When was the last time you put yourself out there and risked being completely vulnerable? This was a question Brene’ Brown asked at the Texas Conference for Women, where I had the honor to speak about harnessing the power of resilience. I often talk about vulnerability and courage because I believe they lie at the heart of resilience. My journey started with my son, Evan.
“Happy Holidays!” A commonly used phrase with a whole host of expectations attached. This time of year is full of nostalgia, joy, and peace, but for many, it is also a time of anxiety, stress, and a general feeling of overwhelm. Take your already busy life. Then, throw in family expectations, travel, finances, gifts, get-togethers,…
As a life-long Texan and someone who has friends and family living in and around Houston, including my Mom, I can’t begin to tell you how heart breaking it has been to see and hear about the devastation caused by Hurricane Harvey that has occurred over the last few days. As millions of people begin…
Words are powerful. Words can strengthen or destroy relationships, they can win or lose business deals, they can bring families together or tear them apart, and they can trigger emotions ranging from euphoria to despair. According to the Global Language Monitor, there are currently 1,025,109 words in the English language alone and more are created every…
This experience has been the most challenging I’ve ever had, but it has also been one of the most meaningful learning opportunities I’ve experienced. While there have been a lot of emotional and stressful times, there have also been moments on the lighter side. I’ve learned that it is much easier to survive difficult times when you take time to find the positive moments.