For Father’s Day, in support of dads everywhere, Boot Camp for New Moms (BCNM), along with Dads Adventure has launched #DadsGotThis, a campaign celebrating the unique ways men care for their family and deliver as dads.
To participate, moms simply submit a brief video or photo here highlighting something special Dad does to nurture his baby and family and tag … Read more...
For as long as I can remember, abortion has been an either-or topic. You were either for or against. There was no middle ground and both sides are equally passionate and rightfully so. You’re talking about an unborn child and you’re also talking about a woman’s body and her ability to choose.
Recently, I read a very thoughtful and well-written … Read more...
I’ve seen what happens to ‘nice girls’ who revolt played out on Netflix series and have even read about their questionable behavior in a few articles.
Shucks, I was that girl.
If you’ve ever had the opportunity to hear my presentation ‘Death of a Nice Girl,‘ you know that ‘being nice’ can lead women down a road filled … Read more...
Some years ago, I was venting to my friend Denika about an upside-down relationship. In these moments of extreme frustration and confusion, it really does help when your friends are life coaches by profession. Halfway during my rant, she stopped me.
“Lisa,” she exclaimed in her Bahamian accent, “If you ask somebody for a dollar and they don’t have a … Read more...
There are times in your life when things are going well.
You’re slaying dragons and conquering demons and then out of nowhere, life happens.
You may begin to question your own sanity, your purpose, and inevitably you start in on all those why questions.
“Why me?”
“Why now?”
“Why am I going through this again?”
In these moments, when it … Read more...
If you haven’t heard by now, Serena—you know tennis legend, Serena, has partnered with Pampers in celebration of her “wild child.” I saw the stories on Facebook and clicked one of them. I was happy to read a story about a mom who isn’t trying to stifle her little girl. She isn’t trying to get her to sit quietly and … Read more...
Loving and serving the emotionally wounded requires a certain maturity and a mastery in the art of compassion and yes, self-love.
Loving and serving emotionally wounded folk requires that you not mirror back the behavior they’re exhibiting.
It requires that you stay calm, always keep the bigger picture in mind and for you yourself not to act out of frustration.… Read more...
Here’s the thing.
What the self-help books, enlightened folk, and sages of our day may not always tell you is that once you get healed…
Once your eyes are opened…
Once you’re no longer seeing and reacting to life through the lens of your past hurt…
That some of the relationships you forged in your hurt state, don’t suit you … Read more...
Women who know, know that collaborations are powerful ways to build relationships, serve a greater audience, and increase your brand’s exposure.
Natalie Lin is such a woman.
She’s the founder and artistic director of the Houston-based orchestra group Kinetic—a conductorless ensemble.
So how do you let your community know about an upcoming event? You collaborate with other artisans and … Read more...
Were you shocked by the number of women who said #metoo?
Watching the number of women raise their voice was like watching an avalanche race down a mountain. This avalanche has been good for women. You can’t argue with the sheer number of voices all singing the same refrain. This chorus has been loud. It has been boisterous and unrelenting. … Read more...
