When you hear the phrase, “Invest in yourself,” do you imagine lots and lots of dollars leaving your life? You're not alone. Many people think of investment simply being about a financial transaction. But investing in you should be a nonnegotiable in each of our lives. You can't give to others, your family, friends, employers, employees, what you d…

Independence. Freedom.Words that are so often used that many people don’t stop and evaluate what does freedom or independence mean to them. Many people will say they want personal freedom, but their habits, work ethic and drive don’t match their talk. I am motivated to work hard on creating a life that I love and one of location and financial freed…

This week I was off my game. I let my guard down and allowed someone else's drama to steal my gift! One minute I was fine, the next I was on the verge of tears and yelling. I couldn't focus for the rest of the day.I'm sure you've had moments like that. In this episode I want to remind you (and me) that you don't have control over other people, but …

"I am so busy. Crazy busy! Extremely Busy!" Several years ago, that's what would have come from me if you asked how I was doing. I wore my "busy badge" like a medal of honor. The busier I was the better I felt about myself.But now...I've been set free! LOL Busy-ness is the enemy to being productive. Doing a bunch of stuff that really doesn't matter…

Have you ever worn clothing that tailor made? It fit you perfectly because it was specifically made just for you! It makes you not ever want to go back to buying clothes off the rack. Just like tailor made clothes, God has given you gifts and talents that are unique to you. Too often we spend time looking at other people's gifts that we miss just h…

"Ninety-nine percent of the failures come from people who have the habit of making excuses." - George Washington CarverI've spoken to many women who want more out of their life and business, but when I ask them to reflect on why they haven't achieved the level of success that they desire I hear countless excuses. If you are feeling less than stella…

Do you find saying “no” hard? I certainly do at times. It’s such a little word, but man it can be one of the most difficult words to utter at times. I’ve found that women often have an even more difficult time saying no. Maybe it’s because we tend to me more nurturing or empathetic. We just can’t bear the thought that of hurting someone because we …

I love a great superhero movie! So many people are drawn to those mighty figures because they have great potential, they find themselves in challenging situations that show them their abilities, and most are trying to learn who they are and how they want show up in the world. WAIT!! That sounds like my life!This week's episode I offer 5 steps to he…