A Universal Voice Within Us All

by Jackie Savi-Cannon
As Breast Cancer Awareness Month comes to a close I felt it necessary to end it on a note of hope and strength. Usually people ask me to share my story as they find it inspiring. Don’t get me wrong; it’s a pretty good one but I feel compelled to begin with a [...]

“The Perfect Shoes Are Ones Someone Else Wants to Stand In.”

Our shoes are that element of our wardrobe that can be practical, functional; transform a look or send a strong message. They are the punctuation to our fashion statement. Regardless if you are a fashion victim or not, you are saying something based on the shoes you choose to wear. We may not be able [...]

Why Leaving a Comfort Zone Hurts!

by Karolyn Hart
I like to think of myself as a person who grabs life by the horns and courageously tackles anything. In my professional life I can say that I’ve consistently (and yes intentionally) thrown myself into areas that allowed me to grow. When I was 21 working at one of my first [...]

Here Comes Trouble! Get Excited!

by Karolyn Hart
What sort of trouble are you in lately? Have you recently lost something like..
… a job?
… a spouse?
… a home?
… an opportunity?
… a dream?
Then you just may be amongst the most fortunate and successful people in the world! Those of you who are jaded are staring at the screen with a sneer on [...]

The Pain and Possibilities in Turning 40…

In a juvenile way, I felt a bit cheated. When it came time for my fortieth birthday in 2008, I was finishing off my chemotherapy treatment.

Over 40 and Rocking it?

We’re looking for your stories of inspiration to women around the world on aging.

When Persevering Doesn’t Pay!

Let’s face it, we all know people who are in the midst of persevering. In fact, it’s been twenty plus years for some and they are still not stopping. The question is why do they continue?

Three Cheers for the Younger Sibling

by Jackie Savi-Cannon
“We assume siblings play a certain role in our family.”
I was reminiscing with a good friend of mine and my sister about various things we had experienced together in our past, over dinner.  My sister is eight years younger than I am so when we were growing up, that age gap would find [...]

My DIVINE Principles of Personal Growth

by Gwen Thibeaux
How I Remain Unstuck in My Life

If you ask the average person what they want to change about themselves or their lifestyle, they can no doubt give you a long list of things that jump out in their mind. But what happens next? What do people do with that list of things they [...]

Turning 40

by Mary Lou Roe ©
I turned 40 last week. And I felt fully prepared for the transition into my middle years. Age has not typically meant that much to me. My husband is 17 years older than I am.
I had my first child at 38. I am beginning a new career [...]