As a young girl in Zimbabwe, Tererai Trent only had one dream: to get an education. However, because she was a girl she was not afforded that opportunity. She was forced to marry at age 11, and by age 18 she had three children. Then one day she met Jo Luck... »
The Girl Effect
I’ve come to believe that each of us has a personal calling that’s as unique as a fingerprint – and that the best way to succeed is to discover what you love and then find a way to offer it to others in the form of service, working hard, and also allowing the energy... »
Are Modern Women Destined to Be Unhappy?
On HuffingtonPost.com, Marcus Buckingham recently posted a piece called “Women’s Happiness: What We Know For Certain” where he discusses a decline in happiness among modern young women. While Buckingham touches on some interesting points as to possible explanations for this disarming trend such as women being harder on themselves than men and the additional... »
Ten Ways to Embrace Your Single Self
Every day women are compromising their values and standards for the sake of having a boyfriend. Singledom is a time to appreciate the essence of who we are as women. So, what do you do until you find Mr. Right? Here are ten tips to get you started: 1. Be all you can be physically.... »
Confessions of an Overachiever
As a self-proclaimed busybody and workaholic, the concept of just “being” isn’t an easy one for me to grasp, especially in a society where relaxing is considered being lazy. From birth, it’s been drilled into my head to do more, to work harder, and to always strive to be the best. However, it’s questionable... »
The Quest for the Quick Fix
How many times have we as women, looked for love in all the wrong places – in approval, in a relationship, or in a career? Our culture tricks us into believing that our spiritual hunger can be tamed by external things, so we get our “fix” from a fabulous pair of shoes, a prestigious job... »
Courting Your Passion
“If one advances confidently in the direction of one’s dreams, and endeavors to live the life which one has imagined, one will meet with a success unexpected in common hours.” – Henry David Thoreau Ever since I could remember, I’ve been obsessed with the written word. I began writing poetry and short stories as a... »
Whet Your Appetite for Joy with a Dash of Self-Acceptance and a Side Order of Gratitude
While I shudder at the thought of allowing someone else to define who I am, there have been many times in my life when I have done just that. What I did for a living, what kind of car I drove, and what kind of clothes I wore became a prerequisite for whether... »
