Becoming Comfortable on the Edge of Your Comfort Zone

I got into a bad habit of waking up at 3:30 in the morning to check my phone. This breaks every tech rule, but it seriously became a compulsion. I had to see the photos of my child. Let me back up a little so you all understand. I said NO to the mission trip […]

Honoring your story

Growing up, I was very sheltered. At eighteen, I decided that my life was to include going to college then graduate school, have a career, a husband, a house, and kids. I found myself feeling fairly prepared for my upcoming life that included being a United States Senator by the time I was 35. From […]

You are uniquely and wonderfully made!

What does unique mean? By definition, there is only one, there is no other. Isn’t that incredible? I mean think about it. You were created to be…you! Even if you are a twin, they are not you! So why is it then, that we, as women, can’t accept and appreciate our uniqueness? Why can’t we […]

Being a Successful Woman in a Man’s World

I am the youngest of 4 girls from a upper-middle class family, at least by the time I came along. I know the family had hard times in the early years because my parents married at such a young age, but I know that is what made us who we are. My sisters are 18, […]

Rediscovering my dream job

I keep meaning to clean out my closet.  I’ve been trying to get to it for the past year or so but between photo shoots, my home office, my home studio, my husband, my daughter, the house, the dogs, I just haven’t done it.  You see, about a year ago I quit my day job […]

Curious risk takers wanted

“When all think alike, then no one is thinking.” ~ Walter Lippman Innovation is defined as a new method, idea or product and yet so few of us are willing to embrace new ideas, thoughts or patterns. Change can be a dreaded word. Innovation requires us to remain open to new ideas, to brainstorm, and allow others […]

The future belongs to the risk takers

Are You an Innovator? In my role as the Chamber of Commerce President, I am often asked about the future of our community. How do we turn things around? How do we move forward?  What will Richland County look like in the future? Those can be hard questions for anyone to answer with any degree […]

I’m afraid of failing

I am afraid of failing and being alone. You know REALLY alone. Like on the edge of a precipice in the dark and you know there is vast space all around. You have to make a decision while little lights of your dreams start to glow and multiply, and you spin around in awe. Do you stay and hide […]

Walking away: I was created for something greater

“You’re a chump! GET OUTTA HERE,” he said. With tears streaming down my face, I glanced over my shoulder knowing it would be the last time I would ever step foot in that house again. It was a hell-hole. And, as gut-wrenching as it was to leave, I refused to live under the same roof with a […]

I was thrust out of my comfort zone…

The “art of the pause” has been on my mind, as I was recently a participant at a Cindy Biggs retreat (SeeBigg.com). The retreat entitled CONFIDENCE, COMMUNICATION AND CREATIVITY Women’s Leadership Retreat was held at Mohican State Park. I attended this retreat in order to bond with three amazing women. My intention being, to get […]