Self-care is a concept we’re all familiar with these days—morning routines, meditation, a few minutes of peace. But have you ever thought about self-care that reaches deeper? Something that nurtures not just your body and mind but your soul? This is the essence of...
Becoming Her: Closing the Gap Between You Now and Your Future Self
We’ve all imagined that ideal version of ourselves—the one who’s confident, thriving, and living the life we dream about. But here’s the thing: waiting for perfect circumstances won’t magically transform us. Becoming your future self isn’t some distant event; it’s a...
Navigating Perimenopause & Menopause: Your Path to Thriving in Midlife
Let’s be real—perimenopause and menopause can feel like being strapped into a roller coaster ride you didn’t sign up for. One moment, you’re sweating through the night; the next, you can’t remember where you left your keys (again!). Sound familiar? If you’re feeling...
Unlocking Vitality: Hormone Health, Aging Well, and Longevity for Men & Women
Aging is an inevitable part of life, but how we age? That’s something we can actively shape. As the years pass, you may start to notice changes in your energy levels, mood, or overall sense of vitality. You’re not alone in this—hormonal changes are a natural part of...
Stop Taking It Personally: How to Free Yourself from Stress & Self-Created Suffering
We’ve all been there—an offhand comment from a boss or colleague makes your stomach churn. You start replaying it in your mind, wondering what it really meant. But what if I told you the key to reducing this stress lies in not taking things personally? In this post,...
Your Flourishing Toolkit for Handling Insults, Grief, and Rejection
In life, we’re bound to face insults, grief, and rejection—three tough challenges that can throw us off balance. But with the right approach, we can handle each with grace, confidence, and emotional maturity. In this post, I’m sharing actionable insights that will...
Your Reset Button: Hit It! Let Go, Learn, and Move Forward
We all experience moments when life feels heavy—whether from past mistakes, missed opportunities, or situations where others have wronged us. It’s easy to get caught up replaying old scenarios in our heads, holding onto regret or resentment, and feeling weighed down...
Battled And Bruised: Victory Over Life’s Toughest Challenges with Clarence Crayton III
Life has a way of testing us, pushing us to the brink, and leaving us with both physical and emotional scars. But for those who rise above, those scars become symbols of resilience. Today, I’m thrilled to introduce you to someone who truly embodies this...
Mastering the Mom Hustle: Focus, Flex, Flourish—A Game-Changing Workday Strategy
Balancing career and family often feels like juggling flaming torches while riding a unicycle. But what if there was a way to keep all those torches in the air without singeing your sanity? Today, we're diving into a concept that will revolutionize how you approach...
Flaunt Your Limited Edition Power
In a world captivated by rarity—where we chase after limited-edition cars, exclusive homes, and one-of-a-kind fashion pieces—it’s easy to overlook the fact that the most unique item of all is you. It’s time to flip the script on blending in and start embracing what...
Designing Your Ideal Life: Stop Chasing Someone Else’s Dreams
Are you tired of feeling like you're always behind, watching others seemingly have it all together while you struggle to keep up? It's a common feeling in today’s world, where social media constantly bombards us with highlight reels of other people’s lives. It's easy...
Navigating the Unexpected: Building Your Support Toolkit
Navigating the unexpected is something we all hope to handle well, but when life throws a curveball, it can be hard to know how to respond both practically and emotionally. A year ago, we were hit with the news that my husband needed major surgery, and things moved...
Overcoming Brain Fog Frustration
Today, we're diving into the mystifying world of brain fog. Ever felt like your brain is wrapped in a thick, hazy cloud? You're not alone! Join me as I share my rollercoaster journey from foggy-headed frustration to crystal-clear thinking, thanks to some life-changing...
Embracing Midlife Magic: A Journey of Self-Discovery and Wellness
As we journey through life, there's a transformative phase that often gets overlooked amidst our youth-centric culture: midlife. It's a period where wisdom meets experience, and where embracing aging becomes not just a necessity but a celebration. Today, I invite you...
Embrace Summer Vibes: Create Your Ultimate Bucket List
As high achievers, we often prioritize professional goals and personal growth, striving to excel in our careers and lives. However, amidst our busy schedules and ambitious pursuits, it's crucial to embrace the joy of living fully—especially during the vibrant season...
Embracing Flexibility and Adaptability: Lessons from A Military Spouse and Successful Entrepreneur Lauren Lomdsdale
In the entrepreneurship arena, the ability to adapt and remain flexible is often the difference between success and stagnation. As we navigate the challenges of building businesses and pursuing our dreams, there are valuable lessons we can learn from individuals who...
Letting Others Be Wrong About You
Have you ever felt the weight of others' opinions weighing you down? In this thought-provoking post, we explore the liberating concept of letting others be wrong about you. In life, we often encounter situations where others may misunderstand or misjudge us. It's a...
Relax, Friend: Calming Your Nervous System and Healing Your Body
Have you ever felt that overwhelming sense of stress creeping into your life? Oh, believe me, I've been there too! You see, our body's nervous system is like the conductor of a grand symphony, regulating countless operations within us. But when stress takes over, it...
Part 1: Steady in the Storm
Life, much like the weather, can be unpredictable. Just when we think we've found our footing, a storm rolls in, threatening to upend everything we've built. But amidst the chaos and uncertainty, there is a way to remain steady in the storm. Listen to the episode...
Habit Making: It doesn’t just take 21 days
Embarking on the journey of forming new habits is often accompanied by the expectation that it takes a mere 21 days to solidify them. However, the reality is far more nuanced, with studies suggesting a wide-ranging timeframe that can extend beyond 260 days. In this...
Hey Girl- Stop caring what they think and start living the life you want.
As we kick off the year, let's dive into a transformative journey that begins with liberating ourselves from the shackles of external judgments. It's time to focus on what truly matters – your opinion of yourself. Get ready to break free from the chains of societal...
Nutrition and Living Well with Trey Triplette of 3natural Bionutrition
What we fuel our bodies with really matters. Our nutrition plan doesn't have to be crazy complicated and my guest today will share the how and why it is so important to fuel our body and mind the right way… in a way that is sustainable for the long term. 3natural...
Train Like An Athlete with guest speaker Redford Jones of Jones Performance
Jumping into all things Movement, Mobility and Recovery In this podcast episode we talked with Redford Jones of Jones Performance. Redford is a trained athlete who uses his skills as a kicker and punter to train athletes in the same field, as well as personal training...
September- Reset, Build Momentum, and Finish the Year Strong
September can be a powerful time to revisit and recommit to the goals you set at the beginning of the year. It's like a second chance to make progress! It’s common to lose momentum and steam about this time of year on goals,...
You’re never too late for a reinvention of yourself
Life is a journey of constant evolution, and one of its most beautiful aspects is the ability to reinvent oneself at any stage. Whether you're at the dawn of adulthood or well into your golden years, the power to redefine who you are and how you show up in the world...
Guarding Your Mind
Today, we're delving into a scorching topic that's absolutely crucial in our journey towards personal growth - "Guarding Your Mind." I am thankful for the adversities I have already experienced in my lifetime because it has enabled me to become more resilient and to...
Interview with Women Making Waves Founder, Tyler Skinner
Women need a space to connect to bring their wisdom, creativity and connection together so they can uplift their communities and future leaders of tomorrow. Today, I am chatting with Tyler Skinner as she shares about her organization Women Making Waves. Their...
Top Performance Tips for Business
In today's fast-paced and competitive world, success is not just about what you know; it's about what you do with that knowledge. In this blog post, we will explore seven key principles that can help you turn your knowledge into action and achieve greater success in...
Create More Joy this Summer
Summer is a season that invites us to bask in the warmth of the sun, immerse ourselves in nature's beauty, and embrace the joy that surrounds us. It is a time when we can break free from our routines and open ourselves up to new possibilities. By intentionally...
Women’s Health and a Midlife Shift: A Discussion on Perimenopause and Menopause
Lifting the veil on the topic of midlife and the hormone changes that take place in our body. Defining what perimenopause and menopause is and what the symptoms can be. I share solutions and tips I have learned about feeling my best in perimenopause. Lifestyle,...
What does it mean to live life full?
For you to live your life fully is unique to you. It is not a cookie cutter kind of thing! To live your life to the fullest will look different to each and every one of us. You define success. Period! You get to determine what will give you fulfillment. Are you just...
7 Simple Healthy Lifestyle Tips to Begin Now
January is a great time to focus on self-care and creating healthier habits. There is something about the new year that makes most people want to recreate themselves, start something new, and make healthier choices. Of course, you never have to wait for the “new year”...
Self Reflection: What it is and how to do it
The new year is a time of reflection. For some people this comes at the end of each year, beginning of the new year, or possibly on their birthdays. But many people don't use the art of self-reflection in the best way that they can. I have a list of a few things that...
My Version of a “Healthy” Margarita
Cinco de Mayo has brought about some reminiscing of past vacations to Mexico and all things margarita and guac! So instead of forcing myself to write about something possibly more productive, I am leaning into my joy and writing about my favorite kind of margarita and...
My Travel Tips for Miami Beach
Let me tell ya... Miami Beach did not disappoint for a weekend of relaxation. Well sort of relaxation! I ended up staying up wayyyy past my normal time because we were having too much fun. I still woke up at the break of dawn. However, no matter if you are looking for...
Travel Tips for Cabo San Lucas
I recently returned from a three night, four day stay in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. Last minute trips, I believe, can be the best and most fun which is what this trip was. I made no major plans ahead of time but simply wanted to enjoy the resort, pool time and of course...
6 Ways to Combat Stress & Overwhelm
It is important we learn ways to tackle and manage the feeling of overwhelm, anxiety and stress. These feelings can creep up on us from time from time. We should pay attention to them as indicators of adjusting some things in our life. We can also combat it with good...
Have The December You Desire
The food coma has worn off from Thanksgiving for me and waking up on December 1st today, I was so excited! First, I just love Christmas but just in general I am excited for the month ahead and also excited for the present moment. I knew it was important to be...
Morning Routines-Why They Are Important
Let's chat about morning routines! I've always been a big believer in having a consistent morning routine and one that empowers me for the day. Our morning habits can create the flow of our day and helps set the stage for our mental state of mind. Starting each day...
Creating A Cozy Guest Room
Over the weekend, I finished up a decorating project at my home by the beach. Well almost finished up...I’m still waiting on a piece of furniture for under the tv on the wall and one piece of artwork that I can’t decide on. Truly...are we ever done?!? Homes area work...
Reset and Refocus For 2021
Well, we’ve had enough time to get our feet wet into this new year. As I’m sitting here writing this, we are about a week into 2021 and If you follow my instagram stories you know I’ve been a busy bee at home purging drawers, closets, and just organizing all of my...
How Appreciation Can Make The Holiday Season Bright
We are just a couple days away from Christmas. The holidays bring about different emotions and feelings for each of us. For many this year, holiday traditions have been altered in one way or another and for some, the holidays have always brought a range of emotions...
The Importance of Personal Down Time
We all need it. Time to recharge, relax and unwind. Personal down time is something that quite honestly can easily get pushed to the side only to later leave us wondering why we feel so frazzled, exhausted or just plain blah! If you want to feel more balanced,...
Beach Day Essentials
Felt so good to be back on the beach after they have been closed in Southern California since late March. Summer days mean beach days and yesterday was my first day back lounging on the beach since the quarantine started in southern California. I grabbed my “go to”...
Your Best Years Are Yet To Come
When I curl up to read a book, it is my personal quiet time…a turning within. What’s that saying…”a book is a gift you can open again and again.” That is so true! I hope you enjoy my thoughts and book review of Second Calling by Dale Hanson Bourke. I strongly...
Tips For A Nourishing Bath time Routine
One of my favorite ways to unwind at the end of the day and nurture myself is a long soak in the bathtub. It is a simple practice that allows the nervous system to relax. Although our nervous system has the ability to self-regulate, in today’s world, our body and...
Connect To Your Joy
Photo by Nevaeh Grace. IG @plusfashionblgr At times life can be like a juggling act. Each day filled with balancing what needs to be done that day, taking care of others in our lives, taking care of ourselves and tending to the necessities of daily living. I have...
Stepping Into A New Decade Welcome 2020
We have officially stepped into a new decade! Happy New Year and welcome 2020! January seems to be a natural time to kinda reset or reevaluate ourselves, our lives, our intentions and goals. This is a good practice to do throughout the year or anytime your inner voice...
Moving Your Body Every Day
I am passionate about exercise and all things regarding mind-body wellness. With the new year soon approaching, many have started setting new fitness goals for 2020 which is great! I say there is no time like the present time to begin a better path to health and...
Kombucha Tea 101
My guess is you’ve heard of a drink called kombucha or maybe you already drink it. If you’re wondering if kombucha is just a health fad read on and you can make your own decision. I really like the tea based drink and one of the places I frequent when I am blogging,...
7 Simple Self-Care Habits
I’m a big advocate of taking good care of mind, body and spirit because you are truly the only one that can do that for yourself. I know you are hoping I'm going to suggest we all need a day at the spa every week (wouldn't that be lovely!) but while having a special...
Fitting In Is Overrated
Let's chat real quick about fitting in, blending in or being to hung up on wanting others approval. It is a good survival skill for say a chameleon, you know the lizard that changes color with whatever background it exists in. There are animals that blend in to their...
Tips for Empty nester Travel: A Weekend in San Diego
Earlier in October, I planned a weekend for my husbands birthday for the two of us. We have been on the go a lot lately so I planned a weekend in San Diego since it was just a short 35 minute drive from our house. This city never disappoints as a place to recharge...
Being Flawsome-A Work In Progress
Have you heard of the word Flawsome? I love that word! It's kind of catchy and is a great way to acknowledge our flaws all while being awesome at the same time. Each of us is progressing at different stages, different speeds, and in different ways. In a culture that I...
Ideas For A Girls Trip to Washington, D.C.
Over Labor Day weekend, my mom and I took off for a 4 night trip to Washington, D.C. It was my moms first time there and although I have been multiple times for business, it had been about 8 years since my last visit. Washington, D.C. is the perfect getaway if you are...
Moms–Keep Your Tank Full
With Mother’s Day soon approaching, I’ve been thinking about all of the roles a mother plays in the course of her life. I only had to think about it for five minutes before I was totally exhausted with what all that can entail! I know because I am a mother, I have watched my mom […]
Guided by God’s Love and Wisdom
“I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you and watch over you.” Psalm 32:8 This morning I meditated on this scripture and really let it sink in to my soul. I read that scripture and recall all the times in my life these words ring true. […]