. In the quietness of a dark bedroom, our thoughts are in turmoil and reflect absolutely nothing peaceful, only the real, palpable effects of this pandemic. I would like to offer a word of comfort: we are experiencing something unique. Something that has a silver lining if we a ..read more

A bold statement, but true. Here’s why… Expectations in a relationship means you already have the outcome in mind without communicating this to the person, and when what you expect does not happen you are then left with a distorted image of how it should have been… First, we need to be clear that expectations are part of everyday life, from the moment we have any type of relationship, whether it’s personal, family, or business. Expectations start early and stay with us throughout our lives. So why are we so disappointed when the expectations don’t become reality? Because we assumed and hoped ..read more

I had the honor of being a guest on A Girlfriend's Guide to 2nd Acts! Check it out here! Meet Gabriella “G” van Rij! Dynamic speaker, creator of the global Dare To Be Kind movement, author! What has this woman not done? She offers an incredible story of resilience, pursuing your goals, laughter, joy in living, and how to be kind, especially to yourself.  Or catch the show with any of the following links! ,Google podcasts ,Spotify ,RadioPublic ,Pocketcasts ,Breaker ..read more